A tablet is a square board of various sizes. The paper is pulled on the tablet or fastened with buttons, masking tape. The tablets are made of plywood, which is attached to the frame base. The frame maintains rigidity and remains flat, even when in contact with water. Tablets are used to create professional works. They are used not only by painters, but also by architects.
Instructions
Step 1
A tablet is needed for convenience when doing work. The stretched paper on the tablet does not move, and your drawing will be completely intact until you cut it. It is convenient to view work on the tablet and transfer it to another place.
Step 2
To stretch paper onto the tablet, you will need: PVA glue, a glass of water, paper of the size and quality you need. For watercolors, special watercolor paper is required. For pencil work, a regular Whatman paper is suitable.
Step 3
Prepare a flat, clean surface to stretch the paper onto the tablet.
Step 4
Lay a piece of paper with the rough surface down. Pour clean water over it and moisten. Try not to leave dry areas.
Step 5
Leave the paper to soak for 5-10 minutes. The time depends on the thickness and quality of the paper.
Step 6
Next, you need to lightly smooth the paper to remove excess liquid.
Step 7
Place the tablet in the middle of the wet sheet.
Step 8
Lubricate the end of the tablet with glue. Do this very carefully so that it does not leak under the tablet.
Step 9
Lift the edge of the paper and fold it over the end of the tablet while gluing. For better adhesion, you can slightly moisten the paper and press it well against the tablet.
Step 10
Stretch the paper over the corners of the tablet. To do this, glue the end of the tablet and the corner fold of the paper with glue. Fold gently, remembering that the paper is wet and tears easily.
Step 11
Move to the next corner of the tablet. Make all the corners in the same way.
Step 12
Apply glue on top of the tablet, do not grease the end. Fold the paper as you folded it along the long sides of the tablet. Press down from the ends to make a right angle.
Step 13
Place the tablet in a horizontal position. Wait until the paper and glue are completely dry.
Step 14
Do not use heating appliances. The natural drying method, lying flat, will allow the tablet to dry evenly. Otherwise, the paper will peel off one corner of the tablet.
Step 15
Once you have finished drawing, you can trim it around the edges of the tablet and frame it. Your tablet will be ready for the next drawing.
