Video Tutorial: Methods for mounting paper to panel: Part 2 of 2
Added 2021-01-06 23:08:10 +0000 UTCIn this video I show a couple different methods of mounting paper (or linen/canvas) to panels. It's a continuation of this video https://youtu.be/QeRebW4ApnE showing economical ways to paint oils on paper products.
Note: About sealing (or sizing) your paper surface for oil painting. This aspect is generally covered in part 1 https://youtu.be/QeRebW4ApnE but in this second part I'm working with Hahnemuhle Ingres paper in all my examples. As I sealed this paper I noticed it was more absorbent than the Arches watercolor paper I was using in part 1. So I ended up applying 3 coats of the acrylic medium to this paper. However, I've noticed that the layer under can soften a bit as you apply the next layer, making this medium somewhat re-wetable. I still feel the paper is properly sealed against the oil but as a precaution, I've started using Gamblin PVA size as the first coat. As an alternative to the acrylic gel the Gamlin PVA size https://t.ly/3DOx or even a clear gesso such as Liqitex https://t.ly/oQoM can be used instead. but each product will give you a slightly different surface.
I believe papers such as a hot pressed watercolor paper (or cold pressed) or a drawing paper with a hard surface such as Canson Mi-teintes are better suited for this. Also I want to mention that using illustration board or mat board also works great and you don't particularly need to mount it down depending on its thickness. If you're using paper to oil paint on you just need to experiment with your own materials to find what work best for you.
ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Beva-371 Glue Film at Talasonline: https://t.ly/Y3vD
Hahnemuhle Ingre drawing paper at Talasonline: https://t.ly/J7w5
Hahnemuhle Ingres paper also available at Dick Blick: https://t.ly/4sUG
Utrecht Acrylic Gel Medium at Dick Blick: https://bit.ly/3hSXqcD
J-Roller: https://amzn.to/2KYJuSB
