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Masking Fluid
Medium

A latex fluid that protects
areas from color penetration

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Mask off areas of work with this colorless, latex based liquid. Use with fluid applications of acrylic color and washes. The perfect medium to block off areas of a painting and let the surface show through.

Sizes
4oz/118ml
Use with
Acrylic inks

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Use on
All acrylic-friendly surfaces

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Techniques
Masking when painting or spray painting

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Character

Lightfast & archival

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Permanent

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Non-yellowing

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Flexible & non-cracking

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Water-resistant when dry

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Intermixable with all Liquitex materials

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What it does
  • Covers areas of your surface to stop color reaching it
  • Peels off once color dries to reveal a clean surface underneath
  • Leaves no trace or stain once removed
How to use it
  • Choose a suitable brush/tool to apply to ensure you get the detail you want
  • Dip your applicator in soapy water before dipping in Masking Fluid - this will make cleaning easier later
  • Carefully paint onto the areas you want to protect and leave to dry
  • Wash your tools with warm soapy water straight after application
  • Once dry, you can paint color on freely
  • Remove Masking Fluid as soon as possible for best results, carefully starting at the corners and peeling back slowly
  • Fully compatible with all Liquitex products
How not to use it
  • Do not use on damp or soft sized paper
  • Not recommended for thicker acrylic paint application
  • Avoid abrading or overworking areas where masking fluid is applied
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See Masking Fluid in action and open up a new world of creative possibilities. Simple to paint on, paint over and remove without leaving a trace: bring on the negative space!

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