http://www.artanswers.org/qa/oil-pastels Powered by Question2Answer http://www.artanswers.org/11/what-kind-of-paper-is-supposed-to-be-used-with-oil-pastels?show=25#a25 Although it&#039;s possible to just about any paper with oil pastels, it&#039;s best to choose one with a toothy texture as well as a thick paper such as 120lb (or heavier) cold pressed paper typically used for watercolor. &nbsp;Given that oil pastels do contain non-drying oil and wax as a binder, thicker paper will alleviate weakening of the paper structure caused by the oil.<br /> <br /> Given the non-drying oil used in oil pastels, that is also why it is not a good idea to use them as drawing tools for oil paintings - they will just smear and make it difficult for the lower layer of paint to dry effectively. Oil Pastels http://www.artanswers.org/11/what-kind-of-paper-is-supposed-to-be-used-with-oil-pastels?show=25#a25 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:50:43 +0000