cleaning mats

[DFGray]

I have used a palm sander with fine grit paper '220' or so ...after brushing off bits of pastel with a brush and a factis eraser.

[LDianeJohnson]

That's a good suggestion DF.

When a mat has pastel dust attached to it, I soften up a kneaded eraser in my palms, then gently press onto the pastel/mat and lift straight up. I rework the eraser then repeat until all the pastel is removed. For me, rubbing presses the paint into the board.
Diane

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[billyg]

Dare I say it, Blue Tac makes a great kneadable eraser.
Billyg