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The smoothest surface is hot press, which is best for scientific, detailed and hyper-realistic work, whereas cold press has a more textured surface and is great for effects like granulation and texture.
Rough-surfaced papers give much stronger granulated effects as the roughness will exaggerate the granulation. The pigment clings on to the texture of a granulation-friendly surface, like our Cotman Watercolour Paper Pads.
If the paper fails to stretch you can reuse it by cutting it off the board and going through the soaking and stretching process again. There are four faults that...
Acid-free paper is the best paper to use if you want your work to last a long time. This is because acidity embrittles the paper and eventually makes it too...
There are two effective ways to stretch your watercolour paper; stretching on a flat board and stretching on a purpose-made frame.
Stretching your watercolour paper before painting allows you the creative freedom to use as much water as you want, whenever you want. To avoid unsightly cockling – the wrinkling and ridging of...
With watercolour brushes, it’s important to remove excess water, dry ferrules and handles, reshape brush heads, and rest them with the bristles facing upwards to dry off. Don’t worry if...
It’s better to use low-priced or old brushes if possible. If fine lines are required, a goose quill is ideal and for larger areas you can try a colour shaper...
When pigment particles build up at the base of the brush, it pushes hairs apart and stops the point from forming. To avoid this, wipe your watercolour brush clean with a lint-free...
Brushes come in various shapes like round, flat, filbert, and fan, each offering different mark-making capabilities. Size numbers vary across ranges, so comparing actual brushes is crucial. For watercolourists, shorter...
Watercolour brushes are the best as they have soft bristles, making them ideal for working in smooth layers of colour. The size of the brush is crucial depending on what you...
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