I started painting in watercolor several years ago now. I am also using watercolor paper for mixed media and oil by applying gesso before I start or after watersoluble stuff like ink - applying gloss gel medium. I have used a variety of papers - Arches used to be my favorite. I discovered Kilimanjaro paper in both 140 and 300lb.
You referenced a 140 that would not buckle. Can you reply on that brand again?
I have enjoyed reading about this watercolor project. Tell me about the Watercolor on a block for a project you are working on please. Like on a 4 x 4 block of wood? I would love to see a few photos.
My paintings are frequently mounted to canvas with a torn deckle edge. Love paper - so easy to store until you are ready to display.
This paper is 140 lb (the Shizen) and though it might get a slight bend, it dries flat. The deckle edge paper I get on Etsy is 140 lb. I just now applied a wash to two thirds of a 4"x6" piece, and it is flat as a board - even wet. I don't know what this paper is - the seller says it is made for her here in the US. The name of the Shop is Leather and Earth. Pricey - both so worth it. A very velvety surface. I have been using wood for mounting both my glass work and paintings for years. Sometimes I have it cut. Sometimes I use cradle board products like Ampersand etc. Blick makes them too - 7/8" thick and 1.5" thick. In my gallery, I called this "Art With a Shelf Life" because the pieces can stand on their own on a shelf. I am refreshing my shop with prints I am now doing this way. I will let you know when the photos are there. Once again - this is an expensive approach - more costly than canvas. I am not a bargain hunter when it comes to my art, (unfortunately).
I started painting in watercolor several years ago now. I am also using watercolor paper for mixed media and oil by applying gesso before I start or after watersoluble stuff like ink - applying gloss gel medium. I have used a variety of papers - Arches used to be my favorite. I discovered Kilimanjaro paper in both 140 and 300lb.
You referenced a 140 that would not buckle. Can you reply on that brand again?
I have enjoyed reading about this watercolor project. Tell me about the Watercolor on a block for a project you are working on please. Like on a 4 x 4 block of wood? I would love to see a few photos.
My paintings are frequently mounted to canvas with a torn deckle edge. Love paper - so easy to store until you are ready to display.
Thank you,
Debra
This paper is 140 lb (the Shizen) and though it might get a slight bend, it dries flat. The deckle edge paper I get on Etsy is 140 lb. I just now applied a wash to two thirds of a 4"x6" piece, and it is flat as a board - even wet. I don't know what this paper is - the seller says it is made for her here in the US. The name of the Shop is Leather and Earth. Pricey - both so worth it. A very velvety surface. I have been using wood for mounting both my glass work and paintings for years. Sometimes I have it cut. Sometimes I use cradle board products like Ampersand etc. Blick makes them too - 7/8" thick and 1.5" thick. In my gallery, I called this "Art With a Shelf Life" because the pieces can stand on their own on a shelf. I am refreshing my shop with prints I am now doing this way. I will let you know when the photos are there. Once again - this is an expensive approach - more costly than canvas. I am not a bargain hunter when it comes to my art, (unfortunately).