Winsor & Newton Watercolor Medium, Blending Medium, 75ml (2.5-oz) bottle

I’ve used this masking fluid for years, and it has never let me down. Recently, I tried switching to a different brand but eventually went back to this one because it works perfectly for me. After drying, it doesn’t let water through, and I don’t have much trouble removing it. Just keep in mind that it has a strong smell, though not overwhelming. Here are some tips I’ve learned over time, if it helps anyone: - The best way to apply this or any masking fluid is with a silicone tip. It’s soft and allows you to spread the fluid evenly. Using brushes can damage their bristles, but if you choose to use one, select an old brush or one you don’t mind getting stained. Be sure to wash it immediately after applying the fluid to prevent it from drying on the bristles. - Since this masking fluid has a beige-yellowish tint, the longer you leave it on, the more it can stain the paper. - It can be removed relatively easily with your fingers or a curved tool that won’t damage the paper. Always be very careful, especially with 100% cotton paper, as it’s more delicate (and expensive!). It’s a good idea to test the masking fluid on a separate piece of paper before applying it to your final work.

Hopefully they continue supplying this blending medium. It works great

Thin layer over watercolor adds appealing shimmer. Multiple layers appears as metallic silver. A little goes LONG way. Ordered two bottles and m gifting one to my grandson‘s girlfriend who likes to paint fairies; this should make wonderful fairy wings!

I read a lot of reviews & watched a lot of videos about this product & despite the overall consensus that it doesn’t work very well, I tried it out anyway. I’ve got some notes. Just FYI, I tried this with Talens Art Creation watercolors (not the highest quality, I know) so the results might have been different if I used nicer paints. • When I used as directed & mixed this in with my watercolors, that’s when I got the least amount of visible granulation. • The method I use (pictured) is to place the paint down onto the paper & wait until it gets damp, then I take a pipette & place a drop or two wherever I want there to be texture. If the paint is still super watery, this method will not work because it dilutes the solution so much so that the granulation is barely noticeable. • My method most often achieves a cauliflower/bloom effect, which I’m a fan of, though I understand that not everybody is a fan of that kind of texture. • I also tried this with Himi jelly gouache paints & ink from Posca acrylic markers. After watering these mediums down a little & mixing it in directly with them, they do look a bit sandy/grainy. • This probably goes without saying but if you already have paints that granulate, this solution elevates them to a whole other level & I love that. Overall, I’m giving this 3.5 to 4-ish stars because I really like the effect that my paints get when I drop the granulation medium on top of damp paint. It probably would have gotten 1 star if I kept using it as directed because I felt as though the granulation was hardly noticeable that way. I have watercolors that naturally granulate on their own & was hoping that this product would yield a similar appearance to those if used on regular watercolors. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, but I’m not mad at it. It’s okay, though I probably won’t be purchasing again. It’s a little expensive for what it does. Fun to experiment with though.

Excellent product! Easy to apply and remove when you’re ready. Benefit is it lasts a long time!

The smell is a bit off-putting (definitely have good ventilation going while you use this) but it was super easy to use. You don't need a whole lot to cover the areas you want to mask. A thin layer is enough, and it's easy to remove (make sure your fingers are dry before you start to rub it off). If you use a brush, someone suggested applying a thin layer of soap to the bristles before dipping it into the fluid, and that seems to do the trick in protecting the brush. The off-white color makes it easier to see on white paper. Very nice product.

Buen medio, de calidad, para mezclar con color de acuarela. Retrasa que se seque rápido. Vivo en un clima cálido y mis mezclas se secan rápido. Cuando mezclas el blending medium con color, ralentiza el secado. Se puede mezclar también con agua para los "mojado sobre mojado". También le aplico unas gotas de blending medium a mi botella de agua para rocear las acuarelas cuando comienzo a pintar. Las mantiene húmedas por más tiempo.

My standby for masking during watercolor painting. Nice and thin, goes on opaque. I also purchased masking tools (metal) that make it a breeze. I will continue to use this product.

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Great for highlights

VERY NICELY APPLICABLE IN MASKING DURING PAINTINGS AND EASILY REMOVABLE. GOOD PRODUCT

When removed, it also removes the first layer of paper. The bad smell is expected. Also, someone said it's yellow that's why they returned it. IT LITERALLY SAYS ON THE DESCRIPTION THAT THE COLOR IS YELLOW. So fix your expectations.

My grand daughter was very Happy with this.