Daler-Rowney - Art Masking Fluid
Art Masking Fluid
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Product Information
- Creates striking white highlights in watercolors
- Fast-drying water-resistant film protects paper
- Works on watercolor paper and board
- Easily removed with eraser or tissue
- Apply with old brush or pen
- Allows overpainting protected areas later
Reserve crisp whites in watercolors with removable latex resist
Precise white shapes emerge from wet washes when you plan ahead with masking fluid. Daler-Rowney's formula forms a water-resistant film that protects paper while you work wet-in-wet or layer successive washes overhead. The latex-based solution dries quickly to a rubbery finish that repels watercolor completely, maintaining crisp edges around reserved areas. Once your painting reaches the stage where you need those whites, whether for sun glints on water or delicate flower stamens, the dried mask lifts away cleanly with gentle rubbing using an eraser, soft tissue, or fingertip.
Application matters here: use an old brush you don't mind sacrificing, a dip pen, or simply a cotton swab. The fluid becomes nearly impossible to remove from brush bristles once dry, so dedicated tools for masking work protect your good brushes. Works on watercolor paper and board surfaces. The fast-drying property means you can resume painting quickly, though patience pays off, let it dry completely before applying washes to avoid tearing the film. For watercolorists who build complex compositions with protected highlights, this masking fluid handles the technical challenge of preserving paper white through multiple layers.
