Comments about Masquepen Art Masking Fluid:

I bought this hoping for something that would help me with creating fine lines of masque, and if anything, it does quite the opposite. The product flows out too fast, resulting in uneven lines that have hotdog-shaped ends. A total waste of money.

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I have been painting watercolor for over 20 years and have purchased the prior model of this product several times and used it with success. This time I purchased the supernib. The small metal lightweight nib would not fit back into the spout. The metal funnel in the spout kept falling backwards into the bottle of masking fluid. Then the metal nib bent and broke. This happened the very first time I attempted to use it. What a disappointment!!! This used to be a great product when it had the plastic spout. Did any one test this product? It is impossible to use.

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I understand there is now a new company that manufactures the product and no longer the company in the UK. Didn't even finish 1/2 of my bottles. I went through 3 bottles. Each time the metal wand/applicator broke after a short period of time.

Will never buy again. Don't waste your money.

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I use this product for watercolor, to do small details now and then.

I have found the super nib to be really fantastic. If it weren't for this particular packaging, I wouldn't have masking fluid on hand at all. The reason is that the bottles dry out and other nibs clog and you have to throw them away. But the super nib has almost a syringe-like tip, and then a wire in the cap that slides down the tip, keeping it clear, and preventing the bottle from drying up. I am surprised to say that I have had this little bottle for over a year now and it has not clogged or dried up! You also do not have to shake it like some other products.

I use this product to mask dots and fine lines. Occasionally I will do a larger area... you can squeeze a bunch out and then push it into place with the nib fairly easily. But I'm still talking about an area no bigger than a square inch max. If you want to do a larger area, you might consider a regular bottle and spreading it with a brush. But it will ruin your brush and you'll have the drawbacks listed above.

The teacher who told me about this product warned me about two things: She said that if you leave it on for a long time (more than a few days) it will discolor watercolor paper slightly. If you apply it to an area that is not completely dry, it will tear the paper when you lift it up. I have headed those two warnings and have not experienced problems with discoloration or paper tearing--but I'll pass the info along even though I haven't confirmed them. Do be sure that the mask is dry before you start to paint... if it's not totally dry, you'll make a mess of your work.

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I've just been doing a watercolor commission for a novel jacket, on a tight deadline, and used Shiva Liquid Masque on a rough with excellent results. Then, for the final, I switched for no particular reason to Masquepen. (Both were a few years old, purchased at the same time.) The Masquepen never cured, creating a sticky, viscous goo that I could not remove from the paper, even using acetone. Also, the stuff that did come off left a yellow, dirty stain. The piece was ruined, and I spent the weekend redoing the painting with the excellent Shiva product. BEWARE!

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Gave so much better control in frisket!. No more blops. Made great snow drops, too. Wonderful for detail masking. Highly recommend.

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This is an excellent tool for artists. The color makes it easy to see and it rubs off easily and cleanly. Would definitely recommend this product.

Comments about Masquepen Art Masking Fluid:

I just got this and was only able to use it twice so far but I love it. I do pet portraits and this tool was awesome in keeping some of the finer highlights in the fur and in making the whiskers. I'm really excited to try it in other paintings. I'd buy it again. I've never used anything like it so I have nothing to compare it to but I don't need anything else!

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I began using a technique new to me, which was outlining certain articles in a painting, the tiny nozzle on this masking fluid is just perfect. I wasn't expecting the fluid to be quite as runny as it is, but if you practice on a separate sheet first you should have no problems. I let it dry overnight just to be safe but I think it was dry after about 4 hrs. I am really in love with this nozzle and I made sure I washed it out thoroughly when I finished my outline. I think you'll love it too.

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Just a beginner in Watercolor, great value and excellent product for my kit, should last a long time. will purchase again