These sheets are durable, resistant to abrasion, last a long time. This material is several times cheaper than watercolor paper. You can write and draw on it with pencils and markers, gouache and watercolors, ink and even gel pens. For their works, watercolor paper is chosen by:
artists,
engineers,
architects,
students and scientists.
It is equally easy to create sketches and sketches, watercolor landscapes and graphic portraits.
Benefits of watercolor drawing paper
When working on any project, it is often necessary to make adjustments and corrections. Therefore, it is important that the material on which the image or drawing is created is resistant to mechanical stress.
Does not change texture when wet.
The rough top coat allows the ink to penetrate deeper into the layers of the paper, creating a richer color acrylic.
Repeated exposure to the eraser will not form any pellets that could ruin the flawless look of your finished work.
Stores well both unfolded and rolled up, unlike canvas or watercolor paper.
It is issued in the form of sheets of A2 and A3 format.
How to store your work on a watercolor drawing paper
Often, artists working in watercolor technique say that this type of paper is not only good at work, but also in storage. To preserve the brightness of the colors, you need to adhere to only two rules – place the work under special glass and not expose it to direct sunlight.
Under the influence of ultraviolet light, the paper quickly turns yellow, the paints also lose their properties, become dull. Watercolor drawing paper is afraid of constant exposure to dampness and moisture, over time it can change its shape a little. Glass just protects the work from the negative effects of the environment.
Where can you buy a set of quilling tools?
Quilling: an art for the diligent
In recent years, quilling has become a popular hobby: children, housewives, needlewomen, creative individuals who are looking for new uses for their talents are fond of it. Quilling is the creation of paintings and three-dimensional figures from multi-colored strips of paper. To assemble such a product, you need to carefully choose the colors, material, and then spend several hours on the work.
This direction of creativity appeared in the XIV-XV centuries in Europe, and in recent years it has become a fashionable hobby and a means of getting rid of everyday stress.
Quilling tools and paper: what do you need and how to choose?
The main material is colored strips of paper: usually their length is from 15 to 60 cm, width is from 1 to 3 centimeters or more. You can make paper strips for quilling yourself. To get high quality flat workpieces, you need a special paper cutting machine. Given the number of strips, it is easier to buy them at a stationery store. There, the materials have perfectly straight edges and are presented in a variety of colors.
It won’t work just to cut the colored paper. For the product to be of high quality and keep its shape, you need paper of a certain density – 100 g / m². A material with a lower density will tear, a more dense material will not bend well. Before buying materials for quilling, it is advisable to decide in advance on a sketch of future work.
The stripes are monochromatic and patterned. Foil options can be used. To connect the parts, you need PVA glue (for paper) and “Moment” for foil. Also useful for quilling:
scissors;
bamboo skewers;
tweezers;
camouflage tape;
a device for winding paper for quilling (you can use a gypsy needle, but it is safer to purchase a plastic tool);
rulers with circles;
simple pencil.