A change of painting support can often inspire fresh new ways of painting in watercolor (or other mediums). I decided to use a rigid plywood panel, rather than paper or glass, for a large mixed media work. A rigid panel means there is no size restriction, glass is not required, and the work can be left unframed or framed with a simple box molding. This article outlines the process of constructing such a panel.
STEP 1
The first step is to purchase materials. I chose a thin plywood sheet with a smooth hoop pine surface on one side. I had the timber merchant cut the large sheet into two smaller sheets. I also purchased enough 18-by-40 mm dressed and primed pine to go around the panels. Other materials required:
- Wood glue (Polyurethane or PVA both work well)
- Bullet head nails 30 x 1.6 mm
- Drill bit, the same or slightly smaller than the nails
- Gesso
STEP 2
The ply sheet was carefully measured and the pine surround was miter cut 2 mm shorter each side to allow a slight overhang of the ply sheet. If you don't have access to a drop saw, a miter box and small tenon saw will do the same job with care and patience.
STEP 3
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