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Everything you need to know about watercolour auxiliaries

What is Masking Liquid or Liquid Masking Film and when and how is it used?

Liquid Masking Film is a masking fluid based on natural latex (rubber). The masking fluid serves to protect certain areas of the painting during painting. It can be white light effects or other colours, which should not be changed again. Read more about using masking fluid: Watercolour techniques - use of Liquid Masking Film

When removing the Masking Liquid, the paper is damaged. How can this be prevented?

For good results, it is important to use a properly glued watercolour paper. Watercolour paper is passed through a glue bath during production to limit the absorption of moisture and colour. With unglued paper or paper with poor gluing, the masking liquid will adhere too much to the paper and the paper may be damaged if the liquid is removed.

Masking fluid is difficult or impossible to remove from a brush. Is there a solution for this?

Clean the brushes immediately under running cold water. Do not rub because pressure causes the rubber particles to stick together. Instead of a brush, use a cotton swab for applying.