Q: I've been experimenting with acrylic watermedia on
hot-pressed watercolor paper. I find watercolor blocks to be effective
in the smaller sizes, but paper from blocks that are 18” x 22” or
larger buckle a great deal on my board when I apply water. How can I
flatten out the paper?
A: Use a strip of making tape to affix each side of the paper
to your board. Although the paper will still buckle a little when it is
wet, the tape will force the paper to flatten out once the painting
dries. If you prefer you can also use staples instead of tape.
--by Camille LaPointe-Lyons