IOTA Chapter of the American Gourd Society
Masking fluid tips:
You can use masking fluid to preserve the uncolored gourd surface on a portion of a gourd you are painting. There are “clear” and colored masking fluids Use an old paintbrush to apply, it will ruin a good brush You can extend brush life by wetting the brush and wiping it on a bar of soap before using it to apply masking fluid – rinse when done and the soap helps clean up To remove dried masking fluid from a brush, put a small amount of lighter fluid in the palm of your hand and work the brush into it, peel