QoR Lift Aid: Enhance Control and Precision for Seamless Paint Removal
QoR Lift Aid is a specialized fluid medium designed to grant watercolorists greater control over the permanence of their pigments. By providing a temporary barrier between the pigment and the paper fibers, it allows for the clean removal of even the most staining colors. Whether you are lifting to create highlights, correcting a small area, or reclaiming the white of the paper between washes, this medium is an essential tool for maintaining flexibility throughout the painting process.
Key Features and Artistic Benefits
- Enhanced Lifting Capability: Significantly improves the ease with which dried or wet watercolor can be removed from the substrate, allowing for effortless highlights and corrections.
- Non-Staining Barrier: Creates a protective layer that prevents aggressive pigments from penetrating deep into the paper fibers, preserving the integrity of the underlying surface.
- Versatile Application Layers: Can be applied directly to raw paper as a preparatory coat or layered between washes to facilitate multi-stage lifting and complex textural effects.
- Maintains Paper Quality: Allows for pigment removal without the need for heavy scrubbing, protecting the delicate sizing and texture of professional-grade watercolor papers.
Application and Usage Guidelines
- Pre-Painting Application: Apply a thin, even coat of the fluid medium to the paper and allow it to dry completely before beginning your watercolor application.
- Intermediate Layering: Brush a layer over dry washes to lock in the previous layer while making the subsequent layer of paint easier to lift.
- Lifting Technique: To remove paint, wet a clean brush or sponge and gently agitate the area, then blot with a clean paper towel to lift the pigment away.
- Storage and Care: Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use and store at room temperature to maintain the consistency of the fluid medium.
Technical Specifications
- Product Identification: QoR Lift Aid
- Volume: 118 ml
- Base Chemistry: 100% Aqueous Polymer Solution
- Finish: Dries to a clear, colorless, and non-tacky film
- Cleanup Requirements: Clean brushes and application tools with warm water and soap immediately after use.
