Mounting Papers onto Canvas - Mixed Media Techniques, Episode 040 of Mixed Media Soul Sparks

Adhering papers to a rigid surface is pretty straight forward, but things can get a bit tricky when trying to adhere papers to a stretched canvas. I share my tips, tricks and tools with you.

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I begin with a painted background and assortment of papers of various weights
I am using a stepped handle palette knife and a flat synthetic brush
The rigid surface is a Gessobord from Ampersand
Golden Soft Gel Gloss
Golden Regular Gel
Golden Gloss Medium
Block of wood, key card, or a spreading tool (I found on at the auto store and the other in the baking area of the craft store)
If you only have one gel, you can make it work (Match the weight of the paper to your medium or gel)
When applying the gel to the panel, I use the Soft Gel and easily use the palette knife to press the papers down smooth

For the Gallery wrapped canvas I demonstrate using various tools: wood piece, sanding block, key card and a tool used for spreading Bondo, a material found in auto shops.

The flat card slips between the canvas and the stretcher bar and allows you to press the paper into place and easily remove air bubbles and excess gel.

Let dry, trim edges and add highlights and darks.

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