BobBlast 230 "Best of BobBlast - How to Use Canvas and Glue to Mount a Painting."
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- BobBlast #230
"Best of BobBlast - How to Use Canvas and Glue to Mount a Painting "
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast
This one is from the archives - a true oldie but goodie! Mounting a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Canvas. It is a question that I am asked over and over, so I hope this short video demo helps.
Framing watercolor paintings can be expensive - Properly framed, they look great, right?
I accumulate many paintings starting as warm up sketches or demos during my workshops and travels. But - framing can be a big expense for me so I decided to present my paintings as did early Egyptian art work... painted paper glued onto wooden panel. So, it's not a new idea.
Using acrylic gel medium as your adhesive, mount the artwork into a canvas or wooden panel. No framing, mats or glass. Plus I like the contemporary presentation!
The watercolor paper starts off a little smaller than the wooden panel - I tear the paper a quarter-inch smaller than the panel dimensions. The effect here is to "float" the paper on top of a black background panel. I buy Cheap Joe's Really Good Wood Panels.
Before mounting the paper, I paint the wood panel sides and an inch on the top - all the way around - with black or dark charcoal paint. After drying, mount the paper on the wood panel with a gel medium "glue."
... And that's it! Paint the sides and top first - then mount the paper. Watch the video for a step-by-step.
Quick studio tips:
•This technique is ideal for 300 lb watercolor paper. 140 lb can be problematic (air bubbles).
•Use plenty of gel medium to adhere the watercolor paper to the surface (canvas, board, wood panel, etc)
•Let the gel medium dry thoroughly before putting the plastic slip sheet on top.
Have fun with this - it is very cool!
I love who you are!
Thank you Bob! I like the way you present your videos; short and sweet!
wow i love this great idea and info!! Great video as always!
Love ALL your videos , you inspire me~~~
thank you sir! God may bless you.
Good idea to reuse some failed canvas painting!!
Thank you.
Warm thank yous from Toronto... I look forward to your clips - inspiring and funny too. Then I slink up to my studio and spend a day painting a couple of fingers or a nose. Your art world is so much more fun. Would you please consider giving an online course and get me out of this figuartive hell :) ? Merry Christmas Bob, you're such a gift! Thank you for being there.
Thank you! I enjoy being in BobLand! Yes - we are considering this.
Hello from morocco
love this idea -- paper art is so much easier to store - than if one is good enough to frame - a great way to do it! Thanks -- How does one get you to come to an area for a class? Have you heard of Sagutuck Michigan? A great art community
Hi Glo - I am invited by an art group or organization - contact kate@robertburridge.com and she will help. Thanks!
I wonder if you could use Mod Podge instead of gesso?
Thanks Bob, excellent tip indeed! Just wondering why using gel medium? Can we use a good strong archival quality glue? Gel mediums are pricey too. Would welcome your thoughts.
Sure you can use a strong archival glue - I have had the best luck with the gel medium. My favorite is from Nova Color.
Hi Bob, wondering if lepages spray adhesive would be OK. Really enjoy your videos thanks so much for sharing
Hi Bob thanks so much for sharing your talents I was wondering what type of paper you use when adding to the canvas is it watercolor poster board or does it matter Hugs and Smiles
Bob paint on heavy watercolor paper covered with gesso
I use 300 lb Watercolor Paper. 140 lb can be problematic - sometimes air bubbles if you're not careful.
Hi Bob, are you using watercolors then applying gesso? Thank-you
Great way to mount paintings. What paper are you using for your paintings? Are you using watercolor paper or Bristol paper.
Watercolor paper - 300 lb.
Bob, I'm a huge fan so please take this as constructive criticism. The new format looks slightly blurry to me and maybe a little too sterile. I like the "in the painter's studio" look of the older videos. Keep up the good work, it's greatly appreciated.
fyom I think this is in a TV studio?? Bob’s studio is way more bigger and more “ messy” . I like it!!
No problem! This was "professionally" filmed at Burning Oaks Studio at Jerry's Artarama a few years ago... We decided to use this clip over our Holiday weekend because I had so many requests for the subject. Never fear! I am back filming in my studio this week!