Watercolour Mediums

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Masking Fluid","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" is a liquid latex that can be peeled or rubbed off after the watercolour has been applied, leaving behind fresh white crisp lines."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Channel your creativity and achieve a variety of effects, including extended drying time, increased brilliance, gloss, transparency, pearlescence, granulation, and texture. You can even use "},{"type":"text","value":"art masking fluid","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" to preserve areas while colour is applied."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Buy "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour medium","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" online now and get same day dispatch. Looking for more art supplies? We also have acrylic mediums, varnish, acrylic paints and oil paint mediums."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Watercolour Medium FAQs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What is masking fluid?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Masking Fluid","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" is a latex-based liquid that, when applied to watercolour paper, repels paints and prevents watercolours, inks and gouache from being absorbed. This leaves the masked area white for crisp highlights or foreground details. Remove within a few hours of application to avoid paper damage."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What is watercolour medium used for?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Watercolour mediums","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" come as liquids or gels that mix into watercolour paint to achieve increased transparency, texture, gloss, pearlescence, granulation, or slower drying. They can also enhance thinned acrylics for watercolour-like effects in mixed media art."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do you need mediums for watercolour paint?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nNo — you can create beautiful works with just "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour paint","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and water. But to alter paint behaviour (longer blending time, richer colour, texture, or special effects like iridescence), a "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour painting medium","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" is highly recommended."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can you use canvas for watercolour?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes! Prime the canvas first with "},{"type":"text","value":"Watercolour Ground","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" such as Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground or Matisse. Or use pre-primed surfaces like Ampersand Aquabord for optimal absorption and vibrant results."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What does watercolour ground do?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Watercolour Ground","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" transforms non-absorbent surfaces (canvas, wood, metal, glass) into a paper-like texture that accepts watercolour. It allows lifting, layering, and wet-in-wet techniques on unconventional supports."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I mix watercolour mediums together?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — experiment by combining mediums (e.g., granulating + lifting) for unique effects. Always test on scrap paper first. Brands like Winsor & Newton and Daniel Smith are fully intermixable."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do I apply masking fluid?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nUse an old brush, ruling pen, or silicone tool to apply "},{"type":"text","value":"masking fluid","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Let dry completely (10–30 mins), paint over, then gently rub off with a finger or eraser once dry. Avoid good brushes — soap coating helps prevent damage."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What is lifting preparation medium?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nA "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour medium","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" that allows easier lifting of dried paint with a damp brush or sponge. Ideal for corrections, highlights, or creating soft edges and atmospheric effects in landscapes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are watercolour mediums archival?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — professional-grade mediums from Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, and Art Spectrum are lightfast and non-yellowing when used as directed. Always store in cool, dark conditions."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can watercolour mediums be used with gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nAbsolutely. Many "},{"type":"text","value":"watercolour mediums","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (like gum arabic or blending medium) enhance gouache flow, transparency, or drying time without cracking. Great for illustration and design work."}]}]}