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Somime 9x12 600gsm Sanded Pastel Paper Pad, 12 Sheets of 6 Light Colors
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Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets)

A pad of 12 sheets of 9 x 12 inch, 600gsm sanded pastel paper in 6 light colors, with an abrasive surface that grips layers and a glassine sheet for each.

Best for: Soft pastel painters and artists who underpaint wet or dry

Size
9 x 12 in
Weight
600gsm
Sheets
12 (6 colors)
Surface
Sanded

Buy it if

  • You build many layers of soft pastel or pastel pencil
  • You want a heavy 600gsm sheet that the listing says works over wet or dry underpainting
  • You like working on light toned colors instead of white

Skip it if

  • You want a lot of sheets. The pad has 12
  • You want white paper. The six colors are light tones, and none of them is plain white

What the Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets) is

The Somime Sanded Pastel Paper pad has 12 sheets of 9 x 12 inch, 600gsm paper in 6 light colors: light grey, sand beige, warm taupe, sage green, ivory and misty blue. Each sheet comes with a glassine cover sheet to protect your artwork.

The abrasive surface grips each layer of pastel, which Somime says stops layers from mixing into mud and allows complex color transitions. The listing says it works over wet or dry underpainting and with charcoal pencils, soft pastels and colored pencils.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Sanded, abrasive surface

    Somime says the texture grips each layer of pastel, so layers do not mix into mud too easily and you can build complex color transitions.

  • 600gsm weight

    Somime describes the 600gsm sheet as durable, with a textured surface.

  • 6 light colors

    Light grey, sand beige, warm taupe, sage green, ivory and misty blue, across 12 sheets.

  • Glassine cover sheets

    Each sheet comes with a glassine paper that the listing says protects your artwork.

  • Wet or dry underpainting

    Somime says the substrate works on both wet and dry underpainting, so you can block in color before adding pastel.

  • Works with several dry media

    The listing names charcoal pencils, soft chalk pastels and colored pencils.

Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets) specifications

Type
Sanded pastel paper pad
Size
9 x 12 in
Weight
600gsm
Sheets
12
Colors
6 (light grey, sand beige, warm taupe, sage green, ivory, misty blue)
Surface
Sanded, abrasive
Protection
Glassine sheet with each page
Underpainting
Wet or dry
Warranty
1 year
Model
4031

Who the Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets) suits

  • Soft pastel painters. The listing says the texture grips each layer, which suits building up many layers of soft pastel.
  • Charcoal and colored pencil work. The listing names charcoal pencils and colored pencils, on a light toned ground.
  • Artists who underpaint. The listing says it works over wet or dry underpainting, so you can block in color before adding pastel.

Look elsewhere if: you want more sheets for practice. The Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad has 24 sheets in assorted colors.

Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets) vs similar picks

  • Somime Sanded Pastel Paper

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Weight
    600gsm
    Sheets
    12 (6 colors)
    Surface
    Sanded

    Choose it for: A sanded 600gsm surface in 6 colors

  • Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Weight
    80 lb
    Sheets
    24, assorted colors
    Surface
    Textured

    Choose it for: More sheets for practice

Before you buy

  • Abrasive paper in general wears pencil points down quickly, so keep spares sharpened.
  • Blending with fingers on any sanded surface can be rough on skin. A stump or soft tool is gentler.
  • The colors are light tones, not white or dark, so highlights and darks both show.
  • Keep the glassine sheets in place to protect finished pieces.

Frequently asked questions about the Somime Sanded Pastel Paper (12 Sheets)

Why use sanded pastel paper?
Somime says the abrasive texture grips each layer of pastel, so layers do not mix into mud too easily and colors can be built up into complex transitions.
What colors come in the Somime pad?
Light grey, sand beige, warm taupe, sage green, ivory and misty blue, 12 sheets in all.
How heavy is Somime sanded pastel paper?
600gsm. Somime describes it as a durable sheet with a textured surface.
Can I use wet underpainting on it?
Yes. The listing says it works with wet and dry underpainting.
What can I draw with on sanded paper?
The listing names charcoal pencils, soft chalk pastels and colored pencils.

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