Watercolour Auxiliary Products

Watercolour masking powder that creates resists and abrasion effects. It repels water and maintains white areas of the paper. It is applied dry or wet and easily removed with an eraser, allowing for area recovery and repainting.

Golden QoR Lift Aid is a fluid medium that improves the lifting of watercolours. It is applied by brush or mottler to the paper before painting or between washes. It facilitates the creation of lifting effects on watercolour surfaces.

Golden QoR Light Dimensional Ground is a white, light and absorbent paste designed to be applied as a glaze to create fine details, smooth textures, ridges, peaks, etc. Can be used on board, canvas, wood and paper. Can be wet sanded.

Golden QoR Synthetic Ox Gall. A wetting medium that improves the flow of watercolours. It makes application and blending easier for creating clean and even washes. Improves wetting on hard-sized papers.

Golden QoR Watercolour Masking Fluid. Latex base. Ideal for creating hard edges and reflections in compositions. Surface must be dry for application and removal. Complements QoR watercolours and mediums.

Golden QoR Watercolour Ground. Absorbent and flexible. Ideal for creating soft edges and wet-on-wet techniques. Can be applied by brush, roller or palette knife. Can be wet sanded. Resistant to lifting, scrubbing and light.

Golden QoR Watercolour Medium. Perfect for increasing the transparency and fluidity of watercolours. When used in large quantities the colours will gain saturation and brilliance.

Lefranc Bourgeois superfine permanent varnish spray. Protects gouache and watercolour paintings. Uniform and slightly satin finish. Enhances the colours and reduces the mattness of gouache. Apply several coats for a glossy finish.

Sennelier Masking Fluid in 36.9 ml flask with extra fine dispenser. Perfect for isolating areas of paper during washes with watercolour, gouache, ink, or tempera. It's applied precisely, with a brush or nib. Dries quickly. Easily removed once dry.

QoR Cold Press Ground paper pulp by Golden. Creates a unique rough surface that imitates handmade paper. Ideal for watercolour. Allows for lifting effects. Can be applied to panels, papers or canvases, and can be adjusted with water.

Masking liquid based on natural latex. Forms a waterproof film after drying. Ideal for protecting areas of the paper and preserving the whiteness or tone of the paper. Can be easily removed after drying.

Natural glass varnish to protect paintings on sensitive surfaces such as watercolour or gouache. Formulated with a water-based milk casein and beeswax. Can be used indoors. Non-toxic. Semi-glossy surface.

Watercolour varnish based on colourless synthetic resins. Light varnish to be applied by spray or brush. It refreshes and protects watercolour works from dust and friction without modifying the appearance of the support. Does not yellow.

Watercolour binder with a honey-like consistency and transparent. Can be diluted with water. Ideal for creating a textured brushstroke to give your watercolour paintings character and visual richness.

Aquapasto is a transparent gel medium that reduces fluidity and gives body to watercolour and gouache paints.

Daler Rowney Aquafine gum arabic to increase the brightness and transparency of watercolours. It can also be used to create your own watercolours or shades by mixing it with water and pigments.

Daler Rowney Simply Art masking fluid for creating eye-catching white highlights or areas for later overpainting. Fast drying. Easy to remove with a gentle wipe. Apply with a cotton bud or an old brush.

Vallejo masking fluid to protect areas that are not to be painted over. Allows painting on the protected parts. Leaves no residue or stains. Can be applied directly with a brush. Dries quickly.

Liquid masking medium to protect certain parts of the work or substrate from colour. Contains no pigments. It can be used in conjunction with any Liquitex acrylic product or medium. For watercolour and acrylic inks.

Schmincke ready-to-use watercolour binder that is mixed with pure pigments to make your own watercolours. Ready-to-use, but water-soluble if required. Soluble after drying. Contains gum arabic and ox gall.

Molotow Grafx Art masking fluid for covering areas that you do not want to paint. Leaves no residue or stains. Ideal dispenser for refilling masking pens. Can also be applied directly with a brush. Dries quickly.

Water-based liquid varnish from Maimeri, dense and glossy, suitable for watercolour, gouache and tempera. Protects the surface of the work, improves the lustre of the colours, does not yellow and dries transparently. Easy to apply.

With Daniel Smith masking medium you can cover or hide areas that you do not want to paint over. It is used with water-based colours. It has fine tips that allow for fine detail.

Schmincke AQUA Lift Off watercolour medium for preparing the paper so that dry layers can be changed or corrected later. Is applied before painting.

Schmincke AQUA Medium Spray creates a similar effect to watercolour granules by spraying evenly through the nozzle. It must be sprayed when the watercolour is still wet in order to achieve the effect.

The Lifting preparation makes it easier to lift dry layers from the paper with a wet brush or sponge. It is a preparation that beginners can use to prepare the paper and make corrections to their painting.

A light-coloured solution that controls the spread of wet paint, reduces staining and delays drying. It also increases gloss and transparency. Dilute with water as required.

Water repellent liquid wax designed for masking specific areas of the paper, making them waterproof. After drying, the medium repels overlapping washes. Non removable.

A colourless rubber latex masking fluid for work areas that need to be temporarily protected when the paint is applied in broad washes. Non-staining.

It is used to create pearlescent effects with any type of water-based paint. It can be mixed directly with the colour, but it is recommended to use it as a base and work over it.

Synthetic ox gall medium used as a wetting agent. It mixes with the watercolour to improve the flow of the paint. Colourless and transparent. Ideal for working wet on wet. Improves the grip of watercolour on hard papers.

Liquid for reserving or covering areas that are not to be painted. Use with water-based paints. Slightly blue coloured.

Liquid for reserving or covering areas that are not to be painted. Use with water-based colours. Practical dispenser. Light pink in colour.

Holbein watercolour medium that is mixed with watercolour paint to facilitate the creation of fine lines and loose brushstrokes. Do not use too much, otherwise the colour layer will become brittle and fragile.

The iridescent painting medium gives your watercolours pearl and glitter effects.

Texture medium contains tiny particles and can be used to add a sense of depth and texture to watercolour painting. It is the ideal method for highlighting areas.

Delays the drying time of watercolours so you have more time to mix. Very useful in hot climates.

Painting medium that gives colours that normally have a smooth coating a marbled or grainy finish.

Natural wetting agent to increase the flowability of watercolours.

Liquid to mask areas on the paper when applying watercolour, gouache, tempera or other highly diluted watercolours.

Liquid for protecting areas of the paper that should remain unpainted when applying watercolour, gouache, tempera or other water-based paints.

Titan painting medium for mixing with watercolour, gouache or tempera. It gives them more transparency, elasticity and lustre.