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Masking fluid

Add a spot of water to your masking fluid.

Don't leave the masking fluid on for long periods and be careful drying with a hair dryer as it may glue the fluid to the paper and will rip the surface when removed.

If you must use a brush for applying masking fluid, apply bar soap first to avoid ruining the brush. Even better use a dip pen or a feather quill.

Tip supplied by Neil Jones watercolour artist

Water Colour Paper

For wet in wet paintings use a minimum of 140lb (300gsm) thickness.

Tip supplied by Neil Jones watercolour artist

Showing Your Work

Even though you may not exhibit your work always have a cut mount ready for anyone who chooses to view.

Tip supplied by Neil Jones watercolour artist

Glass or Ceramic Paint

Use an old jam jar lid as a mixing pot for glass or ceramic paints

Tip supplied by Tracey Charlton.

Eyelets & brads

Use an old mouse mat to protect your work surface when piercing for eyelets or brads

Tip supplied by Tracey Charlton.

Glass & Ceramic Painting

Wash glass or ceramic items in hot soapy water or use a dishwasher to achieve a really clean surface to paint on.

Tip supplied by Mary Hutchinson.

Glass & Ceramic Painting

If you make a mistake with an outline leave it to dry then lift it off with a sharp knife.

Tip supplied by Mary Hutchinson.

Handmade Papers

Use a wet paintbrush to draw across the paper to make the edges easier to tear and create the ragged edge effect

Tip supplied by Karen Moore.

Bone Folder

For a more professional look use a bone folder to crease your cards.

Tip supplied by Karen Moore.

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