Matting Watercolor Paper

I m going to mat a watercolor for a standard frame.

Matting watercolor paper.

After i draw the cutting line i put the watercolor on top to make sure the measurements are correct. Attach the hinges only at the top of the watercolor paper to the backing using only acid free material such as foam core. These hinges can be removed with water in the future if necessary. You have to ways of mounting watercolor paper on board.

These hinges can be removed with water in the future if necessary. It s also recommended that you hang artwork away from direct sunlight. When framing and matting one does not want to do any harm and it should all be reversible. What kinds of archival materials and techniques are used.

I am using arches 300 lb. When framing and matting one does not want to do any harm and it should all be reversible. Watercolor paper is formulated to preserve work without curling or discoloring and its texture contributes to the quality of a piece. Machine made watercolor paper incorporates plant fibers such as cotton hemp or linen and it comes in many different colors and textures.

Soak sheets marked 90 lb 41 kg for 3 minutes and those that are 140 lb 64 kg for about 8 minutes. Measure and cut your backing material to the frame size. Watercolor paintings are light sensitive so uv glass is used to protect them from fading. You can do it with your white paper let it dry and then paint afterwards this technique has the advantage of stretching your paper at the same time you are mounting it.

Matting framing 22 x 30 arches 300 lb. Archival materials include acid free mats mounting boards and frame backs. I know the watercolor painting goes on top of the mat but what size do you make the mat and what size frame do you use. Always double check the measurements before cutting.

May 31 2015 explore bonnie souness mcloud s board watercolor matting followed by 109 people on pinterest. I am unsure as to how to mat and frame it. See more ideas about watercolor watercolour tutorials watercolor lessons. I want the window to be smaller than the paper so the board holds it down.

Submerge the paper laying it flat against the bottom of the tray. Attach the hinges only at the top of the watercolor paper to the backing using only acid free material such as foam core. 22 5 x 30 watercolor paper with ragged edges for the first time. Check the paper s packaging to find out the sheet weight.