{"id":4417,"date":"2023-04-17T17:46:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T17:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artpracticed.com\/?p=4417"},"modified":"2023-05-09T07:56:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T07:56:19","slug":"how-to-flatten-watercolor-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artpracticed.com\/how-to-flatten-watercolor-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Flatten Watercolor Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a watercolor artist we all know that paper is one of the most important elements of your artwork. However, dealing with wrinkled or curled paper can be frustrating and ruin any painting. In this article, we will show you how to flatten watercolor paper using various methods, including using an iron, wet stretching, and dry mounting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Does Watercolor Paper Wrinkle or Curl?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into the methods of flattening watercolor paper, it’s important to understand why it wrinkles or curls in the first place. Watercolor paper is made from natural texture<\/a> fibers, which expand when they absorb water, causing the paper to warp. Additionally, some watercolor paper<\/a> may have a tendency to curl due to the way it’s packaged or stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors that Affect Watercolor Paper Flatness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that can affect the flatness of watercolor paper, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n