âº [ C ] a word or expression that was first used in the US but is now used by people in other countries, especially those where English is spoken:  1 O.K. is an Americanism now used all over the world. 2  He was an immigrant who made it in America; Americanism was his religion.
YUPO is a synthetic paper which is ideal for working with alcohol inks. One of my most favorite surfaces to paint on is YUPO. YUPO is a synthetic paper made from plastic pellets and because of its slick surface, it is ideal for use with alcohol inks. The inks seem to move freely when applied to the YUPO surface.
There are two types: Art Masking Fluid and Colourless Art Masking Fluid. Art Masking Fluid has a slight yellow tint making it easier to see where it has been used. If a softer sized paper is used or there is any risk of yellow staining the paper, Colourless Art Masking Fluid should be used. Here are some helpful tips to get the best results from using both types. 1. Shake the bottle before use. 2. Do not use on wet or damp paper. 3. Use gelatin surface sized paper, this helps to prevent the ...