Watercolor Masking Fluid Alternatives (10 Professional Tricks!)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Share your experiences with masking methods in the comments, are you going to try any of the ones on the video? ☺️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@Bonnie Kinne Collins thanks so much for sharing my video, I really appreciate it!

[@revati8870]

*do

[@created2bless322]

I will be trying several of the ones that I learned today, thank you!

[@toxic515]

I know I am 3 years behind this, but: I used the oil pastel technique with something of a twist. I have some small dots that I need to stand out against a dark background. I used odorless mineral spirits and a very cheap brush to apply the oil pastel in lemon yellow. It produced perfect "dots" against the dark blue background.

[@ECRandomBits]

I came for masking techniques using wax, I stayed for a series of amazing tricks on watercolor. This video by itself worth a subscription, but Im excited to see the rest of videos available on this channel!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Ah, thanks so much for subscribing!

[@kaelart5876]

I came here to learn about masking fluid alternatives but this one’s a whole watercolor lesson. I love the techniques i learn along the way

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Thank you! I hadn’t thought to use candle wax, and I hadn’t masked any painted areas before! I’m definitely going to try these techniques!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

That's great Hannah, thanks for watching and good luck with your paintings 🙂

[@MarieG-yr8yr]

I'm learning so much from every video. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad to hear it!

[@photophus]

I am a total beginner and I could not understand how lighter spots, lines etc could be made. This is a very good tutorial, I will try all of them. Thank you so much for your time.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@mayloo2137]

I use your technique on painting around a subject when I do negative painting. Thank you for the tip about using a round tip brush and loading it with paint. I am one of those who uses a small brush, or at least one with a slanted tip to create a darker border around the subject. On the masking tape, it's been recommended that you run it along your clothes a few times to make it less tacky. Applying a wax-based medium like crayons or oil pastels is a good idea as it will resist water-based paints like acrylics and watercolors. I find masking fluid expensive so it's good to find other cheaper alternatives.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes masking fluid can be expensive, particularly because it seems to go bad quite quickly!

[@dianacline1439]

I appreciate your willingness to teach us!

[@hassanmahmood9935]

Super helpful. Loads of thanks.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@darlenemartin8742]

I love the splattering along the pathway. Very interesting video!

[@shirleydavis6864]

Thank you for sharing all these ideas. I can't wait to be a child again playing in my paints!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@thuntz29]

Love this video! I’m starting with watercolours and just got masking fluid and oil pastels to try a few new techniques. This was incredibly helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you Valentina! So pleased you enjoyed it 🙏

[@lg8365]

Thank you so much Michele! Great tutorial ❤🇨🇦

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Mona77401]

Fantastic Tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Good video. Thanks. I like seeing the occasional completed paintings like that. I don’t always notice or recognise the techniques used in a completed work so it’s nice to see them pointed out like this.

[@renigalea767]

So happy I found your Channel ! Learning so much & will be recommending to Facebook watercolour group that I am on.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much Reni, very kind of you 💚

[@debbieabruzzini7004]

Love your demonstration. So well done and I learned so much! Never have seen 3 of the techniques anywhere else!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ruthmortimer1365]

Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to trying out your tips. Looks fun.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@robertjennings5558]

Thanks for sharing these awesome secrets. You have surely expanded my horizons.

[@debbielowrey]

Some great tips here. Thank you x

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@annhinson5670]

Very helpful ideas.

[@panther5031]

Excellent tips💜 Thank You💜🌹

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@rev.bobertbockstop7057]

Excellent information!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@elgoogernut]

That was a very informative video and thanks for the time you've taken to do this lesson. Thanks Michele !

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

My pleasure!

[@ainhoamonasterio2736]

Great video! I wouldn't have thought of those methods by myself, so much appreciated. Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynettemaritz5653]

Thank you for all the tips

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are so welcome!

[@katyb3869]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Saved me loads of time!

[@billsiviter9272]

Looking stunning Michelle xxx I use S.A.A. masking fluid it works very well.

[@ritaobrien9093]

Jam packed with great information and you answered questions i didn't know I had! Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Perhaps I am psychic!

[@juliehenderson7978]

Very helpful and thorough Michele

[@MaureenBeck908]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@lindsayjayne2169]

What a ᗯOᑎᗪᗴᖇᖴᑌᒪ tutorial!!✨👏🏻✨ So many great ideas, thankyou for sharing your work and your energyت

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@shammiajay8691]

I'm a beginner and have learnt a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad to help!

[@joelc202]

WOW!!! This video is amazing! You have some truly ingenious techniques here!

[@joelc202]

I especially liked seeing how the candle wax works well for painting moving water.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@NA-sr8kf]

Thank you 😊❤️, so many fun ideas!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them!

[@elizapi314]

fantastic and unique. Not a re-hash of the same techniques I always see from every watercolor KZbinr!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you, that's a very kind thing to say ☺️

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Such clever hacks. I mainly use soft pastel and sometimes a watercolour under painting.

[@CutestHeidi]

I use Grafix frisket. It has been phenomenal

[@subratanandy2142]

I tried the candle wax technique. It turned out better that I thought.

[@janvanheerden4681]

Thanks Michele. I found your video very informative.

[@abriebotha]

Thank you. I have enjoyed the video. It helps me a lot to try new things.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@duarteshelia]

Im so glad I found your video today I learned a lot thank you for sharing.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome Sheila, so glad it helped you!

[@9liveslisa]

Excellent!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Many thanks!

[@moulimarur]

wow! thanks a ton. you have such a dreamy voice, and yet, very practical tips!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, thank you!

[@twicebittenthasme5545]

Interesting video! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No worries 🙂 thanks for watching!

[@juliemorley22]

I have ruined many a painting removing masking tape, thank you so much for this video x

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@essejd]

Wonderful 👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Many thanks

[@created2bless322]

Brilliant techniques and I learned some new ones. I appreciate it. New subscriber today.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks and welcome!

[@Guylangloisartist]

Thank you for this video. I have been holding back on painting the moon and the sun because I want to mask them before I apply a wash for the sky. I can paint around the sun confidently as typically there is a bit of bleed of color into the sun. The moon is a lot sharper and requires masking so I will try your scotch tape trick. I agree, masking leaves to sharp edges. I have used gouache to soften the edges. Regarding sharp edges. Can matte fluid be used on water colour paper? I have seen artist using it with acrylic paints to get crisp edges from masking tape. I have been using painters washi tape to mask the borders of my paintings but some times I get bleeding under the tape if I use a heavy wash. Thank you again for all your lovely videos and sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome! I haven't used matte fluid sorry :-)

[@mjpete27]

Very nice video full of ideas and good tips too! You explain quite well and your examples are done so well. Have a lovely day!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@eidlog65]

Thanks

[@lindamclean8809]

Very good thankyou........so many things I just wouldn't have thought of. 👏

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome Linda, I discover new things all the time and love to pass them on!

[@JulioMercado]

I used candle wax once before and used a hair dryer to "evaporate" the wax away. It took some time and might not be perfect but I got it to work

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Amazing! I would probably have set fire to my work by accident :-)

[@JulioMercado]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber hahaha, need to be careful :)

[@1971wizzard]

Fantastic video, learned a great deal...xx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanburgin160]

Great tutorial!!! so informative.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hannahobrochta]

Yes I’m making a canvas full of pictures and I can’t print around anything and tried other things and I’m scared to mess up with my photos that I did so hopefully ur video will be good for me

[@suewoulfe3904]

Thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much I appreciate it 🙏

[@annab9573]

Thank you Michele, this was really useful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@lindamoore1613]

I'm an old dog learning new tricks...lol. Thank you for introducing me o some new techniques.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Any time!

[@danlcorneail6426]

Your hair looks awesome in this picture.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Must have been a good hair day!

[@08squareeyes08]

thank you for all this wonderful help, however you can buy lo tack masking tape xx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You can, it's a little pricier though :-)

[@poke_n_around]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial 💓💓💓

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem :-)

[@ArtBrain]

Thanks for the wax idea. I think I'm going to try it with my Prismacolor clear colored pencil (for small areas) and see if I get a similar effect.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have used white coloured pencils in this way but had poor results. I expect it depends on the brand and composition, wax based coloured pencils should work, but I need to experiment more before recommending it in my videos ☺️

[@reyanbakht1203]

Very helpful! Thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You're welcome!

[@IGFineArt]

Nice tutorial with detail explanation, congratulation...👏🖼👍😊🙂🖌🧑🏻‍🎨❤️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you, love the emoji's!

[@kahldrialeighsun1208]

Lovely work :)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you very much!

[@MrAnimatronicJesus]

Hi, I try to use Jackson's masking fluid (blue) but given that it's a UK product, it's pricey/difficult to obtain in the US. But I highly recommend using it when available.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, haven't tried that one!

[@debrashattuck6742]

What kind of brush are you using?

[@PENFOLD1962]

Thank you for an excellent and educational video, I'm struggling to get a mottled texture on a pig's snout, I thought that I had a bottle of masking fluid but it's decided to solidify due to it's age, I only have a bottle of the permanent masking fluid! I'm housebound so getting hold of the gear that I need can be so difficult. I've tried buying from both Amazon and eBay and ended up with cheap materials although they're titled of high class equipment! Can oil pastels be used together with 99% Isopropanol alcohol employing the dry brush method? Thank you once again for a very handy video and I've learnt load's... Even at 60 years there's always something that one doesn't know, thank you and take care. BIG THUMBS UP FROM ME👍😷👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Not sure about that, candle wax is very efficient I find, and clear too. Masking fluid goes 'off' quite fast and smells horrible when it does!

[@katiathecake-lovingcat6912]

When you mentioned candle wax I began to wonder if you could melt the wax down and pour it over the part you want to cover. That way you could pour enough one to be able to pick it off later.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Worth experimenting with, although the paper might still absorb some residue, I am hesitant to say it would all come off.

[@beaulieuc8910]

Thank you for this.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Any time :-)

[@fischcakesgirl]

I have found that using the heat of a hairdryer on masking tape as you lift it off the paper, the paper never tares.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I hear that, haven't tried it but it certainly makes sense!

[@jammaarts4429]

The only masking mediums I’ve used other than fluids is white crayons and clear wax pencils.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I actually find candle wax more effective than the clear crayons you get 🙂

[@jammaarts4429]

I’ll have to try the candle wax next time. Thank you. And i love your videos and paintings, beautiful work.

[@rachaelpeterson1767]

you can also use masking film. I got some and it makes perfect crisp edges.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I don't know that, is it an art product?

[@rachaelpeterson1767]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber yes, its sold in airbrushing supplies. its sometimes called frisket film. it comes sheets or rolls. you can cut it to any shape you want, big or small. you could mask out your entire subject and work the background only if you wanted to.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@rachaelpeterson1767 wow, thanks I will have to try it!

[@rachaelpeterson1767]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Let me know how it works for you!!!

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

Awesome I learned allot thank you 👍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching Johnny!

[@a1b2c32204]

can I add water to masking fluid if yes how much it should be?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have never done it but apparently it's fine. I don't know the exact amount. I would add a little and try it on a scrap of paper first. There must come a point when it's too much I guess.

[@comette4u]

Question about terminology: over in the states we Yankees have Crayola crayons. How do the British folks refer to the same tool? Thank You All!

[@hayleysmith5080]

We have Crayola in the UK. We call them wax crayons

[@comette4u]

@@hayleysmith5080 thank you Hayley 😀

[@elliestell2696]

Great infu thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem Ellie ☺️

[@alrenefischer4481]

Great😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks!

[@sharonmyhre7164]

Try useing painters tape.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks Sharon!

[@runaguha9409]

I have lots of problem redading watercolour but you people are not talk or answer our questions can you answer me

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I try to answer questions every day, I have a lot of other work to do as I don't just teach on KZbin. If you need help ask and I will try to help.

[@runaguha9409]

Good morning My first question what types of paper you all are use because when ever you need u can erase but we can't Second question when ever you use colour show thier name because your pronucition is deferent and what you use is not found in our side so we try mix two colour than make I am beginner plz help me

[@caseylyngalian2103]

Just what i need Cuz im poor

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gourikulkarni9960]

Watercolor Masking Fluid Alternatives (10 Professional Tricks!)- video is very good but if you can show your some paintings using those techniques with reference it will be great guidance.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great suggestion!

[@CutestHeidi]

I use medical micropore tape, flawless

[@nataliacmcrali8473]

Adsas🇪🇸

[@natford8271]

You said oil pastel and then talked about it being wax. Do you mean OIL pastel or WAX crayon?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Nat, I only used Oil pastels and household candle wax in the videos, but wax crayon works too, it's just less soft to apply. I sometimes drop the word wax in because the technique is known as wax resist. But the coloured sticks are oil pastels in this case.

[@natford8271]

In the Studio with Michele Webber I was just confused because I know oil pastels are not wax just like Faber Castell Polychomos pencils are oil based and Prismacolor coloured pencils are wax based. Sorry to be pedantic but then I am a pedantic aspie. 😉

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Good suggestions but so rushed it is hard to listen to--please slow down.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Sorry, I will try! Other people tell me to go faster so it's difficult. Any loss of pace on youtube leads to people stopping watching - short attention spans I guess. Thanks for watching :-)

[@breimalislobodnoime]

If you are on a computer you can slow the video down in the settings. Unfortunately not on devices. :/

[@emilieclairehope9157]

If you click the 3 dots in the corner of the video there is an option called “playback speed”, you can slow it down by increments of .25 ! Hope this helps

[@carinaj3885]

Indeed she talks way too fast. Doesn't even take a breath after a sentence. It's like a machine gun. Slowing down the video will make the voice sound low and weird. I turned the sound off totally and turned on the subtitles. Was easier to follow and then it all made sense.

[@ginatexasgirl9438]

You talk too fast, where’s the fire? Awful...

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for your feedback I will take it on board. It's actually my most popular video, but I can't please everybody.

[@ginatexasgirl9438]

In the Studio with Michele Webber (Sorry Michele yes, you are right you can’t please everybody, but I was saying, because of talking so fast, I couldn’t understand you. I was merely trying to help. I wasn’t learning. But yes, I came on strong.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@ginatexasgirl9438 it's not a problem 🙂

[@peterdownie4740]

No idea what your problem is, Gina Texas Girl. I thought Michele’s presentation was amazingly clear

[@thedarkmatterplanet]

Her pace is perfect, slow down the video if she's to fast for you.

[@kyulund948]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@sassycat378]

Another goid trick when removing masking tape is to heat it up with your dryer etc. The heat makes the sticky warm and less sticky and it releases so much easier especially on the edge of your paper.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes I have heard of that one but must confess have been too lazy to try it out 🙈

[@annettefournier9655]

Yes, that's what I always do. Works a charm.

[@rmader1997]

Yes. My granddaughter tought me this on how to remove labels easy on jars etc that you want to keep. The hairdryer warms up the label, You peel it of easily. Then you clean the guey mess left with "Lighter Fluid" (Naptha found at the hardware store) . This is a very useful thing to know I think.

[@natford8271]

Sassy Cat this is what I do.

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Sassy Cat: Thanks so much! Hadn't thought of that. 👍😊😻

[@mN-yh5cc]

This was very helpful. Thankyou 🙏🏼

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You’re welcome 😊

[@janetwalsh7025]

Great tips!! Thanks 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@brightonrosie]

Loved this video. I use birthday cake candles for a wax resist for finer details as they are much easier to control where the wax is going xx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great tip!

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

What a beautiful woman with that beautiful, graceful English accent.

[@votisit]

Scotch tape! what a great idea, never even considered it. Love you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Love you too 😁☺️ I hadn't considered it myself until about 3 days ago when suddenly an 'I wonder...' thought popped into my head!

[@KatzeARL]

"do me a favor and click the like button?" Waaaay ahead of you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

And I appreciate it!

[@pastryqn]

What a fabulous video. I love the pastel resist techniques. Can’t wait to try these. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem Judy, thanks for watching, and good luck with the techniques!

[@amandaclark63]

Excellent

[@monopinion8799]

Magnifique. We enjoyed the the different ways to hide space on your work. Thank you for your wonderful work. Love the nails and earrings. Salut from the five of us.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Salut Sylvie, so pleased you liked the video - and my nails/earrings!!

[@haydeeincicco2764]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I loved your nails and earrings too, on top on wonderful videos!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@haydeeincicco2764 thank you 🙏

[@helenschaefer1167]

Michele, thank you so much for your very well executed video. I appreciate that you told it all. I must rewatch, so that I can review all of these wonderful tips. I am getting out my oil pastels and Scotch tape as we speak. Thank you again, Michele, my new friend.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are most welcome Helen, so pleased you liked the video!