Thank you so much, Chris, for making this very informative video and sharing it with us. You have such a beautiful spirit that comes across in all of your videos and artwork. I appreciate your willingness to share from your experiences and to teach others. You are simply the best!
I'm so happy I found you Chris, thank you so much for making this information available, you're very much appreciated and your work is fantastic, just lovely!
After watching your newest ribbon pour, I came back to watch this. Thank you for sharing Mr. Hodges’ recipe. I’m going to try a ribbon pour. I hope it comes out as pretty as yours. ❤️
Thank you Chris!!! I have never done ribbon pours before...and saw the link to this video from your valentine video. Your instructions are so clear ty! I am going to attempt this tomorrow morning as I love how clear and sharp your ribbons are! I so appreciate your ability and willingness to share ty ty ty!
Chris thank you for so generously sharing such a wealth of information in a calm way ... I love your energy. As a newbie to pouring it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in all the information but the way you share suits me to a ‘T’. I’m inspired and excited - and like so many, appreciate your willingness and graciousness to share. Blessings from Australia 🤗🙏🏻💝🌈💐
Thank you Chris, I started painting only 2 months ago and have checked out LOTS of videos and find you and Mollys artistry the best. I have been having problems with the pouring mix and paint ratios , lots,as you say, just eyeball it, not good, so i am going to do your mix as i like your clear lines. Thankyou love listening to your lovely calm voice as you paint.
Thank you, Chris, for sharing this recipe with us. I’m really excited to try it! You’re so helpful and easy to listen to. Here’s to your ribbon pours!!🍷🥃🍺☕️🥛🍸 Be well.❤️
Chris, sooo helpful thank you. I can’t wait to give this mix a try. I might just have to purchase a scale. I usually just go by eyeball and feel. ❤️, Pam
Thanks so very much for sharing this it's greatly appreciated and I know don't you hate when you find a color you absolutely love then they stop making it so you have to go out and find something similar but when you use it it just never looks the same
Thank you so much for this information. I am just starting trying to do these styles of paintings and they were coming out real bad. I will try this now. Thank you
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! 🌹🌹 Great to hear it's the water base Polycrylic, I wasnt going to try this thinking that it was the varnish based one! Yahoo! Will e mail you tomorrow about the painting.
Thank you so much Chris for sharing this recipe. I tried a version of it w artist's loft pouring medium (in place of the glue) - the colours were brilliant 😁 but I did find I had a lot of air bubbles even though I mixed my paints a day before. So next time I will stick to your recipe exactly and try again. 😁
That is so cute! As an actress I learned to do accents...when I visit my sister I read aloud using different voices for each character. We read a couple of books per visit! Funny thing is, I've always disliked the sound of my normal voice!! LOL!
@@ChrisJeszeck you're an actress?! Oh my god, you just get better and better! You need to do a vlog to tell us all about you and your life. I REALLY enjoyed your video at the gallery so we need to see more of you! ❤
I'm really not that interesting, but thank you! I was a big fish in a small pond of community theater for over 25 years; got to play some great roles (drama, comedy, musicals), direct some great shows and paint a lot of sets (not so fun). I much prefer being anonymous and sharing my art this way! Thank you for your enthusiasm, Nicky! 😘
Hi Chris, I adore yours ring and ribbon works 😍 Thank you for this recepee 🙏🏻 I have a question…I’m living in Switzerland and there isn’t any Flood and Minvax here… By what I could replace them please? I have Floetrol Owatrol instead of Flood…but what about Minvax Polycrylic? Could I replace it by anorher top coat? I would like so much try your technique 🥰 What can I do? Thanks a lot. Great job! 🌹
Hi there! I'm not entirely sure, but I think Owatrol is thicker than Floetrol so you just need to thin with water a bit to replace Floetrol. Minwax polycrylic is just a clear, water based topcoat for wood, so I'm sure you could ask someone at a hardware store for a product like that. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Hi Chris thank you for your videos. I've heard something about the polucriylic cracking and the glue turning yellow and not being archival... have you heard anything about this? Thx
Well, I've been using glue in many of my mixes for over 3 years without any issues...I think if they're well sealed there shouldn't be a problem. I've only been using the Polycrylic a year, without a problem so far. But hey, it's an experimental art form...I don't expect it to last through the ages! 😊
Thank you for this mix, I'd love to try it. How do you make sure it's not settled in the large jug? Do you just gently shake it or roll it around each time you use it? And then you must have to leave your paints to set overnite after mixing. Polycrylic would have lots of bubbles and you can't torch it. Has that ever been a problem for you?
I do give it a gentle rolling shake after it's sat around. I generally mix my paints fresh just before pouring, without issue, but if time allows ( and I think of it), it's good to mix the night before. 😉
That was so helpful. Thank you. Love your work. I haven’t done a ribbon pout yet. I use a lot of craft paints 2oz. Bottles. Do I do the same proportions with that paint.? Ty for your help.
Hi Tamera! Craft paints are already pretty liquid, so I'd start with less PM, maybe half the amount of PM as paint? You can slowly add more PM until you get a good consistency...remember you want it on the thick side for ring or ribbon pours. Thanks for watching!
Hello, how much glue did you put in the smaller container? I have one of those from the dollar tree. I see you stated how many ounces you put in the bigger jug with the markings on it but was wondering how you mixed the glue and water
Hi Michele...for Masters Touch I mix 2.5 PM to 1 paint plus a bit of water. I can't tell you the others, but if you mix MT to that consistency you'll know what it should be for the others. 😊
Thank you so much Chris. I tried the technique today and I love the ribbons but not so crazy about the rings. I’m going to keep experimenting with it. Thank you so much for your videos. You are a very talented artist.
Sorry, Kathy...I'm behind in my replies. I bought it at Walmart...I can't remember if it was Rubbermaid or their cheaper version. It was only about $3.
Minwax is the brand, but it's a water based polyurethane used for protecting wood...maybe if you ask the paint store for something that does that? The important thing is that its water based. Good luck!
Is this the right Miniwax Polycrylic: Minwax 622224444 Polycrylic Protective Finish, 1 quart, Matte or is it suppose to be a gloss finish. I got so many options when I searched for it. Want to make sure before I buy. Thank you!
Hi Denise...I've used both matte and clear gloss, but I usually buy the clear gloss. The important thing is that it's water based. Everything you wrote there is correct, except I don't know what that number is. My current can says "Minwax Water Based Polycrylic Protective Finish, Crystal Clear Finish, Clear Gloss". Hope that helps! I buy it at Walmart.
I mix up a big batch in that other pitcher and fill to the line, but if you only make 16 oz at a time, it would be 12 oz glue, 4 oz water (that equals 3 to 1). 😊
Thank you so much, Chris, for making this very informative video and sharing it with us. You have such a beautiful spirit that comes across in all of your videos and artwork. I appreciate your willingness to share from your experiences and to teach others. You are simply the best!
What a lovely comment, Linda. Thank you so much...it's my pleasure to share whatever I can. I'm pinning your comment to the top! 😘
I just found you tonight. this is the second video I have watched. So informative. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Patti and welcome to my channel! 😘
Thank you so very much for this video. Love listening to your soothing voice.
Awww...thank you for your kind feedback! 😘
Thank you Chris, very helpful 👏👏
My pleasure...thank you for watching!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
My pleasure...thanks for watching!
I'm so happy I found you Chris, thank you so much for making this information available, you're very much appreciated and your work is fantastic, just lovely!
Thank you so much, Lilia! I appreciate the encouraging feedback! 😊
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing Chris! Love this PM.
Thank you, Deb...me, too!
After watching your newest ribbon pour, I came back to watch this. Thank you for sharing Mr. Hodges’ recipe. I’m going to try a ribbon pour. I hope it comes out as pretty as yours. ❤️
Thanks for watching Paula! Let me know how it goes! 😘
So helpful.
Glad to hear! 😊
Thank you Chris!!! I have never done ribbon pours before...and saw the link to this video from your valentine video. Your instructions are so clear ty! I am going to attempt this tomorrow morning as I love how clear and sharp your ribbons are! I so appreciate your ability and willingness to share ty ty ty!
Good to hear, Stephie! Have fun with it, and don't get discouraged...it takes practice to get the ribbons right. 😘
WOW! Cris this was so helpful. You are the greatest for sharing all mixes with us.. Much appreciated!!!
It's my pleasure...thank you!
What a great teacher! Thank you.
I appreciate that! Thank you, Sonja!
Thank you! I had followed your suggestions and made beautiful pours for my family. Thank you for sharing your time and your talent so selflessly!
I am so happy to hear, Mina! Thank you for telling me!
Chris thank you for so generously sharing such a wealth of information in a calm way ... I love your energy. As a newbie to pouring it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in all the information but the way you share suits me to a ‘T’. I’m inspired and excited - and like so many, appreciate your willingness and graciousness to share. Blessings from Australia 🤗🙏🏻💝🌈💐
Thank you again, Jennifer! Your feedback is truly helpful and appreciated! 😘
You are an excellent teacher...very calm...thank you
Pourly equipped...I love it! Thanks so much for watching!
Wow!! I'm so glad I watched this! The tape trick is fantastic. I hate working with those quart containers...so messy. Thanks for this Chris!😊🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your details of paint mixing. Very helpful and informative. 🤩
My pleasure! Thank you for watching! Have fun with it!
Magnifique...thank you...enjoyed your calm and clear teaching.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
Helpful!
Thanks for watching! 😘
Thank you Chris, I started painting only 2 months ago and have checked out LOTS of videos and find you and Mollys artistry the best. I have been having problems with the pouring mix and paint ratios , lots,as you say, just eyeball it, not good, so i am going to do your mix as i like your clear lines. Thankyou love listening to your lovely calm voice as you paint.
Bless your heart, Sheryl! Thank you for your kind words! I truly appreciate the feedback and support. 😘
Chris i used the mix today and wow i am enamoured with it 💕💕 i am really hooked and painting not bad, still work to do, but great start
Sheryl, that's fantastic! I'm really happy to hear that, and thanks for telling me!
Thank you, Chris, for sharing this recipe with us. I’m really excited to try it! You’re so helpful and easy to listen to. Here’s to your ribbon pours!!🍷🥃🍺☕️🥛🍸 Be well.❤️
Thank you, Linda! I am happy to share, and guess I'm off to have a cocktail! 😘
Great tutorial. One of the best I have seen. Thank you
Thank you, Carrie! Nice to "see" you again!
@@ChrisJeszeck Thank you. I am always here watching and loving.
Thanks so much for sharing! I was having a big problem with my lines just moving all over the place. I'm so excited to try your recipe. 💕
Good to hear! I think you'll find this recipe successful. 😘
Chris, sooo helpful thank you. I can’t wait to give this mix a try. I might just have to purchase a scale. I usually just go by eyeball and feel. ❤️, Pam
I'm glad you found this helpful!
Thanks so very much for sharing this it's greatly appreciated and I know don't you hate when you find a color you absolutely love then they stop making it so you have to go out and find something similar but when you use it it just never looks the same
Yep...I can mix most any color, but not these metallics! Thankfully, plenty of brands make lovely silvers and golds. 😊
Thank you for this video. I’ve wondered how to mix paint to get ribbons.
I'm happy you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this information. I am just starting trying to do these styles of paintings and they were coming out real bad. I will try this now. Thank you
You're not alone...I still hose off plenty of paintings! It takes patience and practice. Hang in there!
Thank you for the video, it was very helpful.
Happy to hear, Janice!
Thanks Chris 😘
thank you for this important
information
You are very welcome!
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! 🌹🌹 Great to hear it's the water base Polycrylic, I wasnt going to try this thinking that it was the varnish based one! Yahoo!
Will e mail you tomorrow about the painting.
LOL...did you see I PM'd you? It probably sitting in your new requests...
Missed it, I'll look, I did send you a request via email
Got it...replied. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing.
My pleasure...thanks for watching!
Thank you so much Chris for sharing this recipe. I tried a version of it w artist's loft pouring medium (in place of the glue) - the colours were brilliant 😁 but I did find I had a lot of air bubbles even though I mixed my paints a day before. So next time I will stick to your recipe exactly and try again. 😁
I'm happy to share what works for me! Good luck and have fun with it...let me know how you do!
Thank you so much for sharing. What brand of glue do you use?
I love listening to you. You have such a soothing tone. You should record audio books! Besides that, I adore your work! ❤️
That is so cute! As an actress I learned to do accents...when I visit my sister I read aloud using different voices for each character. We read a couple of books per visit! Funny thing is, I've always disliked the sound of my normal voice!! LOL!
@@ChrisJeszeck you're an actress?! Oh my god, you just get better and better! You need to do a vlog to tell us all about you and your life. I REALLY enjoyed your video at the gallery so we need to see more of you! ❤
I'm really not that interesting, but thank you! I was a big fish in a small pond of community theater for over 25 years; got to play some great roles (drama, comedy, musicals), direct some great shows and paint a lot of sets (not so fun). I much prefer being anonymous and sharing my art this way! Thank you for your enthusiasm, Nicky! 😘
I love your ribbon pour videos. I can't wait to watch your other techniques! What do you use to varnish/topcoat your paintings? Ty in advance!
I tell in this video that I use Liquitex gloss varnish, watered down. 😉
Hi Chris, I adore yours ring and ribbon works 😍
Thank you for this recepee 🙏🏻
I have a question…I’m living in Switzerland and there isn’t any Flood and Minvax here…
By what I could replace them please?
I have Floetrol Owatrol instead of Flood…but what about Minvax Polycrylic?
Could I replace it by anorher top coat?
I would like so much try your technique 🥰
What can I do?
Thanks a lot. Great job! 🌹
Hi there! I'm not entirely sure, but I think Owatrol is thicker than Floetrol so you just need to thin with water a bit to replace Floetrol. Minwax polycrylic is just a clear, water based topcoat for wood, so I'm sure you could ask someone at a hardware store for a product like that. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@ChrisJeszeck Thank you so so much! It helps, really 🌹
Hi Chris thank you for your videos. I've heard something about the polucriylic cracking and the glue turning yellow and not being archival... have you heard anything about this? Thx
Well, I've been using glue in many of my mixes for over 3 years without any issues...I think if they're well sealed there shouldn't be a problem. I've only been using the Polycrylic a year, without a problem so far. But hey, it's an experimental art form...I don't expect it to last through the ages! 😊
Hi Chris! Thanks for sharing the recipe for the polycyclic mix. I’m just wondering what glue you use, and have you used more than just one brand?
Hi Mary Ellen...I use Elmer's Glue All in this recipe. Works great so I haven't tried any other brands! Thanks for watching! 😘
Thank you for this mix, I'd love to try it. How do you make sure it's not settled in the large jug? Do you just gently shake it or roll it around each time you use it? And then you must have to leave your paints to set overnite after mixing. Polycrylic would have lots of bubbles and you can't torch it. Has that ever been a problem for you?
I do give it a gentle rolling shake after it's sat around. I generally mix my paints fresh just before pouring, without issue, but if time allows ( and I think of it), it's good to mix the night before. 😉
That was so helpful. Thank you. Love your work. I haven’t done a ribbon pout yet. I use a lot of craft paints 2oz. Bottles. Do I do the same proportions with that paint.? Ty for your help.
Hi Tamera! Craft paints are already pretty liquid, so I'd start with less PM, maybe half the amount of PM as paint? You can slowly add more PM until you get a good consistency...remember you want it on the thick side for ring or ribbon pours. Thanks for watching!
Hello, how much glue did you put in the smaller container? I have one of those from the dollar tree. I see you stated how many ounces you put in the bigger jug with the markings on it but was wondering how you mixed the glue and water
It's three parts glue to one part water, so in that container, it's 1.5 cups glue and .5 water (there are lines on the container). 😊
Love this!! what kind of glue did you use?
Elmer's Glue All. Thanks for watching!
🙀🙀Chris how do I mix with other paints like liquid tex basics, artists loft flow, decor art or masters touch acrylics.
Hi Michele...for Masters Touch I mix 2.5 PM to 1 paint plus a bit of water. I can't tell you the others, but if you mix MT to that consistency you'll know what it should be for the others. 😊
Thank you so much Chris. I tried the technique today and I love the ribbons but not so crazy about the rings. I’m going to keep experimenting with it. Thank you so much for your videos. You are a very talented artist.
Awww.. thank you, Michele! I appreciate the feedback!
TY Chris can you share a link where we can buy that plastic jug?
Sorry, Kathy...I'm behind in my replies. I bought it at Walmart...I can't remember if it was Rubbermaid or their cheaper version. It was only about $3.
Thank you.
Hello what else can I use instead of miniwax cos I live in Australia and we don't have it
Minwax is the brand, but it's a water based polyurethane used for protecting wood...maybe if you ask the paint store for something that does that? The important thing is that its water based. Good luck!
Is this the right Miniwax Polycrylic:
Minwax 622224444 Polycrylic Protective Finish, 1 quart, Matte or is it suppose to be a gloss finish. I got so many options when I searched for it. Want to make sure before I buy. Thank you!
Hi Denise...I've used both matte and clear gloss, but I usually buy the clear gloss. The important thing is that it's water based. Everything you wrote there is correct, except I don't know what that number is. My current can says "Minwax Water Based Polycrylic Protective Finish, Crystal Clear Finish, Clear Gloss". Hope that helps! I buy it at Walmart.
@@ChrisJeszeck Thank you. It helps big time.
Hi Chris, What type of glue do you use?
In case you didn't see my other reply, I use Elmer's glue all. Thanks for watching, Marci!
So how many ounces of glue and how many ounces of water did you use in your glue water mix
I mix up a big batch in that other pitcher and fill to the line, but if you only make 16 oz at a time, it would be 12 oz glue, 4 oz water (that equals 3 to 1). 😊
Chris Jeszeck ty so much for that will be trying to make them as beautiful as yours or come close 🙂
You are welcome! Have fun with it!