Unbuckling your Watercolour Paper & Framing tips

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[@gailraynolds3183]

Thank you for your information about flattening my bubbly water color paintings and size and framing. Good info!

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

@@gailraynolds3183 glad it was helpful to you!

[@lindacarey6703]

Thank you for showing us the way to do that. I laughed when you said you got "Fed up with it!" I know the feeling.

[@beatanewbold3147]

Thank you so much. Really great practical advices. I love the portrait of your husband. Brilliant work ❤️

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Beata!

[@fredabdul4311]

Thanks for your help , you did a good job , I appreciate that

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad it was helpful Fred

[@terrilikens4975]

Thank you! I like your sensible approach and I hate the time and mess of stretching. Wonderful portrait of your husband, by the way.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Terri!

[@larrycannon166]

Watercolor paper is cotton. You can actually iron it, spraying the back, then sandwiching it between two other pieces of paper than flattening with an iron. 😊

[@lauramerrifield7485]

I slip my paintings into a clean white pillowcase to iron the back after spraying

[@rosesandpeonies6801]

Thank you for the tips, they're very useful. You have such a warm, angelic personality and a very beautiful calming voice. You reminded me of my step gramma a lot, she passed away years ago. Anyway, thank you again. I hope you're having a wonderful day 💗

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thank you for your kind words x

[@belindahay8336]

Thankyou Dianne I tried your technique of wetting the back and laying if flat with heavy books on it and it works a treat.. Thankyou

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad you found this useful!

[@wynsommerossouw5605]

Very informative Di, thank you. It is also lovely to see your beautiful watercolour paintings and sketches displayed.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Wyn 🤗🤗

[@BoBnfishy]

I'm still new at painting but one tip I got was to gently wet both sides of the paper before painting. That has really helped keep the painting from buckling thus far. If it does though, I'll give this a shot. Thanks

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

A good idea, but in order to create a variety of edges, I need the paper dry. If the paper is slightly damp, you will only get soft edges.

[@Xinxin688]

Such a clear and sweet explanation on framing. Thank you very much.

[@felixnunez1]

Such amazing information. Ty so much. Much appreciated

[@akshaykauthankar3174]

such a helpful video, I was just about to discard my painting because of this issue until you saved the day. thank you lovely Lady🥰

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alval1098]

Thank you absolutely useful info. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lenaee7878]

Thank you so much for your tips! It's so very kind of you!😊

[@SteviePaints]

Great tip! Thank you. I love your work.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Stevie!

[@jalynefidler5613]

Thank you for sharing these great tips! ❤ I appreciate being able to learn from other artists. Your work is lovely ❤Jalyne in Utah USA

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Jalyne!

[@waseemnajam8336]

Awesome Ma'am Thank you for saying ❤☺

[@cristysmiley4508]

Thank you😊

[@kimdomansky2096]

You seem like you are a very sweet and kind lady. Thank you for the info.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

It’s a pleasure Kim!

[@7788Sambaboy]

great tip...well explained. Thanks

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Thanks , great information and ideas 👏

[@timmiweber584]

Thank you so much for your very helpful tips.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Timmi

[@bart6647]

Love this thank you!

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks

[@YvonneAnkerman]

Very useful tips Dianne. Thank you

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Thanks Yvonne!

[@lisastewart4991]

Great tips. Thank you.💐

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad it was helpful to you!

[@sherryclark4862]

Thank you for sharing the tips!

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zaldum386]

Great vídeo!

[@charlesartworks6166]

Thank you!

[@normaspande3141]

Thank for that good information

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Cre-Art]

Excellent painting of your husband. :) Let me see if I have this right: you use the boards as templates for the size of the PAINTING, not the size of the paper. So the painting will be (whatever size you pick, say 9x12) the correct size, with room left for the border so it doesn't fall through the mat opening? I've been so confused on this and was thrilled to find this video. That's why I want to make sure I understand it. Thanks very much for the helpful tips. I've saved the link so I can watch it again.

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Yes, that is right, I use boards to draw out the size of the actual painting, leaving a border on the paper that can go under the mat. So glad you found the video helpful!

[@Cre-Art]

Thanks for the response. That settles it. :) @@diannemcnaughtonpainter108

[@babycakes1949]

Hello Diane, I have struggled a lot with this issue myself, and I have even more trouble when you factor in a mat. I cut my own mat board so when I am figuring my dimensions for my actual painting I have to factor in the mat as well, in order to use ready made frames. I’ve had so many failures. Do you have any advice on a formula that works every time, that includes the mat also?

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Hi, I think if you use a regular mat size, you can factor it in, e.g. if you use a 2 1/2 inch mat all round, and your frame could be 14 by 12 inches, measure a cardboard inner that will fit this regular shape frame so you can just draw around your shape each time. Write on your cardboard your mat and frame size for future reference.

[@maggieboston9477]

Dianne, is the flattening done before or after sealing?

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Hi Maggie, I don’t seal my watercolour paintings, I just frame them under glass.

[@SaudagarWarna]

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[@loveispatientloveiskind2205]

No need... she's a lovely lady. Don't start trying to cover her hair or making her boring

[@SaudagarWarna]

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[@dicktracy2109]

How much do you add on each side of the painting to fit in the frame?

[@diannemcnaughtonpainter108]

Hi Dick, do you mean how much paper do you leave to fit in the frame?