Masking Fluid Methods

[@dorothyminor7581]

I would never have thought to color the masking fluid! Brilliant idea! Thank you! New subscriber!

[@strawberryredz1997]

This is the best demonstration I've seen for using this product, and different techniques! Thank you.

[@shelleypriorfineart]

strawberry redz I’m very glad you found it useful. Thanks 😊

[@camillecastillo4199]

Thanks so, so much! I am new to using masking fluid, but decided to buy a bottle of Daler-Rowney and jumped right in! WRONG! Once I watched your video which was clear and thorough. I am more confident to try a masking project. Merci, and Thanks,

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Camille Castillo You are most welcome! I’m so glad you found it beneficial 😊

[@ruthdallas6125]

Excellent idea with the sponge. I never thought of that and now I can think of so many ways that might help. Thank you.

[@shelleypriorfineart]

I'm very glad that it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@1thousandwattz]

Thank you Shelley...I've never used masking fluid before and I'm excited to try it now. Your demonstration was a big help!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Glad to be of help Katherine! :)

[@cvsm1066]

Thank you! this is the best masking fluid tutorial i have seen.! Very helpfull!!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

CV SM Thank you very much! I’m so glad you found value in it 😘

[@annewright8184]

Excellent video! Thanks so much for a great, easy to understand lesson on masking fluid! This is the best one on the internet!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Anne Wright thank you very much Anne. I’m happy that you found it beneficial 😊

[@JudiChristopher]

I have been paining watercolor for many years... and YOU have taught me some new tricks... "YEAH!!"... Thank you so much for your tutorial... putting soap on first... Great Idea!!!! ;) I think of all the (cheap) paint brushes I had thrown away after using masking fluid... NOW... I will use soap! ;)

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Thank you so much! 😘

[@muralliesinnaiyah1829]

Thank you mdm. It's very useful.

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

Best video out there on masking fluid. You gave so many tips and tricks. Thank you! I subscribed. I hope to see more from you because you are so good at explaining things!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Thanks very much and I'm so happy that you found the lesson clear and helpful!

[@Salihabeeb]

Thank you Shelley, Though I am always using musk fluid, but today, I’ve learned a new technique from you by using soap for brushes and sponges, I believe that it is the hidden solution for the gumming problem when using brushes with fluid musk.

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Salih Habeeb You're very welcome. I'm so glad you found the information useful :)

[@nvnoona5093]

You just saved me from ruining any more of my brushes--didn't know about prepping my brushes with soap! Thanks!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Ms. Fields Art I'm very glad you found this tip helpful. Happy masking!

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Masking fluid contains Latex. If you have a latex allergy you can search for the latex-free masking fluid (or drawing gum as it's sometimes called). The crepe tool is used for removing the masking after it's dry or take masking tape wrapped sticky-side-out around your fingers. The dry masking fluid sticks to it wonderfully! Rubbing off the masking fluid with your bare fingers not only doesn't work well but your watercolour paper will absorb the natural oils from your hands.

[@rudolphbissessar1308]

Wow thanks

[@chrisbuentello9023]

Thank you for te video. I have been an artist for years but never used liquid masking fluid. Iam glad I looked at your video first. I was already making a mess when i opened it. Lol

[@shelleypriorfineart]

I'm glad you found it useful Chris. Thanks for your comments. Happy painting!

[@lumie372]

do you have a part 2 for this? really looking forward to the result lol. thanks

[@shelleypriorfineart]

matthew anonuevo aww sorry for leaving you with a cliff-hanger. I didn’t make a part 2. I guess I’ll have to get to work on that 😉

[@adolfdassler7659]

Thank you Shelley....Very helpful tutorial. Can you please let me know the brand of masking fluid you are using and the crepe rubber tool...is it available in Amazon?

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Adolf Dassler Thanks for the comment Adolf. I'm glad you found this useful. The masking fluid I'm using in the demo is Windsor & Newton. I've used other brands like Demco Artist Series and Pebeo drawing gum and they work equally well. The crepe tool is typically known as a 'rubber cement pick up tool'. You can find these materials available from a number of online sources.

[@adolfdassler7659]

Thanks Shelley

[@agisa123456789]

Thank you for the tips. Your vid should have more views

[@shelleypriorfineart]

agisa - Thank you very much! I’m happy that you found the information useful 😊

[@Mitoubacklund]

Where's the part II to this demo?????

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Madeleine Backlund At the time I made this video, my editing software was messed up so it was one un-edited take. I will make a ‘Part II’ soon now that I have that worked out. I still have a few tips and tricks to share. 😊

[@DAVIDDAMIENR]

THANK YOU

[@shelleypriorfineart]

DAVIDDAMIENR my pleasure David! 😊

[@millana6292]

Hi Shelly how do you decipher what is non staining?

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Dee-dee well if you go to the manufacturers website for whichever paint you are using they will normally have a listing of each pigment and whether it is staining, granulating, transparent etc. If you can’t find the info online simply paint a good rich swatch of colour on a scrap piece of the same watercolour paper you’ll be using. Let it dry and then try and remove as much as possible with a slightly stiffer wet brush. If it leaves a stain behind it’s a staining colour.

[@millana6292]

Thank-you

[@amandajoyr1]

I'm struggling to open this brand of bottle, any tips please ?

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Hi Amanda. I like the masking fluid but personally hate the design of that bottle. Everyone seems to struggle with opening it. What I have tried with pretty good success is to set the bottle on the table, press down on the lid and rotate the bottle several turns. It seems one turn doesn't do it and you must keep the pressure on the lid. It may be childproof but also adultproof in this case. Best of luck!

[@amandajoyr1]

Ok I will try that - hope it works as I was about to bin it out of sheer frustration. Thanks

[@artsdailydose6025]

Thank you shelly u saved my day ... i was sooo annoyed

[@victorcowboywest]

Don't you know that D. Blick sells color (Orange) masking fluid? Or to make a color masking use a eyedropper

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Victor West yes there are lots of tinted masking fluids available. Sometimes I want different coloured fluids depending on my application. Sometimes I just use white. This method gives me the flexibility to choose.

[@victorcowboywest]

Gotcha!!

[@ilonakrause2308]

Hey, Shelley! Many Thanks! I have two questions: 1) How can I remove the fluid from the Paper? 2) How can I remove the fluid from the brush, sponge and toothbrush after use?

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Ilona Krause thanks for your comments. Soap the brush or sponge before using masking. This is an important step! Then you simply rinse them out after with clean water after. A crepe tool is used to remove the masking. It is called a Pickup tool and is found in your art store near the masking fluid or rubber cement section. If you don’t have one in the meantime just roll some masking tape around your finger sticky-side-out and rub that on the dried masking fluid. It’ll stick wonderfully.

[@swaraadeshpande2588]

Thank you! But I have a doubt... recently I ordered masking fluid of brand Sennelier, and now i am unable to open its bottle cap😅 Can you guide me? Thank you

[@kunalalva]

Thanks for posting this Ma'am

[@shelleypriorfineart]

kunal alva Happy to share :)

[@AyaSmith]

Just wish you would have thrown some paint on there to see the magic unfold :’(

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Strawberry Sparrow you are quite right. I had no video editing at the time I made this so it was one take only. I didn’t expect folks would wish to wait around for masking and paint to dry. I do intend to make ‘new and improved’ videos now that my editing issues are resolved. 😉

[@sokinecola9361]

It’s so embarrassing but since I bought it I couldn’t even open it!!!! Who can help me plz

[@shelleypriorfineart]

Soki Necola Don’t be embarrassed. Absolutely everyone struggles with those bottles ... good masking fluid but the most frustrating bottle design ever! Try setting it on the table, pressing down firmly on the lid while rotating the bottle until it releases. It may take several turns so maintain pressure on the lid the whole time.