If you’ve ever watched your watercolor paper buckle the moment it gets wet, you know how frustrating it can be. Buckling—often called cockling—causes paint to flow into unwanted valleys, making smooth washes difficult and unpredictable. Stretching watercolor paper is one of the simplest ways to keep your surface flat from start to finish, and it can completely change the way you paint.

Showcasing the differences between the three types of Gudy DS double-sided tapes—each designed for archival-quality mounting.

Repairing a loose page or folio might seem daunting, but it’s a simple process with the right tools and technique.