Watercolour Moonlit Scene with Masking Fluid

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 8th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 3 · 08/02/2023 · watch it from 11:30

Create a magical nighttime scene using masking fluid to protect a moon, then layer watercolour washes and stamped silhouettes to build depth. The result is an artistic card with a glowing moon and layered landscape.

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Step by step

1. Paint a circle of masking fluid onto your card to create a moon shape, allowing it to dry for a couple of minutes. ▶ watch 11:30
2. Wet your card with clean water using a flat watercolour brush. ▶ watch 12:00
3. Apply blue watercolour ink to the wet card, creating a sky background and allowing the colour to move naturally. ▶ watch 12:15
4. Stamp a silhouette arch design in green ink over the masked moon area. ▶ watch 12:30
5. Stamp the same arch design again in black ink to create layered depth and definition. ▶ watch 13:00
6. Stamp a small animal silhouette in black ink to add a focal point to your scene. ▶ watch 13:30
7. Add a touch of watercolour to the stamped animal to give it dimension. ▶ watch 14:00
8. Once dry, gently roll off the masking fluid with your finger to reveal the protected moon. ▶ watch 14:30
9. Add a subtle watercolour wash inside the moon shape to give it dimension and a glowing effect. ▶ watch 15:00

Tips from the show

• The masking fluid is see-through, so you can still see the design underneath to match your colours.
• You can remove fingerprints and marks from your card using an eraser tool.
• Don't leave your brush sitting in water as it will damage the bristles.

More from this show

• Watercolour Gradient Background Panel
• Floating Acetate Card with Stamped Insert
• Stamped Silhouette Card with Watercolour Wash

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