How to use MASKING FLUID with your watercolors - my tips and tricks for beginners

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video you can see my tip and tricks for how to use a masking fluid for artists and watercolors.
I have ruined too many brushes and I want to put a stop to that, so You do not ruin yours and also gain more control over using masking fluid. :)
I think you should definitely know this.
I hope to do more similar videos in the future, depending on your feedback and opinion.
Also have a video about 5 tips for watercolors you can see in this link : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pceBp7eIzMqmko0.html
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Masking fluid and marker
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Masking fluid bottle:
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For painting I usually use:
***Paper : Clairefontaine Fontaine cold pressed watercolor paper 300gsm or 140lb, size 18 x 24 cm or 7 x 9.5 ins
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If you have a bit higher budget
Arches
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More affordable watercolor paper 100% cellulose I would recommend for beginners (if you do not have previous ones in your budget) - Canson Montval
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***Watercolors : brand St. Petersburg - White nights
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I would also recommend:
Sennelier
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More affordable student grade watercolors I would recommend for beginners - W&N Cotman
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***Brushes: Raphael Softaqua
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Dainayw
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***Some other supplies I use:
Conte watercolor pencil
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Uniball white gel pen
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Mixing palette (porcelain or ceramic)
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Washi tapes
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Equipment I use for making my videos:
Canon M50
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Lighting
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Microphone
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***Music used in the video:
Tonto by Silent Partner
Chords Of Harmony by Aakash Gandhi
Invisible Beauty by Aakash Gandhi
Just Stay by Aakash Gandhi
(all featured in YT Audio Library)
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Feel free to comment this video... love all feedback and suggestions...
Thank you so much for watching!!!
Big hug from me,
Renata

Пікірлер: 52

@hshwhitten 2 жыл бұрын

The palette knife is going to be a game changer. Thank you!

@montebleu1351 4 жыл бұрын

Using a palette knife as an applicator & showing how to clean the tips with a spray bottle are both excellent tips.

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad they were helpful. :)

@ErkinYilmazArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you veery much for this helpful video. You are a super teacher Renata 💖🌹👏👏😊

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your time! You are a great friend. :)

@JJDigitalartStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Marena you are such a great teacher. Blessings and hugs. JJ:)

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@duetranphuc4944 4 жыл бұрын

*How to use watercolor. thank you for sharing*

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@IGFineArt 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful colors and tutorial..🙂👏🧑🏻‍🎨

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@catatfeline 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the worst week with masking fluid. My first time really using it, and it was a disaster. I bought one of the 4mm pens and it fused with my paper and wouldn't come up. So then I pulled out the Windsor & Newton masking fluid I bought a year ago. You need to shake it up so well before you use it after that long, so I gave it a good shake. And the lid apparently wasn't on that tight because it splattered on me and got it in my hair! Latex liquid in my hair! Fortunately I didn't get hit with too much, but I really needed a video like this after the week I've had. I think I'll get one of these applicators and tiptoe back in to trying it again. Thank you! ☺️

@animatrix3157 4 жыл бұрын

U paint soooooooo good like whenever i watch ur videos they are so satisfying and lovely ❤️😊

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Y_Not1 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool video . Your content is always so good. Thanks for sharing.

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tracylamarca575 Жыл бұрын

Hi Renata! I just watched this, as I did not have any masking fluid when I did your members-only leaf tutorial. I am planning on doing many of your tutorials and it looks like it will come in very handy to get some really interesting results! I don't want to mess with the brushes, so I am going to order some of the pens right now from your Amazon storefront!

@MarenaART Жыл бұрын

:) They are very practical. Just keep in mind to use them and not have them sitting on your table. Tips can get clogged out and become harder to use.

@hidden-naturesound--4775 4 жыл бұрын

Color is so good

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paigeme886 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Renata! Love all your tips- definitely helpful & always so relaxing listening and watching you :) I remember watching all those beautiful videos you briefly showed in this video too! I especially LOVED the seascapes/ beach (towards the end- think it's one of my favourites of yours actually!), th wave and beautiful soft purple/blue landscape. Perhaps another video using masking fluid ( or salt actually- Love that effect!) would be a lovely idea if you have time one day :) hope you have a wonderful weekend xx

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear! I do plan to do more videos using salt and masking fluid. I love them also. So it will come. I am so happy to hear you enjoy my videos so much. That always makes my day.

@paigeme886 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarenaART You always make MY day too!!! edit... have you ever tried using a credit card with watercolours?!? i saw something where someone use a credit card!?

@LearningtoDraw 4 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for uploading this video liked 23th,. more videos please..

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@go.succeed 4 жыл бұрын

so nice my friend, love

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anitadavidson1266 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Renata, that was excellent! Stay well and keep posting for as long as you can xx

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anita! I definitely will. :)

@ThatArtTeacher 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you for sharing! I always forget how effective masking fluid can be with watercolor.

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@RamonArte 4 жыл бұрын

Ben interessante parabéns like Very Nice ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheApplecorps123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I had some issues with paper ripping when removing mask.

@MarenaART Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@kitchenside3416 4 жыл бұрын

very nice good job stay connected

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Dr.RockeART 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Cool video! I need to try this thing out someday...cheers from Austria 😃✌🏻☺️

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@darshikaartisto1250 4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

@EarlsArt 4 жыл бұрын

I've always look and wanted to buy masking fluid but the prices are driving me crazy, I think it's too much also my pocket can't afford them haha. Hope one day I can try them, tired of highlighting my paintings with opaque whites:(

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

:) You should definitely get them when you can. One bottle of masking fluid can go a long long way. :)

@shanelleferns2318 4 жыл бұрын

What gsm of paper thickness is needed? My 130gsm paper tears with the Windsor and Newton. Please help

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

I use 300gsm, but I do notice rips also sometimes due to how old is the masking fluid. Also cellulose paper tends to tear more then cotton and if it is just even slightly wet when trying to take it off, even more. So sometimes it is not only the thickness of the paper but also other things. Maybe try above 200gsm, but keep in mind other factors.

@bellaswan9317 4 жыл бұрын

Can you plz share what is masking tape used for? Is there any use in your art?

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I do use marking tape. But as one I actually use washi tapes (you can find link in description of this video :), because they don`t tear paper and sometimes little stronger masking tape can. I use washi tape for covering the borders of my painting to make that nice white edge. You can also use them if you need a straight line in you painting (horizon line, building, etc...) - just glue them on paper and when paint dries peal it of. Also it can be used instead of masking fluid or marker - cut it into the shape you wanna mask (maybe moon, sun, flower,...) and glue onto paper. when you finish the background or everything around it peal it of. I hope that answered your question. :)

@bellaswan9317 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarenaART thank you so much for giving me these tips 😍😘...actually I've soft masking tape ...it can't tear paper as it's so soft and smooth...😊🤗😘

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

@@bellaswan9317 That`s great! I`ve never found one so soft. It either could not stick when I added water to the paper or it tore it. :(

@bellaswan9317 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarenaART I wish, you'll get that soft one soon Inshallah

@jungsapple2524 4 жыл бұрын

i dont have masking fluid TT

@MarenaART 4 жыл бұрын

:( But maybe it is something to consider when you think of getting some supplies in the future. There is so many you can do with it and it does make a lot of things easier.