Crunch time, will it tear the paper? If you’ve used the right paper and remembered the dry rule. Be sure that the picture is dry before you start. If it still feels cold to touch, best to leave it. I leave mine overnight as I use acrylic. Even then, sometimes the ink is still a […]
Masking Tips – Removal without Ripping the Paper. Read More »
To stop the tears of frustration. Heteronyms aside, there’s nothing worse than labouring for hours over a painting, only to have the finished result ruined. Like when the paper rips as you remove the masking. It’s a common problem when using masking fluid. I have several masking tips to help eliminate the problem as there
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Did you know you can add water to masking fluid? A common problem raised about masking fluid is that it doesn’t flow well and is too thick or sticky. By adding water, to adjust the consistency of the masking fluid, you can improve its flow and consequently, control it better. The trick is to add
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Don’t you just hate it when masking fluid sticks to your brushes? Sound familiar? Most artists have experienced this issue. You need to do some masking, but when you finish your brushes are solid rubber and unusable. I was going to show you a picture, but I don’t have any. Not one ikky brush and
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