RESIZE WATERCOLOR PAPER

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RESIZE WATERCOLOR PAPER

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HOW TO RESIZE WATERCOLOUR PAPER & what sizing does for paper.
Step by step demo of how to resize watercolour paper with gelatin & what sizing is used for in paper.
Tools & Equipment
old watercolor paper
a brush
gelatin
grease proof paper
watercolour paints & brush
shallow bowl with warm water
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art by #iajackx71
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@krabfingers8473 2 жыл бұрын

Trying this method on some medium weight non-watercolor paper (90lb), thank you! I will update my comment once I finish my experiment :) EDIT: it worked! The amount of layers I need to apply is really trial and error though.

@driesketels 4 жыл бұрын

Love the British accent... What a lovely video. I feel like this one deserves so much more then 109 views since it could be helping so many beginner artists. Stay connected Ian.

@juliepaul9563 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! I've been looking for a solution to this problem for years! Got a sale on watercolor paper 20 years ago, stocked up, and now it's all blotter paper. I've recently tried acrylic matte medium mixed 50/50 with water, and it's not bad, but it still doesn't behave like a real gelatin sizing. Can't wait to try it! Thanks, Ian💗

@DenaTollefson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian!! I love your in-depth tutorial on sizing and how it makes a difference in paper. Your sketches showing the paper at a microscopic level are really helpful. I never realized you could resize paper!! I enjoyed watching your experiment- the brushed on method seems to do the trick! Thank you so much for attending my premiere today. I look forward to your Great Pumpkin Challenge watercolor painting, my friend!

@thefrugalcrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Really intersting, I would have thought dipping the paper would give the greatest effect. I am trying something else in my experiment so we will see:)

@YourMajesty143 3 жыл бұрын

Lindsay! So cool to see you watching smaller channels 💗

@surveyguyor8958 3 жыл бұрын

(psst, I am wispering.... I would not say "smaller") But me too, surprised Lindsay, we can all learn tips !!

@YourMajesty143 3 жыл бұрын

@@surveyguyor8958 - Well then what exactly would you call a smaller channel? Ian has 1.4K subscribers at the time of this comment, while Lindsay has over 500K. Clearly, he's much smaller, so it wasn't inaccurate of me to say that. Anyhow the point of my comment was that I'm always seeing her on various channels, which tells me that either she's an avid researcher (like me) or she has a tracker on my browser history 😜

@surveyguyor8958 3 жыл бұрын

@@YourMajesty143 its not polite.

@surveyguyor8958 3 жыл бұрын

@@YourMajesty143 but then again everyone is evidently lower to yoy because yiu think you are some kind of special (majesty)

@vokaloiyd7952 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of making my own paper (with recicled paper like old school tests and stuff) and size it with gelatin the way you did. Hope it works the way it did with you 😊 great help, great video! 🌺✨

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

just to say thats the right way to do it.... size in the pulp when making the paper and then coated on top of the paper when its dry but in a fin coat........ look in to other sizing options as well as there are several things that will do the job too.

@vokaloiyd7952 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 thank you! I will try doing that. About other sizing options: I've looked it up but the most accessible option I've found was gelatin; wether gelatin or some sizing liquid which I can't find in my country for selling. 🌺

@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456 4 жыл бұрын

What a thorough test! Thank you for sharing, have a few pieces of papers just wearing away and I've been so frustrated!

@katpaints 2 жыл бұрын

I usually spray my paper with water when it is questionable. It is amazing how quickly it soaks through. It is very obvious in a short time. I had some Winsor & Newton paper when it was a new paper that had bad sizing. I think when it is moved against other paper, that damaged it too. I'm going to try this, although I think I'm going to make it with more water and probably heat it until it is clear, like when making Jello. Heating thickens it. I think it would soak in more when warm. I have been finding that my small off-cuts that I carry with my to experiment on are the worst, which is why I'm thinking that so many are blotters now!

@amypieterse4127 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. I am busy making hand made paper and was researching how to size it. I think I am going to copy this test with the paper I make. It will be interesting to see how this method of sizing will work out.

@CyndiWho 4 жыл бұрын

That was VERY helpful! Thank you for that lesson!👍🏼

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Cynthia

@firechick561 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I am just beginning w watercolor, saw a channel last night recommending to start w what you have- even plain old composition notebooks that are not sized (she was using acrylic paint). THIS is the solution- size w gelatin!!! Really appreciate your insight & showing us how it works!! ☺

@sheilasinghal2922 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video. I have some paper that sucks in any water-based medium immediately, so now I know how to fix it. 😊🎨

@shenataylor6185 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, you explained that so clearly - much appreciated and that I can put to work right away. However, the questions from me are: 1/ Can one KNOW the paper needs resizing before starting a painting - just because it is older? Or perhaps it is /or is not one of the top brands? 2/ And what do you suggest on folk using less than 300gsm/ 140lb paper? Will resizing improve its qualtiy? 3/ And what if only a part of sheet needs resizing - one thats already been painted upon (and the painting is still continuing in severl stages)? Can we resize a section perhaps and edit the section that became grainy? The latter is what I found today ... Keep up the great advice .....I like your approach and I am subscribing to your broadcasts.

@ianjackson5834 2 жыл бұрын

basically size make a new surface for the paint to sit on so you should be able to paint over the painting below, the sizing only repairs the surface and will not improve any thing, have a go at testing thing, if the paper is not good you dont have any thing to louse, surface sizing works on any paper you want

@LanaGoesArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, that was really informative to watch :)

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Lana

@reetamaidhotmail.comtomas2689 3 жыл бұрын

Thx a lot Ian. I inherited WC paper, it was old now I can use it.👌

@laurap4415 6 ай бұрын

I've been so curious about this for a long time! Thank you!

@nickideepwater 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks so much for the info Ian! I was just wondering what I was going to do with a stack of cheaper watercolour card I bought admittedly to make card backgrounds from but I do still want to be able to move the paint a bit!! I have gelatine around from making a gel plate before I bought one so off I go to deal with that wretched card!! Lol😁

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

glad it helps.... if you do it dont put too much gelatin as i feel i used a bit too much, fin it done and do test strips before you commit to doing lots of paper

@jaquelinedeponce5251 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this post. I had just returned to my studio after an absence of several years after my husband had passed. I live in the Arizona’s Sonoran desert. Humidity is extremely rare thing here. I also have an over abundance of Arches and Fabriano. I’m very concerned about the possibility of the degrading of the sizing on the large amount of sheets and blocks.

@Linsi_b 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ian so happy to reconnect with ya 😃 as always I throughly enjoyed!

@jodin1377 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful demonstration! One request would be to provide the actual amount of water used to parts of gelatin. It looked like two packets of gelatin were used, but I didn't hear the amount of water. I recently decided to try resizing some of my paper that was not holding up well to masking. Most often the paper was lifting when the masking was removed. I am hoping the resizing makes a difference with that problem.

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

Jodi I feel that there is no one answer to the amount you put in, its more about experimenting with test strips to find the best balance for each paper type and how much light you want on the paper...... keep testing paper till you find a good solution for you..... thanks for taking time to watch and comment.

@thelegendaryyoutuber6481 4 жыл бұрын

Nice great video liked and added to my playlist

@maraschino16 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much for making this video! I have a lot of expired watercolor paper (the consequence of hoarding paper sigh) and was figuring out what to do with them. Unfortunately I saw your video a bit late as I’ve already ordered watercolor ground to test on my old paper. This would have been a more economical alternative! May I ask as this video has been posted for several months now, has the gelatin reacted in any way after this much time has passed? Has it changed the color’s paper? Also, would it be advisable to paint gelatin on old paper right before use, or can i paint several paper and keep them in stock for a while (i promise to use them up as quickly as I can!) so sorry for so many questions, I hope you are doing well and staying healthy!

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

the painting done on the experimental test paper is still good but I did make the mix a bit strong and would make it a bit more weak if i did it again, doing this to paper is not ideal and putting the watercolor ground on may be better but as you say a lot more expensive, if i would be doing this I would do 1 or 2 sheets at a time and use them asap, I hope this answers your question, thanks for your interest and experiment with bits of paper to see what you feel is good for you.

@annemorgan2928 Жыл бұрын

Wow, good information. Thank you!!🇨🇦

@TheArtBar 3 жыл бұрын

Ian Thank you for sharing great video I’m going to try this 👍

@flatbrokefrank6482 4 жыл бұрын

very interesting and useful - Stay safe

@paulareeveslmt 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video and explanations. Thank you for sharing this information here!

@Pistachio2024 10 ай бұрын

This is great but I wish you state the proportions because I don't think you're using the same proportion as stated the packet?

@nellcourt8928 4 жыл бұрын

Great information Ian. I personally have enough understanding of paper to know the reactions. For a new student I think it would have been nice to see a paper that has no sizing issues and maybe a different color for the glaze for effects. ❤️❤️❤️🐓🐓🐓

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

good ideas nell ill take that on board, thank you

@slanguagefreak2388 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to know if this could be applied to a 200 gsm 100% cellulose paper. Would I be able to use wateroclours on that with reasonable ease?

@Beyebice 3 жыл бұрын

Thnak you for sharing this!!!

@rainangel159 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Its people like you who share your knowledge that leave behind a great legacy. I will attempt to size unzised paper with gelatin. For fun and for the love of art and probably for my art classes that i teach. Have you ever applied watercolor pencil on top of this homemade sizing?

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

thank you , no I have not tried using watercolour pencil with the sized paper but i dont see that it would have any problem in working other than the tooth of the paper may be a bit less

@tasha5246 8 ай бұрын

This is a great tutorial. Many thanks! I’m wondering if store-bought gelatin-different from gelatin used in paper manufacturing-would stand up to test of time? I’m definitely going to try this though. Much appreciate your time.

@ianjackson5834 8 ай бұрын

i dont think they use food gelatin like I did, its some kind of chemical they use, its a old way from hand made paper that I used, you can also use potato starch.

@tasha5246 8 ай бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thanks Ian. And since I made my comment about how long the food gelatin would last, I smacked myself in the head when I quickly remembered the gelatin used by paper manufacturers doesn’t last! That’s the very reason you’ve come up with a ‘fix’ for it. 😂 And BTW, I’ve also learned of a sizing product made by Holbein that’s mixed with warm water (expensive I think) and Daniel Smith’s watercolor ground, also with some water added to it if your goal is to fix ‘bad’ or old paper. Thanks again.

@vinydewonderful 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I wish to try it. What is the proportion of gelatin to water?

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

it really is best to do a test for that as each paper will need different amounts. I did not measure the water but but a pint to a pack of gelatine will work...... gelatine comes with recommended amounts so just do it at the watery end of that it does not need to be overly strong. thanks for you interest

@vinydewonderful 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 I really appreciate it! Thanks for the reply. I'll try it out!

@aprilstark8887 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, thank you!!

@gautambarua8260 4 жыл бұрын

I tried the same thing with gelatin was and it leaves streaky finish and didn't like it

@whiteishmoth 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this. ♥

@Jayariee 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've been binge watching some of your videos. I'm not sure why you include it but i think your videos are okay for those under 13, the warning may scare off people if they think it's inappropriate content 😊

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

the not for under 13s at the front of the video's is to protect me from COPPA law in the USA, its kind of a league thing so I dont get any penalty's or band from youtube, so its my protection and not a indicator of the content, i hope that helps

@Jayariee 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 i do understand for the most part 😊 i don't see it often though so was wondering

@hovawart16 2 жыл бұрын

As an aside, I offer this from Utrecht: "Rabbit Skin Glue (RSG) is a by-product of fur/hide and meat ...Most edible gelatin is derived from pork by-products. Compared to hide glues, food gelatin is processed more intensely for flavor, texture and digestibility. As a result of this intensive processing, the proteins that make up edible gelatin are shorter, so food gelatin would not perform as well as Rabbit Skin Glue if used as adhesive or sizing.

@ianjackson5834 2 жыл бұрын

when I looked at the subject I found that there are several types of sizing and some of them do not have any animal product in them, I used gelatin as it was the easiest thing at hand at the time and yes rabbit skin glue is one that I have also seen, thanks for watching

@sarvsaay7769 3 жыл бұрын

so helpful, thank you. I have a question. I make handmade paper, can I use this method to make my paper more efficiant for water color and rapid?

@sayanikaart8680 3 жыл бұрын

Let me guess sir , are you from Yorkshire? Brilliant video! 👍

@koto3754 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Id like to do it on mu old paper. Could you share how much gelatin was in how much water? Just to get the concentration right

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

I used the full packet but it was a bit strong, its best to create a test strip with a range of mixes and see which one you like best

@poorvasinghal6454 Жыл бұрын

Hi.. What the concentration of gelatin to water for the sizing solution

@jcbrown9810 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. So helpful. I am having a different problem with much of my Arches paper… that is that the water and watercolor paints bead up and won’t absorb at all. It’s very difficult to work with. I’ve had to do one or two complete base coats over the entire surface before beginning the painting to get it to accept the paint at all. Do you have any thoughts or solutions for this problem? I have dozens of expensive full sheets …and all I’ve tried are doing this!,, UPDATE!!! MYSTERY SOLVED! IM AN IDIOT ! After several of you told me to check the ‘type’ of Arches paper… I double checked watermarks, googled some of them and discovered this startlingly FACT THAT EXPLAINS THE PROBLEM : The paper was Arches Huille paper…. For OIL painting! It is literally impregnated with an oil based sizing! No wonder water was repelled! I thought I was going crazy! But I was simply stupid! Thanks all… live and learn… I guess!

@ianjackson5834 2 жыл бұрын

thats strange but it may be the paper as been sized too much so if that is the case sock the paper for some time in a container of water and see if that works

@vokaloiyd7952 3 жыл бұрын

💘💘💘💘 thank u sm

@lightwavz 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the test! Pardon the ignorance, but was this a cotton fibre paper? I was thinking about trying it on a cellulose sketchbook that I adore, just for some occasional pages...

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

the paper I used was 100% cotton but sizing paper will work on all kinds of paper, just take into account that your artwork will only be as good as your paper you use.... I have put size on backing wallpaper, the paper is not great but it work, always test strip any paper and then do a test painting

@lightwavz 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thank you very much! I appreciate the info. I am a mixed media artist so I do end up using my pieces in assorted and jumbled ways. Looking forward to catching up on your other videos!

@mr.drewpaintswithyou9034 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! 😃. What ratio of water to gelatin do you use? Do you just follow the directions on the bag of gelatin, or a different ratio for your mix?

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

the directions on the packet are a good start point but you may need to thin it down and each paper will be different, try a strip test with different measures of gelatin

@mr.drewpaintswithyou9034 3 жыл бұрын

Ian Jackson Very good, sir. Thank you so much. 😃

@AnneGoggansQHHT 3 жыл бұрын

Could you use acrylic sizing in place of gelatin?

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

good question, i have not used it so dont know, but for me if it is a plastic it would make any painting of a watercolour hard to do, but it would work great for a acrylic wash & glaze painting or oil painting

@TheGRANDkidZxoxo 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Ian , I’m not sure why this happens to the paper initially , is it if the paper is old ? Not good quality ? Or has been cut ?

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

its old paper Sue , the sizing as deteriorated to the point that the paint gets on the paper and looks into it, thanks

@magahhuase2882 3 жыл бұрын

Does this technique work the same for handmade paper? I really want to try it out but i'm not sure if it'll work the same way.

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

well make a small test strip of the hand made paper, in my experience hand made paper is very delicate and fin, if the paper is thick and strong it should be ok to do it but the point is that you should always test the paper before committing to doing a batch of paper.... hope that helps

@randledrury4756 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Can you tell me if gelatin has any effect on the colour long term, i.e. after a few years? I have a lot of paper, some of which has the size problem, I was going to try Liquitex acrylic gel (diluted) as this would seal the surface again but might make it too waterproof. Any thoughts? Thanks

@ianjackson5834 3 жыл бұрын

normal gelatin should not change any thing, it was used for many years before to size paper before other syndetic chemicals can along, the acrylic gel may not work in watercolour but should be good for acrylic paint, normal pva glue will seal paper but it will make it waterproof, so I would take a test strip of paper and gel it and paint over it, hope that helps

@randledrury4756 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thanks for your thoughts, I'll try gelatin!

@slanguagefreak2388 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to ask you if there is any cheap method toconvert thick cellulose paper into watercolour paper (where it does not absorb the colour too easily). It is a stupis project I need to do. I tried gelatin (yes, store bought clear gelatin) dissolved in water - applied by brush. It seemed to help with reactivating the paint on paper better but did not help with absorption. PVA - water mix - that did not seem to do anything , if at all, it made the situation worse. Now I am thinking maybe calcium carbonate, glue, acrylic, gelatin mix would help? Do you have any info that coul help me. It will be appreciated. Thank you.

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

take a look at this link about starch it may help......... www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/sizing-surface

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

have a look at wallpaper paste or wallpaper adhesive as it may be called

@slanguagefreak2388 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thanks for the link. I tried starch but it is too finicky. I will check this out and see if it gives me some new info that may help.

@slanguagefreak2388 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thank you, I will.

@gautambarua8260 4 жыл бұрын

Tried the same recipies as yours with dissappointing results. Then I tried a dilute was of gesso used for canvas priming and it was a little better.

@bearshthebear2202 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think it will work with agar?

@ianjackson5834 4 жыл бұрын

it may do as its a kind of gel but it may be too water resistant as it forms a rubbery like form, have a go with a scrap of paper and see if it work. Looking at some research it is used to size paper.

@bearshthebear2202 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson5834 Thank you so much!!