Masking Fluid - a few considerations

My current favorite masking fluid is the masqepen, but honestly most masking fluids work pretty much time same. I just like the applicator. For jars of masking fluid I love my ruling pen, it's fairly precise and cleanup is super easy!

[@holleighlordel1575]

Wow! I never heard of a ruling pen. Very interesting.

[@lorihanby6733]

Pebeo drawing gum is my favorite. Thanks for the demo on the ruling pen. I’ve been wondering how they work. Tools used for fingernail decorating can also work well. Try not to shake your masking fluid. It incorporates air bubbles into it and can cause it to dry out in the bottle and ruin it.

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

Great tips!! ☺️

[@lottiesmith8937]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@beechball82]

Great advice ❤

[@marias-i3333]

I recently learned you can use a dip pen to apply masking fluid, similar to the ruling pen
It's worked pretty well for me so far!

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

That’s wonderful!

[@joyceshields9156]

Also, I was warned by Cheap Joes art store staff, that the bottled ones must be stored upside down or it solidifies in the jar after it has been open. They actually store their stock upside down to emphasize the importance.

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

Good tip!

[@noralizmedinacolon4367]

I like using Masking Powder from Renesans

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

Oo I’m not sure if I’ve tried that one!

[@KazWinchester]

Does any of these work on none watercolor paper? I've heard of them ripping the paper.

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

Maybe? I don’t typically watercolor on non-watercolor paper though so I don’t think I’ve tried since I’d like the paper to be able to sustain the water.

[@rebeccacrockett8334]

So what are the nonlatex brands? Serious latex allergy here.

[@RebelUnicornCrafts]

I did a blog/community post here on TH-cam earlier today. Pebeo is one brand that has several options.

[@rebeccacrockett8334]

cool!