Thanks eggiedawl! I use Krylon spray varnish, the one that is marked as archival, UV resistant, non-yellowing, acrylic. I tried several different brands (and ruined several paintings!), and this was the only brand of spray that didn't turn yellow.
Hi Thedancingbrush, I haven't tried painting on paper after it's been mounted, but I don't think it would be any different. I'm more likely to mess up a painting than i am to mess up the mounting process, so I've only done it with finished paintings. The paper cannot be removed after it's mounted, so if I make a painting mistake, I couldn't reuse the board unless I mounted another painting on top of it.
This is great as I have been trying to get away from mat boards and glass for some time. Can one continue painting on the paper after it's been mounted on tbe board?
Hi Juliet, I bought my boards from Dick Blick. The hardboard surface is pre-primed with an archival finish and ready to use, and the sides are mitred plywood with clear birchwood verneer that can be painted, stained, or left natural. Several companies make deep-cradled art boards, and I think it's probably cheaper to buy them than to try to make them.
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AnnieStrack 2 months ago
Thanks eggiedawl! I use Krylon spray varnish, the one that is marked as archival, UV resistant, non-yellowing, acrylic. I tried several different brands (and ruined several paintings!), and this was the only brand of spray that didn't turn yellow.
AnnieStrack 6 months ago
Awesome tutorial! What brand name spray varnish do you use?
eggiedawl 6 months ago
Great tut!
1995Benzo 6 months ago
I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving the paper exposed like that to moisture, marks or dust.
jph2000 11 months ago
Hi Thedancingbrush, I haven't tried painting on paper after it's been mounted, but I don't think it would be any different. I'm more likely to mess up a painting than i am to mess up the mounting process, so I've only done it with finished paintings. The paper cannot be removed after it's mounted, so if I make a painting mistake, I couldn't reuse the board unless I mounted another painting on top of it.
AnnieStrack 11 months ago
This is great as I have been trying to get away from mat boards and glass for some time. Can one continue painting on the paper after it's been mounted on tbe board?
Thedancingbrush 11 months ago
Hi Juliet, I bought my boards from Dick Blick. The hardboard surface is pre-primed with an archival finish and ready to use, and the sides are mitred plywood with clear birchwood verneer that can be painted, stained, or left natural. Several companies make deep-cradled art boards, and I think it's probably cheaper to buy them than to try to make them.
AnnieStrack 1 year ago
Great tutorial! I think I'll do this from now on. Did you buy the art boards, or do you know of a tut on how to make them? Thanks!
julietsierra22 1 year ago