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Easy Watercoloring Technique For Working On Non-Watercolor Paper

4,599 views · Published 20 May 2018 · 15:12 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Kim Dellow · 2018 · Howto & Style

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This easy watercoloring technique is just perfect for when you are using non-watercolor paper! It is the technique I used to color the cards in my article on Papercraft Essentials issue 160. Click 'Show More' for the issue link and product list.

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So this easy watercoloring techique is another one to add to your arty tool kit particularly for when using your non-watercolor papers. Try it out on the papers you already have in your stash and see what looks you can get!

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