Here are a few ideas of additives and things you can use on yupo paper to add texture, with watercolors, acrylics and inks.

Comparative chart of textures on yupo paper with watercolors, acrylics and inks

SALT (sprinkled on wet paint then let dry and brushed away)

SOAP (added when painting)

OIL PASTEL RESIST (drawing with oil pastels before painting). Note: this technique does not work well with acrylics

MASKING FLUID

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Daler-Rowney Masking Fluid This fluid is used to create striking white highlights or to mask areas for overpainting at a later stage. It forms a fast-drying, water-resistant film on watercolor paper and board, and is easily removed when dry.

ALCOHOL Sprayed on wet paint

GEL MEDIUM Paint thinned in gel medium.

PLASTIC WRAP PAPER Wrap paper left on wet paint to dry.

WAX PAPER CUTOUTS Pieces of wax paper left on the wet paint.

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Yupo Watercolor Paper Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It’s a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely strong and durable. PH neutral.