[Aquanet] masking fluid

[Lorraine Dietrich]

Hi

I only use Incredible White Mask, I tried many brands, it stays fresh for a 
long time and has a very good performance. It is very clear so I add some 
burnt sienna into it to give it a pale beige color, so I see what I'm doing. 
Instead of a regular brush, you can also try and old but very clean oil 
brush to put it , this way the masking fluid will be irregular for special 
effects. Try on a scrap piece of watercolor paper before , try also with 
toothbrush, q-tips toothpicks etc.... you will get different results. If you 
try it with a natural sponge , wash it soon after.

Let it dry completely (no hairdryer). If you want some loose colors, wet the 
paper and then paint. Let the paint dry completely before taking off the 
masking fluid. Don't wait more than a few days to remove the masking fluid. 
If you wait too long, it could sink into the paper.

Vive l'aquarelle.

LORRAINE P. DIETRICH, iaf, news
artiste peintre / artist
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pat davis" <peedee at nucleus.com>
To: "aquanet" <aquanet at thedigitalbraintrust.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 5:31 PM
Subject: [Aquanet] masking fluid


> Hi, gang.
>
> I seldom use masking fluid so it is likely to spend a long time in the
> container before I use it; for example, I got a bottle for Xmas last
> year and just opened it today. Naturally, it has a very, very, very
> thick consistency. I have added water hoping that will thin it to usable
> condition, but does anyone have any tricks for keeping the darn stuff
> usable after sitting for an extended period of time?
>
> TIA
> pat
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