Can I flatten watercolor painting?
Before I frame my watercolor paintings, I need to flatten them. I place my first painting face down on the board, lightly spritz the back with water, and carefully iron it. If some wrinkles persist, I may use a burst of steam to work it flat.
How do you flatten a rolled watercolor painting?
How To Flatten Watercolor Paintings
- Find a clean flat/even surface.
- Put your painting face-down.
- Spritz the back with a spray bottle so it’s evenly wet.
- Lay down something flat (like a board) that is larger than the size of the painting.
- Put something heavy on top (like books or a box)
- Leave for 24 hours.
How do you pack watercolor paintings?
Instructions
- Roll It Up. Carefully roll your painting and secure with a rubber band on each end.
- Use a Mailing Tube. Place the painting into a mailing tube.
- Add Your Labels. Place your labels on the outside of the tube securely with tape, and you’re ready to ship!
What is the best way to store watercolor paintings?
Watercolor paintings and drawings should be stored horizontally and lie flat. They should not be rolled up in a tube since the paint might wear off. Additionally, rolling up will invite space for humidity.
What’s a watercolor block?
A watercolor block is a stack of watercolor paper that is attached together. If the glue is applied to just one side, that is called a watercolor pad. Because all four sides of the paper are glued into place, you don’t ever have to stretch your watercolor paper prior to painting. Just paint and go!
Why is my watercolor paper warping?
When paper gets wet, it expands. Apply wet watercolour to only part of the paper, and only part of the paper will expand, causing the paper to buckle. If there are no constraints on the paper, the paper will dry buckled. (This effect will be less noticeable the thicker the paper is.)
How much do watercolor paintings sell for?
If you’re just getting started, focus on producing small or medium sized watercolor paintings that you can price low—around $50 to $150. Once you’ve sold half of your inventory, bump your prices up by 10\%.
How can I sell my watercolor online?
Yes, you can make money selling art online! Here are some of the best places to virtually sell your art.
- Fine Art America. Fine Art America is the world’s largest online art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company.
- ArtPal.
- Amazon.
- Etsy.
- Storenvy.
- eBay.
- Minted.
- Society6.
How do you protect watercolors?
Since light is a major catalyst, watercolors should be kept out of direct light and protected by a sheet of filtered glass or acrylic. They should also be mounted in acid-free mat board to keep the paper from discoloring over time.
Does watercolor need fixative?
Regardless of that debate, using a fixative or any fixing agent on your watercolors is not recommended. To protect your watercolor, simply mat and frame your painting, glazing it with glass or plexiglass.