Let’s mount a watercolor painting to a cradled wood panel! Part 1. I normally mount the paper first and then paint on to it so that you don’t risk damaging the artwork, plus it keeps the paper stretched! Apply heavy gel gloss to your panel with a brush, making sure you get alllll the edges. Lay your paper or artwork down onto the glue and gently tap with your fingers. Cover with clean paper and use a brayer to work from the centre outwards, apply pressure as you go. Clean up any gel that squishe