After ruining a few brushes with the masking fluid and failing with the nib ( Erik Lundgren method) I am now using a bamboo stick and it works pretty well and cleans easily. Your little gadget looks very useful and I might have to treat myself in spite of a moratorium on new supplies!!!!
I might look into this. Normally, I use those wooden rods made to keep plants erect. I sharpen the ends off. Something you said about the ruling pen is it sounds like it delivers a thin mark upon applying it to paper. What I use doesn't always do this and I get a bit of "blobbage" with that first stroke. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Great
Thanks for showing me how to use the ruling pen.....I have one but was never quite sure.
Especially nice for the branch effect under the watercolor wash. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Note: Just ordered one and know it will be very handy!
After ruining a few brushes with the masking fluid and failing with the nib ( Erik Lundgren method) I am now using a bamboo stick
and it works pretty well and cleans easily. Your little gadget looks very useful and I might have to treat myself in spite of a moratorium on new supplies!!!!
I might look into this. Normally, I use those wooden rods made to keep plants erect. I sharpen the ends off. Something you said about the ruling pen is it sounds like it delivers a thin mark upon applying it to paper. What I use doesn't always do this and I get a bit of "blobbage" with that first stroke. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Oh that’s great info thank you. I bought some of those a while back and when I went to clean it wasn’t fun. 😂
You're welcome! Yes, cleaning that upper area is not fun! 😁