Watercolor Fluid Masking Pen

[BeaSue]

I’ve just watched a video of a masking pen. The pen contains the masking fluid. Apparently it’s now just available in actual stores,  but I think it will soon be available online. I’ve heard that Holbein is distributing it.

https://vermontartsupply.com/product/0w479-watercolor-masking-fluid-pen/

[nolan]

looks like it could be great for masking fine detail

[Gita]

Thanks for sharing BeaSue.

Tried the Kreul 18165 Solo Goya Masking Marker medium? Amazon sells it.

[Val]

Thanks for that Sue, it would definitely make life simpler for me. 

[Bill76434]

How fine a line can you get with these. I use a 'dip pen' sometimes which good.

[Val]

I´ve used both a dip pen and a fine brush. Not much difference for me... I´ve not the steadiest of hands at times. 

[BeaSue]

I know what you mean, Val. What I’ve been using is either a brush or a metal stylus.

[John Box]

In the past I used paint brushes to apply masking fluid, but the fluid would invariably ruin the brush. I now use a silicone tipped clay sculpting tool kit to apply the masking fluid. The kits contain several different tips and have a paint brush like handle. Because the tips are made of silicone the masking fluid comes right off without the use of soap.

[nolan]

great idea

[Val]

As an aside... if you soap up the brush before dipping into the fluid it´s easy to clean. Or... just dip the brush into water first and make a point of rinsing the brush after every second dip. Works a treat and I´ve even used my (heaven forbid  ) kolinsky sables with no damage whatsoever.
After I would finish each painting session I wash the brushes with a pure natural soap (no additives), reshape and hang them with head down to dry before putting them away. No fuss, no muss, no worries! 

[John Box]

Let me clarify my previous post. I use the silicone tipped clay sculpting tools primarily for line work. Masking large areas is still best left to the brushes for even masking.