Gatorfoam Board is a lightweight and waterproof board made from an extruded polystyrene core bonded between two layers of resin-impregnated wood-fibre veneer. It makes a great support for dry and wet media and can also be used as a drawing board or a backing board during framing. It is stronger than standard foamboard but is a similar weight and can be cut to size at home using a standard snap or Stanley knife.Many watercolourists also use Gatorfoam Boards to stretch watercolour paper. Use either gummed paper tape or staples to attach the paper. Gatorfoam comes in two thicknesses (5mm and 10mm) and a range of sizes. This is a 5mm board which measures 30 x 30cm.
A**A
Great boards!
I'm finding these the best surface to stretch watercolour paper on. The plastic surface has a slight matt chalky type feel (sorry can't find a better way to describe it) that helps grip the paper. I've also found, not soaking the gummed tape but rather dampening the board by wiping a damp cloth along it, helps it to stay stuck to the paper better while stretching.
P**T
Lightweight but strong.
Ideal for taping watercolour paper to.
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