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How to use Masking Fluid (10 Fantastic Tips, Tricks and Tools)
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2024
- A brilliant range of masking fluid tools, techniques and helpful tips to use in your own watercolor paintings.
Knowing how to use masking fluid is an essential part of watercolor painting. There are different tools that you can use and little tips and tricks which help. In this video I've drawn together my list of go-to masking fluid tools, each obviously creates different effects. I won't use them all in every painting, but will plan beforehand what I want to achieve and will then select the most appropriate tool for the job. Do you use anything different? Leave me a comment as I would love to widen the range of masking fluid tools I use and I'm always open to new ideas for my watercolor paintings.
If you enjoyed this video and want to see more on how I use masking fluid within an actual project, I would suggest heading to this video next: • How to Paint a Bird in...
How to use masking fluid - 🕒 Timestamps 🕒
02:14 Applying masking fluid with an old brush
02:55 Using soap to protect the bristles of a brush
03:21 Applying masking fluid with a cocktail stick
08:05 My favourite way of removing masking fluid
09:41 Applying masking fluid with a blending stick
11:20 Splattering masking fluid with a stiff bristled brush
12:49 Removing masking fluid with a Mask-Away eraser
14:48 Making and using a homemade masking fluid applicator tool
16:46 Applying masking fluid with a ruling pen
18:42 Applying masking fluid with an old toothbrush
21:33 Demonstrating the use of masking fluid in wildlife watercolor paintings
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Where have you been hiding!? I just found you and have learned so much already! I was warned off frisket by so many, including the blue, as they said it leaves a tiny to the paper. But they were not using the gentle hand you do. Thank you! I am heading to a. Art retreat and going to give frisket another try. Looking forward to your next videos. Trust me, I will be binge watching and sharing!
Thank you very much indeed. Just remember, when you use the masking fluid, don't apply it too thickly. That's very often when it can be tricky to remove and possibly tear the paper. Have fun at the retreat. Paul 🎨
I've always used rubber cement to mask off areas in my paintings. When I tried masking fluid, I was really turned off because it ripped my paper, some of my paint seeped through and a few other unexpected things happened. Now I realize I was using it incorrectly, and it requires a little more finesse! Thanks for making this video. I'm going to give masking fluid another try using your suggestions.
I'm glad my video has given you some ideas Liz, remember not to apply it too thickly. 😉
@6:27 "It's tacky...feel that?" Nope. Tried several times and every time I try and feel it, It just keeps pausing the video. I can hear it though!
Hey, seriously, I really enjoyed this video. I came here just to learn the basics about masking fluid, and got a whole course! I am a 62 year old beginner! Decided I'll likely prefer watercolor to acrylics or oils. This will be a lifelong endevor for me from this point on. I am so happy I found you! I'll be coming back for more of your well thought out videos... *I learned a lot from you today, and you have a very enjoyable personality - one that's meant for teaching. Today, I also subscribed with notifications.* Thank you!
Hi Bradford Guy, thank you very much for subscribing. I can imagine you now sat there with an iPad or similar tapping on the screen, LOL. Enjoy the videos, as you may have noticed I've recorded many for my channel here. Paul 🎨
Do you know what I love about you Paul? You give your all in your tutorials, no holding back with ideas, tips and motivation. Thankyou so much
Jan, you say the nicest of things, thank you so much, Paul 🎨
That RUBBER CEMENT ERASER we used 50 years ago to remove dried rubber cement, using 2 sides dried and slip sheet to make advertising mockups, great gluing system for larger sheets...
Thank you very much Lisa. 😀
So many wonderful tips that I've not heard about before. Thank you for sharing your experience, tools and techniques. I now know many of the things I was doing wrong ... shaking the bottle to create air bubbles, not rolling it toward the larger area, and making sure to save those saved ruined brushes for texture!
You are so welcome Candy, at least my video has given you some ideas. 😊
I am in love with that branch.
It has to be my favourite so far as well. 😀
I fell down the rabbit hole of masking fluid today. ( i havent used it in almost 50 years ) i was so sure i could do the floral backgrounds i wanted without using masking fluid and found it not only fiddly but darn near impossible. So today i watched every you tube artist i could find and finally ..after hours ..i found yours. I would have saved so much time if yours had come up first. I bought all of the tools , like the removes, the tools that you used , and several masking fluids 5 years ago..then i got sick, very sick. Now it is time to get back to the studio and and just as soon aas the fluid i ordered is delivered to my door. I ordered Qor and i cant wait for it to arrive. If i were well enough to drive i would have driven to golden factory tomorrow. ( where Qor is made..its about 1 hour fromm me) cant wait to try everything i have just learned. Thank you. Now off to watch more of your videos before my eyes tell me its bedtimel
Hi Marjorie, thank you so much for your kind words regarding my videos here. I do hope your masking fluid arrives soon for you. I have heard of Qor, and will certainly look it up again. Paul 🎨
Just wanted to add: You can use masking fluid to preserve any color, or any portion of the painting not just the white of the paper. Of course, the color has to be dry before applying the masking fluid.
Thank you, yes I forgot that one, but it can remove some of the colour as well, especially if you lay masking fluid over a darker wash. Paul 🎨
I use various sized dotting tools to apply my masking fluid. No brushes destroyed and any remaining bits peel off the metal tips easily. I especially love the toothpick trick though! What a great method for whiskers! I love all the tools and effects you got from them.
Great tip about your dotting tools, thank you for adding that one. Yes, cocktails stick are very, very handy for whiskers and fine hairs. 😀
One of the best videos about masking fluid-thanks!
That's a lovely comment, thank you Leigh!😊
This will make a huge difference in my art, thank you!
Glad to hear that Barbara, thank you. 😀
thank you for this explanation! greetings from barcelona!
You are welcome and 'Hola' back from the United Kingdom. 👋
What's your 'go-to' masking fluid tool, is it one that I use or something completely different? Leave me a comment, I would love to know.
If you want another video on masking fluid I would suggest you try out this one next: ruclips.net/video/zIC6_wPhaYQ/видео.html
Masterful! I have the strongest urge to crawl into your brain and glean some of your beautiful talent 😍I found you through a search for ways to use a ruling pen. This video did not disappoint.
Thank you so much, you can borrow my brain anytime, mind you, it's a bit on the small side. 🤣
@@TheDevonArtist Perfect - it'll be a quick stay, then 😁
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You Sir are an amazingly skilled gentleman. I learned more in 15min watching your video than I the last six months. I am working on acrylics currently because I became frustrated with watercolors. You have rekindled my interest to try watercolors again in the future. Thank you!!!!!
As you know, watercolours can be tricky to get used too, and they are not always that forgiving. But once you have got to know how the water flows and the colour lay on the paper, it will start to come together for you. Paul 🎨
Great Video! A ton of great tips. When you removed the masking of the tall grasses, around 20 minutes, and then go over them with some color, it reminded me of a painting I did of a car in a junk yard with overgrown grasses all around it. Rather than use masking, I scratched in all the grass (thankfully timed that right) so I had all these bare paper tall grasses. Once dry, I colored them, like you. But rather than trying to go over them with a brush and color, I used some craft (cheap) water soluble pens; and they worked like a charm. They were transparent (yellow) and the soft felt tip (almost like a brush) let me apply it very tightly to the white tall grasses.... it looked great. I don't think I could have gotten that thin and sharp of a grass effect, even using masking and a script liner. My only regret now is I didn't go after other grasses in the painting with some oranges or reds, etc. to really play with that effect.... but fortunately, I got more paper on the shelf. Thanks and Cheers from Texas.
Hi Scott thank you very much for your excellent suggestion about the 'scratching in' technique. Yes, this is certainly a good way to create grass blades, even by indenting the paper before the paint goes on works a treat as well. Paul 🎨
Hello Paul, I just wanted to say ‘Thank you’. I’m only just starting with watercolour and I have every intention of watching ALL of your videos. Curiosity led me to watch this one and I have learned so much already!! Amazing, I had no idea that there’s so many ways to apply the masking fluid for different effects. You have a very easy tone to your voice, a ‘proper’ teachers voice. So again, thank you very much! Your paintings are unbelievably real too. Absolutely beautiful, truly. I really wish I had started this watercolour journey many years ago!!
Hi Nana Sue, this is such a lovely comment and I just want to say a big thank you to you for taking the time to write here, plus watch my videos as well.
You know, it's never too late to learn, so I'm glad you are doing this now, you will find time will simply fly by whilst playing with the painting, colours and brushes. You can get so involved within your work, and sometimes you start wondering why it's getting dark outside already! LOL Keep painting, Paul 🎨
@@TheDevonArtist Thank you Paul! Your encouragement means a lot. 🙏
Just discovered you, Paul, and thrilled at learning a few new tips. May I share one related to the old toothbrush? If you find it unwieldy because the angle is not quite right, hold the handle of the old toothbrush over a flame briefly to soften the plastic then bend it gently into a more comfortable angle that suits you better. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your exquisite art.
That's a very good idea, and yes, I will certainly do this with my old painting toothbrushes and bend them to a much more comfortable angle. Thank you, Paul 🎨
It is so awesome for you to share your secrets! I’ve often wondered how professional artist create fantastic art work, now I get to know from artist like you that are so generous to share! Thanks a million!
That's lovely of you to say, thank you. Paul 🎨
You’re a fabulous instructor. As a beginner watercolorist, I am anxious to apply your tips and tricks.
Thank you Sharon, that's very kind of you. ☺️
Well knock me over with a feather!!! I am new to the watercolour hobby...I bought a travel set so as not to weigh down my suitcase. I have garnered so much insight in this one video, so many tips and tricks to add to my quiver, I am Really Inspired! Incendiary, truly.... Your voice and accent are so calm and soothing to listen to, and your pieces are lovely. So much attention to little details. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Keep doing what you love ~ your joy shines through!!! 🌟 🎆🎈 🎨
Hi Charlotte, thank you so much for your very kind words. I'm glad my video has given you some insight into how to use masking fluid. Have fun with your watercolour and time to get creative. Paul 🎨
Bloody brilliant from Australia, thanks Paul!
LOL, thank you Linda. 😀
Excellent explaining and demos, I'm a complete beginner and really enjoyed your video. Thank you
Glad it was helpful, at least you now have some ideas on how to use this handy addition to your watercolour kit. 😀
Lots of great tips here. Thanks so much! Just found your channel and subscribed. Just watched your video on water, so well done!
Awesome! Thank you Theresa for watching and especially for subscribing to my channel! Paul 🎨
Wow! You are a veritable font (fount?) of excellent suggestions and tricks, Paul! Right off the bat, you may have solved a recent dilemma I'm having with my masking fluid (bottle form, W-N). It worked great for weeks but then it started getting very "manky" (as you Brits say) and either not completely covering the full moon I was doing or it ripped off the top tissue of the watercolor paper. I've never stirred it, but paused this video for a while and slowly mixed the bottle and applied a circle of it. I just rubbed it off now and it's back in shape! Thank you so much and am now off try try some of your ideas. Cheers! 🎨
Hi Michael, I'm glad my video had helped with the masking fluid issue you have, or should I now say had. 😀 Remember to not shake the bottle to mixes it, swirl it around, or use the end of a brush to gently stir it first. Paul 😉
My gosh, arent you a fab find!! I can tell im going to learn alot from you, love the way you speak and explain ❤ thanks in advance!
That's a lovely thing to say, thank you Stephanie, enjoy my videos here. Paul 🎨
My 'go-to masking fluid tool is a color shaper. You showed one in your video. I have one with a small pointed tip. When I'm finished I let the masking fluid dry on it and then just peal it off. Really easy to clean. I like the cocktail stick idea for drawing out the fine hairs. Thanks so much for your wonderfully helpful videos.
Thank you, yes the blending tool (colour shaper) is a good one to use, no clogged brushes! Paul 🎨
Thanks for the advice and hints. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful Alex. 😀
I'm just starting to learn using watercolors and this was a god send. Great tips and practical samples. My mind is working overtime with ideas on where I can use these. Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful! I do have another video on masking fluid scheduled for release this afternoon. 😉
Your yellow holding brushes??? It's geat! Thanks a Lot for your tome and your interesting information!!!
Thank you too!
This was so helpful!!! Thank you!! :)
Thank you very much 😊
Really useful knowledge, cheers.
Glad it was helpful. 😊
As someone who loves to sketch Animals and has been trying to shift to watercolour I am glad I found you. And your voice has a strange serenity and wisdom to it. Love it. Good Luck.
Hi Corthesus, thank you very much, that's very kind of you. Paul 🎨
Absolutely brilliant video ! Thank you
Thank you for looking Nalini, I'm glad my video has given you some ideas. 😀
I am pleased to meet you. You are a good artist and I hope to learn some of your wisdom.
Thank you, that's very kind of you. 😊
Absolutely fabewluss!!!!!!!
Lol. Thank you Penny. 😁
Thanks a lot for your creative idea! I did something similar cutting a tube of float in several sections ! Now l have just to stand it up and l'll copy your idea!!! Thanks a Lot for your answer!!! Grettings
from México!
Another good idea Maria using a tube of float. I hope it goes well for you. 😀
Great tips. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful Pegmitten4011 😊
Paul Sir, i know you posted this video three years ago... But i just came across your channel and i love it... Because i am into hyper realism and its for the first time that i see someone using water colors so realistically... Love your inputs..
I wanna try masking fluid on landscapes and wildlife yes, but also where architectural details play the scene...
The stab brush technique was interesting...
Count me in as your new subscriber... Its my request if you could try something with pouring water color technique
Thank you very much for your kind words, also for subscribing to my channel. I will certainly consider the pouring watercolour technique.
15:06 Brilliant ❤🇺🇸
Thanks Ashley! 😊
Thanks Paul
Your very welcome. :-)
Great class
Thank you very much 😊
You are my new HERO!!!
That's very kind of you Michele, thank you so much. 😊
Learned so much! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 😀
That flower you painted is just so perfect!! Thank you for this video!
You are very welcome, glad that you enjoyed it. 🌸
Great ideas - thank you
Thanks for watching 😀
So so glad I found your tutorials. Best tips, lessons I've come across for masking. Thank you
That's very kind of you to say Carin, thank you, Paul 🎨
Thank you so much for these tips and lessons!
You're welcome Marie, thank you for watching. Paul 🎨
Very helpful. Thanks.
Thank you Nancy 😊
You are so awesome, Paul. Thank you for your help.
Thank you very much for such a lovely comment. :-)
you are true teacher, thanks
You are welcome Van, thank you for your kind compliment. Paul :-)
This guy is freaking talented. What the heck! 🎉
That's very kind of you Aeaissa, thank you.
Thank you Paul great info
Glad you enjoyed it Leann, thank you for watching, Paul :-)
False eyelash glue bottles (when they are empty!) I refill the 3cm long 0.5cm diameter bottles with masking fluid. They have a plastic stick inside the mini bottle as a glue applicator, except now of course I can use the stick to put masking fluid on my watercolour paper. They are rounded and about the size of the centre of a cocktail stick. Of course never use them again for eyelash glue! I have to shop around for the right size and type of lash glue bottle - most shop assistants expect questions about the lashes, never the glue bottle! The best has a screw top and because of their very small size, conveniently fit into a mini sketching palette, and a shaved sided pencil, at the end of the mini travel brush. Perfect for plein air painting. ;)
Thank you very much for your clever idea and explanation. Very interesting, mind you, it's not something I personally use but will certainly ask friends. 😁
Thank you so much for sharing so generously, Paul! You do amazing work in watercolor😊
That's very kind of you to say Cynthia, thank you 😊
Very useful thanks. The ‘Mask Away’ tool is very like crepe rubber, from which crepe shoe soles are made. Also great for cleaning and restoring the nap on suede!
Thank you very much for the information Jacqueline, I didn't know that, I do like the suede cleaning idea as well. Paul 🎨
Apparently now they're available at the Dollar Tree in the US. Super cheap! I think it was called some kind of eraser... It worked well for cleaning a sticky residue in our car 😂
Briliant!!!!😍🤌🏽
Thank you very much 😀
Great as always!
Thank you very much 🎨
Thanks!
Thank you so very much for the donation David, that was very kind of you. Paul 😊
¡GUAUUU! Gracias, Mr. PaulHopkinson.
De nada Maria 😁
Love your videos. TYSM for making them! 🇺🇸
Glad you like them Ashley, thank you so much for taking a peek. 😀
Your or a GREAT ARTIST AN I ENJOY WATCHING YOU ❤
Thank you very much Linda 🤗
I found this video packed with such great advice, I really enjoyed watching it and forgot I was learning as you made the lesson so interesting !
I love the cocktail stick hack and all the other great advice - thank you
That's very kind of you to say, thank you D.B.G. Keep painting, Paul 🎨
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you very much LC :-)
Wonderful painter how fabulous 👌
Thank you very much. 😃
thank you so much for sharing this tips....they are very very useful.
My pleasure Eve 😊
This video was super helpful for me. I am new to painting and have never used masking fluid before. But after watching this I felt I learned a lot. These are definitely techniques I will try to use in the future, because they actually look really fun to do.
Masking fluid can be lovely fun to use when used correctly, enjoy creating. 😀
oooh!!! awsome artist and teacher. I am your new subscriptor.
Thanks for subbing and of course for watching my videos here on RUclips. Paul 🎨
Wonderful video. I love the idea of mashing up a brush like that. A stylus tool also works amazing. The ones with the one or better yet, two ends for size variants. They have the metal balls on each end and tend to have a nice control over the flow of the masking fluid as it deposits on the paper. Easy to clean. Glides nicely etc.
Great tip! I do have some embossing/indenting tools exactly like that so will give them a try. 😁
Love this.....thank you Paul! This is the most useful video I've seen on using Masking Fluid.
That's very kind of you to say, thank you Visa. 😀
If you use a brush to drop the fluid into your ruling pen, rather than dipping in, you will get finer, more controlled lines if that’s what you want.
That's an excellent suggestion, thank you Anne. 👏
Great Video!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for having a look. 😊
Thank you so much. Of course videos like this did not exist when I started painting! I never knew the tip about putting soap on the brush first...wow, that really helps. I love your homemade texture tools, how great! So excited to try these tips. I just painted a Turtle under the sea and didn't use the fluid like I could have. Next time! Best wishes and thanks again. Gail and Derby the Deerhound.
I'm glad my little video has given you some ideas with using masking fluid. It's amazing stuff, but can also be very messy sometimes. Paul 🎨
Thank you so much. Wonderful detail for those of us new to masking.
Thanks for watching Darleen :-)
Tank you very much fromage France. It's fantastic !!!!
Your'e welcome Patricia, thank you for watching. :-)
Just starting watercolors. This is so good to view . My mask is white. I've never used it yet. My teacher uses contact paper. But im not fond of that effect.
Hi Lynda, thank you very much. To be honest with you, I have never used contact paper, but I have heard good reports in the past from people. But yes, masking fluid is the one for me, just remember to use it too thickly though as it can be harder to remove. Paul 🎨
Awesome class. Thank you so much. I so enjoy your tutorials 🤗🖼🖌❤️
Glad you like them BarBara, that's very kind of you to say. Paul 🎨
So informative! Thanks for sharing your process, inspiring.
Than kyou for watching and I'm glad you found my little video here helpful. Paul 🎨
Fabulous Tips!
Glad you like them!
This is brilliantly helpful!! Thank you so much, I'm about to paint some very delicate white lace on a black background and wasn't looking forward to it. Now feeling cool as a cucumber! :)
Thank you very much, have fun painting the lacework. 😀
brilliant! thank you very much for all the detailed explanations and all the tips and tricks!
You are very welcome Lisa, thank you for watching my video here. Paul 🎨
You are THE BEST watercolor instructor on RUclips and I’ve seen a ton! 😊🇨🇦
Thanks so much 😊 Paul
Thank you 😊 I appreciate your tips. You are a gifted artist and teacher
That's very kind of you, thank you 😊
Sir, your work is beautiful. Thank you for the tips!
You are very welcome 😁
Thank you for all of this information, it is great! 😊
I'm glad it helps you Chris, thank you for watching. 😀
I loved this, thank you ever so much. I've subscribed and look forward in watching your other video's. I've been out of action for a good 5 yrs and i need to get back into my art, this has been inspiring!
Welcome aboard my channel Karen, and thank you so much for your kind words, now.......time for you to get those brushes wet again. Paul 🎨
Thanks Paul, that was really informative, I had never seen many of those methods in action. I am hoping to be a patron when means allow, but until then I'm really appreciating these free short videos. Thank you for your generosity xx
Alex, just knowing that you are benefiting from my little videos on RUclips is good enough for me. You can join Patreon or my www.devonartist.co.uk website whenever you want, my full video classes videos will always be there. Mind you I do keep adding another three to the pile every month to keep everyone busy! Paul ;-)
@@TheDevonArtist thank you Paul, that's very kind. I am already registered on the free membership page of your site and love reading your newsletter 🤓😊
@@alexwaterville8074 Thank you Alex, I'd love to see how you get on with your paintings from my free tutorials. You can email these to me from the bottom of each tutorial page. devonartist.co.uk/
Thanks for this excellent tutorial!
You're welcome Anna
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'll be tossing my old (unused) masking fluid in the bin. Now that I know, thanks to you, that it can go off, (is 6 years too old?) I won't chance it. Or should I try to re-cycle it? You're voice is so kind, and your information is spot-on.
You are welcome Mandy, six years too old? Possibly, can also depends if its already been openned. Thank you for watching my videos here, Paul 🎨
Thank you so much
You're welcome Ana. :-)
Hey I really dig your video
Thank you very much Todd. 😊
Wow amazing painting’s and some brilliant techniques what a talent! Great video thank you!
Thank you so much for your very kind comment, Paul 😀
Just bought my first bottle of masking fluid today. Looking forward to learning!
Have fun with it Suzu, remember to not apply it too thickly. 😉
Thank you.
You're welcome!
just got into masking fluid on watercolour.. your video was perfect to explain it 👍 x
Thank you Andy, I'm glad my little video helped you understand the basics on using this handy medium. Paul 🎨
Great video. Thank you 😊
Thank you very much Nicola 😀
You are such a pleasant and clever tutor !
That's very kind of you, thank you :-)
Thank you! This was so helpful, and your paintings are beautiful!
Thank you for watching, I'm glad my videos are helping you with this lovely medium of watercolour.