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Watercolor paper or Whisper White cardstock – which is better for watercoloring?
Naturally we think watercolor paper since it has the word 'watercolor' in it. However, lots of times, even I, watercolor on Whisper White cardstock.
What are the pros and cons? What size images should I watercolor using a Blender Pen vs. an Aqua Painter?
These are all great questions and I address them all in today's quick tip video.
If you missed last week's video on Watercolor Pencils 101, you can view it HERE.
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Lisa, Thank you for the lesson on colored pencils and water color paper. I have been using some in some cards that I learned through various tutorials. I enjoy watching yours and others to learn more technique.
Thanks again. Susan
Hi Susan! Thanks for watching. So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for this tips video about watercoloring….very helpful! I also love using watercolor paper when coloring with markers because the harsh lines that sometimes appear do not show up on watercolor paper! Oh, one more thing…. when paper gets wet, it will “pill”, not “pile”….just thought you would like to know! ?
Hi June! Thank you for correcting my lingo! Oops!!
Loved your video, Lisa. I have a question about paper. Is watercolor paper more or less porous than cardstock? Is there a way to make cardstock more like watercolor paper?
Hi Kay! Watercolor paper is far more porous than regular cardstock. For this reason, it’s the optimum choice for watercolor projects (Blender Pens, Aqua Painter, paint brushes). Stampin’ Blends won’t work well on this type of paper because the color will be too quickly absorbed. Thick Whisper White cardstock provides a heavier weight, durable for these alcohol-based markers and will allow a smooth surface for blending. There is no way to turn regular cardstock into watercolor paper. Each is manufactured differently. I hope this was helpful.