Masking Fluid Resist

by Heather Telford

Create a layered resist look with masking fluid.

Supplies

Masking fluid

Paintbrush

Toothbrush

Ink (Dandelion, New Sprout, Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves and Cottage Ivy Memento Inks used here)

Cardstock

Stamps (Penny Black Slapstick Cling stamp Breezy used here)

Sponges or blending tools

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Using a paintbrush and masking fluid, paint word on white cardstock.
Step 2

Using a toothbrush and masking fluid, spray randomly over cardstock. Let it dry completely.
Step 3

Stamp first image in lightest color dye ink.
Step 4

Sponge randomly in lightest color dye ink.
Step 5

Flick more masking fluid on cardstock. Let it dry completely.
Step 6

Stamp image in the slightly darker colour dye ink, sponge randomly in the same color. Flick more masking fluid on cardstock. Let dry completely.
Step 7

Stamp image in the next darker ink, sponge randomly in same color.
Step 8

Flick more masking fluid on cardstock. Let dry completely.
Step 9

Stamp image in darkest ink, sponge edges in same color.
Step 10

When ink is completely dry remove masking fluid by gently rubbing it off.
Step 11

Finish your project.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Masking Fluid Resist. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

You MUST be sure to use a cheap paintbrush and/or rub soap into the brush before dipping it in to the masking fluid. It is much like rubber cement and will ruin a paint brush. Be sure to wash the masking fluid out of the brush immediately unless you plan to just throw the brush away after using it one time.

B Stamper | Sat Jun 16, 2012 at 7:10 AM

You could always stamp the sentiment in a light colour and mask that. Or clear heat embossing will resist die ink too and if you don't like the raised glossy effect, you can flip the paper over onto newsprint or paper towel or an old rag and iron off most of the embossing. Same effect for the sentiment. I'd hesitant to use masking fluid on my stamps because I'd worry about getting it out of the cracks in the rubber.

Rebecca ednie | Sun Jun 17, 2012 at 12:59 AM

I too wondered about the stamp as my handwriting is not that great either. Sounds like it won't work on a stamp; how about using a stencil for the word?

Sharon Hack | Sun Jun 17, 2012 at 1:48 PM

This is such a unique technique & your results are stunning. Thanks so much for showing us how!

Mel McCarthy | Tue Jun 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Hi there, I would like to see your ideas in the gallery. How do I get permission to view this?
Thank you, Patty.

Patty Knox | Sun Jun 24, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Hi Patty! All you have to do is log in with your username and password. Click on our help page (top right) if you've forgotten your info.

lydia | Sun Jun 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much. I cannot wait to give it a try. Off to Ms today.

Cassie | Wed Jul 11, 2012 at 6:03 AM

Hi, Heather
Thank you for your tutorial! Very inspiring.
How did you get to be a designer for Penny Black!?
I am incredibly envious!!! WoW!!!! Do you do your
designs in rubber ...or do you create
something wonderful on paper and someone
else fashions that onto the rubber?
I just bought some rubber and a tool to TRY to
create my own rubber stamp. I am putting it off
for a while though:)
thank you again!
-Heather LaBudde

Heather LaBudde | Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM

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Masking Fluid Resist

by Heather Telford

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