Acrylic pour finish with NO BRUSH MARKS! - Easy acrylic pour varnish method
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Varnishing my acrylic paint pours has been a sore spot for me over the years. I either get brush marks on my finish or I get cracks and crazes in the final varnish because I put it on too thick.
I'll teach you how to finish your acrylic pour painting with this quick and simple way that will save you time, save you money, and save you a whole lot of frustration and still give you the finish and protections your acrylic paint pour needs.
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Liquitex Gloss Varnish - fxo.co/BMUn
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⏲⏲⏲Timestamps⏲⏲⏲
00:00 Introduction to varnishing your acrylic pour
01:03 Explanation of tools and varnish used
05:29 1st coat of varnish and explanation of finish
07:27 2nd coat of varnish
09:41 3rd coat of varnish
10:26 4th coat of varnish
11:04 Review finish with no brush marks
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As a follow up to this video I show you how to apply this same method to a much larger canvas 24" X 36" - ruclips.net/video/gHWq0Qfo3bg/видео.html
I have tried this technique. Such an amazing approach, but one problem. The t-shirt's small thin cotton strips/dust always get stuck on my canvas. If the canvas has white paint on it, it shows more, reducing the quality of the painting :(. Do you have any solutions regarding this issue?
@@ayeshaalhashmi1012 what about one of those lint-free cloths? I’m going to try one today and will let you know how it works out. They’re pretty cheap at harbor freight.
Agreed!🖌🙂
@@ayeshaalhashmi1012 That can definitely be a problem. I have used old wash clothes also that have since lost all their lint.
I totally agree. He is so helpful, no politics and no games. One of the smartest artist. Good job! David. Thanks for helping us. 👍
Finally - someone who takes all of the anxiety out of varnishing acrylic paintings! Thank You!
Thanks so much. I had to dumb it down for myself so I could get repeatable results.
I love this guy. He's so casual and friendly. Great teacher!
You rock Ma!
Love him too I'm 64 and he the best for me
He's the best teacher out there! I have seen many, but David is the best acrylic paint pouring teacher on YT!! He's great!
I just wanted to stop by and drop a huge THANK YOU, David!! Since watching this video I have successfully varnished at least a dozen paintings in the time it normally would take me to do two--simply because I dreaded the varnishing step! It was always so time consuming and messy, but this technique has saved my rump. It's faster, cleaner, I don't get brush strokes or weird bumps or divets, and it saves so much varnish! This has been a total game-changer for me, and I am very grateful to you for posting this video. Thanks so much!!
That is excellent to hear Raven. That was my experience also. Not sure why other artist's aren't using this method at this point.
EXACTLY Raven! I have been dreading varnishing, but today I'm going for it using LBA's easy technique.
This is what I have been looking for. Thanks.
By the way do you experience pours on tiles with silicone being reactivated when using windex?
After watching different artist I decided I like your method best and it worked great with no brush marks! I enjoy all your videos as you explain things in a very understandable way. Thank You.
You are so welcome! let me konw if you find other tricks that make it work better for you.
I've been doing this as well, but didn't know I could dilute it up to 50/50! Thanks for saving me those pennies!
YW Emily. I find that it works better when diluted and doesn't dry as fast.
I use this method too. Learned it from “wanda” who sadly doesn’t do her u tube any more. It works great. Thx for your info. You are a great teacher.
You are so welcome! After having so many problems with brush marks and cracking I rarely do anything else now.
Thank you for this and your more recent video on varnishing bigger canvases. I’ve wasted Liquitexk by not diluted it. I’m excited to try. Thanks again!
You are so welcome!
I Love your videos!!!!!! I gave up on All liquid varnishes, but no one has ever said you could add water and apply it like you did... I have a few different brands of spray varnishes, Winsor Newton's pro gloss varnish, krylon triple thick glaze, another krylon. A few rustoliums, Well, last week I found polyacrylic clear gloss spray varnish. I Fell madly in love with it.. Usually 1 coat is all I need... I've watched videos after videos, they had to put so many coats on to get the lines "out" . Noooo. you still saw them. I subscribed to so many channels. I love my little pouring family. One I watch always used liquitex gloss varnish, with a Good foam brush. Looked great at a far. But when , he or she would show it in the light, they'd get all excited by the cells and glimmer, all I saw were lines. Because I didn't know better I followed the rules, bought the foam brush, then later on I bought a expensive brush For varnishing . Btw, that worked better than the foam. I figured that was the look... Then I tried the sprays. Luckily I still sucked at pouring ended up throwing 5, 6 or 7 away. I checked out their website, dude they had one priced at $150 it was a little level 1 8x10, you could see the criss cross lines plain as day. Just like the ones in my trashcan. Lol. Now they only use resin. BEAUTIFUL peices.. Poor folk can't afford that. Btw lol. I went back to the site, thought I'd like to buy one of their peices. $700 bucks 14x14.. That's more than my house payment.. I pour nearly every day. I have a ton varnished, wrapped and boxed up. I donate to nursing homes, shelters, Harbor House, ( a thrift store) it may have cost me $15 and up to make it, if ppl down on there luck can get it for $4 or whatever price they put on it and it makes their home look nice, it makes me happy. Even though I have no clue who bought it.. If they are gone the next time I go in, I get a gitty feeling that a pc of me is in their home. Oh sheesh, look at me writing a novel at 4am.
Anyway. Thanks for the tip..
You are me! We are twiners deep inside I think. I nodded my head the whole time I read this. Definitely try this. It's the only way I don't get lines on my paintings. I had the exact same experiences you had.
Yup.... You have changed my ENTIRE outlook and method!! I have so many pieces I've been dreading to varnish due to a bit of PTSVS ( post-traumatic stress varnishing syndrome ) from ruined pieces in the past. I'm fairly certain I won't make this look as easy as you have...but I am confident that I will succeed with your method 😊. I’m still a bit nervous to approach my larger canvases, to be honest. I'm assuming that if I use the same method on a larger scale, I will prevail!! Thanks so much! Your videos have been game-changers for me! 😄😘
PTSVS!?! LOVE IT! I hope you don't mind if I steal that one Julie? For larger canvas just do a small section. 8X8 or something. Vary which direction you choose the section and the circular direction you apply the varnish on each layer. You'll master it in no time!
Yes! I started painting this last December and your videos have been super helpful along my journey. I too have been very hesitant to finish my paintings but I was committed to tackling some today for the first time and I'm very glad I came across this video!
I'm honestly kind of glad I've been putting off varnishing my paintings now so I can try this!
By far the easiest way I have found Watson. Just make sure you use a lint free cloth.
I USE THE SAME LIQUITEX GLOSS VARNISH AND THE SAME TECNIQUE THAT YOU USE IN THE VIDEO. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Thanks for commenting Goyo. It works so well and is so easy for sure.
I love your teaching method! Every time I had a question in my mind you answered it. Thanks for a great tutorial!
Glad to help. If you ever find a question I haven't answered just let me know. I am always looking for some new video ideas.
This was helpful...thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you!!! You're my favorite pour art educational channel!
Thanks so much. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you have. I am always looking for new video ideas.
You are my number one go-to when I need instruction! Thank you also for the timestamps - SO helpful! 🥰🥰🥰
So glad Nan. Glad to be of service as always.
Thank you 👏
You're welcome Madge 😊
Thank you for posting this!! I've been struggling with varnishing my paintings, so I can't wait to try this method!
You are so welcome Yvette. Good luck!
You are a super star and so patient - Thank you David
TYVM.
I have always resigned my pieces, which is more expensive, however I didn’t know how to use the varnish and not get brush strokes! Thank you so much!
So you're the one I go to to learn about resin then Jana?!? This definitely will help you not get brush strokes and is super easy. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much for showing us how simple this is.
You are so welcome! It really is not as complicated as I have seen people make it online. Hope it helps Mary.
I so needed this because my finishes always have lines. I'm horrible at the resin, it never turns out. Thank you!!!
You are so welcome Kristin. This one is so easy and I have yet to mess one up that isn't fixed by another coat or two.
The colors came out beautifully
Thanks Brenda. A nice shiny coat makes a huge difference.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Any time Patricia. Glad it was helpful.
You give us the best tutorials..thank you‼️
Happy to help Josie.
Best varnish tip I've seen so far! Trying it TODAY ☺️
Thanks Toni. I really like it and I haven't found any better way yet. Make sure your cloth is as lint free as you can get it.
I love how u teach, and that you invest so much time in creating these training videos. Thank you
My pleasure!
yea i get lines no matter what i seem to do, so will try it this way. Thanks!
Good luck!
thank youuuu
Glad to help Rawan.
Your videos are the best!! Thank you so much.
So nice of you Sarah. Glad they are helping.
You made my day! I have a painting that needs to be delivered to a show next week. I varnished it and it was so streaky! After two coats of your method it's almost cleared. After two more coats I know that it will be good to go.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Glad to help Ria.
Thank you so much for this!!! I have been spending a fortune on Liquitex gloss varnish!! This will save lots of money!!
You are so welcome! My pieces come out way better now that I moved to this method.
He is very good and makes it look easy. Great teacher and instruction
Thanks Estelle. I really appreciate it.
Thank you! I finished 4 paintings today using this method, they look beautiful! A massive improvement on the ones done with a brush. Thank you, and I LOVE your videos! All super helpful! 😊
This is why making videos is so worth it. Thanks Celia!
Thank you! Thank you, thank you. You’ve made me so happy!
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much David for this video. I had so much trouble varnishing my work and now with this procedure it's absolutely fantastique ! You're a genious and a great Guy !! Thanks again 🙏
Glad it helped. I had the same experience with varnishing.
Wow!
So helpful and so simple,Thank you!!😁
You're welcome Liz. Hope it serves you as well as it is me.
I just finished a 24 x 24 with this method and it came out great! Thank you so very much for your tutorial.
You are so welcome! Glad it helpful Danette.
I have just started sealing my paintings and don’t know what to use, although I have only used the Liquitex gloss varnish so far that you made this video about so really glad to have found it. Today I tried using the Diamond Wood gloss varnish on paintings I don’t care so much about to see how it works. It was recommended by one of the tutorials on RUclips. So starting to seal the paintings and looking for the easiest method of doing it and very happy to find this video because I have a bottle of the stuff.
Glad to help. This is by far the easiest for me for Gloss and High Gloss varnishes. Not so much for satin or matte.
Great artwork! It's very beautiful. Please continue to share your wonderful works. I am waiting for your work. I learned a lot from your work. I respect you. my friend!
Thank you so much 😀 Your drawings on your site are amazing BTW.
Thank you, this makes it look much easier.
You're welcome! The only way I have found to get good results 99% of the time.
You are the best teacher. You really helped me so much
Thanks Terri. Glad my style suits you.
Hey! Just wanted to thank you :)
I varnished my first paintings today with liquitex gloss varnish...and runined them with a brush :( but i found your video just in time to save them! Thank you so much :)
Glad to be of service Cristina.
Love your paintings 🔥🔥👌🏾 Thanks
Thank you so much Sheldon.
So informative and useful!
Thank you once again!!!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌
You are so welcome! Glad to help Paola.
Perfect! Thank you!
Glad it helped Wendy.
Informative video. Great job on clear instructions, links and timestamps. Very helpful. Thank you
You are so welcome Melodie. Glad to be of service.
That was a super helpful vid! Thanks David! 😃
Excellent. The easiest method I found and I've had the least problems with.
I freaking love this! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! As always, I am glad to help fellow pouring artists.
Wow this was one great tutorial. Thank you ever so much. 👍🏽👍🏽
I hope it helps in your future varnishes Noemi. Good luck!
THANK YOU! This helps a lot and very informative.
You're very welcome Mercedes. Glad to help.
Thank you so very much for the amazing information on varnishing. Also for the tips with the 50/50 mix!
Glad to help. I had some bad experiences and I figured others might also.
Your videos are so very informative, can’t thank you enough❣️
Keep coming back and watching is thanks enough.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Absolutely 👍🏼.
Excellent content and presentation once again! You're awesome.
Wow, thank you Cindy. Happy Saturday!
Just starting out, much appreciate your videos, many blessings to you 🙏
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you. I have been using this technique and it works great for me.
Wonderful! Just keep in mind that silicone will grab paint and wipe it everywhere if you use this technique. Make sure it is 100% clean before you rub any painitng that had silicone. I learned the hard way this week.
Great tips! I just recently had a streaky piece. Much appreciated!
Yeah, I am no good with a brush and varnish so this is my salvation for top coats. Thanks Jazmyn.
dude thats brilliant!
Thanks Sherry. Definitely the easiest and best method I have found.
You have the best tips!!!!!
Oh thank you Carla. I appreciate that.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I have been pouring for only a few months, and now its cold where I live and can't use the spray I usually use. I tried this method on a piece that actually came out beautiful and was able to sell it. When I was done after 4 coats is was super glossy and so pretty!!! Thanks again and btw your work is beautiful and all your videos are very helpful!!
Glad to help Lori. That is exactly why I use this method now cause I can't spray 6 months out of the year.
Wow, what an amazing video! Thank youuuuuuuuuu so much
Thanks Albu Art. Glad to be of service.
Very helpful. Thank you so much. I like the gloss it looks really nice.
Me too. I just did another batch yesterday.
For an IT guy you are a great teacher
Lol, thanks Penny. My mom was a school teacher for decades. Seems like some of it wore off on me.
Thank You! I've avoided varnish but now I know how.
Varnish was the bane of my existence until I found this method. The only problem is if you use silicone you really have to get that all off of your painting before you do this.
Thanks David. These tips are very helpful. I like this method better than the varnish spray. Have a good day.
Happy to help Sunita. I especially like this in the winter when spraying really isn't feasible.
Thank you ! Thank you ! You have solved my issue with varnishing .. I tried this and used a small oblong sponge with a piece of T-shirt tide tight around it and it gave a great result . 😂
Wonderful! Great tip. I do have problems with holding on to my rags so that could solve that problem for me too.
@@LeftBrainedArtist hope this works for you David and you can pass this onto your follower's. The sponge 🧽 also helps to keep the T-shirt wet as it absorbs the varnish, and then I put it in an airtight bag to re use next time. 👍🏻😁
I look foward to try it this way!
I think it works great Gu.
Love it, thanks for sending the link to me. You're the BEST!!😊😊
No problem 😊
Thank you for this. Very helpful.
You're very welcome Patricia.
So helpful and informative.
Thanks Fern. I hope it helps your future varnishing.
I'm trying this tomorrow! Thanks or the great info!
Good luck Ruthann. It really is the easiest/cheapest way I've found to get a good finish.
Thanks for the tip… I varnished my first painting yesterday with a sponge brush and got marks 😢 good thing It was a experiment painting. Going to try your method, looks like this way you don’t get air bubbles. 👍
It works great for high gloss and gloss. You really have to use a brush or pad for a satin or matte because of the dimming agents they have in them.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks for the tip👍
thank you for this Video ,,im new to pouring and your tips are saving me so much time
Glad to help Paul.
Good information. You made it look easy. Thank you.🙂
It really is pretty straight forward but it does take a painting or two to get the hang of it. Thanks Marcey.
Fantastic idea, thank you!!!!
You are so welcome! I can't claim all the credit though. Other acrylic artists are the ones where I got the inspiration from.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Pero tú ves lo valioso y útil e inmediatamente lo compartes! Y por eso te lo agradezco con el corazón :)
Great tips, thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Your video is very timely, I just finished stuffing up my first one last night! Will give this a go and see how I go, thanks again 👍😊
You've got this Poppy. Failure is the best teacher and now you have an idea for what to do next.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you 😊
I learned this technique from Wanda quite a while ago and it has been a game changer for me. Best technique for varnish IMO! Just wanted to say that I can not believe you do that WITHOUT gloves! Even wearing gloves I manage to get varnish on my hands and it drives me crazy! 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, I have massive hands and any gloves I have tried to date just break half way in. So I figured I'd just go barehand as the mess is the same. I do have to watch my hands with a bristle scrub brush when all is said and done to get the varnish layers off.
So far I haven’t varnished mine but this is such a easy technique I am so impressed. I did buy some Minwax and thought about doing the same thing, sending it down with water but haven’t gotten that far quite yet as I am still new to this whole acrylic pouring thing. Thank you so much for these extremely helpful videos :-)
Definitely give it a go Yvonne. You can't learn till you try.
Great! Thanks again!
You are welcome. This is definitely my go-to varnish method now.
I am really looking forward to trying this! I am hoping I can correct brush marks from previous varnishing.... thank you for linking this video in, I'll let you know how it turns out!
If the brush marks are deep you will only dampen them and not remove them all together. I know this from unfortunate experience. Too much varnish makes the top coat look like plastic which you don't want either so it will be a delicate balance.
Crazy beautiful!!!! I will absolutely be doing this!!!! I use Liquitex but have used a foam brush....too many noticeable streaks. Thank you for sharing this information 🥰
I had the same problem. That's why I've changed over the rag and watered down method. A little more time but more consistent results.
I've had the very same issue. Thx for this video! I use the liquitex also
It works like a charm. Just need to make sure you keep a good pace as you are going, especially on the larger pieces.
Thanks!
Thank you so much
Another great video! I've had a lot of trial and error and have settled on Liquitex varnish, although I use it full strength and apply with a big sponge covered with pantyhose. I store the sponge in a ziplock bag for repeated use. My go-to is to apply 2-3 coats of gloss to heighten the color saturation, and then usually finish with 2-3 coats of satin, as I don't like the reflectiveness. All personal preference.
You definitely want to cater your finish to how you want the colors to look. Thanks Sherri. The sponge pantyhose definitely works, especially for larger paintings.
Very help me for my vernis thanks you ❤
Happy to help!
Great abstract artwork only that...👨🏻🎨👍🎨
Thank you! Cheers!
I have to try this, thank you so much.
Just make sure it is lint free cloth.
Thank you 🙏 this was great 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Emmy. Hope it helps with your future varnishes.
Thank you once again. I’ve only top coated 5 or 6 of my paintings using different things and ruined all of them. The watering down of the liquitex will be a game changer for the cost. THANK YOU so much. I’ll have to order some ASAP
You are more than welcome Karen. Nothing worse than ruining a lovely painting. You can redeem some of those by using this same method or by just pouring Liquitex on directly and just tilting it off for a VERY heavy application. It is wasteful for regular use but quite handy to fix bad brush marks.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you. I will try to redeem. Where do you typically get your Liquitex from for the cheapest price. I live in a small town and will have to drive down to Dallas area or order online
Super helpful!
Glad you think so Cheryl.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I still haven't top coated any of my pours because I am terrified of it 😂 I do have the Liquitex and I used it on an acrylic painted tissue box but I got bush marks in it. I'm not too bothered about it on that but I don't want to ruin any of my pours by doing it wrong. This was extremely helpful 😊
You are so welcome Mary! This is the easiest and cleanest method I have found.
Important method clearly explained. This is problematic process and solution much appreciated 👍
Glad it helped Mary.
Thank you
You’re welcome. Glad to help.
Ur incredible ty
Thanks for watching Steven. You are very welcome!
Very helpful.....newbie here....just about to watch your videos to us starters.......thanks
Thanks for watching Nats. Pouring in an amazing artform for those of us that never thought we could be artists.
Because of your great results, I will try again. After ruining several large pieces, I gave up on Liquitex varnish and moved on to Winsor and Newton spray . I really like the spray but I cant varnish right now because it is too cold outside and I would never do it in the house! Thanks for this video and I'm hoping I get great results as you did.
That's exactly why I use this method. I love spray, minus the cost and needing a perfect environment. Good luck to you Malikah.
Thanks for sharing. I have been struggling with varnishing wondering why I cant get it right. Cant wait to try this trick for my next art!
I think this week's video will be about varnishing a much larger canvas too.
That’s exactly what I do,, it’s the best I have found
Thanks Kristine! I think so to. So much easier to do and do consistently.