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I use the same
type of paper that I have used for decades. My paper of choice
is Arches 140 lb. 100% rag paper. I usually use cold-pressed
(paper with a medium texture) however occasionally I'll use hot-pressed
(smooth) and rough (more texture). I keep all three types in
stock. I buy full sheets which are 22" X 30", and also
have a 44.3" X 10 yd. roll for larger work. I prefer 140
lb. over a heavier weight paper as I usually saturate both front
and back sides before I start to paint. This allows me more time
to paint wet-in-wet, letting my pigments diffuse and mingle softly.
I do not usually attach my paper to the board in any way, unless
I'm painting vertically or outside. In that case, I use four
metal clamps to attach all sides to the board (which is only
slightly larger than my sheet) as it starts to dry. As my paper
dries on my water repellent surface (tile board), the paper may
start to buckle and back runs may start to appear at the edges.
When this happens, I know it is time to transfer my sheet to
a piece of flat corrugated cardboard. The cardboard draws the
moisture out evenly, stopping the back runs and encouraging the
paper to dry flat. If there are any buckles left in the paper
when dry, an iron on cool setting -3 or 4. For this procedure,
I put the painting face down on a layer of paper towels or craft
paper and spray the back with a spray bottle until it's evenly
damp. I use my hand to even the water out, then put a piece of
paper on top of the painting and iron on the paper. I use craft
paper, but you may want to use paper towels or an acid-free paper.
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