| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| @id | the:sizing |
| type | Concept, Resource |
| broader | painting material, painting term, visual art term |
| definition | A gelatin-based substance used in watercolor paper manufacture, canvas stretching, and panel preparation. Slows paint absorption so most pigment remains on the surface; maintains structural integrity when wet, reduces buckling and warping, and encourages paper to return to its original shape when dry. |
| editorial note | Some references to sizing consider it a process/tool |
| inScheme | Painting Terms |
| label | sizing |
| related | cold-pressed paper, hot pressed paper, stretching |