how long do i soak my paper for when doing a watercolour (no funny answers please)?

Question

the paper is rough 300grm

Answer 1

dip paper into cold water then hold until stops dripping and then tape with brown tape but some people like to use masking tape. if your paper is still buckled after you have finished your painting then take a damp sponge and wipe the back of your paper that will get rid of any buckles hope that is of help marcus

Answer 2

Usually I use 300g paper, and I paint with a lot of water (when I say a 'lot of water', I mean A LOT OF WATER) and never had any problem with it. The paper doesn't wrinkle and the colours blend better when using a lot of water. However, if you don't like hard edges, you should be careful because this technique if not mastered, leaves a lot of hard edges. I don't think you need to stretch a 300g paper. It can hold the water pretty well.

I think it all depends: on what you are doing, the technique you are applying, and the effect you desire. The best advice is to experiment, and see what is the best effect for you.

Most of the times, the best way to paint watercolour is to damp the paper, and then work with it. If the paper is too glossy, it means it is too wet, if it is to matte it means it's already dry. The best is something in between this two.
But there will be moments when you will need the paper really soaked in water, and other moments when you will work with no water at all, almost with a dry brush.

Answer 3

Soak it for about a minute. Although i think its better just to soak a sponge and wipe it over it and dab it onto the paper.

Answer 4

I just wet mine with a sponge, leave it for aboyt 2-3 minutes then tape it

Answer 5

I was taught to wash over it using a large (2in) approx brush + water and start painting straight away after that.

Answer 6

Experiment and see what time is best for you, anywhere from a minute to 10.

Answer 7

just wash it over with a wet brush