How-To: Mounting Watercolor on Wood Panel (2024 UPDATE)

I first posted a tutorial on how to mount a watercolor painting on a birch panel back in 2016, and it's become a much more widespread practice in the past few years. My process for mounting a painting on panel has changed a bit over the years, so I can ensure a better outcome, and I'm sharing those changes in this video.

Supplies Needed: (When you purchase using these links, I get a small commission. Thank you!)
Gesso or Primer: I use this super primer https://amzn.to/3WFywUj
Golden Extra Heavy Gel Medium [Scroll down the list to select the size you want]: http://bit.ly/2ghLfc6
Krylon Kamar Varnish Spray: http://bit.ly/2fS7XqM
Dorland Wax Medium: http://bit.ly/2ghPFje
Wood Panel slightly smaller than your painting

Sharp knife for trimming the edges, sandpaper for smoothing
Brushes for applying the medium
Lint free cloth for applying wax and buffing

I find this method works best on 140 lb paper, as thicker paper might not adhere as evenly to the panel.

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