How to Cut Large Watercolor Paper

In this video I will show you how to cut large watercolor paper down, No sissors or measuring needed.
Paper sizes:
Full Sheet 30" x 22"
Half Sheet 15" x 22"
1/4 Sheet 15" x 11"
1/8 Sheet 11" x 7 1/2"
1/16 Sheet 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"
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[@DrEyeGuy]

Your KZbin channel is doing awesome! Well done!

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@kathrynlehotsky2815]

Thank you a thousand times. I spend way too much time measuring and then cutting cotton watercolor paper. I use 300lb paper for greeting cards. This should save me not only a lot if time but I won't have wasted scraps. I cannot wait to try this simple method. I hope I can tear the heavier watercolor paper with your genius technique. Great tutorial. Ka

[@kathrynlehotsky2815]

Kathryn

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Thank you so much Kathryn ❤, I glad this video was able to help you! I believe you should be able to tear the heavier paper, just make sure you crease/ fold the paper back and forth a few more times to ensure it will tear easily. I will love to see some of your greeting cards!! 😍

[@marijadika6444]

Useful tip to start in the middle - great idea! Thanks

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Glad it was helpful!😊😃

[@WateryStar]

Thanks for sharing! I hate cutting paper in general, I'm bad at it. I just tore down my watercolor paper after watching this agu and it went well 😊

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

I'm glad it went well for you!

[@rodneilthomas1282]

Thank you! An excellent time saving method for dividing full sheets while maintaining a beautiful ruff edge! Thanks for the link as well.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

It's a great way to quickly and efficiently cut down paper, thank you so much for your support!

[@franswey2]

Thank you for sharing! This is very helpful. I was having problems folding the paper and keeping it straight. This will help me save money on paper. Thank you, Fran

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Franswey2 paper can be expensive, I'm happy this can help you! And thank you!😊

[@winglyarts]

Just needed it. Thanks!!

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

I'm glad this was helpful!🥰

[@theresaavery4670]

So very helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful for you!!

[@MoMaryR]

Well explained, thank you.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

@Mo M I'm glad it was helpful for you! 😍

[@neelofurk576]

Thanks for the great technique 🌺

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

I'm glad it helped!!😃

[@LisaCreativity]

Excellent video! Thank you Alisa.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thank you for sharing. I like a deckled edge like the imperial sized paper. Using scissors or a cutter spoils the the look of the paper, as l want the edges to show when the painting is framed. Your way looks simple and clean. Thanks again.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

@Alison Lyons thank you so much, I'm glad that this was able to help you with keeping those deckled edges. I like them too!

[@marinabuivolova4260]

Thank you so much 💓

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

You're welcome 😊

[@kellyhalligan1328]

Thanks

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

I'm glad this helped!

[@butacrafts]

Hello! Does it matter which side is the right side to paint?

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

If it's a high quality like Arches or Fabriano it really doesn't matter too much I use both sides all the time. If you want to use a specific side look for the watermark logo and use the side that reads right.

[@butacrafts]

@@AlisaLaporteArt Thank you!!

[@neelofurk576]

How would we know which is the front side that we paint on?

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

With 100% cotton papers like this you can paint beauty on either side of the paper. There is a slight difference in texture on the two sides, if you really wanted too, I guess you could make a light pencil mark on the back side before tearing the paper. I've painted on both sides with no problems though. 😊 I hope this was helpful!

[@neelofurk576]

@@AlisaLaporteArt thanks😀

[@karenbentley1459]

Will this work on 300lb paper?

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Karen, yes this should work on 300lb paper, I would just be a little more careful since the paper is thicker.

[@greekveteran2715]

I avoid touching my papers with my fingers. Even a single touch,can ruin the paper. I learned that the hard way and it was many times,until I stopped touching it. In many cases, people complain about the sizing of a watercolor paper. Well, there are many factors that can damage a paper, it doesn't mean that i was like that, when you bought it. I've noticed, that long term storage, isn't a good thing for watercolor paper either. Humidity, changes of the temerature and time, all are enemies to a good paper!! PS That's my personal experience.If anybody has something to add, or to correct, please I'd appreciate ir, I like learning,

[@bigboyanimation3799]

I cut them better then this, try to do like me i use a metallic ruler size 60cm and a cutter i draw the size of A4 papers with a pencil using the ruler to make a straight lines after that i cut them with my cutter i use Canson paper not Arches but you can cut them the same way because if you cut them like in this video you will not get a straight line in the four sides of the clipped paper

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

You can cut them down with a ruler as well. I actually do get a straight line in the four sides of my paper, its just not a cut straight line. But I want serrated edge for my paper and if I cut it with a cutter I wont have that. There are many ways you can cut your paper, different ways work for different people. Thank you for sharing with us they way you cut yours!

[@susanavenir]

@@AlisaLaporteArt Yeah, your way produces better results, Alisa. Thanks for the video.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

@@susanavenir thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful for you!

[@reginaldforthright805]

It’s pronounced arches not arsh. We’re in USA, not France.

[@AlisaLaporteArt]

Thanks for your comment.

[@chaddesrosiers1107]

French doesn't stop existing past the French boarder. You may be in the US but the paper was born is France, and is quite French. :)