For these test sheets and projects I used a variety of watercolor papers: Winson & Newton Cotman, Artist's Loft, Artist's Touch Mixed Media, and Strathmore but all masking fluid was Frisk Masking Fineliner. I found that all papers worked well with the Frisk masking fluid. I had a little paper tearing in parts but that seemed to be because I was too rough applying the masking fluid rather than when I was removing it.

For the test sheets I experimenting with the follow applicators: brush, dip pen, Q-tip, toothpick, paperclip, toothbrush splatter, form, cotton ball, and pipe cleaner. I really enjoyed the various marks they all created. Experimenting with Masking Fluid - image 1 - student project

Here's my second test sheet before applying watercolor as well as afterward but before removing the masking fluid.

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Here's after the masking fluid was removed. I really love the marks on this and can see so much potential for their use in future artworks.

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Here are my teacups:

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Stones: The colors of these were so fun to create and I can see using this technique in a lot of different ways.

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Flowers: This one was very fun, but I really had to push the values darker after the background initially dried so I was so glad that Ohn Mar mentioned that in her demonstration.

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Whale Shark: I really enjoyed this one, especially the steps to work in each part and the depth effect was really exciting to achieve.

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Oranges: I wish I had drawn the oranges out first but for going straight in with the masking fluid, I'm happy with the effects I achieved.

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Daisies: This one was my favorite but I was rushing a bit and the stems were an afterthought. However, I can't wait to try this technique again to create depth.

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And here's my spaghetti project. This one ended up being a bit rushed but I learned a lot about working with masking fluid and patience between steps.

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