CANSON drawing paper Mi-Teintes block 20 sheets 160 g/m² with honeycomb texture on one side

CANSON drawing paper Mi-Teintes block 20 sheets 160 g/m² with honeycomb texture on one side is a fine-art paper block designed for dry and mixed media. The block contains 20 sheets of 160 g/m² paper sized 320 x 410 mm. One face has a pronounced honeycomb textured surface that increases tooth and helps hold pastel, charcoal and other powdery media, while the reverse side offers a smoother feel for pencil, ink and detailed work. The sheet weight and surface combination make this paper suitable for sketching, studies and finished mixed-media compositions.

Advantages

The Mi-Teintes paper combines a textured and a smoother side on each sheet, allowing easy experimentation without changing supports. At 160 g/m² the paper is sturdy enough for multiple dry layers and light erasing without excessive deformation. The honeycomb texture enhances pigment adhesion for pastels and charcoal, improving tonal range and blending, while the smoother reverse side supports detailed drawing and ink work. The block format keeps sheets flat and protected during storage.

Suitable for

• Pastel and soft pastel techniques
• Charcoal and conte drawings
• Pencil, graphite and coloured pencil sketches
• Mixed-media works combining dry media and light fixatives or washes
• Studies, figure drawing and preparatory sketches

When it may not be suitable

This paper is intended primarily for dry and light mixed media; heavy applications of wet media such as repeated watercolor washes, heavy acrylic layers or oil painting may exceed the paper's tolerance and cause buckling or surface breakdown. The 160 g/m² weight offers moderate stiffness, so techniques that require a heavyweight board or canvas for intensive wet work will need a different support.

Key specifications

• Sheet size: 320 x 410 mm
• Sheet count: 20 sheets per block
• Weight: 160 g/m²
• Surfaces: one honeycomb-textured side and one smoother side
• Colour: neutral tone suitable for tonal work (natural white/off-white)
• Format: glued block to keep sheets flat and protected

How to use

Select the textured side when you need extra tooth for pastels, charcoal or heavy blending. Use the smoother reverse side for detailed pencil, ink or coloured pencil work. Keep the block flat while working to reduce curling; remove individual sheets from the glued edge when you need to work on a single sheet. For mixed-media pieces that include light washes, test the technique on a spare sheet to verify absorbency and behavior. Apply fixative sparingly to pastel or charcoal to preserve layers without overly darkening the texture.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: best for dry media and light mixed media, not for heavy wet layering
• Sheet weight: 160 g/m² provides moderate stiffness—choose heavier paper for heavy wet techniques
• Texture: honeycomb side offers increased tooth; consider whether you need textured or smooth surfaces
• Quantity and size: 20 sheets at 320 x 410 mm—verify this meets your project needs

Usage recommendations

For pastel and charcoal work start on the honeycomb side and build layers gradually, sealing with a light fixative if required. For detailed drawing or mixed techniques that require finer lines, work on the smoother reverse side. Store the block flat and avoid heavy moisture to preserve sheet flatness and surface integrity.