Spider Web in Watercolor: Masking Fluid Line Work

Spider webs are all about thin, delicate lines, and that's exactly where a brush struggles with goopy, sticky masking fluid. In this 30-minute class, we'll use masking fluid and a precision tool to lay down a crisp, detailed spider web. I'll be using a ruling pen I made in the DIY Soda Can Calligraphy Nib class, but I'll show you other tools that work too.

Once the masking fluid is dry, we'll paint a soft, moody background with simple washes and color, then peel away the mask to reveal the web. The background stays simple so we can focus on the technique, and you'll walk away with a gorgeous painting perfect for the season.