Thanks so much for sharing this video. I feel confident buying the larger sheets of paper now and don't have to worry about having a large paper cutter for it. Much appreciated!! :) You made it so simple to understand. :)
Thank you a thousand times. I spend way too much time measuring and then cutting cotton watercolor paper. I use 300lb paper for greeting cards. This should save me not only a lot if time but I won't have wasted scraps. I cannot wait to try this simple method. I hope I can tear the heavier watercolor paper with your genius technique. Great tutorial. Ka
Thank you so much Kathryn ❤, I glad this video was able to help you! I believe you should be able to tear the heavier paper, just make sure you crease/ fold the paper back and forth a few more times to ensure it will tear easily. I will love to see some of your greeting cards!! 😍
Thank you for sharing. I like a deckled edge like the imperial sized paper. Using scissors or a cutter spoils the the look of the paper, as l want the edges to show when the painting is framed. Your way looks simple and clean. Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing! This is very helpful. I was having problems folding the paper and keeping it straight. This will help me save money on paper. Thank you, Fran
I avoid touching my papers with my fingers. Even a single touch,can ruin the paper. I learned that the hard way and it was many times,until I stopped touching it. In many cases, people complain about the sizing of a watercolor paper. Well, there are many factors that can damage a paper, it doesn't mean that i was like that, when you bought it. I've noticed, that long term storage, isn't a good thing for watercolor paper either. Humidity, changes of the temerature and time, all are enemies to a good paper!! PS That's my personal experience.If anybody has something to add, or to correct, please I'd appreciate ir, I like learning,
If it's a high quality like Arches or Fabriano it really doesn't matter too much I use both sides all the time. If you want to use a specific side look for the watermark logo and use the side that reads right.
With 100% cotton papers like this you can paint beauty on either side of the paper. There is a slight difference in texture on the two sides, if you really wanted too, I guess you could make a light pencil mark on the back side before tearing the paper. I've painted on both sides with no problems though. 😊 I hope this was helpful!
I cut them better then this, try to do like me i use a metallic ruler size 60cm and a cutter i draw the size of A4 papers with a pencil using the ruler to make a straight lines after that i cut them with my cutter i use Canson paper not Arches but you can cut them the same way because if you cut them like in this video you will not get a straight line in the four sides of the clipped paper
You can cut them down with a ruler as well. I actually do get a straight line in the four sides of my paper, its just not a cut straight line. But I want serrated edge for my paper and if I cut it with a cutter I wont have that. There are many ways you can cut your paper, different ways work for different people. Thank you for sharing with us they way you cut yours!
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I feel confident buying the larger sheets of paper now and don't have to worry about having a large paper cutter for it. Much appreciated!! :) You made it so simple to understand. :)
Thank you a thousand times. I spend way too much time measuring and then cutting cotton watercolor paper. I use 300lb paper for greeting cards. This should save me not only a lot if time but I won't have wasted scraps. I cannot wait to try this simple method. I hope I can tear the heavier watercolor paper with your genius technique. Great tutorial. Ka
Kathryn
Thank you so much Kathryn ❤, I glad this video was able to help you! I believe you should be able to tear the heavier paper, just make sure you crease/ fold the paper back and forth a few more times to ensure it will tear easily. I will love to see some of your greeting cards!! 😍
Thanks for sharing! I hate cutting paper in general, I'm bad at it. I just tore down my watercolor paper after watching this agu and it went well 😊
I'm glad it went well for you!
Your TH-cam channel is doing awesome! Well done!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy it!
Useful tip to start in the middle - great idea! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!😊😃
Well explained, thank you.
@Mo M I'm glad it was helpful for you! 😍
Thank you for sharing. I like a deckled edge like the imperial sized paper. Using scissors or a cutter spoils the the look of the paper, as l want the edges to show when the painting is framed. Your way looks simple and clean. Thanks again.
@Alison Lyons thank you so much, I'm glad that this was able to help you with keeping those deckled edges. I like them too!
Thank you for sharing! This is very helpful. I was having problems folding the paper and keeping it straight. This will help me save money on paper. Thank you, Fran
Franswey2 paper can be expensive, I'm happy this can help you! And thank you!😊
Thank you! An excellent time saving method for dividing full sheets while maintaining a beautiful ruff edge! Thanks for the link as well.
It's a great way to quickly and efficiently cut down paper, thank you so much for your support!
So very helpful! Thank you!!!!
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful for you!!
Thanks for the great technique 🌺
I'm glad it helped!!😃
Excellent video! Thank you Alisa.
Thank you, I'm glad to hear it was helpful!
Just needed it. Thanks!!
I'm glad this was helpful!🥰
Thank you so much 💓
You're welcome 😊
Thanks
I'm glad this helped!
I avoid touching my papers with my fingers. Even a single touch,can ruin the paper. I learned that the hard way and it was many times,until I stopped touching it. In many cases, people complain about the sizing of a watercolor paper. Well, there are many factors that can damage a paper, it doesn't mean that i was like that, when you bought it. I've noticed, that long term storage, isn't a good thing for watercolor paper either. Humidity, changes of the temerature and time, all are enemies to a good paper!!
PS That's my personal experience.If anybody has something to add, or to correct, please I'd appreciate ir, I like learning,
Hello! Does it matter which side is the right side to paint?
If it's a high quality like Arches or Fabriano it really doesn't matter too much I use both sides all the time. If you want to use a specific side look for the watermark logo and use the side that reads right.
@@AlisaLaporteArt Thank you!!
Will this work on 300lb paper?
Karen, yes this should work on 300lb paper, I would just be a little more careful since the paper is thicker.
How would we know which is the front side that we paint on?
With 100% cotton papers like this you can paint beauty on either side of the paper. There is a slight difference in texture on the two sides, if you really wanted too, I guess you could make a light pencil mark on the back side before tearing the paper. I've painted on both sides with no problems though. 😊 I hope this was helpful!
@@AlisaLaporteArt thanks😀
I cut them better then this, try to do like me i use a metallic ruler size 60cm and a cutter i draw the size of A4 papers with a pencil using the ruler to make a straight lines after that i cut them with my cutter i use Canson paper not Arches but you can cut them the same way because if you cut them like in this video you will not get a straight line in the four sides of the clipped paper
You can cut them down with a ruler as well. I actually do get a straight line in the four sides of my paper, its just not a cut straight line. But I want serrated edge for my paper and if I cut it with a cutter I wont have that. There are many ways you can cut your paper, different ways work for different people. Thank you for sharing with us they way you cut yours!
@@AlisaLaporteArt Yeah, your way produces better results, Alisa. Thanks for the video.
@@susanavenir thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful for you!
It’s pronounced arches not arsh. We’re in USA, not France.
Thanks for your comment.
French doesn't stop existing past the French boarder. You may be in the US but the paper was born is France, and is quite French. :)