PASTEL PREMIER SAMPLERS, POCHETTES, & BLOCKS

Origin: USA
COLOR SAMPLERS 2 Sizes: 9"X12" 8 sheets: 2ea. White and Italian Clay; 1ea Buff, Terracotta, Slate, and White Ex-Fine. 12"X16" 6 sheets: 1 sheet of each color 
POCHETTES (paper pack) - 9"x12" has 8 sheets & 12"x16" has 6 sheets

Premier Qualities: 100% cotton Acid-Free & Archival Superior Durability Multiple Layers of Pastel Made in USA Pastel Premier - an Archival Quality paper for the pastel artist! Made in the USA, Pastel Premier is produced on 100% cotton, acid-free paper. Made exclusively for Pastel Premier, the unique surface is created by double priming the 100% cotton base paper, then coating with an aluminum oxide abrasive. This produces an ideal, evenly coated surface for pastel painting. A final seal layer is applied to the primed and abrasive coated sheet to make the surface extremely durable and able to withstand almost any measure of scrubbing and reworking. The paper works with a wide range of wet media including water, mineral spirits, and alcohol (heavy use of alcohol NOT recommended - may soften surface) for under-painting.

DAKOTA TRAVEL BLOCK - are 9"x12" and have 8 sheets of Pastel Premier Medium Grit 400 paper. The Blocks are glue bound on two sides to a sturdy backing board in a similar fashion to watercolor blocks. The Travel Block paper stays flat when doing an underpainting and the stiff backing eliminates the need to carry another board. Blocks are available in either White or Italian Clay. Excellent for plein air work!