Drawing Paper Block CANSON Mi-Teintes 240 x 320 mm 20 Sheets 160 g/m² One Side Honeycomb Texture

CANSON Mi-Teintes drawing paper block contains 20 sheets of high-quality, double-sided paper where one side has a distinct honeycomb (beehive) texture. Each sheet measures 240 x 320 mm and has a weight of 160 g/m², providing a firm surface with good tooth that supports pastel, charcoal, pencil and other dry media as well as mixed-media sketches. The honeycomb textured side enhances pigment adhesion and creates subtle surface effects, while the reverse side offers a smoother finish for finer detail work.

Advantages

The Mi-Teintes paper provides consistent surface tooth and thickness across all 20 sheets, offering reliable handling and a balanced feel under drawing tools. The 160 g/m² weight delivers moderate stiffness for sketching and layering without being overly rigid, and the honeycomb texture side increases grip for pastel and charcoal pigments, helping reduce smudging and encouraging richer tonal build-up.

Suitable for

• Pastel drawings and soft pastel layering
• Charcoal sketches and expressive shading
• Pencil and coloured pencil work requiring surface tooth
• Mixed-media sketches combining dry media and light wet applications
• Studies, practice sheets, and small-format compositions (240 x 320 mm)

When it may not be suitable

This 160 g/m² paper is not intended for heavy washes, extended wet media layering or painting techniques that require heavyweight substrates; excessive moisture may cause buckling or surface deterioration. For large-format projects or works that need archival heavyweight support, choose a heavier paper type designed specifically for wet media or final presentation pieces.

Key specifications

• Sheet size: 240 x 320 mm
• Number of sheets: 20
• Paper weight: 160 g/m²
• Surface: one side with honeycomb (beehive) texture, reverse side smoother
• Suitable media: pastel, charcoal, pencil, coloured pencil, light mixed media

How to use

Select the textured honeycomb side when working with pastels, charcoal or any media where increased grip and tooth are beneficial; use the smoother reverse side for fine detail, graphite or coloured pencil layering. Secure the sheet to a drawing board or flat surface when applying multiple layers to minimize movement. For blending, use appropriate tools (tortillons, blending stumps, soft cloth) and test pressure on a corner sheet to determine optimal pigment build-up. When adding light wet elements, apply sparingly and allow full drying between applications to reduce warping.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: best for dry media and light mixed-media; not designed for heavy wet painting
• Sheet count and size: 20 sheets at 240 x 320 mm—verify this fits your project needs
• Paper weight: 160 g/m² provides moderate stiffness—choose heavier weight for framing or final pieces
• Surface preference: one textured side and one smoother side—decide which surface suits your technique

Usage recommendations

For pastel or charcoal work, use the honeycomb textured side with gentle layering and fixative between sessions if needed; for fine pencil details, flip to the smoother reverse side. Store the block flat in a dry environment to preserve sheet flatness and surface quality.