Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper A3 160 g, 25 Sheets
Canson Mi-Teintes is a premium colored pastel and drawing paper with a high cotton content, designed for artists, schools, and creative workshops. It stands out for its double-sided texture, a honeycomb texture for holding pigment and a fine grain for detailed drawing. Thanks to its color-through construction, gelatin sizing, and weight of 160 g/m², it offers high mechanical durability and archival permanence.
Specifications and features
- Brand: CANSON
- Product line: Mi-Teintes
- Format: A3
- Weight (g/m²): 160 g/m²
- Sheets per pack: 25 pcs
- Material: Paper with a high cotton content, sized with gelatin
- Paper features: Colored throughout, acid-free, meets ISO 9706 (archival permanence)
- Texture: Double-sided (more pronounced honeycomb texture and fine grain)
Uses and techniques
This paper is suitable for soft and oil pastels, charcoal, sanguine, chalk, pencils, and colored pencils. Its strength also makes it suitable for lighter wet media, such as gouache and washed ink. We recommend fixing finished drawings with fixative and storing them flat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the two sides of Canson Mi-Teintes paper?
One side has a more pronounced honeycomb texture for holding multiple layers of pigment and making it easier to blend, while the other side has a fine grain suitable for precise lines and detailed drawing.
Do colors on this paper change shade over time?
No, the paper is acid-free, highly lightfast, and meets the ISO 9706 archival standard, so colors remain stable over time.
