I use a metal soup spoon to press the crease after folding the paper. This helps to create a smooth, straight edge when separating the sheet.
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your tip - that’s a good idea. I live in such a dry climate that my watercolor paper basically breaks when I fold it, but when I lived on the coast it was much harder to tear the heavy paper, so your spoon method is perfect. Especially since it prevents handling the paper too much with your hands.
@MissAspka2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I was starting to get palpitations about trying to measure out my sheet and mark lines with a pencil and wrangle my small guillotine to cut it down. It didn’t occur to me that folding paper as fancy as this could work so well. You’ve likely saved me the cost of my sheet! Thank s!
@EvaNichols282 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your sweet comments - so glad you found my little watercolor paper demo helpful! Yes, those big, expensive sheets of watercolor paper can be quite intimidating!
@appleknocker56Ай бұрын
I thank you also as when cut just feel was struggling to chop through but this way (with very clean hands & table) can do it much easier & not get very uneven, strange size pieces!
@grapetonenatches1867 ай бұрын
I tried this method and the straight edge method with hot press. I prefer the straight edge tear because with the fold method used here small whinkles were produced along the torn edge. This does not happen with the straight edge tear method, and no folding. This is just fine if you haven't a straight edge. Thanks for the video.
@EvaNichols287 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. I haven’t tried tearing hot pressed watercolor paper, so thank you for sharing your experience with us.
@debrabartman6749 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful!
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!🎨
@marcwheeler4406 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your easy explanation of cutting down a single sheet, I bought a roll of arches precovid as I dont have any local art stores near me I'd forgotten about dimensions and you explained everything in a easy to follow way...many art blessings to you today....mikelle art mom...
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comments - so glad you found my little demo helpful! Have a beautiful time painting.
@cmeblu752 жыл бұрын
This was amazingly helpful! So informative regarding paper/framing size, but best of all was your tip about painting and printing out on card stock. That was THE BEST suggestion Omgosh, can’t believe I didn’t think of that. I’ve been searching for ways to keep the cost of paper down and this was the answer. I’ll be buying sheets from now on. Thank you so much for this ❤️💙
@EvaNichols282 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comments Katherine! I am so glad you found this video helpful - have fun with your future painting projects!
@fiddler12522 жыл бұрын
Fabulous instruction, thanks! Most efficient sizes to fit standard mats and frames. :)
@EvaNichols282 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comments 🙏❤️ glad you found it helpful- it’s one of the things I wish I had known when I started painting! Would have saved me a lot of money!😂🤣🎨
@elisiataylor Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was really helpful. I bought my first full sized sheets and didn't know which sizes to cut them down to 😅
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your nice comment Elysia - I'm happy my little demo on how to divide a full sheet of watercolor paper was helpful for you. Wishing you a wonderful, creative day!🎨
@SharonH111003 жыл бұрын
Good to know ~ one of these days I might have room ~ thank you!🙋🏼♀️
@EvaNichols283 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this helpful! I have been wanted to film this for a long time, because I find it's information every watercolorist should know. If space is an issue, you can also buy sheets that measure 16" x 20", and those can easily be divided into 4 pieces of 8" x 10". It's often more cost-effective to buy sheets instead of blocks or pads. Have a wonderful, creative weekend!
@lizzy99753 жыл бұрын
The trick is to just buy the sheet, divide it and mine fits into an A4 plastic folder.
@EvaNichols283 жыл бұрын
@@lizzy9975 Yes you definitely want to protect your watercolor paper from dirt and sticky fingers!
@Psalm_27.4 Жыл бұрын
Very Helpful, Thank you! 🙏🏽
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much- so glad you found it helpful!
@MoMaryR2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you
@EvaNichols282 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much- glad you found my video helpful.
@NicholeFraserSicNic Жыл бұрын
Great video friend
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment! ❤️
@juliec.3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you:)👍👍
@EvaNichols283 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Glad you found it helpful Julie!
@Eirenmist3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EvaNichols283 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I have been wanted to film this for a long time, because I find it's information every watercolorist should know. Have a wonderful, creative weekend!
@nattyw495 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful watched three times....mikelle art mom
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much- glad you found it helpful! 🙏🎨 Happy painting!
@trinaloucks3932 Жыл бұрын
How do you get rid of the Arches mark on the paper so it doesn't show up on your painting?
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Trina I don’t worry about that- I see it as a part of my art work, it’s barely visible, and just a sign that my paintings are painted on top-notch archival watercolor paper. If you want to get rid of it, you will have to trim off that part of your watercolor sheet, which is possible, but a shame, I think.
@terryschmidt12066 ай бұрын
1/4sheet 11x15 ... 16 x20 frame?
@EvaNichols286 ай бұрын
Yes with a standard window/opening of 11”x 14” - or you can also choose to have a custom 11” x 15” window cut, if that works better for your painting. Or, you can choose to “float “ your painting on a 16” x 20” mat, so the deckled edges of your painting show. I personally really like this look. Have fun experimenting to see what works best for your painting style.
@terryschmidt12066 ай бұрын
My children really like the deckled look.
@EvaNichols286 ай бұрын
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@sandrajones3455 Жыл бұрын
I think this would be to hard to do with 300 lb paper.
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment Sandra. I actually paint mostly on 300 lbs. Arches watercolor paper, and fold and tear my paper just as shown in my demo. It is a little tougher, because the paper is so thick, and it's helpful if you have a straight-edged table, so you can use the edge of the table especially for the first fold. I live in a very dry climate, so my paper almost "breaks" when I fold it, so it's important to make sure you fold it straight, and in the right spot. I would suggest practicing on a smaller piece, before you tackle a full sheet. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!
@sandrajones3455 Жыл бұрын
@Eva Nichols Art Thanks so much for letting me know that, I have an order coming in of 300 lb, so I'll try it.
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
@@sandrajones3455 Let me know how it goes. Just take your time and make sure you have a clean surface, and no lotion on your hands. Good luck. 🎨🎨
@sandrajones3455 Жыл бұрын
@@EvaNichols28 It worked great! I was surprised. Thank you.
@EvaNichols28 Жыл бұрын
@@sandrajones3455 thank you so much for letting me know it worked well for you! Happy painting 🎨👏❤️