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  • July 19, 2009 at 1:47 am #1121323
    Neeman
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        I use Fabriano Accademica 200gms in 100 sheet pads.

        It is great practice paper!
        It is really cheap and I paint like a millionarie when I use it.
        I burn thru the stuff without even think about the cost of paper

        Since the key to success is practice then use lots of practice paper to practice on……….

        July 19, 2009 at 4:40 am #1121334
        snowfall
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            dpc – I don’t NEED a stretcher – that’s my new mantra. You’re right I need to practise more on painting rather than messing about stretching paper. Not sure whether I will get my hubby to ever make me a paper stretcher, his brain is occupied too much by golf!

            Maggie – I’ve gesso’d the back of paper to try and stiffen it up a bit but I really want to retain the texture of the watercolour paper for the painting. But I will try gesso on the front some time to see what I make of it. Thanks for the tip about acrylics on blocks, at the moment I’m looking at 1/4 size 11 x 15″ to begin with – anything bigger than that scares me!

            Neeman – Thanks for the tip on Accademica 200 gsms – not sure how easy it is to find over here but I will keep my eye out for it and it is good to know that you recommend it.

            Pam

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            July 19, 2009 at 5:35 pm #1121324
            Neeman
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                Neeman – Thanks for the tip on Accademica 200 gsms – not sure how easy it is to find over here but I will keep my eye out for it and it is good to know that you recommend it.

                Pam

                Cass used to stock Accademica 200 gsms

                Jackson Art sells it online

                July 21, 2009 at 4:34 am #1121335
                snowfall
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                    autolisp – thanks for replying about the practice paper. I don’t think I will be buying it.

                    Neeman – Thanks. I’ve have bought from Jacksons Art before – I’ll take a look at their website.

                    Pam

                    Please feel free to visit my website/facebook & twitter pages by following the link below:
                    http://www.pamelagallimore.co.uk

                    July 21, 2009 at 9:02 am #1121325
                    Neeman
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                        Actually
                        Bockingford 140 lbs in bulk is quite cheap.
                        and much better than either the Fabriano 130 lbs or the Accademica

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