I ran this through an ‘endurance’ test today. I used three different types of applicators - one was a ruling pencil (a very cheap one) and two were silicon ‘brushes’ (also cheap). Bottom line was this mask will be an indispensable part of my toolkit. Detail:
I made thin lines with the ruling pencil and thick lines with the ruling pencil and with the silicon brushes, and swooshes with the silicon brushes. Ruling pens require frequent refilling but the mask didn’t seem to be more likely to bleed at the places where I had to refill my ruling pen. I did curves and straight lines. I did little dots and circles. Once the masking was done, I let the mask dry for about 90 minutes before applying in different areas water color, water color pencil, and colored pencil and mineral oil blender. Mineral oil in my test didn’t negatively impact the mask one bit.
Bottom line is that this mask passed every test.
I was happily surprised that the mask did alright with colored pencils. I was a bit careful in my pencil strokes though, because I think the pencil EVENTUALLY would remove at least the edges of the mask, but in my test it didn’t happen. Not even a rubbery nubby! I didn’t color a lot with pencil over the mask, but I wasn’t as careful as I could have been. Not one edge of the mask came up with the pencil work. That’s amazing. Let’s call my level of caution with the colored pencil ‘careless light’ (as opposed to ‘wantonly wild’ or ‘fearfully timid’). Light pencil pressure didn’t seem to mangle the mask in my test.
I waited with mask removal until about five hours from mask application. The mask removed super easy with a rubber/gum eraser (also purchased on Amazon). In fact, once I started removing the mask with the rubber/gum eraser, I could pull off long pieces of the rest of the masked line without even using the rubber/gum eraser. This seems to be a strong mask if it turns into something strong enough to pull off in one piece!
Even though I used lots of water in some of the watercolor, and mineral oil with the pencil, there was NO BLEEDING either above or below the masked lines. I purposely did one side yellow and the other blue just to see if I’d find any green - there was no green! I used so much water that the watercolor bulged up to the line, but no bleeding. That’s fantastic!
Cleanup of the tools I used to apply the mask was pretty easy - and my application tools super cheap.
I like the blue tint in the mask, makes it easier to work with. Also makes removing the mask a true ‘reveal’ - the difference is quite fun!
Definite recommend. Enjoy!
6-30-2022 UPDATE: I applied quite a bit of masking fluid using a ruling pen on one page of Canson XL Bristol paper. I estimate the masking when all added together covered roughly 40% of this 9”x 13” piece of Bristol paper. After the masking was all applied, I ran out of time and so did not add color (Caran d’Arch water color pencil and Prismacolor Premier color pencil) until the next day, so the mask was on the paper for more than 24 hours. It worked without any bleeding (either on top or below the masking fluid) and amazingly removed easily (with my fingers) without damaging the paper, and left absolutely no residue at all on the paper. I’m also surprised how much masking fluid is left in this little jar after this project! A++++ 5 stars :)
Hope this is helpful info for you :)
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HOW TO USE
Step 1
Mix the content of your Drawing Gum bottle thoroughly using a stir stick.
Step 2
Apply with a brush or a pen on the parts of the drawing which are to be masked.
Once the Drawing Gum is dry, apply your color (ink, watercolor…).
Wait until the color is also perfectly dry, then peel off the Drawing Gum application, using your fingers or an eraser.
Easy to apply
Drawing gum liquid is simple to apply and does not require any special skills or techniques.
Multiple sizes available
Drawing gum is typically sold in compact sizes, making it easy to carry with you when working on the go. Available in 45ml, 250m and in markers
Precision control
Drawing gum liquid allows for precise control when erasing pencil marks, making it suitable for detailed drawings and illustrations.
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Customers find the masking fluid easy to apply with a brush and appreciate its quick-drying properties. The product works well for watercolor painting, with one customer noting it's better than Winsor Newton, and they like its blue tint that doesn't leave residue. While many customers report it doesn't tear their paper, some mention it can damage it.
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163 customers mention removability, 133 positive, 30 negative
Pebeo drawing gum’s consistency gives a nice clean flow on paper. Easy to remove and color makes it great for putting down the watercolors where...Read more
This masking fluid dries quickly (depending on how thick you put it on.) I used a hot air gun briefly to speed up the process....Read more
...There’s no residual smell once it’s applied. It was very easy to remove with the tool I bought here on Amazon, which I plan to review next....Read more
...Removes easily and paper is not damaged. I've used it on a variety of watercolor paper and it worked well on all.Read more
147 customers mention performance, 132 positive, 15 negative
This product doesn’t smell as bad as others, and works great. The masking pens don’t compare to using this with a fine brush.Read more
...Scent is comparatively light. It works well, masks completely in a watercolor or ink painting, and removes completely on 100% cotton paper, and...Read more
...This is so much easier. I'm still experimenting, but it works perfectly, keeps the area painted with it clear, and is very easy to remove....Read more
...It does rub off very easily with no issues. It works the way it’s supposed to. I just need to play with it moreRead more
94 customers mention quality, 84 positive, 10 negative
Great product! I used this with Xyron Adhesive 2 Inch by 2 Inch Eraser & it was just what I needed for my watercolor project....Read more
Good product. Sometimes takes the paper with it but I am new to using it so maybe that's on me with how thick I apply it at times.Read more
This is great stuff. The best I've tried thus far. The blue color makes it easier to see.Read more
Excellent product. The only one I'll use now.Read more
75 customers mention application, 66 positive, 9 negative
...Not sure what to do with it or if it would work. But it was easy to use and it works. I’m a beginning watercolorist and having this tool helps....Read more
This is the only masking I will use. It's easy to apply and easy to see on my watercolor paper. I comes up easily with a rubber cement pick-up....Read more
...It applies easily and smoothly; it can tear the paper or mess up the paper surface but generally this hasn't been too much of a problem....Read more
...why I waited so long to try masking fluid this product is great it goes on easy and it comes off easy just have to be careful not to smudge if it's...Read more
75 customers mention color, 59 positive, 16 negative
...I works splendidly with my artist ruling pen and I think I like the blue color that's easier to see when applying.Read more
This works great for watercolor painting. The blue color makes it easy to see where you laid it on the paper so you can remove it easily....Read more
...I also like the light blue color so it is easy to see the places where it has been applied. Excellent product!Read more
The blue color is distracting and impacts value on the painting. Will not purchase again. Pricey for what you receive.Read more
37 customers mention masking fluid, 35 positive, 2 negative
Great masking fluid. I use it with a dip pen to make really thin lines on my watercolor paintingsRead more
Best masking fluid I've ever used (And I think I've used them all!) Covers well but is thin enough to be painted on or used with a pen....Read more
Excellent masking fluid and a favorite product of mine!Read more
Favorite masking fluid!Read more
34 customers mention drying time, 24 positive, 10 negative
I have used this product for masking whites in watercolor painting.It dries fast and can be removed with a gum eraser.convenient to have it...Read more
...This one was the clear winner. Kept a fine line, dried quickly and released cleanly, even on student grade watercolor paper without harming the...Read more
Dries too fast and you get a hard blob on the top of the paintbrushRead more
...I use small makeup brush to apply, dries pretty quickly, don’t need to use a lot. I can rub with my finger or use a gum eraser. Doesn’t rip paperRead more
40 customers mention durability, 24 positive, 16 negative
Works very well. Dries pretty quick. Good price. Durable. Fairly thick.Read more
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Works great!
I tried another masking fluid before this one (can't remember which brand), but I definetly like this one better. For one thing the other product was white -- this one is blue, which makes it easy to see on your paper. People have different ways of removing it, but I simply rub it with my finger or a rag and brush the crumbs away with a old large paintbrush. Very quick. To prevent the masking fluid from hardening on my brush, I use a method I learned from a youtube tutorial. Before dipping into the masking fluid, I dip my brush in a small jar of water w/ a little bit of dish soap. I pat the brush on a papertowel, then dip in the fluid and paint. I do this every 3rd or 4th time I dip into the fluid. When I'm done, I swish the brush in the soap solution, then rinse in water. Works like a charm. If you want to do very fine lines with the fluid, consider a ruling pen. You can adjust the pen for different widths. This worked great on a painting I did of a brick building -- I used the ruling pen and masking fluid for the lines between the bricks. I could then freely paint the bricks in different shades (as real bricks are not a solid color). I removed the mask, then tinted the lines between the bricks with an off white.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020Style: Bonding AdhesivesVerified Purchase
I’m new to watercolor painting and never used drawing gum before. I had this idea for a birthday card and it would require using the gum. I didn’t want to spend more than $10 and this was a great fit. It’s very liquid, I’m not sure why others complained about it, faulty batches happen and with Amazon return policy return would be a breeze.
It dries pretty quickly, completely transparent but not to the point where you don’t see it at all. The downside of it drying quickly is that you have to work fast or it starts drying, sticking to the brush and creating small clots. But even with that, the coverage is even and complete.
Now, the amazing part! I applied it to a drawing meaning to paint over it right after, but life got in the way and I didn’t get to it for 2 months. I was afraid the gum would disintegrate or affect the quality of the painting. To my surprise, that did not happen and the gum protected the paper and came off as easily as if I applied it an hour ago. It comes off in one piece, no ripping, no stains, paper was clean and ready to paint on! I’ll have to work on staying in lines and my speed to make it perfect next time :)
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025Style: Bonding AdhesivesVerified Purchase
I'd never used masking fluid before I bought this product and am having SO much fun with it! It's easy to use and I've found that it's both for small details in paintings generally but can also be used for creating different abstract textures and looks. I've gotten headaches from rubber cement before but the smell of this item is not too strong so I haven't had any problems.
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- Mrs Mary HannahReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2014
Prompt delivery. Arrived when expected.
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Xochitl C.Reviewed in Mexico on June 9, 2020
BUENISIMO!
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Es el mejor producto que he usado para enmascarar acuarelas. Super prectico y facil de usar. No habria podido lograr el efecto que necesitaba sin esto.Xochitl C.BUENISIMO!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 9, 2020
Es sencillo de aplicar y tambien de remover y no deja rastro alguno. La unica recomendacion que hago es que cuiden la limpieza del pincel y/o no usen un pincel demasiado caro para aplicar la goma porque en mi primer intento deje un momento el pincel y se seca rapido y pueden hechar a perder el pincel. Hay que lavar bien con agua y jabon para que no se pege. Al finalizar, pude remover la mascara de goma con una goma suave de borrar. La de migajon funciona perfecto y en areas grandes incluso con los dedos se puede remover, pero si quieres evitar manchas es mejor un borrador
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- Northern lightReviewed in Canada on April 14, 2019
Excellent frisket
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update :Northern lightExcellent frisket
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2019
I have since first writing a review left this on another painting for over 24 hours and it came off easily and left zero stain. It was on 140lb Arches cold press paper
I have also used it with a ruling pen for very fine lines and it worked great. It’s just the right fluidity.
One thing to be aware of if you aren’t already is to ensure your paper is completely dry before applying or it will absorb into the paper and you’ll damage the paper trying to get it off and you may not be able to. Also, ensure your paper is completely dry before trying to remove it or again you will damage your paper.
So mostly I am super pleased with this product with just one concern
pros
- for me the very runny consistency is ideal
- it protected the areas I laid it down on perfectly no seepage at all
- the colour makes it easy to see for removal as you can see in the pic attached
- I took it off after 2 hours with no problem at all
cons - in one area it left an almost imperceptible blue stain. It wasn’t a problem in this painting and it was truly super faint but it concerns me if left on longer ( perhaps varies with paper ?) it may stain more than I would find acceptable.
I wonder why they changed the colour ? From the reviews I have read everybody loved the previous gray colour. In fact I ordered this based on a review by a watercolour artist that referred to the gray colour hmmmmm
tips
I found the lid impossible to get off even when I tried doing it wearing rubber gloves. I am not strong but it seemed odd. So much so that I watched a itube video demo to see if there was a trick to removing the lid - nope - just requires brute strength to unscrew it. I got a man to do it and first go he couldn’t either but then did. So the upside is that it being so tight likely ensures it’s not dried out when you buy it. My suggestion is open it before you get all settled in to use it 😊
I saw in a video a suggestion which may prove very useful. When finished screw on the lid and then store it upside down to avoid a film forming on the top where it reacts to oxygen in the bottle after sealing. Worth a try but I have put it in a small tupperware container just in case it leaks. So far it has not but that’s a potential mess I am happy to ensure I avoid
I left it for 30 minutes before painting over the area. I have heard as little as 15 minutes is fine. In parts it still had a sheen as if it was still wet so if you see that just tap it with your finger to check it’s dry
I applied it with a cheap brush. I put Dawn dishwashing soap in a little container and dipped it in that and then wiped off the excess with paper towel. It says there is no need to rinse the brush on the directions on the bottle. At times it started to get gummy so I swished it in a container of water and it came clean. I would suggest doing that fairly frequently to avoid a lot of gummy strands building up and then you can continue to brush it on with clean lines. If you do get it gummy it comes off easily with the Dawn soap. Some people also just rub the brush on a soap bar / shard
So for me it was a 5 star experience. The staining would be a 2 star but as it was super faint and didn’t cause me a problem I am rating the product 4 star.
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guillermoReviewed in Mexico on October 22, 2018
Consistencia muy buena
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