Getting Started with Masking Fluid

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Have you ever used masking fluid before?

[@rosemorales3135]

No ma'am. I did try the white crayon hack but I didn't like it.

[@Nancy-ir4de]

Yes! It's a great tool for MANY elements...stars, snowflakes, and the obvious of masking other objects. That said, I find that if you don't use it often enough it can get awfully thick, but maybe I'm not preserving it correctly! Your tutorials are the best I've ever seen!

[@travelwell6049]

Yes I used liquid latex when I was at art college. It came off very easily. These days I use Motow masking pen, and it’s very hit and miss whether it will come off and / or tear the paper.

[@RachelSoma]

How is your timing so perfect? I got some in the post 2 days ago!

[@lincorrie5894]

Yes, I tried it for the first time last year on a painting of Vulcan bomber XH558 flying over the Needles lighthouse....white cliffs which needed shielding. Very satisfying and therapeutic rubbing it off! 😀 I smoothed washing up liquid in the bristles of an old acrylic brush which did preserve them enough to reuse. Xx

[@Angela.Lopez.]

Hi Harriet! 🖌🎨👩‍🎨. Never used this material. Let me tell you that I'm practicing my English listening together with my painting while I'm watching your vídeos. Thanks for ALL I'm learning thanks to you. You are an amazing artist and your voice is so calming, relaxing... 🌻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌻🇪🇸🥰😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah I’m glad it’s helpful on many levels!

[@Carina-2906]

Good to know! The painting of the bridge looks so beautiful! You are a talented artist Harriet! Thank you for this video. Have a nice week!

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks so much!

[@annp4756]

Fantastic as always. Many thanks. .

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Many thanks!

[@msCherryblossom2505]

Thank you Harriet x

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@katelee7752]

Been thinking of trying out masking fluid as I get braver at painting new subjects. Think it might be time for a trip to the art shop...!😄

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You should!

[@lorrainemanning3809]

Perfect, I’ve just put some masking fluid in my basket! I’ve been umming and arring as to whether I should buy a bottle or not

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonavin2361]

A great video thanks Harriet and perfect timing, as I'm going to be doing a painting using masking fluid for the first time, in the next few days! I hope you guys have a lovely weekend, best wishes Jo xx

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jakkirook6959]

Thank you

[@deWintonPaperCo]

You're welcome

[@jeanettedeverson4698]

Thank you Harriet ….. A very well timed Quick Fix. I have just received a bottle of that masking fluid from Ken Bromley Art Supplies. It was a free gift as I had purchased some new Winsor & Newton watercolours. I forgot to order Permanent Rose though 😬

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Ah perfect timing!

[@constanceohara3191]

Your Quick Tips are brilliant, Harriet! Pieces of info that I believe benefit the beginner and beyond as new ideas come along and tried and true ones are just being learned. Personally, I often get frustrated controlling masking fluid. Maybe change my brush size and not use the type that has it’s own attached tip? I will give that a try. 😊

[@deWintonPaperCo]

I hope this has been helpful

[@rosiecotton8343]

If you leave the masking fluid on overnight will it still come off easily?

[@deWintonPaperCo]

Hmm I wouldnt recommend it

[@rosiecotton8343]

@@deWintonPaperCo Ok, thanks.