DIY deckled edge 🌿 How I tear my paper for decorative edges

Hello beautiful huemans!
Today I'm sharing my method for tearing watercolor paper. I've gotten a handful of dm's on Instagram, asking how I "give my paintings a rough edge" so here we are!
There are a number of ways to tear/deckle edges, many that include water (which I opt out using for my watercolor and printmaking papers to save time, create a rougher edge & avoid potential paper damage) So I wanted to show you guys my approach, as well!
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[@janetlyn523]

I find if u fold your paper, drag a damp/wet sponge along the edge of both sides then tear marks for a nice smoother tear. 😊

[@MoMaryR]

Well, no guillotine or jagged edge ruler and you made a perfect torn edge! Thank you

[@karenlewis632]

Exactly the look I want for my project ...thank you so much!!!!

[@LaceAndLacquersDOTcom]

The video I knew I needed, but assumed it didn’t exist! Thank you for posting this before I went ham ruining some paper (that I only have a few sheets of) with my bare hands 😂

[@BleesArt]

Oh my goodness, I do hope its helpful. The more I practiced this method the easier it got. You can try it on something like old mail to get the feel for it, for practice. That's what I did!

[@karenkirk3185]

Impressive and pretty. I have rulers that have decorative edges but sometimes I just want to grab and tear 😄. I’ll send friends over cause not everyone has the rulers I have. Thanks for sharing your technique. Beautifully done ✔️ I’m following now ❤

[@BunnyLang]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ClarkLeeCarrollJr]

Thanks, just what I needed. I am making a journal for my sister.

[@BleesArt]

I'm happy that you found it useful! A handmade journal sounds really cool!

[@auntnatalie]

Thank you thank you

[@viviandibrell849]

Great! Those deckled edge rulers are pricey so i will try this.

[@paulinalu3163]

Hi this is really cool! Does this work only on watercolor paper? Is cardstock ok?

[@BleesArt]

Hello! I've torn using this method with a variety of bristol paper, which from my experience is similar. I feel like the only paper I've tried this on that doesn't give as jagged of an edge is like copy paper.

[@therealkathytincler]

I just recently bought a 'deckle' ruler and then today up pops this 2 yr old vid on how to deckle using a plain ole ruler lol. Oh well. Thanks for sharing this.

[@BleesArt]

The universe has great timing 😅

[@joecruz6237]

Thank you.

[@devinvanhorn1065]

Thanks!

[@ruthlcilocilobullecer3967]

Hi. What paper did you use?

[@BleesArt]

Hello, I used 300gsm watercolor paper!

[@ursulaoneal4032]

What weight of watercolor paper did you use?

[@BleesArt]

I used 300gsm 🙂

[@maggimarmion3836]

Really helpful thanks !👍😊😊

[@BleesArt]

You're welcome. I'm happy you found it helpful!

[@faithdesouza6692]

Why does min tear straight? Hmm. It’s watercolour paper.

[@BleesArt]

Are you tearing a thin paper? I noticed if I tear a thinner paper with this method, it has less of a jagged edge. You'll likely get more uneven edges with Bristol or Watercolor paper. Also tearing really slow helps a little too.