{"id":3428,"date":"2023-04-05T19:28:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T19:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artpracticed.com\/?p=3428"},"modified":"2023-04-09T14:06:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T14:06:05","slug":"watercolor-masking-fluid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artpracticed.com\/watercolor-masking-fluid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Watercolor Painting with Masking Fluid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, we’ll dig into exactly what masking fluid is<\/strong> and how you can use it to create stunning works of art with your watercolors. We’ll go through the steps of planning out your painting, prepping your materials, applying the masking fluid correctly – even troubleshooting if you run into any issues along the way! <\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. What is Masking Fluid<\/a>
  2. Different Types of Masking Fluid<\/a>
  3. Prepping Your Materials for a Watercolor Painting with Masking Fluid<\/a>
  4. Applying the Masking Fluid to Your Paper<\/a>
  5. Tips & techniques<\/a>
  6. Troubleshooting Common Problems with Watercolors & Masking Fluids \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>
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    What is Masking Fluid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Masking fluid<\/b> is a water-soluble liquid used in the art and design world to protect areas of paper, board or canvas from subsequent painting. It’s often referred to as a “liquid frisket” because it resembles the material that was traditionally used for the same purpose: a rubbery material known as frisket film. Masking fluid can be applied by brush or pen, which makes it an incredibly useful tool for masking off specific areas of your artwork with precision and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How does masking fluid work?<\/b> When you apply masking fluid to any area of paper, board or canvas, it seals off that part from further paint applications – essentially creating a barrier between what you want to remain untouched by later layers of color and what will be covered up completely. The advantage this medium has over traditional frisket film is its ability to form very thin lines and curves without any additional effort on the part of the artist; while some mastery is required when using frisket film, applying masking fluid requires little technical skill other than accuracy when drawing around objects or shapes you’d like not to have painted over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When should I use masking Fluid? <\/b> Masking Fluid can be used whenever an artist desires a precise area not affected by future paints they apply \u2013 such highlights that might otherwise become muddled with richer tones applied later in their piece\u2019s creation process are left intact with this helpful tool! Additionally, if there\u2019s an image within another image (such as trees in front of hills), where one element needs more emphasis than another, then applying Masking Fluid strategically allows for clear distinction between two elements even after adding additional colours into their composition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure to clean your brush or nib with water immediately after use, as the masking fluid can dry and damage them.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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    Different Types of Masking Fluid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Masking fluid, or liquid frisket, is a type of temporary adhesive used by artists to protect areas of a painting from being affected when applying and removing color. It\u2019s applied in thin layers and can be peeled off easily once the desired effect has been achieved. There are several types of masking fluid available for use; each with their own characteristics and purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Latex Masking Fluid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    The most common type of masking fluid is latex-based. This kind offers the best protection against water-soluble paints like acrylics, gouache or watercolors as it is not affected by moisture. It also provides good coverage on large surfaces while still allowing enough time to work before drying completely. Latex masking fluid comes in both clear and colored varieties, which can make it easier to see where you have applied the product on darker papers or fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Gum Arabic Masking Fluid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n