Place it where it is needed. Whether you need to leave some white spaces, draw irregular edges, or on the contrary, straight ones… Masking is a solution that will make your life easier in a lot of situations!
What you need to know
What accessory can't you live without? Masking tape. It's not very sticky so it doesn't damage the medium when you remove it.
Step 1: attaching the tape.
Step 2: paint your design . Make sure your paint overlaps with the tape, for a perfectly straight edge once the tape is removed.
Step 3: wait a few seconds, then gently remove the tape, without forcing it, before the paint is fully dry.
Note: A thin film will form on the surface of the acrylic paint once it is dry: if you remove the tape too late, you may tear off the film, too.
For example, you can:
Example: to represent a white fence in a field, create a masking tape grid, apply a green wash, then remove the tape.
Don't panic! You can also use a plain piece of paper. It won't be as practical because it isn't sticky, but it works just as well!
