What's the difference between all these watercolor papers?!

Jescia Hopper
Jescia Hopper
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Published 2021-01-02
This video will explain watercolor paper weights (90lb, 140lb, 300lb) and surface textures (hot, cold, rough, Yupo) to help you choose the right paper for your projects. I will also explain how and why you should stretch your watercolor paper.

Check out this site for more information on stretching watercolor paper:
www.strathmoreartist.com/faq-full/how-to-stretch-w…
All Comments (4)
  • @raymondlang
    Hi Jescia..I have used 140lb for years now with Designers Gouache, and sometimes the paper will curl up at corners and edges. So when the painting is finished, I mix some thin mixture of paint (almost a wash), and paint the reverse of the art. That usually takes away the stiffness of the paper, kinda relaxes it. Those warping problems are more of a problem, as seen on another video you made. Just bought a fine spray bottle to try and spray the back on one particular 12 x 26 inch painting, where it's wavy on bottom edge. I paint from vintage American comic book cover to poster size, and from vintage Christmas cards. Now there's a contrast in themes! Looking forward to more of you videos..take care. RAY in England.