How to tear or cut your Watercolour paper with deckled edge

Hi friends!
I am often asked how I cut my watercolour paper. If you're using 200lb paper or less, you can easily tear it and preserve that beautiful deckled edge. In this video I will show you how to do this safely without slipping, cutting or ruining your lovely expensive paper. All you need is a heavy steel square, and a pencil!
I’m using 140 pound cold pressed hundred percent rag paper by Arches :)
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[@barbarabachner4078]

I've been folding before tearing, and it leaves a mark where the fold was, so I think your way is much better. Also, using the t-square as a straight edge is a wonderful tip. Thank you very, very much!

[@lisap5615]

Thanks so much!

[@LIMABN]

I was using a light ruler but will get my shop square!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

For sure ! The heavier , the better !

[@brucecggallagher1949]

your measuring device is called a carpenter's rafter square. Cheers from British Columbia

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Hello ! Yes indeed. Mentioned in description. It goes by a number of names depending on your industry. These heavy ones cost a fortune now!

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Thank you. Could you show us how to make a card from watercolor paper?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

It would just be the same technique , but cut to water we size you want :)

[@kirandeepkaur8143]

Hello mam, I want to ask which watercolor paper you use, can you please provide the link for the same.😊

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Hello! I mentioned it in the video but I will put it up under the description as well. I am using Arches 140 pound coldpressed paper. I don’t have a link to it specifically but it is one of the most common options of water color paper out there and available through most local art supply stores as well as Amazon I’m sure! Hope this helps ! All the best to you!

[@kirandeepkaur8143]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist thankyou mam😊