Dakota Pastels makes paper & board samplers so you can try out small pieces of the varying pastel substrates.

DAKOTA PASTEL PAPER SAMPLER

A sample packet of our coated pastel papers approximately 6"x8" in assorted colors (these may be cut from larger stock, so borders may vary from the description):
Art Spectrum Colourfix, Canson Mi-Teintes Touch, La Carte, LuxArchival, Pastelmat, Pastel Premier Italian Clay, UArt (1 grit), UArt Dark, Velour

DAKOTA BOARD SAMPLER

A sampler of our coated pastel boards with one board each, approximately 5"x7" in assorted colors (these may be cut from larger board stock, so borders may vary from the description):
Ampersand Pastelbord, Multimedia Pastel Panel, Pastelmat Board, Pastel Premier 4-ply, Pastel Premier Italian Clay 8-ply, UArt 4-ply(1 grit), UArt 8-ply(1 grit), Velour

"I Just received my sample paper & board pack. Plus some unexpected artist trading cards. You all did an amazing job of getting them here quickly & packaging professionally & neatly. Thank you!" -Camilla