This entry was originally posted on Sunday, May 6, 2012
Maybelle
Poured Watercolor
11x14"
Today's Sunday Secrets comes from
What
kind of paper do you use for your works (poured watercolors) and how long could
masking fluid stay on the paper? Could you estimate how long the drying process
is between the layers?
For
my pours I use 300lb (638gsm) paper. I prefer Arches cold press paper.
I
can leave the masking fluid on the paper for up to a couple of weeks as long as
I keep it in a cool and dark place. Do not leave it in the heat or sun or the
masking fluid will bake into the paper and never come off!
If
it is difficult to find a cool and dark place, only leave it on for a couple of
days.
I do
let the paper dry completely between pours before I apply the masking
fluid.
I
usually let it dry overnight but it depends on the humidity in the air. I live
in a more humid part of the world so it takes longer for my paintings to dry.
You
can blow dry your painting as long as you let it sit 20 -30 min before doing so
and you keep the heat off of the masking fluid.
When
pouring, make sure you use staining colors or else the mask will lift a lot of
it at the end.
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