Another way to finish the piece (for those who lack a table saw or who don't wish to use it to trim their pieces) is to: cover the sides of the panel with tape that is easily removed. "Frog Tape Delicate Surface Painer's Tape" is my personal preference. After the watercolor has been mounted, remove the tape to reveal the glue-free sides. The piece can then be turned over onto a clean surface (such as a scrap of mat or foam board) and trimmed by running a razor knife (preferably with a new blade) along the sides of the panel.
Your paintings are absolutely amazing. I’ve been using this method for a while, but I spray my watercolor before I apply it to the panel. I use store-bought panels because I don’t have equipment to make cradled panels. Also, if you’re careful with your heavy gel medium you can keep the sides clean. After 24 hours, I put my panel face down and cut off the extra paper with a new bladed utility knife.
I've been down a rabbit hole this last week learning about this process because i want to start working on huge watercolors. of all the videos ive watched yours is the only that has used MDF and that makes me happy that i can use that option.... because I'm cheap... though it might need more protection against warping, so many things to consider and learn. thanks for the video
Good questions. MDF does unfortunately warp if it is too big. If it is small, no problem. Applying a gesso creates a protective layer between the paper and the MDF’s surface (your watercolor paper).
Is it okay to use Dorland's wax on acrylic Ben Moore paint? I have some old cigar boxes. I put my watercolor paintings on the lids and sealed them with Dorland's wax. I painted the boxes with Ben Moore acrylic paint and sealed them with Dorland's wax. A month later, they still have a waxy feel to them. Anything I can do so it will feel more dry to the touch?
Another way to finish the piece (for those who lack a table saw or who don't wish to use it to trim their pieces) is to: cover the sides of the panel with tape that is easily removed. "Frog Tape Delicate Surface Painer's Tape" is my personal preference. After the watercolor has been mounted, remove the tape to reveal the glue-free sides. The piece can then be turned over onto a clean surface (such as a scrap of mat or foam board) and trimmed by running a razor knife (preferably with a new blade) along the sides of the panel.
great tips, ty!!
Hi David. I'm a custom art framer and I just LOVE this idea. Also, your paintings are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Gorgeous painting 🎨 too!
Thank you! 😊
Your paintings are absolutely amazing. I’ve been using this method for a while, but I spray my watercolor before I apply it to the panel. I use store-bought panels because I don’t have equipment to make cradled panels. Also, if you’re careful with your heavy gel medium you can keep the sides clean. After 24 hours, I put my panel face down and cut off the extra paper with a new bladed utility knife.
Thank you for the tips.
I've been down a rabbit hole this last week learning about this process because i want to start working on huge watercolors. of all the videos ive watched yours is the only that has used MDF and that makes me happy that i can use that option.... because I'm cheap... though it might need more protection against warping, so many things to consider and learn. thanks for the video
Thankyou for this great video!
you are welcome
Beautiful work! And fantastic instructional video as well
Great video … thx for posting… I do something similar but I trim the sides with an exacto knife … to each his own
Thank you for the excellent demonstration! Your paintings are very good too!❤
Thank you so much!
Brilliant video Thankyou!
Thank you kindly
Great video. Very creative, and a wonder painting!
Love this video. You’re a fantastic artist. New sub here. Thank you!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for the very clear directions!
Great tip...thank you for sharing. Will have to check out your other videos.
Thanks for watching!
Love this idea David.
Just dis you !Wonderful art!
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks for the video. Two questions: What is the point of gesso? Does mdf warp? Mdf is not sealed afaik.
Good questions. MDF does unfortunately warp if it is too big. If it is small, no problem. Applying a gesso creates a protective layer between the paper and the MDF’s surface (your watercolor paper).
Thank you, great video! Gonna make some tomorrow (and use the brad nailer, obviously 😉)
So, in your opinion, what else could be used besides gesso?
Great tutorial thanks
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Lovely … what weight watercolour paper do you like to use for this process please ? 😊
300g
Thank you so much 😊
Love it
There's mini table saws, too. You don't have a have a big tool shop.
;)
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. Subscribed 👍
Thanks for the sub!
Just curious about the last step that you didn’t show: buffing it a day later. How do you accomplish this? Thanks and this was a great tutorial
@@JohnMonsterCanada just buff it with a clean cloth
Is it okay to use Dorland's wax on acrylic Ben Moore paint? I have some old cigar boxes. I put my watercolor paintings on the lids and sealed them with Dorland's wax. I painted the boxes with Ben Moore acrylic paint and sealed them with Dorland's wax. A month later, they still have a waxy feel to them. Anything I can do so it will feel more dry to the touch?
@@grandma.p I don’t see why not
Hi ... doesn't MDF expand easily with water?
@@cosmicfxx it does but that’s why you gesso it. Don’t get it wet
I want one. I will pay for shipping.
Haha