Molotow GRAFX Masking Fluid Pump Marker, 2mm, 1 Each (728.001)

The best part of this liquid frisket marker is the fine tip applicator, which is fairly hard to find in the marketplace. The marker ran out of masking fluid after three or four paintings, but I did use an awful lot of the product in each painting. Also I found it hard to remove with just my fingers, so I had to use one of those rubber cement pickups. All in all, I was happy enough with the product that I purchased another yesterday and am giving it five stars.

I use masking fluid, I know how it works. I spent a very long time trying to get it to work and had no luck. It was incredibly frustrating. I even took it apart and tried to get the fluid to move or come out. Nothing. I assume it's dried in there, I don't know. Thankfully it was Amazon and they immediately dealt with my return and refund. Just in case this happens to you, I wanted you to know you are not alone. I'm hoping a new order will actually work. 🤞🏼 UPDATE: my new one arrived in good shape, no dried clumps like the last that had not a bit of liquid in there. I just had the most frustrating experience with it, though. I use Windsor and Newton masking fluid and it's great, but this watercolor, I wanted thinner lines and I was so excited to be able to just draw in the fluid. Getting it on was not too difficult. I waited until it was dry, it didn't take too long and did a wash of colors and as soon as that dried, I tried to remove the fluid. I've been sitting here for an hour using erasers, cloths, rubber blocks, and anything I could find. I cannot get the glue off. Not only that, it ripped the paper in one spot. I'm exhausted and frustrated and I'm done with this pen. It has not saved me time, no has it been helpful in my art. Stay far far away. Get Windsor and Newton and use a thin brush. This is trash.

I bought this masking fluid marker for use in my illustration work on the recommendation of another artist. While I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the reviews on here, I decided to give it a go for myself and I'm so glad that I did. I have come to appreciate how easy it is to see this masking fluid on my paper when I am ready to remove it. The blue color does not stain the paper. I also find it easy to apply after a few pumps to get the fluid flowing and I have not experienced any application or flow issues with this marker (don't shake it or you may get bubbles in the fluid though). The pen-style applicator creates even, consistent lines without breaks, so it may not be the right choice when organic looking marks are needed. You can vary line width a little by angling the tip, but if a wider variety of lines is needed, a more traditional masking fluid application method would be better suited. This masking fluid works very well and it handles heat from a hairdryer without bonding to the paper fibers. I've had no problem removing it from Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton cold press or hot press watercolor paper, even if it does take a few minutes to remove thoroughly. The masking fluid lifts completely using an inexpensive rubber pickup tool that I purchased here on Amazon. The lines with this marker are fairly smooth, leaving edges that are much less rough than with other application methods! When a more smooth, consistent line is needed this is perfect! It's worth pointing out that whether (any) masking fluid lifts cleanly is determined more by the nature of the paper being used than the masking fluid. Some papers, especially those made with cellulous, may not hold up well. Even some 100% cotton papers can be prone to paper fibers lifting easily, like Stonehenge Aqua watercolor paper, making them unsuitable for use with this or other masking fluids. While I enjoy using the Stonehenge watercolor paper, I do not use it when I want to use masking techniques, as the paper is easily damaged by them. Also, some papers will handle certain brands of masking fluid well, but not others. That is something to keep in mind when buying this or any other masking fluid. Depending on the combination of paper and masking fluid used, your mileage may vary considerably. I have attached a photo of a recently completed illustration, and a video showing the masking fluid removal, for reference. I created the swirly lines of vanilla on the top and sides of the blueberry bars with this masking fluid marker and I love how they came out. As you can see from the video, the masking fluid can be cleanly removed using a rubber pickup tool, as long as a suitable watercolor paper is used. I will continue to use this masking fluid marker, as it works very well when I want even, consistent lines. In fact, I may switch brands entirely once my normal masking fluid is gone. I think I prefer the consistency of this one and I find the blue color a help, not a hindrance. ** If you found this review helpful, please mark it helpful to let me know and help other buyers. Thanks! **

This masking fluid pen makes it simple to protect areas that you want to keep paint free. No messing around with a paint brush and then trying to clean the fluid out of it.

If I could give this product and the company that won't take it back a negative star rating, I would. The masking fluid inside the marker was completely dried up when I removed it from the sealed package. You can't shake it because it won't move and it certainly won't pump or work if it is dried up. You can see the wide open space next to the pump part of the marker in the images, as well as the unmixed substance. I shook it for about 3 minutes and it wouldn't budge. If I'd noticed it was non returnable I'd never have bought it and I didn't notice because most items like this ARE RETURNABLE. There's an IPC code printed on the pen that ends in 8/04...and if that's a manufacture date it should never have been sold. Total Scam. Shame on all parties selling this sorry excuse of a product.

I just received this today and tested it out on the back of a piece of printer paper. As you can see it came out really well. Only one minor area where the ink bled through but I did put it on very lightly to see how that would work. And then you can see where the lines crossed each other in the swirl there's a tiny bit of bleed through. I wonder if that is because I might have lifted what was already laid down when I crossed back over top of it. As you can also see, I did not have the trouble that some described of it not coming off the paper. Maybe because it was on for a short period of time? All told, I'm very happy.

The pen was sealed, but the masking fluid inside was dried up and unusable. Amazon does not offer a return service for this product, and said to contact the manufacturer, which is in Germany. Germans speaking German have German websites in Germany, but aha!!! Do not despair junger mann, Google translate is mein freund when English is needed. Unfortunately, their site, once translated to English requests a customer number for a generic "contact us" form. I have no customer number... It was bought off of amazon. The return should be handled on amazon, and I should not have to jump through hoops to return said product. As far as I'm concerned this is theft. Molotow has been said to make quality products. I wouldn't know... They may have the best customer service out there, again, who knows... What I do know is that I will not be buying any more Molotow products from Amazon in the future.

I’ve used this pen in the past and really enjoy it. However, the pen that was delivered had dried up fluid upon arrival and it can’t be used.