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Masks

Artist Mask Latex

Maimeri Artist Mask Latex

Composed of natural rubber latex, ammonia, and water, this milky fluid masks out surfaces. It dries to a flexible and water resistant film that is easy to remove. Housed in a 75 ml glass jar with twist-off cap


Sennelier Masking Fluid

Sennelier Masking Fluid

An aqua-tinted masking fluid that flows easily without being sticky, Sennelier Masking Fluid removes easily, won’t discolor paper, and cleans up with soap and water.


Masking Fluid, Blue

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Masking Fluid, Blue

Blue tinted Aqua Masking Fluid is the same formulation as Aqua Colorless Masking Fluid. It will retain areas of white paper or areas of underpainting, then easily rubs off with finger or eraser. The handy dispensing bottle allows for fine detail work. Dry the surface thoroughly after applying and before painting with watercolours. Do not leave masking fluid longer than two days on the paper. It is also recommended for airbrush work.


Fix

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Aqua - Fix Masking Fluid

Aqua Fix can be mixed with watercolor paint in lieu of water or applied over a watercolor wash. It makes the surface waterproof and allows successive washes of color that do not disturb one another — colors remain clean and vibrant. This product has a slightly milky appearance but dries clear. Some artists have found it useful for application over watercolor painted on canvas in order to preserve and protect the surface. Wash brushes and palette immediately after using Aqua Fix.


Colorless Art Masking Fluid

Winsor & Newton
Colorless Art Masking Fluid

A removable, colorless liquid, use it for masking areas of work that need protection when color is applied in broad washes. It is specifically designed for soft sized papers to avoid staining. Made from rubber and latex staining. Wash brushes immediately after use. 75 ml glass bottle.


Permanent Masking Medium

Winsor & Newton
Permanent Masking Medium

A non-removable, transparent liquid mask, this medium is excellent for detail. It can be applied directly onto the paper, or mixed first with watercolors. Ensure that the fluid is thoroughly dry before overpainting. Wash brushes in warm, soapy water before using other colors.


 

GUM ARABIC

Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic Solution

Winsor & Newton
Gum Arabic Solution

Gum Arabic increases watercolor brilliancy, gloss, and transparency, giving greater depth to each color. It slows down the drying time of paint, and can also be used for controlling spread when painting wet-on-wet.


Fix

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Aqua - Fix Gum Arabic

Aqua Fix can be mixed with watercolor paint in lieu of water or applied over a watercolor wash. It makes the surface waterproof and allows successive washes of color that do not disturb one another — colors remain clean and vibrant. This product has a slightly milky appearance but dries clear. Some artists have found it useful for application over watercolor painted on canvas in order to preserve and protect the surface. Wash brushes and palette immediately after using Aqua Fix.


Schmincke Ready-to-Use Watercolor Binder

Schmincke Ready-to-Use Watercolor Binder

This ready-to-use watercolor binder is ideal for producing your own watercolors in small batches. Just add dry pigment to the binder and mix with a palette knife, using a simple mixing ratio of 1:2. No longer will you need to produce large quantities of colors. Now it’s simple to make new and fresh colors as you need them! The watercolor binder contains gum arabic and oxgall.


Schmincke Ready-to-Use Gouache Binder

Schmincke Ready-to-Use Gouache Binder

This ready-to-use gouache binder is ideal for producing your own gouache colors in small batches. Just add dry pigment to the binder and mix with a palette knife, using a simple mixing ratio of 1:2. No longer will you need to produce large quantities of colors. Now it's simple to make new and fresh colors as you need them! The gouache binder contains gum arabic, dextrin, and a wetting agent.


 


OXGALL LIQUID

Ox Gall Medium

Maimeri Ox Gall Medium

Just a few drops of Maimeri Ox Gall medium increases the fluidity of watercolors. Housed in a 75 ml glass jar with twist-off cap.


Oxgall

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Oxgall Medium

This is a natural wetting agent for degreasing of undercoats before painting with watercolors or gouache. It should be used sparingly, and is suitable as a leveling agent for watercolors. Oxgall tends to flocculate (form lumpy or fluffy masses) when stored over long periods of time. However, this does not effect the quality or application method of the product.


Gloss

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Gloss Medium

This medium increases the gloss and brilliance of watercolor. It can be applied over dried watercolor or mixed with color prior to painting. The gloss effect decreases when diluted with water. Aqua Gloss retards drying time and remains water soluble.


Blending Medium

Winsor & Newton
Blending Medium

This medium slows the drying rate, allowing extra time for blending watercolors. As a result, it is particularly useful in hot climates. Dilute color with medium alone for maximum blending time.


 

TEXTURE AND SPECIAL EFFECTS

Texture Medium

Texture Medium

Producing a textured finish for watercolors, this medium can be applied directly onto the paper, or mixed with watercolors first.


Granulation Medium

Granulation Medium

A medium that is known for giving a mottled or granular appearance to colors that usually give a smooth wash. For maximum effect, dilute color with medium alone.


 

Effect Spray

Schimke Aqua Watercolor Effect Spray

This spray medium disturbs the surface of watercolor paint and creates interesting patterns. It should be used on wet or damp watercolor for maximum impact. When applying the spray, areas of the painting that must remain white should be masked.


Pasto

Schminke Watercolor Pasto Medium

Pasto is a thickening gel that increases the body of the paint, giving pleasing textural lines and adding extra gloss. It is best suited for use with tube watercolor. Mix it with the paint or use it pure by applying it in several layers with a spatula on the surface of the paper prior to painting. Pasto dries slowly, reduces the flow of color, and remains water soluble.


Shine

Schminke Horadam Aquarell
Aqua-Shine Iridescent Medium

This is a sparkling iridescent medium with a pearlized effect. It can be applied pure to dry paint, or mixed with watercolor to create beautiful tints. It remains water soluble, although dilution reduces the pearlescent quality. This medium has retarding qualities, slightly lengthening the drying time of colors. Highly effective in abstract or semi-abstract passages of a painting, it shows best over dark colors.


Iridescent Medium

Winsor & Newton
Iridescent Medium

Mix this medium with watercolors or apply it over a dry wash to give iridescent or glitter effects. It is particularly effective when mixed with transparent colors.