Sketchbook ( ) with 190 gsm paper that is not as smooth as hot pressed watercolor paper and not as rough as cold pressed watercolor paper. It's just perfect for oil pastels!
You can get a smooth edge by smearing your finger slowly/gently along the edge. you can get details and edges by scraping with a sharp point. (It's also really fun to layer dark colors over a lighter background color and then "draw" by scratching the dark color off with a sharp tip.) oil pastels are hard to use.
Oil pastels can be applied to many surfaces; paper (over 150gsm), wood, fabric (inc. canvas), card, glass, and so on, but they only apply well to surfaces with a bit of tooth.
Look for papers labeled “pastel paper” or with a textured finish, often described as cold press, vellum, or sanded. Thickness: Oil pastels are denser than typical drawing pencils, so a flimsy sheet can buckle or tear under pressure. Opt for heavyweight paper, ideally around 160 gsm (grams per square meter) or higher.
Yes, you can draw with oil pastels on normal paper. However, it doesn't work well. There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your artwork looks its best.
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I prefer to use colored construction paper as a base for work with oil pastels. Each class gets a different color (I have 7 groups of 3rd graders for ex.) and the rule is that none of the paper color can show through the final artwork. This results in thick, rich color blends. Hope this helps...