Framing & care
Framing works on paper: mats, glazing and hinges
How to frame a drawing, watercolor or print so it lasts: acid-free mats, UV-filtering glazing, hinges and spacers, plus what to ask a framer.
Elodie Grange
Elodie writes about what paper is made of, why it cockles or yellows, and how to mat, frame and store work so it stays as you made it.
Paper & materials
How to stretch watercolor paper so it dries flat
Why watercolor paper buckles, when stretching is worth it, and three reliable ways to do it: gummed tape, staples and the quick tape-down method.
Paper & materials
Choosing watercolor paper: cotton, weight and surface
How to choose watercolor paper: what cotton changes, what 140 lb really means, cold press vs hot press vs rough, and blocks, pads or loose sheets.