How to remove a sheet from a watercolor block properly so it doesn't rip

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How to remove a sheet from a watercolor block properly so it doesn't rip

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Fluid Cellulose watercolor block (Honestly, probably my favorite for price and function, but it has very little sizing so lifting isn’t the easiest!)
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Arches Watercolor Block:
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St. Cuthbert’s Mill Saunder’s Waterford block:
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Plastic palette knife
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Bone folder
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Ceramic mixing palette:
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Pentel pigment brush pen: amzn.to/2xLsNiU (Reviewed in my ultimate brush pen showdown series)
Escoda perla Brush set
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@dilemmix 14 күн бұрын

Thank goodness, you are the first person (and I watched several videos on this!) who was helpful! I absolutely hate my blocks, when I bought them I didn't realise that it would be so hard to remove the sheets of paper! I damaged several using a blade. After watching your video I used a small ruler and it worked! Thank you so much!

@hov3968 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. I was starting to get aggravated because I didn’t want to damage my first watercolor block .And this is the first time trying hot pressed paper.Thanks again

@pepemiko 3 жыл бұрын

Dumbass me ripped the first sheet before i thought about searching on how to separate it properly. Thanks for this tutorial!

@marie-claudeparker5499 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you SO much for posting this! I was all set to do everything wrong: exacto knife, sawing motion, hadn't noticed the unglued space at the top. I put everything down, found a metal letter opener, and it worked perfectly.

@slb160568 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love KZfaq and you for putting up this video!

@painterpip4531 2 жыл бұрын

Although I am an experienced painter, I am just about to try watercolours, and your video told me straightaway, exactly what I was wondering about, in the first instance. Thanks very much!

@malissastafford3323 Жыл бұрын

This was perfect! A great encapsulation of the information I was seeking!!

@ariweaver1543 5 жыл бұрын

This was great! I loved the mini tutorial. I definitely get impatient with the thick Fluid glue sometimes, so it was a great reminder to go slow and steady, not all saw-y. As to other things that could be a good tutorial, maybe how to properly wash and reshape your brushes? That's something I definitely don't do often enough. >< P.S. Hello, Bubba! I hope you're having some great naps. My cats are having a pretty excellent day. We had an actual, real-life, no-joke lizard who casually meandered across the screen of the bedroom window while the cats were watching! Now all of the windows are being carefully inspected to see if there might be more lizards! :D

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I’m TERRIBLE to my brushes. =>.

@kataramommy 5 жыл бұрын

Out and about, I use a gift card or credit card. ☺ love your videos. You are an awesome artist.

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, that’s a smart and handy substitute! Thanks for the suggestion!

@natejansen3063 Жыл бұрын

Guitar pick is a good idea! Thanks

@justiny1374 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for the demo. It all makes sense now!

@Gymnopedie55 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I kept ripping my darn papers... and I was doing everything wrong lol. Now I got a new technique!

@MeowMeowKapow 4 жыл бұрын

Well hot diggity doodle dog Danny boy-o, I’m happy to have helped you get along!

@MadameM. 2 жыл бұрын

This was great!!

@niklashoover3748 2 жыл бұрын

Ty for this! This helps!

@andreasbodemer686 2 жыл бұрын

This video saved my gf's life thank you

@ThingOfSome 5 жыл бұрын

It helps to hold down the sheet you are cutting off, to prevent the sheet bending or tearing. For example, cutting the edges of the block covered by the cover of the block, and then, closing the cover and holding it down over the sheet (for example, on a table), while going along the other glued edges.

@jasonpattersonart Жыл бұрын

This was helpful. Thank you.

@colleenmcchesney1482 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very helpful since I could not for the life of me figure out how to remove the very top protective layer/sheet of my watercolor paper block. 🤦🏻‍♀️😁 💕

@roberthansen2546 4 жыл бұрын

thanks you!!! help!

@SadieSavestheDay 5 жыл бұрын

I guess we both have paper on the brain! 🧠

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

::spooky sci fi sounds:: oooooOOOOOOOooooooo

@janesmith1917 2 жыл бұрын

And you can buy large sheets of paper and cut them down into your own block that's what I do. Or I'll buy a big pad of 30 sheets of some good paper and I can make that times four sheets if I make my block so I would have 120 sheets of paper but small enough that I could work comfortable and not so stressed about the size .

@aoarashi3025 2 жыл бұрын

I bought proper watercolor supplies for the first time, and guess who ripped the first sheet :/ Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful :)

@user-gq1kr4wl5w 3 жыл бұрын

thank you I just bought a pad and was confused as to why almost every inch was sealed

@SigmapeakyAndrew Жыл бұрын

bro thx a lot i made art on it but had no clue on how to take the paper of without scratching it thx again

@SheriWinston 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks!

@kianar.6196 2 жыл бұрын

My block is glued on all 4 edges but it says it has 15 sheets so how do I take them apart then

@WatercolorbyCharu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip

@wallacer7832 10 ай бұрын

I have a block and never knew you could paint onto it I always took the page off first 🙈

@Smmurrs 5 жыл бұрын

I have a butter knife that i keep in my pencil case specifically for this use!

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

That’s handy! Someone else said they just use a credit card/gift card, and if you’ve got your wallet with you at all times, that seems like a swell solution!

@callmekite 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh now see, I am a saw-er. Or, I was! I barely ever do blocks but now I know this is a big no-no whenever I go back to them. Thanks so much for the helpful type. And grrrrrl, do I got a tale for you regarding the paints hahaha it’s late right now but I’ll try to remember to DM you tomorrow! Thanks again!

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I’m ready for story time but slightly worried!!

@charles203 10 ай бұрын

Is there a technik to get rid of the glue on the side? Is super annoying to take it out...

@neeltjekayser9883 4 жыл бұрын

thank you ! :)

@marissadasilva3613 3 жыл бұрын

Omg Thank You 🙏 ❤️

@KitarraChaosWeaver 5 жыл бұрын

See my first instinct is to use an exacto. I mean it's small, it's sharp...there is possibility of damage...what could go wrong? I mean if you can't say "oopsie" when holding a sharp thing...what's the fun? Seriously though...it's not like the darn thing comes with instructions! Rodents send presents of cereal milk to Bubba. Tiny Princess Ninja Rodent would like Bubba to know that Cinnamon Toast crunch is his favorite.

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

I mean, go ahead and live your life but using a blade on a block is toooootally asking to say oopsie. =>.

@KitarraChaosWeaver 5 жыл бұрын

@@MeowMeowKapow For full disclosure, it's not the real cinnamon toast crunch. It's the healthy Sprout's brand that tastes exactly like it but is healthier! In theory. Tiny rodent gets offended if I offer him anything else.

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

You deceived me! You’re a deceiver!

@achillatula2259 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, is there a way to remove watercolor on hot press?

@tasyarosenna88 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have pallet knife, i always working with watercolor so i don't buy ones. 😭 I guess i need to pick one next time i visit art store

@trivityart4636 5 жыл бұрын

I use the archers block and I find that I use so much water that the layer I’m working on starts separating from the block on its own... it’s disappointing because I pay more for the archers paper.

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

That’s something I hadn’t heard before, and pretty unfortunate! Cotton paper, in general, is more thirsty than cellulose paper so it should be designed to hold up to water better. I’ve used arches in both loose sheets and block and have mixed feelings on it.

@user-qw9rm7gv1y 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I coulda seen like a science experiment on the WRONG ways to do it to show the things you were saying can go wrong

@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын

But then I’d have to ruin paper and I’m a broke ass ho what can’t afford to do that no mo!

@emmamargcollins7795 3 жыл бұрын

when you've never used a block and your art prof doesn't tell you how to get it off, so you use a box cutter and slice up all your beautiful art.....

@MeowMeowKapow 3 жыл бұрын

Hence the need for this video. Hopefully, it helps for next time. Also, don’t be afraid to interrupt your professor and ask questions like this; it’s their job to give you and your classmates all the information and metaphorical tools for success. Chances are, you’re not the only one who needed to know. Be the one brave enough to demand adequate information.