QoR Watecolor Ground

A fluid acrylic primer that creates a porous surface similar to hot press paper on many different materials, including canvas and panel, Watercolor Ground dries to an absorbent, lightfast and flexible surface that withstands repeated lifting and scrubbing. Suitable for a full range of watercolor techniques, including wash and staining effects, it can be used to return stained areas to an absorbent white surface. See our videoabout this product. (Item #7002000-5)

Grounds Product Information

QoR Grounds offer watercolorists three easy to apply products for use on surfaces such as wood, canvas, and paper. They are flexible, absorbent, acid free, and compatible with watercolors, acrylics, and drawing media (pencil, ink, etc.). They may also be tinted with small amounts of acrylic paints without noticeably altering the absorbency. Adding more than 5% acrylic paint will begin to change how color washes behave. 

QoR Grounds may be blended together in any amount or layered on top of one another to create custom surfaces.

Preparation
Watercolor papers do not require extra preparation before applying QoR Grounds.
However some materials such as hardboard or linen can cause a yellowish-brown discoloration known as SID, or Support Induced Discoloration. If SID is a concern, apply two coats of GOLDEN GAC 100 or Polymer Medium Gloss, and let fully dry before applying the QoR Ground.

QoR Watercolor Ground

Purpose – A brushable base coat useful for creating a smooth hot press paper-like absorbent surface.
Use as Ground – Allows for watercolor techniques on virtually any paintable substrate. The smooth surface remains flexible with a soft feel. Use to create custom watercolor panels or canvases. After the last layer has been applied, allow 24 hours or longer to fully dry before applying paint washes.
Use as a Correcting Fluid – One of the unique uses of this product is to recover the whiteness of an area of watercolor paper that has been stained with color. 
Lift as much color as possible without damaging by wetting and immediately blotting the paper and allow to fully dry.
Next apply thin layers of Watercolor Ground, carefully feathering out edges.
Build up two or more coats until the underlying stain is covered. The absorbent nature will allow for continued watercolor paint application.
Application – Apply two or more coats of Watercolor Ground to paper, panel, canvas or other desired surface. Allow sufficient time (usually 24 hours or more) for the layers to fully dry before applying watercolor washes. Up to 20% water (5:1 ground to water ratio) may be added to improve leveling. Watercolor Ground may be sanded for a smoother surface, with wet sanding providing the best results. Avoid coarser grits as they can leave scratches that will become highlighted when washes are applied to the surface.