Art paper pad Clairefontaine 10 sheets 360 g/m² 297×420 mm

Clairefontaine art paper pad contains 10 sheets of heavyweight 360 g/m² paper in A3 format (297 × 420 mm). The textured surface is designed to accept a wide range of dry media such as pencil, charcoal and pastel, as well as ink and light water-based washes. Each sheet lies flat and provides a stable support for studio sketches, detailed studies and mixed-media work that does not require heavy saturation or extensive soaking.

Advantages

The 360 g/m² weight ensures rigidity and reduces cockling when light wet techniques are used, while the surface tooth balances grip and smoothness for accurate pencil and charcoal marks. The A3 size offers ample working area for larger compositions or multiple studies on one sheet. The pad format keeps sheets organized and protected until you need them.

Suitable for

• Graphite and colored pencil drawings
• Charcoal and pastel studies
• Ink sketches and pen-and-ink work
• Light watercolor washes and mixed media with minimal soaking
• Studio practice, academic exercises and preparatory sketches

Key specifications

• Paper weight: 360 g/m²
• Sheet size: 297 × 420 mm (A3)
• Number of sheets: 10
• Surface texture: textured (tooth) suitable for dry media and light washes
• Format: pad, glued or bound on one edge for easy sheet removal

How to use

Work on a clean, flat surface to take advantage of the paper's rigidity. Use pencils, charcoal or pastels with varying pressure to explore the tooth of the paper; for ink work, allow lines to dry before applying additional layers. If applying light water-based washes, use minimal water and test on a spare corner to check for cockling. When you need to remove a sheet, detach gently along the bound edge to avoid tearing.

Usage recommendations

For best results with wet media, pre-test techniques on a spare sheet. Store the pad flat in a dry environment to preserve paper quality. Combine with fixatives for charcoal or pastel to protect finished work.