{"product_id":"beginning-3-how-to-stretch-watercolour-paper","title":"Beginning 3 - How to Stretch Watercolour Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re working with loose sheets of watercolour paper, learning how to stretch them is a really useful skill. In this tutorial, I’ll show you my simple method for stretching paper so it stays beautifully flat while you paint, rather than swelling and cockling as you add water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ll take you through the whole process step by step, from soaking the paper and preparing your board to using gummed tape to hold everything securely in place. I’ll also share a few little tips I’ve picked up over the years, including how wet the paper and tape should be, how to avoid damaging the surface and what to watch for as everything dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve never stretched paper before, it can feel a little daunting, but don’t worry — once you understand the process, it’s much easier than it looks. This is a lovely practical technique to have in your watercolour toolkit and a great way to prepare loose sheets for painting with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Begin With Billy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56864151732610,"sku":"beginning-3-how-to-stretch-watercolour-paper","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4587\/4136\/files\/How_to_Stretch_Watercolour_Paper_Thumb_41bf6596-12d2-4ac6-a879-38d381314532.jpg?v=1788373531","url":"https:\/\/billyshowell.com\/en-eu\/products\/beginning-3-how-to-stretch-watercolour-paper","provider":"Billy Showell School of Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}