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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

I have a technical question. Why the hot press watercolor paper? Does it really make a difference if I tried to do a wax resist on cold press? Just curious before I go out and buy hot press. I mean if you can wax resist cloth why does cold or hot press make a difference. Please and thank you in advance for answers.

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/04/...ercolor-paper/


Great question CCB!!!

One of the links I saw said "hot press"...and didn't mention cold press, which is what I have a couple tablets of. I didn't "think" to look at cold vs hot...til your question...so either will work, dependent on what sort of finish you want...

Long & short of it is this.....hot press allows for a smoother finish, and one can use mixed medium on it, so it "adheres" better.

The cold press allows for a distressed look, meaning the paper has a rougher finish, so watercolors & resist may not adhere as uniformly as hot press, giving that distressed faded out look....(I love this look anyway)...:0

So, feel free to use what you have OR choose....and Have Fun my friend!!! I am excited and getting started with my medium choices...


I am certain whatever you choose, will be a great piece of artwork....