Liquitex - Acrylic Masking Fluid
Acrylic Masking Fluid
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Product Information
- Colorless latex-based masking fluid
- Blocks areas for surface show-through
- Removes easily after acrylic application
- Works with Soft Body Acrylic washes
- Maintains removability under medium and varnish
- Creates clean edges and preserved whites
Protect white space and fine details while painting bold acrylic washes
Acrylic washes flow freely across surfaces, sometimes too freely. Liquitex Acrylic Masking Fluid gives you precise control over where color lands and where your ground shows through. This latex-based liquid blocks off specific areas before you apply washes, preserving crisp whites or underlying layers exactly where you want them.
The colorless formula disappears visually once applied, so you're not fighting to see your composition beneath tinted masking. Apply it with brush or ruling pen to create sharp edges, intricate patterns, or organic shapes. Once dry, paint over it confidently with Soft Body Acrylics, mediums, or glazes. The masking remains intact beneath multiple layers, maintaining clean boundaries even through complex wash sequences.
Removal stays straightforward regardless of what you've painted on top. The fluid peels or rubs away cleanly, revealing protected areas without disturbing surrounding paint. Mix Gloss Medium and Varnish into your acrylic washes if desired, the masking still lifts off easily. Watercolorists transitioning to acrylics appreciate how this masking performs similarly to traditional watercolor frisket while accommodating acrylic's faster drying times and layering demands.
