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Straightening a crumbled watercolor painting

A tip for all of my fellow amateur aquarelle artists: If the paper gets all crumbled because of the wetness of watercolours, iron it straighter. Yes, with that iron you would use for your shirt. Try first on a less significant painting if unsure. You won't be likely to get the paper as straight as before applying the paint and water. I'd recommend letting the paint to dry first. You may try otherwise for effects. Iron on a hard surface, such as a table, instead of the ironing board. Use low temperature. There's no need to burn the paper. Don't use steam. Iron the backside of the...

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