Category: Paper
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How to stretch watercolor paper for better painting experience
TOPICS: How to stretch watercolor paper (step-by-step), materials and techniques for a better painting experience. (This Tutorial Guide Has: What it is, Materials, Step-by-step, Video and FAQ’s) Stretching watercolor paper is a technique used to prevent warping or buckling of the paper when it becomes wet during the painting process and is an essential preparatory…..
Jerry's -- 16/04/2025
A Unique Way To Display Watercolor Art
The more traditional ways to display watercolor paintings are frames with white matting, multi-opening collage frames, clear acrylic floating frames, mounting to acid-free board and using the proper art frame along with many other ways. (see more details below, see also: Mounting board) However, we are here to talk about a new unique way to…..
Mot Tuman -- 07/11/2024
Magnani 1404 Paper: Buyer’s Guide
Love Your Papers! If you are interested in using top-quality Italian made papers used by great masters or you are shopping for someone else, your workshop, class etc., but you are not sure where to start, then this is the breakdown for you. We are going to explain the different types of Magnani 1404 papers…..
Mot Tuman -- 06/09/2024
Different Types of Watercolor Paper and Their Unique Qualities
Exploring the Different Types of Watercolor Paper and Their Unique Qualities When it comes to watercolor painting, choosing the right paper is just as crucial as selecting the perfect palette of colors. The quality and characteristics of the paper can significantly impact the outcome of your artwork. In this blog, we will dive into the…..
Jerry's -- 21/06/2023
How to Prepare Canvas, Paper or Panel – Substrate Preparation
Jerry’s Live Episode #87 How To Prepare Canvas, Paper, Panel, Etc. For Your Medium Of Choice! Some artists buy low quality canvases or panels and never add additional primer when it screams for it. Then, there are those who buy exceptional quality, pre-primed substrates– only to add additional, low quality primer right over an existing,…..
Jerry's -- 17/01/2019
Pushing the Limits of Printmaking: Papers & Inks
Printmaking inks are specialized inks used in various printmaking techniques to transfer images onto paper or other surfaces. There are several types of printmaking inks, each tailored to suit different techniques and preferences such as: Oil-based inks, Water-based inks, Ascrylic inks, Etching inks and Screen printing inks For this article, we are going over Akua…..
