Masking Fluid - 250ml
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Solid Solutions Masking Fluid 250ml is a liquid masking fluid made with natural rubber latex for watercolour and mixed media artists. Paint it onto dry watercolour paper to protect highlights, fine lines and details, paint freely over the top, then rub it away to reveal clean, untouched paper. It can also be used with acrylic paint when tested first. Proudly Australian owned and made.
Product details
Size
250ml
Type
Liquid masking fluid
Base
Natural rubber latex
Best on
Dry watercolour paper
Also for
Acrylic (test first)
Removal
Rub or peel off when dry
Clean up
Soap and water
Made in
Australia
Key features
Keeps paper white under washes
Crisp, clean edges
Rubs or peels away when dry
Watercolour and acrylic
Latex based
Australian made
Why use this masking fluid
Keep your whites
Watercolour relies on the white of the paper for highlights. Masking fluid reserves those areas so you can paint loose washes without working around them.
A handy studio size
The 250ml bottle suits individual artists, students and smaller projects.
Best for
Watercolour highlights
Reserving whites
Fine lines and lettering
Splatter and dot effects
Acrylic masking (test first)
Mixed media
How to use masking fluid
1
Start with dry paper
Shake the bottle gently. Apply only to dry paper; masking fluid should not go onto wet or damp paper.
2
Apply the masking fluid
Brush, dot or draw the fluid onto the areas you want to keep free of paint. Use an old or dedicated brush and rinse it in soapy water often.
3
Let it dry completely
Wait until the masking fluid is fully dry before painting over it.
4
Paint over it
Paint your washes and colours freely over the masked areas.
5
Remove it
Once the paint is completely dry, rub or gently peel the masking fluid away with a clean fingertip or a rubber pickup eraser. It rolls into small rubbery pieces, revealing the untouched paper underneath. Remove it as soon as practical, as it can become harder to remove over time.
Always test a small amount first
Before masking a finished piece, try a small amount on a scrap of the same paper or surface with the same paint. Papers, canvases and paints behave differently, and a quick test shows how cleanly the masking fluid lifts away.
FAQs
Clean up & safety
Clean brushes
Wash brushes with soap and water straight after use. Dried masking fluid is very hard to get out of bristles.
Before use
Shake the bottle gently before each use for an even consistency.
Ventilation
Wear a mask and use in a well-ventilated area.
Contains latex
Formulated with natural rubber latex.
Masking Fluid - 250ml