Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper Block, 320 x 410 mm, 20 Sheets, 160 g/m², Honeycomb Texture, Acid-Free C503208003

Artists working with pastels, charcoal, or sanguine will appreciate the Canson Mi-Teintes drawing paper block. Each 320 x 410 mm sheet offers a unique honeycomb texture on one side and a fine grain on the other, providing versatile surfaces for different techniques. The 160 g/m² paper is acid-free and lightfast, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant over time. The glued block format keeps sheets flat and secure, making it ideal for studio work or plein air sketching.

Key specifications

• Format: Block
• Sheet dimensions: 320 x 410 mm
• Number of sheets: 20
• Paper weight: 160 g/m²
• Surface texture side 1: Honeycomb
• Surface texture side 2: Fine grain
• Acid-free: Yes
• Lightfastness: Yes
• Suitable media: Pastels, charcoal, sanguine, pencil, ink, gouache, collage, crafts
• Binding type: Glued
• Material: Paper (high rag content, approx. 50% cotton)
• pH value: Neutral
• Sizing: Gelatin sized

Why choose it

The dual-surface design allows you to experiment with different textures without switching papers. The high cotton content and gelatin sizing provide excellent tooth and durability, making it a favorite among professional artists for dry media. The block format eliminates the need for stretching or taping, and the glued edges keep sheets flat during use.

Ideal use cases

• Pastel and charcoal drawings
• Sanguine and pencil sketches
• Ink and gouache illustrations
• Collage and craft projects

Good to know

Each sheet is easily removed from the block by inserting a palette knife or letter opener under the top sheet along the unglued edge. The paper is made in France and is part of Canson's renowned Mi-Teintes series, trusted by artists for over a century.