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: Lay the paper on a rigid board (like a Grafix art board ) and secure the edges with water-activated gummed tape. 🎨 Material Recommendations

: Ensure both the front and back (recto/verso) are fully wetted to avoid dry spots. imbiber

Properly soaking watercolor paper—especially high-quality 100% cotton sheets—serves two primary functions: : Lay the paper on a rigid board

In the context of fine arts, specifically watercolor painting, to "imbiber" (French for "to soak" or "imbibe") refers to the crucial process of saturating paper with water to prepare it for stretching or specific wet-on-wet techniques. This prevents the paper from buckling or warping when heavy washes are applied later. 💧 The Purpose of Soaking (L'Imbibition) This prevents the paper from buckling or warping

: Paper fibers expand when wet; soaking ensures they reach their maximum expansion before being taped down, keeping the surface perfectly flat as it dries.