Daler-Rowney Simply watercolour masking fluid 75 ml

Keep the white of your paper as part of your watercolour. Daler-Rowney Simply masking fluid covers areas you want to reserve before applying a watercolour wash. The natural-latex fluid has a slight yellow tint, so you can see where you have already applied it. You receive one 75 ml bottle with a screw cap.

Reserve white details within a wash

Use the fluid for highlights, small unpainted shapes or a contour you want to paint around. Reserving these areas first lets you apply the surrounding wash without steering around every white detail. This is a temporary mask for watercolour; do not mix it into the paint.

Test on your own paper first

Make a small trial on the same paper as your artwork. Include painting, drying and removal in the trial, so you can assess how the paper responds and whether the masked edge suits the effect you want. Decide which details should stay white before you begin. Paper, watercolour paint and tools are needed separately.

Apply, paint and remove

1. Shake the bottle well before use.
2. Apply masking fluid to the areas you want to reserve with an old brush or a cotton bud.
3. Let the mask dry into a water-resistant film before painting over it with watercolour.
4. Let the paint dry too. Then gently rub off the mask to reveal the reserved areas.

Take care during removal and assess your trial before starting on the actual artwork.

Care for your tools and bottle

Clean the tools with soapy water after application. Close the bottle after use and store it in its original packaging in a cool, dry place.

Safe use

This product contains natural latex. Avoid unnecessary skin and eye contact, work with normal ventilation and wash your hands after use. Follow the label and keep the bottle out of children’s reach. Keep residues out of drains and surface water; follow local waste-disposal rules.

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