Categories • Graphic Arts Auxillaries • Masking
Drawing Gum is a peelable solution used to keep areas of artwork free, for use with ink, watercolour, gouache... It is applied using a brush or pen on the parts of the work to be masked. Colour is applied when the drawing gum is dry. Once the colours are completely dry just rub the gum with your finger or with an eraser to reveal the masked parts.
The Drawing Gum is a peelable drawing gum for the realization of works in reserve with ink, watercolor, gouache... It is applied with a brush or a pen on the parts of the drawing which are to be masked.
The coloring is done when the Drawing Gum is dry.
To discover the parts which were masked, it is enough to peel off the Drawing Gum with the finger or with an eraser, once the colors are perfectly dry.
The Drawing Gum markers allow an easier use of the product, and a more precise application with more or less fine lines depending on the wick used: 0.7 mm or 4 mm round.
They must be primed before the first use:
If necessary, a spare wick is integrated directly into the cap.
They should be stored horizontally with the cap closed, and can be kept for 6 months after the first priming at moderate room temperature (15-25 degress C).
The marker is a very practical all-in-one tool due to its easy handling and use. It is a nomadic product that can be taken everywhere. It can be used in addition to the bottle version which is more adapted to large applications.
Caution: air travel can cause excess product on the wick and in the cap. Carefully open the cap and if necessary, clean the wick and cap before starting to decorate.
For Drawing Gum markers with 4mm wicks, you can purchase spare 4mm wick packs consisting of 4 wicks: two round wicks and two beveled wicks for thick or thin calligraphy strokes. This extends the capabilities of the marker while prolonging its life.