How to Stretch Watercolor Paper to Keep it Flat

Here is a demonstration of my favorite method for stretching watercolor paper. We'll discuss WHAT is stretching, WHY stretch paper, HOW to stretch the paper, and WHICH COMES FIRST: Stretching or drawing.
Here's What You Will See:
Chapters
0:00 Introduction and goals
0:22 What is stretching?
0:39 Do I have to stretch my watercolor paper?
1:16 How to stretch - every artist has their favorite method
1:37 Which comes first - the drawing or stretching?
2:14 Watercolor paper - which side to use?
2:29 How to transfer drawing to watercolor paper
3:38 Gatorfoam Board and stapler
4:22 Stretching, Step 1
4:59 Stretching, Step 2
5:48 Results - is the drawing intact? Can I erase parts of the drawing? Will the paper wrinkle?
6:32 Summary: Make stretching part of your preparation for painting. It will save headaches!

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