I am a draftsman and I can tell you I only recently heard about ruling pens. AND I was trained on the board, for crying out loud. Two of your videos have changed my process!!! Now subscribed. THANK YOU!

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

The most simple and thorough instructions thus far I have found. Thank you so much. 💛

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have tried so many different masking fluids. I have two different brand bottles with applicator tips that always clog up or flow too freely. I have Molotow pens, good for thick lines but I usually need to draw thin lines. So, I bought a set of three ruling pens at the advice of a watercolor artist friend. I like them but couldn't get those nice thin lines like you drew. I see now how you do it. Your demo is clear and concise and extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I wish I could give this video more that one thumbs up! I subscribed and look forward to your future videos! I can give more thumbs up this way! 👍👍👍👍👍 😃

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Oh myyy. Thank you so much for this video. I happen to have my Dad’s drafting pens just like yours and never knew how to use them. You have made my day!! 😊. Wonderful video and I am very thankful. Sniff

@SusanMonroeArt

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Have fun using your dad's drafting kit!

Honestly, i was about to comment on how essy this tutorial was to digest, and then you added the tip about the ruler, and my brain exploded! How have i not fugured this out with all my failures?! Thank you!

@SusanMonroeArt

13 күн бұрын

Your welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

Extremely well done tutorial on how to use the ruling pen. I appreciate your step-by-step approach and now feel confident in attempting it’s use. Thank you for sharing!

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the video was helpful!!

Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to try this, I have both of these products already yet I've been using a paintbrush like a chump!

@SusanMonroeArt

12 күн бұрын

Sometimes I use a paintbrush too - nothing wrong with that! Just put a little soap and water on the bristles so the masking fluid doesn’t stick to it.

great video, exactly what I needed

Helpful insights. Thanks…i will try it. As a calligrapher this will be helpful.

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I never knew how to use this properly use this ruling pen before. Thank you.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Would love a tutorial on making the sea foam bubbles as in your awesome fish watercolor. Thank you

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

Thank you. You’ve explained this very well. I appreciate knowing to stir and not shake masking fluid. I like being able to see how to use any new product on KZread. So many things are new to me!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it.

Thank you for this informative and concise demo! I'd not heard of ruling pens until a week ago and mine just arrived today. Hopefully this tool will help eliminate some frustrations and thanks to you, I know how to use it properly. Very glad to subscribe! 🎨

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think you’ll enjoy having using the ruling pen as an option for applying masking fluid. It’s a great tool!

Thank you so much. This was incredibly helpful!

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

Wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing!!

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Oh. Ma-goodness!! I’m watching like 😲 Thanks for showing this!! Game changer, for sure. Glad I found your channel. New subscriber and I can’t get enough. Your work is beautiful, truly. ✨xo✨

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!!

That set looked like a set I used to have when I first started in the construction business. I drew the plans of anything I was going to build or remodel. They got lost over the last 50 years or so but they were useful. The pens can be used for watercolor applications such as wires strung from pole to pole or the rigging of a sailboat and so on. Thank you for the memories and for sharing this!

@twicebittenthasme5545

Жыл бұрын

Guess I should have watched the entire video before commenting. I got excited when I saw that case.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I get excited when I see a drafting set too! They're always neat to check out.

Excellent Video. Thank you!

@SusanMonroeArt

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So very helpful, thank you!!!

@SusanMonroeArt

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 😀

Thanks for the tutorial.

@SusanMonroeArt

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you this is brilliant xx

@SusanMonroeArt

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, this was so very helpful!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Susan! I'm thrilled that I found you here. I recently purchased a ruling pen, and the exact masking fluid you have. I purchased after I had seen a watercolor video a while back, and couldn't find it. But, you are thorough on it's uses, suggestions, and I purchased a new ruler you've suggested. Thank you so very much. I've subscribed to your channel. 😘💖🌹

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing!!! I’m glad you found the Biden helpful!

Thank you. Very interesting. I bought a ruling pen and didn't have much success so will give it another go.

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

Great! It takes a little time to get used to, but it's a great tool!

Thank you! I bought a set of these, when they came(Chinese) they were labeled “upholstery tools”. I hope they are really ruling pens?! I had not seen an instructional video until yours, so thank you. Now I will try it!

@SusanMonroeArt

7 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

Love the trout painting!

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great info.!! Haven’t heard of this before. Thank you for introducing me to this.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video!

Thanks for this! I have this exact same drafting set - kept from my deceased grandfather - and I always wondered what the ruling pens were and how they are used.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

How sweet that it belonged to your grandfather! ❤️

Thanks ever so much for sharing your talents with the world! Great information, photography, and delivery.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great tutorial!!

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very useful tutorial. Thanks for explaining

@SusanMonroeArt

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

Such a helpful video. Thank you.

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Fantastic, thanks so much x

@SusanMonroeArt

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is very interesting! I used this tool for drafting during 70s and never thought that I'd consider to use it again. Now I am intrigued and am going to try. Thank you for this tutorial!

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Super helpful!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

Perfect!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it!

Hi! Thank you for this very useful/ informative video! I don’t know if you’re aware, but at some point when the filming is speeded up, so is your speech! That made it difficult to understand you. But I certainly got a lot out of it. Thank you again!

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

Noted!

fantastic information ❤

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for sharing…good tuteral

@SusanMonroeArt

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you! I bought a pen because I had been using a needle type applicator and it always got clogged and was impossible to clean, but I want really thin lines. My attempts at it didn't work at all & I assumed (correctly, after watching your video) it was just user Error. I'm going to get another one and try again, thanks to you 😊

@SusanMonroeArt

4 ай бұрын

Good luck! I hope it works well for you!

Thank you so much! 😀

superb video!!! perfectly informative, thank you Susan :) I'm definitely going to invest in a ruling pen for my comics

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Great! I hope it helps!

Thank you so much!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Ive been using calligraphy dip pens with built in reservoir with some success.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I like those as well!

Would you do a tutorial of how to make the bubbles in the picture you showed in the beginning of this video. I’ve searched high and low for videos on making those exact bubbles. Please please please. Thank you. I’ve subscribed

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I’d be glad to! Thanks for the suggestion!

@connieefurulee

Жыл бұрын

@@SusanMonroeArt YEAHHHHHHH!!!! I’ll. Thanks again,

I have the same exact Drafting Set

Thankyou for this detailed demo with explanations, very useful info! I will be looking out for a set like yours if I can find it. Ironically, I worked next to a draftsman for a couple of years but never "caught him in the act" of using these great tools :)

@pipfox7834

10 ай бұрын

Back in the 80's before open plan offices, we each had our own office those were the days....

@SusanMonroeArt

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

Very helpful! I see that I have been way too impatient. But I still have trouble with the fluid thickening before I get very far with the mask.

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

If your masking fluid is thickening, then maybe it’s too old. Get a new bottle and give it a try. Good luck!

Thank you. I just got three sizes

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Great!

Thank you. Great video. Can you achieve even thinner lines?

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

You can get them very thin!

can you make finer lines with it

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make very fine lines!

So can you just make tiny circles of masking fluid using the regular ruling pen without the compass attached? I bought one but haven't yet tried it but I was hoping to make tiny bubbles with it but I don't have the compass part.

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can make tiny circle with the masking pen or with an ink pen dipped in masking fluid. I'd suggest trying both and find out which one your more comfortable with. I only use the compass for larger circles that need to be exact.

Thank you for this video, I know its 2 years ago but I recently bought some ruling pens also and I was wondering if rinsing them off with water would damage them? I know its a silly question but I find that when I am done with the pen, I rinse it off with water and dry it off completely with a dry wash cloth, is this ok?

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

Not a silly question at all! It's fine to rinse them with water when you're done so long as your completely dry it (which you're doing.) I don't think they can rust, but I wouldn't want to take the chance!

Where did you get the compass ruling pen to make circles? Can you please link it and the brand and store where you got it from?

@SusanMonroeArt

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a friend. It’s antique and she purchased the set on eBay, so you can find them there. I haven’t looked on Amazon, but they probably have them as well.

Do both inner sides of the pen act as the reservoir, or only one? Also, is there a right way to hold the pen (reservoir up, or down)? Wondering how it holds fluids, and does not just flood out the moment it is inverted?!

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Both the inner sides hold in the fluid, I think it’s by surface tension. I haven’t noticed a difference in the angle of the reservoir being important. You just need to adjust the opening at the bottom to get the kind of line you want.

@christinearnold-green8540

Жыл бұрын

@@SusanMonroeArt Thank you so much for your kind response. I've now got one on order!

I just dont have good luck with the ruling pin. I hope I can master it with your instruction.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Good luck and if you have any questions just let me know!

May I ask what brand of masking fluid you are using? I’ve got a bottle of fine line but it does not seem to want to flow with my ruling pen

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

I use Pebeo masking fluid. Maybe your fluid is old? If it's not fresh it can be more gummy and clog up the pen.

Can you do curves with a ruling pen as well?

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I've done them with a ruling pen. You need to use a light touch.

Where did you buy the ruling pen to make circles?

@SusanMonroeArt

2 ай бұрын

I bought it from a friend but you can also find them on eBay.

Does the pencil line still erase if masking fluid gets on it?

@SusanMonroeArt

Ай бұрын

Yes, it usually gets erased.

Tip for those on a time crunch/tldw: Start at 4:00.

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Don’t dip and wipe; use a small brush to insert the liquid between the blades

@SusanMonroeArt

Жыл бұрын

That works too! I’ve done that when using it to apply watercolor.

That door behind you is causing a tremendous ECHO. Please move away from such smooth surfaces like doors, walls, windows etc. A thick blanket behind you will kill those echoes. In the old days, radio stations used empth egg cartons on the walls which worked wonderfully to kill distracting echoes.This is the worst effect next to Loud and Distracting Music overwhelming the speaking. Why Bother. These distractions are easy to fix. Thank you. I can use this video.

@SusanMonroeArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion.