Pebeo - Drawing Gum
Drawing Gum
Mask crisp whites in watercolors, then peel away the resist cleanly
Watercolor washes flow unpredictably, which makes protecting specific areas crucial for controlled compositions. Drawing Gum creates a removable barrier that resists water-based media, letting you paint freely over masked sections knowing your whites and underlying layers stay pristine. Brush it onto paper, cardstock, or cardboard wherever you want to preserve the surface, fine lines, organic shapes, or broad areas all work. The latex-based formula dries in roughly fifteen minutes to form a peelable film that lifts cleanly away once your painting is complete and dry.
This masking fluid handles the practical demands of resist techniques without complicated application. Clean your brushes immediately with water while the gum remains wet; once dry, it peels off in satisfying sheets that reveal sharp, clean edges beneath. Watercolorists use it for crisp highlights in architectural scenes, protected light areas in landscapes, and intricate negative space details that would be impossible to paint around. Ink and gouache artists apply it the same way, building layers with confidence that masked areas remain untouched. The result: deliberate compositions where preserved whites and protected details emerge exactly where you planned them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Masks areas in watercolor, ink, gouache
- Peels off cleanly after drying
- Works on paper, cardstock, cardboard
- 15-minute drying time for quick work
- Water cleanup before drying
- Preserves white space in paintings
