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Stretching watercolour paper (Patreon)

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2018-02-08 21:45:54
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Since I've been getting a heap of questions about my paper stretchers, here's a comprehensive post about everything you need to know about them! Such neat little devices; I love them.

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Stretching watercolour paper

Every watercolour artist knows that wet paper, even of 300 gsm or more, will warp and cockle when you paint. I have tried a lot of different methods to tape down my paper, but every sort of tape I've ever used ended up being a nuisance, so most of the time, I painted on untaped...

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Franziska Wenzel

I’m afraid of soaking my paper for even like 3 seconds, so I admire your bravery.

Matěj Čadil

Great, I didn't expect such a thorough explanation, but apparently I was not the only one interested in the paper stretchers. Seem like something I should be able to make by myself, so maybe I will try. :-)