Preparing for an Art Show - DIY Cradled Panels + Mounting Watercolors + Sealing with Cold Wax

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11 ай бұрын

Hi everyone in this video I am preparing for an upcoming art show.
Instead of framing my paintings like I usually do I am instead mounting them to home-made cradled panels and then sealing with cold-wax.
This isn't meant to be a tutorial as I am still trying to work out the kinks of this process but I can create one later or an update video.
Also, this is not a guide on how to safely use power tools, read the safety guidelines on your tools before using them.
Here are some videos on KZfaq and some articles online that go over this process. Most videos I found on the subject use similar processes/materials.
• Mounting and Sealing E...
• How to mount a waterco...
www.insidewatercolor.com/wax-...
Some materials used
1/4 inch plywood
Poplar Wood
Woodglue
nails
staples
Sandpaper
Gesso
Mod Podge (make sure to get the acid free kind)
Gel Medium can also be used instead of Mod Podge, I found that it dried too fast. but I was also working in a super hot garage at the time
Plastic spreader for the glue
Microfiber rags
Dorland's Cold Wax Medium
If you build your Cradled panels yourself you may need access to a table saw, chop saw, nail gun and staple gun

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@Miss_dilettante 11 ай бұрын

This is so amazing. It looks cool. I never knew we can prepare final watercolor artworks in this way. Great way to display paintings.

@ire_neo 8 ай бұрын

this solves the problem of non-glass framed watercolors, very helpful!

@ldswan9music 11 ай бұрын

These are really vibrant. The tones of colour really standout. Nice work.

@fuzzydragons 11 ай бұрын

the loon is lovely, the neck has the iridescent look to it that they have in person 😀

@bonitadonovan4704 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! As always your artwork is beautiful, and I so appreciate your sharing of a way to present your work. The do- it - yourself process was great to watch. You present much info in an amazingly efficient, matter of fact, humble manner! I love watching you and admire your artistry so much.

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ♥️

@jackiemclarnon37 11 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing. So much work…I hope your show sells out!

@melodiechristensen2266 11 ай бұрын

You are an ambitious young lady! Beautifully handcrafted.

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah, sometimes I think I'm crazy. Thank you, though

@kileensmith5134 9 ай бұрын

I mount my watercolor paintings on bought cradle boards. Thanks for the idea of making them myself 😊 I love your work. You are so very talented ❤

@sylphofthewildwoods5518 11 ай бұрын

This is fabulous Kiley. Nice work on those panels and thanks for sharing your techniques with us. As always, awesome watercolors. Good luck on your Art Show.

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💓

@sarahbailey5928 11 ай бұрын

These are exquisite ... thank you for sharing your techniques. Wishing you all the very best wishes for a successful exhibition.

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@lavenderinbloomflowerfarm1420 11 ай бұрын

I would love to try this technique for mounting my watercolors! Thanks!

@josieanonymous961 11 ай бұрын

Love your paintings. I want to do watercolor and your tutorials are so helpful. I hope you will continue to share. I paint with oils, acrylic and have done a couple of water colors but not your style which I like. 💕

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

I don't plan on stopping anytime soon 🙂 thank you for watching, have fun painting!

@lisaannef 11 ай бұрын

Love the heron and the loon! You definitely got a good jump on your panels. Have fun!

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pamappleby1400 11 ай бұрын

All are beautifully done, the colors on the neck of the loon are amazing! I am sure your exhibition is going to be a huge success! Thank you for posting your process, it was well done.

@rarejem12 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning!!!💕

@saturnwing 11 ай бұрын

12:05 💯🤞

@juliehopkins5784 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful as always Kylie, you are a very talented lady. 👍

@kathimanville4203 11 ай бұрын

Nice work! I do the same thing, but I use Golden Acrylic Medium (regular gel, translucent heavy body) to glue the watercolor paper to the panel instead of Modge Podge. I wax the sides of the panels as well. Good luck at your show!

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Yep that was recommended a lot. I tried using an acrylic medium and a gel medium but they dried way too fast but I think it's because it's too hot in my garage. I will try it again in the fall/winter or when I work indoors. Thank you

@wendychampness1901 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work and good luck with the show!

@jmsweets2862 10 ай бұрын

? Just curious, I don’t see where you sign your beautiful paintings. I love ❤️ the combination of detail and loose technique. You are a great inspiration 😎

@paintedwing 10 ай бұрын

I sign lightly in pencil next to the painting.

@jmsweets2862 10 ай бұрын

@@paintedwing thanks for your reply. I’m hoping to be able to join your patron group in the future 😎

@mkellyfluidart 11 ай бұрын

As always, beautiful paintings! I enjoyed this video showing the process you have developed. I have a question though, since the back of the paper is essentially sealed and not able to “breathe” did you find the paint to react differently? Finally a tip is there is a product by a company called HangZ that allows canvases or panels to lie flat against a wall. Good luck with your show!

@paintedwing 11 ай бұрын

Hmm. No, I didn't find the paint to react much differently, but I have to keep testing things out. Thank you, for your suggestion!

@tombarrettart 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful paintings, esp in the detailed eyes. Curious why you use both gesso and glue on the boards, and I assume the was is for protecting the art, yes? Is the wax something that must be maintained?

@paintedwing 7 ай бұрын

I used gesso because it is an acid-free material that I wanted to coat the plywood with in case it contains acids.. the glue itself is also acid-free and might have been enough to prevent future discoloration of the paper but I wanted to be extra careful. I don't think you would need to maintain the wax, it wouldn't hurt to apply more coats in the future, but I don't think it's necessary.

@tombarrettart 7 ай бұрын

@@paintedwing ok, thanks! great tips.