How to Make a Simple Watercolor Field Easel for a Tripod Mount

A simple, plein air, field easel suitable for location sketching and watercolor painting is really simple to make. I show you how to make this one which is light weight, inexpensive, easy to make and mounts to a standard camera tripod. Global Arts Handmade Journal – Materials: Easel Board – 17.5“x 12“ x1/8“ (hardboard or masonite) Bottom Lip – 19“ x 3/4“ x 3/8“ (solid hardwood such as oak or maple or hardwood plywood) Back Mount Bracket/Support – 17.5“ x [camera mount width] x 3/4“ (solid hardwood such as oak or maple or hardwood plywood) Threaded Wood Insert – To accept 1/4 - 20 tripod mount threads Wood Screws – length suitable for attaching lip and bottom mounting support to the easel board Wood Glue (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for Looking) My Amazon Store of Favorite Products: