Masking Fluids and Liquid Friskets

Blick Liquid Frisket is intended for use on watercolor papers, photos, and other media where overlying applications of watercolors, gouache, or ink are to be made.

This fluid is used to create striking white highlights or to mask areas for overpainting at a later stage. It forms a fast-drying, water-resistant film on watercolor paper and board, and is easily removed when dry.

Manufactured by Daniel Smith to the highest standards, Daniel Smith Masking Fluid flows easily, offers great coverage, and can be pulled cleanly from all watercolor surfaces as long as a month or more after application.

When dry, simply remove the frisket by peeling or rubbing it with a soft eraser. It seals well on almost any surface, does not stain, and peels off cleanly without tearing or removing the sizing from paper. The bottle includes an eyedropper lid for easy application.

This high-quality, non-pigmented liquid frisket is ideal for watercolor masking. It dries to a neutral cream color that shows through dry paint, so that you can see exactly where you've masked. Available in 2 oz and 4.5 oz bottles as well as kits.

Grumbacher Miskit Frisket 559 is a fluorescent orange color, for use on hard-sized watercolor papers, photos and other media, to mask areas that are meant to be painted once the dried frisket is removed. Washes out of pens and brushes with soap and water.

Mask and highlight small to large areas of your artwork with Holbein Watercolor Masking Fluid. Great for students and professionals alike, it’s quick drying and provides excellent coverage.

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.

Masking made easy! Masquepen is as easy to use and as precise as a pen for the ultimate in user control. Draw thick, thin, straight lines, or curves. The pale blue water-based latex solution is easy to see, apply, and peels away from paper like a charm.

These ready-to-use markers contain a water-repellant masking fluid that applies cleanly and rubs off easily, leaving no residue. Molotow's patented pump delivery system assures precise, mess-free application and sharp edges.

Pebeo Drawing Gum is a removable gray liquid frisket used for masking artwork when working with inks, watercolor, and gouache. It's watersoluble when wet, but dries waterproof. Available in 45 ml and 250 ml bottles or in an easy-to-use marker.

The Pebeo Drawing Gum Marker is a kid-friendly, easy-to-use masking concentrate for creating magical effects. The latex-free masking fluid formula comes in a children’s size marker for easy handling. Its 4 mm round tip is ideal for drawing and adding details. Latex-free and certified AP non-toxic.

QoR Masking Fluid is a latex-based medium for masking areas of paper prior to applying color washes. The consistency is perfect for masking finely detailed areas of your watercolor paintings, and it removes easily once dry. Comes in a 2 oz (59 ml) bottle.

Richeson Shiva Liquid Masque is for watercolor and airbrush painting. With a brush, apply the masque to areas where color is not wanted. Paint as desired. When dry, remove the masque by peeling or rubbing. Use Shiva Liquid Masque Cleaner for cleaning brushes.

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.

Use these removable fluids to make specific areas water resistant. They will retain areas of white paper or areas of underpainting, then easily rub off with a finger or eraser. The handy dispensing bottle allows for fine detail work.

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.

Use Utrecht Watercolor Art Masking Fluid to preserve painted or unpainted areas in your watercolor artwork.

This liquid is applied to make areas resistant to watercolor. Has a slight yellow tint. Not recommended for use on damp or soft sized papers, or if yellow staining of paper is a risk (Instead use Colorless Art Masking Fluid). Made from latex. Do not dilute.

Use this removable, colorless liquid to mask areas of work that need protection when color is applied in broad washes. Contains latex.