When I first started, I met a fellow that had been painting for decades. He showed me a technique of stacking wet panels face to face, or if multiple panels were involved, pairs face to face stacked back to back. Instead of matches, we used dead twigs from the ground or off a dead branch. I was using a lot of 10”x12” then (still do) and I put a piece of twig across each corner so 45 degrees. Length was about 3/4” and went edge to edge. Put them on one panel then carefully put another panel on top. You DO NOT want to flatten the side of the twig as it will leave an obvious mark. If you leave the twig round any mark will be minimal as there is only a thin contact area. Because those twigs are corner, they can’t roll (yes, I knew that was going through your mind). I used a couple of narrow flat nylon straps with buckles wrapped around the stack to hold them all together. The first time I did it I strapped six painting together and slipped them into a cardboard box for the drive home. My friend was using larger panels and did the same. There was a very famous group of painters in this country that apparently used this technique in the first half of the 20th century. Nice video and very thorough examination of options. Rob 🇨🇦
I am liking the display of the different various size boxes for carrying wet canvases in. At 92 years young, I have started painting again after many years. The box would fit nicely on the caddy on my walker when I go out on the veranda. ps . love the quick glance I got of some of the beach canvases of yours❤
Hi Clare, Who know there were SO many different ways of carrying wet oil paintings. To be honest, I have always shied away from plein air oils because of the perceived 'faff', preferring instead to take my small watercolour sketchbook. This video has convinced me that there are ways and means. Thank you so much for such an informative video. Such a natural style of filming too! Love it!
I am a new-starter, and been searching for a larger sized wet panel carrier; and, I am so very pleased to see your demonstrations, which is very impressive. The large sized Canvas Panel Carrier Raymar; and, the Alla Prima Pochade 10" x 12" carrier; which, is a great step up in size from the Sienna Richeson Panel Carrier, though well made out of wood and wonderfully finished, but, very expensive; which, only holds wet canvas in the following configurations x4 sized 9"x12"; or, x2 of 9" x 12" and x2 of "8 x 10" 3mm canvas panels. Thank you for this video. Best wishes.
Thanks! It's the best video on this topic that I've come across! Here in Poland they dont sell those canvas carriers, neither the box one or even the clips. This method with tape may be simple but is enlightening and new to me, who taught of himself as experianced. Thank You!!
This was so helpful, thank you! I've just started oil painting, and cobbled things together for my first Plein air experience with oil this past weekend, and was so stuck on how to get the painting home. Now I know. :)
Brilliant video Clare, it's not something I'll ever do but IF I do I will know how to do it! 😉 Very well delivered, very informative I'm definitely going to subscribe 👍
Oh I ordered one of those Raymar panel holders recently to be delivered here ( Ireland ). Time passed, and no sign. I contacted Raymar and they said UPS tried three times to deliver it without success and so returned it them and they had to pay for the return !. There was absolutly no physical evidence that they were ever here. Normally if I miss a delivery ( can't be at home 24 - 7 ) the delivery guy or post will leave a calling card saying when they were here. So over €100 down the sawnnie ! Anyway, I ended up getting a Ugo anywhere version, which is a far better build quality for about the same price. The interior is made from aluminium and proper clips on the cover. Probably heavier than the Raymar but a lot stronger.
Hi Paul! I am sorry to hear of your delivery / postage problems with the Raymar company. I have absolutely nothing to do with them and are not paid to promote their products! Best wishes, Clare! 👩🏻🎨❤️
Hi Clare, I have the Raymar boxes too, and just to add, I get my panel carriers very similar to your PanelPaks from the UK, from Marshall at Spire Framing. He’ll make them to any size and they’re a reasonable price and very nicely made.
Very helpful! I do wish you'd covered some of these cheap, cardboard carriers that I'm seeing. For students, they seem to be a good option (if they work well enough.)
I use the cardboard ones and I love them! I have only found one brand Handy Porter. On fortunately, they seem to have discontinued their 6”x8” size so I’m looking for an alternative. They last me about 6 months and I use them at least 3 times a week.
Hi Mavicity, really glad the video was what you were looking for!! There is a double space for two boards back to back. So putting one board in it generally doesn’t touch much of the edges of the painting. If it does I touch it up when I take it out and it’s still wet. Hope that helps! 🎨😊
Great video as per! Just wondering if you'd purchased a Raymar panel carrier recently? I've been wanting one for a long while but they told me they don't ship to the UK anymore :( Oh and the big sunset painting behind you 😍
Hi James, Thanks! I just tried on the Raymar site and you maybe right :-( What a shame if this is the case. Have you emailed them to ask? Oh and thank you re my sunset painting it's of Polzeath Beach!
Thanks for the good advice! It was a revelation for me that I could use masking tape to create a distance between surfaces. But is this method suitable for fresh oil painting?
Thank you so much for this video. With each of these methods, does one just have to accept that the edges will get a little messed up? From wet paint touching the supports/spacers? Are there ways of mitigating this, e.g. using a fast-drying medium and waiting until the painting is tacky?
Thank you Clare. Really great video. I have a question as I have some paintings that are dry and some are varnished. Can I bring them on the plane with me or should I put them on my checked luggage? Thanks a bunch.
Hi TJ, If you have the carrier horizontal (as though it was on a table) and slide it in so only the back of the painting touches the edges this helps. There will be some marking especially if its thick paint. Depends also on the thickness of your boards. I touch up while the paints wet, if needed when I get home. Hope this helps :-)
Hi Robin, thanks for your thoughts. I find these panel carriers so helpful when I do everyday plein air painting plus plein air trip they are all full! Best wishes and happy painting :-)
When I first started, I met a fellow that had been painting for decades. He showed me a technique of stacking wet panels face to face, or if multiple panels were involved, pairs face to face stacked back to back. Instead of matches, we used dead twigs from the ground or off a dead branch. I was using a lot of 10”x12” then (still do) and I put a piece of twig across each corner so 45 degrees. Length was about 3/4” and went edge to edge. Put them on one panel then carefully put another panel on top. You DO NOT want to flatten the side of the twig as it will leave an obvious mark. If you leave the twig round any mark will be minimal as there is only a thin contact area. Because those twigs are corner, they can’t roll (yes, I knew that was going through your mind). I used a couple of narrow flat nylon straps with buckles wrapped around the stack to hold them all together. The first time I did it I strapped six painting together and slipped them into a cardboard box for the drive home. My friend was using larger panels and did the same. There was a very famous group of painters in this country that apparently used this technique in the first half of the 20th century.
Nice video and very thorough examination of options.
Rob 🇨🇦
Thank you so much Robert for your detailed comment, certainly something I can try!🙏👩🏻🎨❤️
I am liking the display of the different various size boxes for carrying wet canvases in. At 92 years young, I have started painting again after many years. The box would fit nicely on the caddy on my walker when I go out on the veranda. ps . love the quick glance I got of some of the beach canvases of yours❤
Thanks for sharing Barb! Never too late to start painting again, enjoy!! 👩🏻🎨❤️
Hi Clare,
Who know there were SO many different ways of carrying wet oil paintings. To be honest, I have always shied away from plein air oils because of the perceived 'faff', preferring instead to take my small watercolour sketchbook. This video has convinced me that there are ways and means. Thank you so much for such an informative video. Such a natural style of filming too! Love it!
It's true Simon there are a lot of ways! 🙂I'm glad it's convinced you that it's 'doable' & thank you for your kind words 😊
I am a new-starter, and been searching for a larger sized wet panel carrier; and, I am so very pleased to see your demonstrations, which is very impressive. The large sized Canvas Panel Carrier Raymar; and, the Alla Prima Pochade 10" x 12" carrier; which, is a great step up in size from the Sienna Richeson Panel Carrier, though well made out of wood and wonderfully finished, but, very expensive; which, only holds wet canvas in the following configurations x4 sized 9"x12"; or, x2 of 9" x 12" and x2 of "8 x 10" 3mm canvas panels. Thank you for this video. Best wishes.
So pleased the video has been helpful!😊
Thanks great information!
Glad it was helpful Joanne! Thank you!❤️
Your paintings are beautiful! Thank you for all of your wonderful and useful suggestions. So many options and excellent critique.
Thank you so much Marcia, pleased you found it helpful! 🎨🙏
Thanks! It's the best video on this topic that I've come across! Here in Poland they dont sell those canvas carriers, neither the box one or even the clips. This method with tape may be simple but is enlightening and new to me, who taught of himself as experianced. Thank You!!
You are very welcome Mr PoisoneT! Pleased you have found it helpful! 👩🏻🎨🎨😊
This was so helpful, thank you! I've just started oil painting, and cobbled things together for my first Plein air experience with oil this past weekend, and was so stuck on how to get the painting home. Now I know. :)
Great video Clare! :) Really interesting to see all the different methods artists use, the correx boxes are def my favourite too, they're so light!
Thank you very much Rebecca, I agree, the Raymar are super light and strong too!! 😊
Brilliant video Clare, it's not something I'll ever do but IF I do I will know how to do it! 😉
Very well delivered, very informative I'm definitely going to subscribe 👍
Thank you so much Nick, really chuffed you like the video!! And that you'd know what to do if you ever did paint outside 😄
Just wanted to say thank you for your recent videos. Very enjoyable and informative. Cheers.
Thanks so much for saying Lee, I appreciate it!
nice informative video. Thank you! As a suggestion i would be interested to see how you make your own painting panels.
Thanks Jason, great idea...I'll put a video together on how I make my panels....
Thank you so much for all your personal insight on “wet painting carriers”….. very handy info.😀😀😀 loved your last painting in France. Loved it😍😍😍
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words 😊🙏
Oh I ordered one of those Raymar panel holders recently to be delivered here ( Ireland ). Time passed, and no sign. I contacted Raymar and they said UPS tried three times to deliver it without success and so returned it them and they had to pay for the return !.
There was absolutly no physical evidence that they were ever here. Normally if I miss a delivery ( can't be at home 24 - 7 ) the delivery guy or post will leave a calling card saying when they were here. So over €100 down the sawnnie !
Anyway, I ended up getting a Ugo anywhere version, which is a far better build quality for about the same price. The interior is made from aluminium and proper clips on the cover. Probably heavier than the Raymar but a lot stronger.
Hi Paul! I am sorry to hear of your delivery / postage problems with the Raymar company. I have absolutely nothing to do with them and are not paid to promote their products!
Best wishes, Clare! 👩🏻🎨❤️
Really useful, thanks 👍👍
Take care, stay safe today 😊
Thank you, really pleased its useful! We did stay safe today 🙂
Useful tips. Thanks for sharing. Anxiously waiting for your new video.
Thank you Bilal, hoping to post Sunday morning. 😊
Beautiful artwork n the background.
Thank you! 👩🏻🎨❤️
Late to the game but, thinking about using chopsticks rather than matches because a bit thicker. Thanks for your videos, very useful!
Happy to share, thank you for your comment!👩🏻🎨❤️
Thank You.
My pleasure 🙂
really helpful - thanks - been wondering about this myself.
Thanks Robin glad it’s helpful!
Hi Clare, I have the Raymar boxes too, and just to add, I get my panel carriers very similar to your PanelPaks from the UK, from Marshall at Spire Framing. He’ll make them to any size and they’re a reasonable price and very nicely made.
Hi Caroline, oh that's nice to know, re Spire Framing, I will definitely look them up, thanks for the tip!!
@@ClareBowenArtist sadly he’s just announced that he’s closing down shortly :0(
Thanks! Great information.
Our pleasure Aspen thank you! 👩🏻🎨❤️
Thank you
You're welcome GK!👩🏻🎨❤️
Very helpful! I do wish you'd covered some of these cheap, cardboard carriers that I'm seeing. For students, they seem to be a good option (if they work well enough.)
Hi I’m glad it’s helpful. I don’t have any cardboard carriers. If I get one I’ll cover it too! Thanks for watching!
I use the cardboard ones and I love them! I have only found one brand Handy Porter. On fortunately, they seem to have discontinued their 6”x8” size so I’m looking for an alternative. They last me about 6 months and I use them at least 3 times a week.
Very helpful!
Thank you Lana!👩🏻🎨❤️
amazing
Thank you very much!
정말 유익한 영상이다! 나도 그림을 그리고있어서 매우 관심이 가는 영상이다.
멋진 당신!
Thank you Yoon, pleased it is helpful! 🎨😊
Very useful video. Thank you. 😊
Thanks Julie, glad it was helpful!
Wow! Very interesting, 1day i'll try to make it. Thank you so much 4u inspired me.
Thank you, so pleased it’s inspired you!
Gosh exactly waht I was looking for. But what about the bit of the painting that sticks to the spacers and stuff? Just paint over them I guess?
Hi Mavicity, really glad the video was what you were looking for!! There is a double space for two boards back to back. So putting one board in it generally doesn’t touch much of the edges of the painting. If it does I touch it up when I take it out and it’s still wet. Hope that helps! 🎨😊
V helpful. Thank you 🙂
Thank you Maria, very pleased it was helpful!
Thank you again for the video, I'm learning so much. Was wondering whether you will be talking about your preferred painting surfaces
Hello, I am planning to make this as my next video, possibly posted on Thursday, keep a look out for it, & thank you for asking!!
Thank you Claire any ideas on thick impasto panels ❤
Hi Mark, homemade ones - MDF around 3 mm or Jacksons art own boards! ❤️
Wow the US postal rates are horrendous - I just tried ordering 2 Raymars, an adaptor bar and canvas racks and the postage was $131!!
It is shocking the prices but the panel carriers I brought from Raymar are 6 years old & going strong. So I’m still glad I brought mine. Best wishes 🎨
@@ClareBowenArtist I'm going to buy some 2mm Correx and try making my own - famous last words lol!
@@camerachica73 i made my own with great success. A bit of a job fine tuning all the pieces though.
What size of the raymar do you prefer?
Really helpful thanks Clare!
You're so welcome Deborah! 👩🏻🎨❤️
All I got to do is write in the comment section and magically a video appears!
Thank you Troy for your support!❤️
Great video as per! Just wondering if you'd purchased a Raymar panel carrier recently? I've been wanting one for a long while but they told me they don't ship to the UK anymore :( Oh and the big sunset painting behind you 😍
Hi James, Thanks! I just tried on the Raymar site and you maybe right :-( What a shame if this is the case. Have you emailed them to ask? Oh and thank you re my sunset painting it's of Polzeath Beach!
Hallo! Nice ❤! Have you Painting With à pallet knife?and hallo too Mr B.
Not yet Anders! Happy New Year! 🎉❤️
Thanks for the good advice! It was a revelation for me that I could use masking tape to create a distance between surfaces. But is this method suitable for fresh oil painting?
So glad it’s helpful. Yes masking tape between 2 wet paintings does work. But you may need to touch up a little after transporting them.
@@ClareBowenArtist Ok, thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. With each of these methods, does one just have to accept that the edges will get a little messed up? From wet paint touching the supports/spacers? Are there ways of mitigating this, e.g. using a fast-drying medium and waiting until the painting is tacky?
Hi Frank the boards are narrower than the space in the panel so generally it doesn’t touch. Hope this helps 😊
Yes, the edges will make contact with the supports, but the PanelPak, for example, say it's only 1/16" to 1/8" of the edge that's affected.
what panels do you prefer Claire?
Hi! I prefer Raymar Panel Carriers which hold up to six paintings!👩🏻🎨❤️
Thank you Clare. Really great video. I have a question as I have some paintings that are dry and some are varnished. Can I bring them on the plane with me or should I put them on my checked luggage? Thanks a bunch.
Hi Julie either, protect them well. I haven’t known any restrictions on taking oil paintings into a plane. Good luck! 🎨
@@ClareBowenArtist thank you!
Thank you for this video! With the Raymar. How much does it touch the sides of the painting? It looks like a lot. I paint very thick.
Hi TJ, If you have the carrier horizontal (as though it was on a table) and slide it in so only the back of the painting touches the edges this helps. There will be some marking especially if its thick paint. Depends also on the thickness of your boards. I touch up while the paints wet, if needed when I get home. Hope this helps :-)
Do the raymars get squished when you travel with them, or do you carry them on the plane?
hi, they travel perfectly safely packed in checked-in luggage! 🧳😊
Hi Clare. I presume that you get smeared edges. How do you handle that?
Hi Miguel. The edges are fine perfectly ok! 😊
So many painting carriers. So much money. I am a bit of an anti snob the only thing that ever cost a lot of money was my easel.
Hi Robin, thanks for your thoughts. I find these panel carriers so helpful when I do everyday plein air painting plus plein air trip they are all full! Best wishes and happy painting :-)
Thank you
Thank you Patrizia