How to Stop Masking Fluid From Ruining Your Brushes - Masking Fluid Problems Help - Quick Art Tips#1

[@jaderawkins1946]

I would never have thought to use a silicone brush, I didn't know they existed. thank you for this tip :)

[@WindyIris]

I'm glad you found it helpful. I was thrilled when I found them:)

[@agisa123456789]

You revolutionized my life.

[@WindyIris]

They did the same to my watercoloring:)

[@MsJackySmith]

I watched this. Bought a set and yes they are really good. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tippel3]

or you can take a brush and simlpy go over a piece of usual soap with it and cover the bristles with the soap before using masking fluid. Tthe masking fluid won't stick to ypur brush and it can be cleaned easy for the next use

[@WindyIris]

That's a good tip - thanks for sharing:)

[@birgitte8057]

I use fluid soft soap. After using the masking fluid wipe the brush in a cloth and it all comes off, the brush is clean.

[@pennysteffen4110]

I do too. It works .

[@seattlejade3983]

Amazing trick tip thank you, you helped me greatly!

[@robertpercy7186]

Haha, I've got so many silicone brushes but never thought of this! Thank you! 😁

[@WindyIris]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@gorway7]

I keep a selection of "globbed up" brushes and find them useful for creating random dapple effects with the masking fluid so don't throw them away.

[@Mike_Honcho_8653]

Amazing idea. I have silicon brushes and never even thought of this.

[@WindyIris]

They work really well:)

[@KatyMartino]

AHH BRILLIANT! Thanks for showing us how they do. I'll definitely be adding these to my list of art supplies to buy!

[@WindyIris]

They're can also be used in polymer clay work, so very much worth it:)

[@debbieyoung4411]

Thank you so much, this was the very thing I was looking for.

[@WindyIris]

Glad I could help!

[@E.Hernandez108]

Thanks for the tip. I just ruined a 22euros Isabey Brush while using a gum mask. I thought the mask was water soluble, first time using. I'm often so careful with every step I take in my projects and applying materials, so I'm taking it humorously and letting go.

[@Mysmallhobby]

Wow you just saved me a lot of money :-) I did not know that she looking brushes existed. I have just recently ruined a brush. So thanks for the video!

[@n3r0n3]

genius I never thought about it

[@abigailbrookes7721]

Great shout, this is exactly why I don't use masking fluid very often.

[@WindyIris]

Masking fluid is sometimes more trouble than its worth:)

[@sydney12988]

Thats why you have to buy the 222FM molotow softliner(real brush,not dead after coverd in masking fluid),its very cheap and worth it,plus its a real brush so it has a more comfortable feeling to it rather than silicone brushes,but if you prefer silicone brushes....ITS OK TOO😄

[@WindyIris]

I like the silicone brushes but I'll keep my eye open for the brush you recommend - I don't think I've ever seen it anywhere before.

[@catherine159]

Thank you!! It'll save my brushes and I'll use those silicone brushes I thought I would never use (meant to work polymer clay).

[@WindyIris]

Glad you found the video helpful:)

[@AbstractsByAdrienne]

I have a large collection of silicone “brushes” in various sizes in my art studio. I’m about to use some masking fluid and heard it ruins brushes. Will use the silicone brushes instead of cheap regular brushes.

[@ideasareLIMITLESS]

BRILLIANT!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! WOW!!!

[@rurusiddi]

This definitely helped me in so many ways thanks so much!

[@darmarferi]

thank u ! I have one of theses just sitting around my desk...fantastic idea!

[@WindyIris]

So happy it was helpful:)

[@merikkumaa]

this is a great tip, thank you!

[@LoveCutiesIllustrations]

That's sound so great !! I'll definitely buy one ❤️ Without it, the best way I found to use my masking fluid was to cover the bristles of the brush with regular soap, to "coat" them, and then I cleaned them with oil. But it's not as much efficient as your technique, so thanks !

[@WindyIris]

That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing - I hope you do get a silicone brush, they make your life with masking fluid a whole lot easier:)

[@momomarie]

Thank you so much for that!

[@artcoffey]

Thank you for that, very much appreciated and Hello from Dublin...

[@WindyIris]

Very glad the video was helpful😊

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Me: uses silicone brush to apply masking fluid _then_ googles how to clean said brush 😁 I'm so relieved, thank you! 😄

[@MorriganShay]

Oh my goodness, thank you!

[@WindyIris]

Any time!

[@IvyLilyCreative]

I've definitely ruined a couple of (bad) brushes with masking fluid, so this is a good tip. I'll buy a silicon brush, if I can find one. I had never heard of them before.

[@WindyIris]

They are also called color shapers and are used in sculpting clay. Here's a similar set I found on Amazon, if it's helpful:) www.amazon.com/Kbsing-Flexible-Silicone-Sculpture-Shapers/dp/B011KQIUF4

[@IvyLilyCreative]

Thanks! :)

[@AChapstickOrange]

Edmund Blackadder: "BRILLIANT!!"

[@WindyIris]

Bladrick: I have a cunning plan :)

[@rebeccankgibbs5030]

Great tip 📌🎨

[@WindyIris]

Thanks Rebecca:)

[@swaroopbag1638]

Can it be useful for varnishing?

[@FoxRogers]

Thank you 😊

[@aideshellstrom9155]

You are amazing....Thanks! OMG

[@angelicasquare]

wow awesome... will definitively buy some

[@WindyIris]

They are definitively worth it:)

[@quilkism]

+Windy Iris Art definetly*

[@faemoon5515]

I’ve just found your KZbin channel it’s fantastic! Could you do a recommendation if your favourite watercolour paper and brushes. I am just new to drawing and would love more ideas and fabulous techniques you have picked up. All the very best for your lovely KZbin channel Leigh

[@WindyIris]

Hi Leigh, thanks for stopping by and I am glad you're enjoying my videos. I like the Windsor and Newton watercolor paper but the watercolor paper pads from Arteza are also good and not very expensive, so useful for a beginner. As for for brushes, to be honest I just grab whatever ones I have on hand. I'm not fussy about them and I buy the variety packs:)

[@faemoon5515]

Thank you!

[@zparkplug2788]

u saved my life!

[@kairus1]

thank you. does soaping up ur brush before the masking fluid really work?

[@birgitte8057]

Yes, dip the brush in fluid soft soap so that all hairs are covered, then wipe it gently in a cloth to get the most soap off. After using the masking fluid just wipe all off in a cloth and the brush is surprisingly clean.

[@artadventurers7406]

OHMYGOD! *runs out to buy silicone brush* thanks for the tip! :D //Märta

[@WindyIris]

You're welcome - I was really thrilled when I found out about these brushes:)

[@WindyIris]

Oh and good luck with your channel - it looks really nice:)

[@artadventurers7406]

Thank you so much!

[@Anspireofficial]

Great video, very helpful :)

[@WindyIris]

:)

[@SkyHighAffirmations]

I didn't even know these existed! :O I need to get some ASAP.

[@WindyIris]

They are a lifesaver if you use masking fluid alot:)

[@shalinigandham7239]

How did you open the bottle?? I can’t open the bottle

[@TiffaniAnnTravels]

I just bought a set of silicone brushes because my masking fluid destroyed a couple of my small brushes and i did not want to keep buying more only for them to get ruined.

[@FionaStolze]

Thank you! Great tip. :-)

[@WindyIris]

Thanks for watching:)

[@andytilley7205]

Oh god thank you!

[@cristalrafaela7849]

What size silicone brush do you use?

[@cindyvitale2954]

Where did you buy these silicone tip applicators? Are they art tools, or beauty tools?

[@TiffaniAnnTravels]

you can buy some on amazon. i just searched for silicone paint brushes

[@BlankPageCure]

Omg thank you!!!

[@WindyIris]

You're welcome - I was pretty excited when I found out about these:)

[@plumsink]

Thank you so much for this. I just ruined a much loved brush.

[@WindyIris]

Oh no. I hate it when I do that:(

[@AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ]

I Bet This Will Also Work With 3D Mediums Diamond Glaze,Nuvo,Rangers Glossy Accents Etc). Thank You For The Fast,Quick,Fun And Interesting Tips And Of Course I Rated10 And Subcribed!!!!!!!!

[@Mumu_UwU]

Thank youuuuu!!,

[@WindyIris]

You're welcome:) I hope it was helpful:)

[@sluggger]

Doesn't masking fluid thin with something? Alcohol, propanol, white spirit, enamel thinner, lacquer thinner? Some kind of thinner must surely do the job if you're quick about it. Once it starts to dry yeah it will surely ruin the brush. I use a similar product for scale modelling and while it definitely ruins my brushes it doesn't ruin them to the degree of the ones shown in this video. It makes them so that they will never be good brushes again, but they will surely still work for applying solutions, or for any less detailed work. They don't end up looking like melted birthday candles at least.

[@p_k_bliner7096]

Or if you use a normal brush just soak it in “white spirit” for an hour then simply wipe it of with a paper towel and water

[@anandajaywardanaananda1542]

What is a masking fluid?😕🤔

[@WindyIris]

It's a plastic like coating that you can use on paintings to cover up an areas you don't want to get paint or color on. Then when you're finished coloring you take take the masking fluid off and you have the clean areas left underneath:) There are lots of videos on You Tube that explain it better.

[@anandajaywardanaananda1542]

Thanx alot❤

[@emeraldm0on-yt]

Is it weird your accent seems alittle deeper here

[@WindyIris]

I was using my original mic here so that may make my voice sound different:)

[@granniegrainne]

An easy clean with gasoline.