The best results I've had brushing on masking fluid (brush-wise) is~ using a synthetic mixed media brush, I apply a tiny bit of oil/wax onto the brush before I begin using it (any kind of essence oil, olive/coconut/etc- I was using burts bees thick hand cream on them until I ran out, it has wax and oils in it). I make sure to have it soak all the way into the brush by rubbing it in, then wipe off any excess onto my hands. Then I use the masking fluid, when it starts to dry up on the brush, I wash it with warm soapy water, and the masking fluid doesn't stick into the brushes from the oil, it comes off easier too. then dry the brush/es thoroughly and apply more oil when necessary ✌🏼️ (I hope this technique can help anyone who isn't aware of it)
I found these silicone tipped (I think they are used for pottery) shapers. They are like a paintbrush stick with silicone top instead of the brush. They have different shapes, so I can pinpoint with masking fluid or get a broader coverage. These have been great. I just rub the masking fluid off once I'm done using it and no more ruined brushes or having to use anything else. The oil is a good idea. This is a great tip though, about the oil in case I ever do need to use a brush with the frisket.
Thanks for the tip. Though I’ve learned that a warm water rinse of brushes isn’t ideal because there’s some flies involved in keeping the bristles in place, and warmer water can loosen the glue and brush hairs. Unless It’s completely crusty, cold water and soap works.
I use masking fluid sometimes. When I first started using it, one of the artists in my group recommended that I coat my brush bristles with dish soap and work it into the bristles really well. It does make clean-up a lot easier. One brand of masking fluid that I used was white in the bottle; but, as it dried it turned yellow and had a tendency to stain the Arches 140 lb cold press paper that I was using at the time. I use a different brand now and have no issues with the masking fluid staining my paper.
I heard the same thing about using soap also, but the person I heard from rubbed their brush on a bar of soap and it worked fine for them. I was using a masking fluid that went on blue and was supposed to dry clear, but it still seemed to stain the paper regardless. I think it was a Pebeo one.
This was such a great video! So beautifully presented and so chock full of info. I am in love with your bunny!😍He's so darling. I find when I use frisket , if I first wet my brush, run it along a bar of soap, I never have problems cleaning the brush after.
As a first-time masking-fluid user, I can now go boldly forth with a little less fear and trembling. Many thanks for a clear and concise demonstration.
Do not wash the tools or brushes you apply frisket with in the sink...or...do not pour the water you use to clean frisket off the tool down the drain...tends to clog the plumbing! !
Masking fluid is a latex glue ,it does have a shelf life ,always test on a scrap piece of paper ,the same as your painting ,when the masking fluid goes off it does not come off the paper,many use heat to dry their painting with masking fluid ,another cause to stick,few say I have done it many times,it only takes one time to ruin many hours of work,trust me I know.
Free Drawing hehehe As always you help a lot, the bad thing is that all the supplies are not in sell in my country, I truly want to try it but how if I can't buy it. The support of being an artist in some countries is... sad. But thank you so much! Because I know that even with I'm always going to improve myself.
I would love to - but real time is difficult due to -well - time. Most paintings I do take 2 hours and the fox painting took 6 - which is really unrealistic for UA-cam (videos here do better when more short and concise info). Maybe in the future as a course though... 🤔
Thanks, Carrie. I do understand that it takes a lot of work and time. But if you decide to do a course, I sign in ;-). Also thanks for the Teddie template. He is so adorable. XXX
Really helpful, thank you! One tip i picked up a while ago is to dip/swirl your brush in that brush soap (forget the name, it's in a round tan container and is a solid soap) before you dip it into the masking fluid to preserve the brush (even a cheap brush). It seems to work for me, but I do notice when i remove the masking fluid it tears up my arches cold pressed and fabriano hot press papers. Even if i dont leave the mask on for more than a few hours. Maybe because the soap residue on the brush makes the masking fluid grab the paper more?
I know I've said it before but the editing of your videos is top notch! Yes mask is a pain but sometimes you just gotta deal with it.Nice tip on storing the jar upside down.😀
Again, another well made, informative video. Thank you, Carrie. You're always so thorough, I've seen several other videos about masking fluid and you're the first one to mention that masking fluid will temporarily effect the tooth of the paper. That's important to know. Thank you! Question for the Q&A: When you say to wet the paper - do you let dry again before painting, or work wet into wet?
THANK YOU!!!! I've been trying to figure out how to use mine for a long time now, and stupidly never thought to....I don't know...look it up hahaha! Thank you!
Thanks for this! I find frisket hard to work with. I have only tried one brand though... and I'm eyeballing that frisket tool. My question is.... what is your method for avoiding rough edges... say, while working on a detailed piece? Even when I use making fluid, I still find that my edges turn out jagged or just inaccurate. I'd love to be able to avoid that!
One question, could I technically put masking fluid on an already painted area? So lets say I painted a flower, could I put masking fluid on the flower, then paint the background? Would the masking fluid destroy whatever is beneath it?
It's the masking nib similar to a brush or more like a rubber one? Very helpful tips Carrie! Thank you :) Sometimes I just wan to use Masking Fluid just to peel it off..It's just a satisfying thing, like taking the masking tape when you're done painting...It's weird, I know lol
THANKS, CARRIE!! Excellence info and instructions! Definitely things ya need to know while using watercolor!! FYI the link to little Teddie isn't working. 😕 Have a great weekend! Hugz, Tree
Hi...it's a very valuable video on the use of masking fluid. My issue with masking fluid is that after I remove the masking fluid, that part of the paper behaves very bad. The paper becomes like a blotting paper. Could you help me here.
Hi Claire! I was looking online for a “masking nib” like the one you used in this video but didn’t have any luck. Would you mind sharing where I would be able to get one like yours? Thank you
Inês Cardoso this is late but if you still haven’t found it, I think she is using something similar or exactly the same as “Grafix Original Incredible Nib”
Hello. I used masking fluid on a large stretched canvas as a stencil. I use oil paints. Now I can’t get the masking fluid off. It’s stuck. I am currently trying to scrape it off with a pallet knife. It’s not looking good. Any suggestions?
When I started a new masking fluid, I kept wondering why does it cause my paper to rip? What type of stronger paper is reccomended? Is it the fluid brand?
Watercolour misfit, pls .... Help!!! The masking fluid is damaging my paper every time! I have used expensive watercolour papers 300lb already, and let the paper dry before putting paint on, and when removing the masking fluid =(
The question is: dilute or use It as It is? Thickness? Problems when you take it off? I almost ruined a work taking out the masking fluid, the fluid rip some edges, tiny little balls of rubber form all over paper and it was so difficult to take off... (Sorry for my english)
i used the masking fluid by sennelier but i could barely get it of my paper. Its that because it is a cottonbased paper? Or did i choose the wrong fluid?
Will silicon color shaper thingies work instead of a nib? Also, I have the exact same brand of masking fluid as you do, but it always tears up my Canson waterpaper. Is there a way to prevent this?
I think I'm doing something wrong: The paper I use is Canson XL cold press watercolor paper, (140 lb, so it's pretty thick and can take a LOT of water) but I keep ripping the paper when it comes to removing the masking fluid! I first used one from Winsor and Newton, then, thinking maybe it was the quality of the fluid, I went and bought one from Dr Ph Martins, but the paper STILL rips! I'm also removing the dry fluid super-gently with the tip of my finger, and I also made sure it dried completely before painting over it. I really love painting with watercolor, and am kinda disappointed I can't use this particular medium for it. I heard some people add a little water to the masking fluid? Can anyone help me? I'd really appreciate some advice. :3
The link for the Teddie pic did not work. Any ideas?
Thanks Jennifer for alerting me to this :D I believe it is fixed now :D But here is the direct link
padlock.link/sweetlittleteddie
Got it, thank you!
Jennifer Fortner )
The best results I've had brushing on masking fluid (brush-wise) is~ using a synthetic mixed media brush, I apply a tiny bit of oil/wax onto the brush before I begin using it (any kind of essence oil, olive/coconut/etc- I was using burts bees thick hand cream on them until I ran out, it has wax and oils in it). I make sure to have it soak all the way into the brush by rubbing it in, then wipe off any excess onto my hands. Then I use the masking fluid, when it starts to dry up on the brush, I wash it with warm soapy water, and the masking fluid doesn't stick into the brushes from the oil, it comes off easier too. then dry the brush/es thoroughly and apply more oil when necessary ✌🏼️ (I hope this technique can help anyone who isn't aware of it)
Thank you!
Great tips
Would coconut hand cream work too?
I found these silicone tipped (I think they are used for pottery) shapers. They are like a paintbrush stick with silicone top instead of the brush. They have different shapes, so I can pinpoint with masking fluid or get a broader coverage. These have been great. I just rub the masking fluid off once I'm done using it and no more ruined brushes or having to use anything else. The oil is a good idea. This is a great tip though, about the oil in case I ever do need to use a brush with the frisket.
Thanks for the tip. Though I’ve learned that a warm water rinse of brushes isn’t ideal because there’s some flies involved in keeping the bristles in place, and warmer water can loosen the glue and brush hairs. Unless It’s completely crusty, cold water and soap works.
I use masking fluid sometimes. When I first started using it, one of the artists in my group recommended that I coat my brush bristles with dish soap and work it into the bristles really well. It does make clean-up a lot easier. One brand of masking fluid that I used was white in the bottle; but, as it dried it turned yellow and had a tendency to stain the Arches 140 lb cold press paper that I was using at the time. I use a different brand now and have no issues with the masking fluid staining my paper.
Great tip about the dish soup. :D And yeah I've had some masking fluid stain my paper. Not cool masking fluid! Not cool! :P
I had the same issue with staining the paper. What masking fluid are you using now?
I heard the same thing about using soap also, but the person I heard from rubbed their brush on a bar of soap and it worked fine for them. I was using a masking fluid that went on blue and was supposed to dry clear, but it still seemed to stain the paper regardless. I think it was a Pebeo one.
Funny how I always want to watch these when feeling a bit down, cheers me right up. A most lovely side-effect of learning as a misfitian! Thank you!!
Aw yeah! Love that these videos can cheer your up :D
What a cool idea about storing the bottle upside down! Awesome!
Besides being a great artist, you are a natural-born teacher! Thank you for your clear, quick lessons!
Oooh that’s what it’s called!!
I forgot about it and it would have been very useful in my last watercolor painting😓
This was such a great video! So beautifully presented and so chock full of info. I am in love with your bunny!😍He's so darling. I find when I use frisket , if I first wet my brush, run it along a bar of soap, I never have problems cleaning the brush after.
This video was awesome... the amount of care and attention to detail that was put into producing it was inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you for the tip on the masking, I went out and got some to try out. By the way, I like your vids and the techniques you demonstrate. Great!
Glad you like them! 😃 And have fun playing around with masking fluid!
As a first-time masking-fluid user, I can now go boldly forth with a little less fear and trembling. Many thanks for a clear and concise demonstration.
Dr Bob Hardie Same here!
Another useful video that covers all the bases. Niicely summed up at the end.
Thank you
Ray
Do not wash the tools or brushes you apply frisket with in the sink...or...do not pour the water you use to clean frisket off the tool down the drain...tends to clog the plumbing!
!
Ooo good tip :)
sooo.. where do i pour the water??..
Thank you!
Luna Games drink it
@@sakusakiyoomi8886 maybe outside if you aren't in an apartment or filter it out even if it's time consuming
Masking fluid is a latex glue ,it does have a shelf life ,always test on a scrap piece of paper ,the same as your painting ,when the masking fluid goes off it does not come off the paper,many use heat to dry their painting with masking fluid ,another cause to stick,few say I have done it many times,it only takes one time to ruin many hours of work,trust me I know.
Free Drawing hehehe
As always you help a lot, the bad thing is that all the supplies are not in sell in my country, I truly want to try it but how if I can't buy it. The support of being an artist in some countries is... sad. But thank you so much! Because I know that even with I'm always going to improve myself.
Wish it would work on wrinkles, but lets NOT try. Free drawing, very kind. Have a great weekend, hope your way there is plenty of sunshine!
LOL! 😂
Free drawing 😊
I've discovered you recently but I'm a fan, your tutorials are awesome and I love your art!
Thanks! And welcome to Misfitland! :D
Carrie, I really would like it if you could do a realtime tutorial or course about this painting. You're such a great teacher. Thanks.
I would love to - but real time is difficult due to -well - time. Most paintings I do take 2 hours and the fox painting took 6 - which is really unrealistic for UA-cam (videos here do better when more short and concise info). Maybe in the future as a course though... 🤔
Thanks, Carrie. I do understand that it takes a lot of work and time. But if you decide to do a course, I sign in ;-). Also thanks for the Teddie template. He is so adorable. XXX
I've missed your radio intro so much😍 great video Carrie, thanks!
Definitely already used a brush I did NOT want ruined so here I am!
such an amazing tip for the storage ! Thanks for your tutorials and videos, they're amazingly filmed, edited, narrated ! ❤️
Really helpful, thank you! One tip i picked up a while ago is to dip/swirl your brush in that brush soap (forget the name, it's in a round tan container and is a solid soap) before you dip it into the masking fluid to preserve the brush (even a cheap brush). It seems to work for me, but I do notice when i remove the masking fluid it tears up my arches cold pressed and fabriano hot press papers. Even if i dont leave the mask on for more than a few hours. Maybe because the soap residue on the brush makes the masking fluid grab the paper more?
Masters brush soap
Free drawing. Yay!
I know I've said it before but the editing of your videos is top notch! Yes mask is a pain but sometimes you just gotta deal with it.Nice tip on storing the jar upside down.😀
Thanks :D And yeah sometimes it is a pain I agree
i totally love when the masking fluid is being removed
Love all your videos, very informative. Free Drawing answer to your puzzle.
Again, another well made, informative video. Thank you, Carrie. You're always so thorough, I've seen several other videos about masking fluid and you're the first one to mention that masking fluid will temporarily effect the tooth of the paper. That's important to know. Thank you!
Question for the Q&A: When you say to wet the paper - do you let dry again before painting, or work wet into wet?
Thanks Laura! :D I'm saving your question for next week :D
I have a masking fluid pen!!! I recommend it to anyone who likes to paint on the go!
THANK YOU!!!! I've been trying to figure out how to use mine for a long time now, and stupidly never thought to....I don't know...look it up hahaha! Thank you!
I hit the like after 1 minute in! I have this but rarely use it and I love learning these tips! Thank you!
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE BUNNY IN THE INTRO. IT’S THE MOST ADORABLE AND CLEVER THING I’VE EVER SEEN!!!!!💕💕💕💕
Nice tips. Upside down. Wonderful tips. I'll remember this lifetime.
LOL!!! I LOVED your intro!! I mean I always love your vidios Carrie, but the intro to this one was SUPER ;)
THanks Becky! :D
This looks great! Simply cannot wait around to view more like this. Great job.
Thank you so much for this really useful masking fluid tutorial!
Thank you for these tips, I always seem to struggle applying masking fluid, particularly if I want it to be fine
Great content and excellent video editing! Well done
Love this tutorial!! So helpful, and your characters are awesome!!
these are some solid tips
Great summary! Thank you!
You are welcome :D
Great tips! Thank you, Carrie!
Thanks for the tips on masking fluid. 💞💫
Nice tips, thanks for taking the time 😁
Thank you for this. It's a very informative video and well presented. Well done ✔
Any recommended masking fluids? :”D
Thank you very much. You are awsome
You are very welcome :)
Very helpful!! Tfs love this!!!❤❤❤
You are welcome :D
Tqvm.. really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome tips, I didn´t know much about masking fluid but I was really interested, BTW, looove your videos!! Thanks ☺️
Thanks :D
Thank you so much!! This is soooo helpful!!
Great video. Your art is awesome too! I'm gonna try this stuff out.
Wow! This entire video was beautiful! I subbed! 👌🏽
thanks :D and welcome to the community! :D
Free Drawing! thank you for your helpful tips.
You are welcome :D
Omg! I love your intro's!!! 😘
THanks :D
wow! thanks so much for this!
Thanks for this! I find frisket hard to work with. I have only tried one brand though... and I'm eyeballing that frisket tool.
My question is.... what is your method for avoiding rough edges... say, while working on a detailed piece? Even when I use making fluid, I still find that my edges turn out jagged or just inaccurate. I'd love to be able to avoid that!
One question, could I technically put masking fluid on an already painted area? So lets say I painted a flower, could I put masking fluid on the flower, then paint the background? Would the masking fluid destroy whatever is beneath it?
This is so helpful, Thank you ^^❤️❤️
good ! Thanks!
Thanks i find this very jusful .
Awww man so I won’t be able to used this on cason mixed media or xl paper 😕? Thanks for the video very helpful!
It's the masking nib similar to a brush or more like a rubber one?
Very helpful tips Carrie! Thank you :)
Sometimes I just wan to use Masking Fluid just to peel it off..It's just a satisfying thing, like taking the masking tape when you're done painting...It's weird, I know lol
THANKS, CARRIE!! Excellence info and instructions! Definitely things ya need to know while using watercolor!! FYI the link to little Teddie isn't working. 😕
Have a great weekend! Hugz, Tree
Thanks for alerting me to this :D I believe it is fixed now :D But here is the direct link
padlock.link/sweetlittleteddie
Watercolor Misfit YW, TY too!! Hugz, Tree
Hi...it's a very valuable video on the use of masking fluid. My issue with masking fluid is that after I remove the masking fluid, that part of the paper behaves very bad. The paper becomes like a blotting paper. Could you help me here.
Muy bueno tu video! gracias :)
Hi! Thank you for the very helpful video! What kind of pen brushes did you use for the value sketch?
Can you please tell that how much time does the fluid take to get completely dry and after how many hours of applying should we remove it. Thanks
This was great! Thank you. Is there a masking fluid that makes the edges of it less sharp.
You can cover a layer of soap bar to your brush before applying masking fluid. The dried masking fluids will be easily washed.
Thank u
I use rubber brushes and dotting tools when I use masking fluid
Hi Claire! I was looking online for a “masking nib” like the one you used in this video but didn’t have any luck. Would you mind sharing where I would be able to get one like yours? Thank you
Inês Cardoso this is late but if you still haven’t found it, I think she is using something similar or exactly the same as “Grafix Original Incredible Nib”
Do we have to apply thick layer?? And does the brand matters??
Is masking fluid safe to use on skin for handprints? Tks
Hello. I used masking fluid on a large stretched canvas as a stencil. I use oil paints. Now I can’t get the masking fluid off. It’s stuck. I am currently trying to scrape it off with a pallet knife. It’s not looking good. Any suggestions?
Idk if anyone’s mentioned this but you could actually buy silicone brushes where the masking fluid can peel right off :)
Nice
Free Drawing!!!!!
how much friskit to put on? lightly, med. or heavy? Thanks
When I started a new masking fluid, I kept wondering why does it cause my paper to rip? What type of stronger paper is reccomended? Is it the fluid brand?
Thanks for that storage tip! Very helpful to know since my masking fluid got all nasty and needs a fix.
You are welcome :D
can i leave the masking fluid for a week and will it still be easy to remove?
God bless masking fluid.
How do you keep your brushes from getting their bristles all gummed up? Also, how do you keep the mask from peeling off pigment?
Watercolour misfit, pls .... Help!!! The masking fluid is damaging my paper every time!
I have used expensive watercolour papers 300lb already, and let the paper dry before putting paint on, and when removing the masking fluid =(
What is a value sketch?
What kind of paper can we use
Can i use masking fluid on 120 GSM paper?? Please reply please
Hi - how to watch the series?
The question is: dilute or use It as It is? Thickness? Problems when you take it off? I almost ruined a work taking out the masking fluid, the fluid rip some edges, tiny little balls of rubber form all over paper and it was so difficult to take off... (Sorry for my english)
Supper
i used the masking fluid by sennelier but i could barely get it of my paper. Its that because it is a cottonbased paper? Or did i choose the wrong fluid?
What brand of paper did you use the fluid on in this video? Arches?
Can you use masking fluid whit india inks?
Will silicon color shaper thingies work instead of a nib? Also, I have the exact same brand of masking fluid as you do, but it always tears up my Canson waterpaper. Is there a way to prevent this?
What brand of masking fluid did you you in the video? Thank you!!
Grafix White Mask Liquid Frisket - it's a bit strong so sometimes I water it down just a tad. But love this masking fluid!
I have a Brand by Dr. Martins and it peels my paper when I roll it off??
I think I'm doing something wrong: The paper I use is Canson XL cold press watercolor paper, (140 lb, so it's pretty thick and can take a LOT of water) but I keep ripping the paper when it comes to removing the masking fluid! I first used one from Winsor and Newton, then, thinking maybe it was the quality of the fluid, I went and bought one from Dr Ph Martins, but the paper STILL rips! I'm also removing the dry fluid super-gently with the tip of my finger, and I also made sure it dried completely before painting over it.
I really love painting with watercolor, and am kinda disappointed I can't use this particular medium for it. I heard some people add a little water to the masking fluid? Can anyone help me? I'd really appreciate some advice. :3
Would this work on acrylic paint?
Can you use masking fluid with mix media paper?