Flatten Warped or Buckled Paper After Painting, works for watercolour paintings AND mixed media!

Flatten your warped, cockled/ buckled watercolour paper using tape. I love this method as I do not need to worry about finding books or clamps. You can flatten multiple paintings at once and it is perfect for mixed media since there is nothing placed on top.
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Materials used:
- Large brush.
- Clean Plywood Board.
- Clean towel.
- Tape.
- Clean Water.
Website: amestudio.co.uk
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[@LizDeKoning-artist]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ... this was the best method I've tried (after trying out other ideas from other artists), and I have saved my painting without too much effort ... I'm off to the framer now! :)

[@annamabellaedgley]

That is is great to hear. I really love this method too. Actually I find it quite relaxing even though its slightly more work than spraying and putting under a board. Also easier to flatten multiple paintings at one in my opinion. Hope the framers goes well. Always an exciting moment! Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@sandralarsen5650]

Excellent. Best I have seen

[@annamabellaedgley]

Great to hear. I love this method for flattening!

[@anitadavidson1266]

This is such a valuable tip, thank you for taking the time to post it. The method is very straightforward, and does not mean anything has to be on top. I am going to assume that the paper looks just as flat the next day, is that correct? You have a new subscriber from Scotland. The first video I watched was the two paint sketches. I liked both but agreed with you that the second was the best representation of the colours around our hills and mountains, especially when water is present. 👩🏻‍🎨🖌️🎨

[@annamabellaedgley]

Thank you! Yes, the paper remains flat. I think occasionally I have been impatient and removed the tape too soon and then it can buckle a little bit again so I always try to leave it a good 12 hours. I am very happy to have a subscriber from Scotland! I studied in Glasgow and my sister lives in The Highlands! Thank you and I am glad you have enjoyed some of the videos. 😊

[@anitadavidson1266]

@@annamabellaedgley I now live in Aberdeen after a move last year, but have lived all over and love Scotland dearly. It's a landscape painters paradise! I'm so pleased you have a connection with Scotland. 😊

[@cricricrayon]

Thank you for your videos! What about this method for bigger formats? I'm struggling with buckling, even while I'm painting, it's accumulates paint where I don't want it to. 😢

[@annamabellaedgley]

I have done this with big paintings too - probably about 14” x 16” but I think it would work with bigger. As long as you can reach to stretch the corners etc!. Have you tried to stretch the paper before you paint? I do not have a video showing this but there are probably lots on YT. Another option is to use a block of paper (where the sides are gummed down). But this is not as effective as stretching. Or.. a thicker piece of paper. But its more expensive! Anyway, a long list. Have you ever tried any of these?

[@cricricrayon]

Thank you! I'm back here to try this method. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@annamabellaedgley]

Yes, that would be great!. Iv always got on well with it but me know how you get on.

[@shannonw6604]

Can you please share what brand / weight paper this is?

[@annamabellaedgley]

Hello, yes sure! This is Arches watercolour paper, Grain Fin/ Cold Pressed, 300g/m2. The cover I have is green.

[@shannonw6604]

@@annamabellaedgley Thank you!! yes I have used Arches before. I find it works so well for wet in wet, loose abstract. The flow of pigment is so lovely. I will try this method for flattening!

[@annamabellaedgley]

Hello! Yes, I use it ALOT. I have tried the rough texture too but at the moment find the pigment sinks in too much. But planning on experimenting with that one more!