hi, I want to ask a question I think paper stretching is bothersome too, so I tried to suck up all of the extra water that was on my paper as son as I was done brushing, but it keeps buckling and becomes wavy... I'm out of ideas, what are your suggestions? can you help me, please?
Yes- this definitely happens. Try taping it down onto a hard board with artists tape before you paint on it. It'll still ripple a bit while you paint, but then, after you are done painting and it is dry you can flatten it with a warm iron. I use this method: czcams.com/video/6AJLZ8hrJ_o/video.html
Hi Kate! That one is really nice, especially to use while traveling! It's an American Journey Brush Holder from Cheap Joes: www.cheapjoes.com/catalog/product/view/id/29225/s/american-journey-canvas-brush-holder/
Great! When you watch my video about flattening, just make sure to check out the update in the description, as I now like to flatten my watercolors by ironing them!
Yes, this is another great option- to use watercolor blocks of paper like this. However, I typically don't use blocks because you can't do window or screen tracing with them. You could use a carbon transfer paper though.
This is obviously a newish artist. Using Gumstrip and water to stretch paper not only gives you flat paper but also means you can use old envelopes, infact any thin paper that would cockle without stretching. I have no idea why she says you make holes on your drawing board or any of the other misinformation unless nobody taught her the correct way to stretch paper or if she’s selling/ sponsors by some company that doesn’t want people stretching paper . If you stretch correctly using gumstrip there’s no residue, it doesn’t take ages because you stretch the night before and always have a fresh board and paper ready the next morning and pin holes? Why on earth would she get pin holes? You never EVERpin wet paper . It’s obvious she is a noob at that stage. Let’s see what she says 6 yr later. Hopefully isn’t being influenced by making money from companies telling her to give bad advice to beginners
Hey there! I'm so happy you found a way to stretch that works for you, that's awesome. And yes, things have changed in the last six years - although I still don't stretch my paper, cause I just don't want to, I actually use 300lb paper now instead. And I wish there were some companies out there paying me to create content, but it's all me right now. And there's definitely nothing wrong with being a noob watercolorist, everyone is at some point. Happy painting!
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hi, I want to ask a question
I think paper stretching is bothersome too, so I tried to suck up all of the extra water that was on my paper as son as I was done brushing, but it keeps buckling and becomes wavy...
I'm out of ideas, what are your suggestions? can you help me, please?
Yes- this definitely happens. Try taping it down onto a hard board with artists tape before you paint on it. It'll still ripple a bit while you paint, but then, after you are done painting and it is dry you can flatten it with a warm iron. I use this method: czcams.com/video/6AJLZ8hrJ_o/video.html
@@aquilawatercolor thanks!
Quick question - I love the stand up brush holder you have behind you. What brand is it and do you remember where you found it?
Hi Kate! That one is really nice, especially to use while traveling! It's an American Journey Brush Holder from Cheap Joes: www.cheapjoes.com/catalog/product/view/id/29225/s/american-journey-canvas-brush-holder/
@@aquilawatercolor Thanks Aquila. You have a really cool name. Did I mention before that I really liked the video, b/c I did!
@@katepanthera7265 Thank you so much! So glad you liked the video!
Gonna try this way!
Great! When you watch my video about flattening, just make sure to check out the update in the description, as I now like to flatten my watercolors by ironing them!
Just use watercolor paper that's already glued to the other pieces together on all 4 sides. Paint as usual. Remove after painting. Boom! No ripples.
Yes, this is another great option- to use watercolor blocks of paper like this. However, I typically don't use blocks because you can't do window or screen tracing with them. You could use a carbon transfer paper though.
This is obviously a newish artist. Using Gumstrip and water to stretch paper not only gives you flat paper but also means you can use old envelopes, infact any thin paper that would cockle without stretching. I have no idea why she says you make holes on your drawing board or any of the other misinformation unless nobody taught her the correct way to stretch paper or if she’s selling/ sponsors by some company that doesn’t want people stretching paper . If you stretch correctly using gumstrip there’s no residue, it doesn’t take ages because you stretch the night before and always have a fresh board and paper ready the next morning and pin holes? Why on earth would she get pin holes? You never EVERpin wet paper . It’s obvious she is a noob at that stage. Let’s see what she says 6 yr later. Hopefully isn’t being influenced by making money from companies telling her to give bad advice to beginners
Hey there! I'm so happy you found a way to stretch that works for you, that's awesome. And yes, things have changed in the last six years - although I still don't stretch my paper, cause I just don't want to, I actually use 300lb paper now instead. And I wish there were some companies out there paying me to create content, but it's all me right now. And there's definitely nothing wrong with being a noob watercolorist, everyone is at some point. Happy painting!