Easy Acrylic Pour Techniques - Learn the Basic Acrylic Pour Techniques to Start Acrylic Pouring
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- Learn FIVE of the Easiest Acrylic Pour Techniques you should know as a beginner acrylic paint pour artist. When you are just starting out, trying the more difficult techniques can lead to a lot of wasted time and resources ($$$). We recommend you start your acrylic pour journey with these techniques.
1. Straight Pour
2. Dirty Pour
3. Puddle Pour
4. Flip Cup
5. Tree Ring Pour
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Of course he’s the best teacher and is because he is such a nice person, and honestly more than 3 of the most popular girls that make nice pouring work they just have a “diva” attitude on their videos, they think are really artists, c’mon they just dominate the technique and that’s it....but this guy explain every single step in every process, congratulations for be a very humble person.
Slow and steady wins the race for this guy. I've got to make sure the lessons stick.
Are you saying they’re not artists? Because everyone is an artist. Whether it’s something that appeals to you or not. People talk differently, and that doesn’t mean they’re bad at art. Do not compare people, please be more careful with your wording, and I am sorry if I misunderstood you.
Being nice has nothing to do with being a good teacher. He is good because he has a vast array of knowledge and has a true feeling to share that knowledge with others and learn from them too. The other people you describe are just taking advantage of their knowledge for money and clicks is all.
I'm not sure who you're describing as a diva. If there is that diva type I've missed their videos. Everyone I've become familiar with is self-deprecating, not afraid to mention pour fails even on the pour in their video. This goes for the men and the women. I've picked up through videos and comments that paint pouring has helped them get through tough times including PTSD, loss and grief, depression and anxiety. How can any of them be faulted? If you have negative feelings about any painters, try to open your mind and your heart and vow to not judge others harshly. If there are a few you don't care for, it's simple. Don't watch them.
Artist or not artist, painter or not painter, diva or not diva
I was just trying to say:
It’s nice to be IMPORTANT
But more important is to be NICE
And of course I don’t have any bad feeling against anybody, mostly when pouring helped me to stay in home during the pandemia and I’m still doing it and loving it and I’m still learning from all nice people posting videos teaching us something new
Hey, I wanted to leave a tip I recently learned in case it’s helpful for anyone else. When measuring out your paints and mediums, an easy way is to use a syringe. A 20cc syringe actually has measurements in 1/4oz increments! If you are using craft paints in a 2oz squeeze bottle, you can press the syringe up to the opening (where you’d squeeze the paint out) and pull the paint out with the plunger (or pull the plunger and gently squeeze the bottle). I hope this helps someone. Have a great day, I hope it’s colorful!
Thanks. That definitely could help getting paints out.
Thank you, I want to try this for my small soap mold works. I have a tree ring design in mind but done a base of cream and then my rings with bright gold, metallic copper, dark metallic gold, adding a wee bit of red to the bright gold, then dark gold, bright gold and well, whatever my heart says to use next. Oh and I want to reserve some of the cream to use between some of the colours. Or maybe try black? Regardless, small squeeze bottles or a tiny syringe sounds spot on! Woohoo 🎉
Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I haven’t tried my first one yet, reading and learning from a pro first. Trial and error works too but a great resource here.
I am new to the acrylic paint pouring world and I have watched a ton of videos. With that being said there are way too many artists out there that are in love with the sound of their own voice! They ramble on and on for what seems like forever before any paint is poured onto a canvas. I love the way you do your tutorials. You go at a easy to learn pace and you get to the point immediately. Which I appreciate. And you have a great sense of humor too! I loved that yellow T-shirt you worn in a video. On the front it said something like "I'm a big ray of sunshine". I cracked up. Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching and "liking".
I am a big freaking ray of sunshine (a-la Eeyore) . My family says I am the nicest grumpy person they know. it just fits. Thanks Maggie.
I am so new to pouring that I am in the process of watching how it's done. I am 78, a baker/cake decorator by profession. I am intrigued by the unpredictable nature of this medium of expression and also reminds me of looking through a kaleidoscope as a child. So I've decided to test the waters. I am in the process of putting together my shopping list keeping in mind that I live in a small apartment. Needless to say that these videos have helped me to get some idea and as David says it's time to stop watching videos and do the real thing. Thank you, David, for your inspiring videos.
Ooo. That last one! Definitely trying that today as a different option for my background!! ❤
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These are the videos that I’ve been watching to teach my daughter. She’s 7 and wants to “make a million dollars by painting.” Every video is packed with information, I’ve watched dozens of them! Keep up the great work!
That is awesome Piper. Tell her I want her autograph!
The analytical approach works for me. Though I'm left handed/right brained, I have been a laboratory scientist for 30 years! My creative side is emerging during this pandemic.
It's an amazing feeling to be able to create art isn't it? None of my friends and family can believe that I am a part time artist now.
@@LeftBrainedArtist It is wonderful. I started out wanting to be a writer, but the only thing I ever wrote, after my BS degrees in psychology and medical technology, were memos, procedure manuals, and in-service education presentations, as well as computer training materials in the hospital I worked in. There was a point at which I seriously considered leaving lab medicine and moving over to IT, but I didn't. Kick me!!
After I retired, I returned to school and got an MA in English, focusing on technical writing and early British literature.
My stifled creative side re-emerged when the pandemic started, and now, at this stage of my life, I find both my left and right brain fascinated by pour painting. Who'da thunk it?? Oh, yeah, my daughter's a sculptor.😀
Your clear cut instructions are most welcome here. Keep it up.
I like how you don't use flashy text to make your point. You take it one step at a time and you don't miss anything. I have issues with feathering (making leaves) and you covered it well enough it made sense to me. I was dipping too much with my dryer. I love the dirty pour. I started with the flip cup method but I now have the confidence to try other methods because of how you teach.
I appreciate that! Thanks Amy.
I feel like I stalk you 🤣 watching all your old videos
What do you think is your favorite technique. Or top 2
Straight pour with 1 metallic. Then the reverse dip (Fiona Art style).
I don't think I've seen a reverse dip
Once again, your teaching is awesome for beginners. Clear, concise and easy to understand. I really appreciate your focus on the beginner to save money, and also not become discouraged due to mistakes I often made when I first started out. Wish I had come across your You-tube channel to begin with.
You're here now Anna so that is progress right? Glad you're enjoying more success with your acrylic pouring.
Thank you so much. As a newbie I really appreciate you breaking down the basics. I particularly loved the puddle pour, and I hadn’t seen that one covered in a video before.
Thanks for watching more of my videos Tracy.
Flip cup, chefs kiss.
Chefs kiss? What is that?
That was very useful and interesting, thank you from a total beginner
Glad to help Debbie. Have you done a pour yet?
Loved the green one! But the orange (if I liked the color)is rich and vibrant.
Thanks!
A fantastic teacher. I have watched so many but he is the best
Thank you so much Deepthi. I hope I can continue to be worth of that compliment.
Well, I hope I don't hurt feelings here. But this is the best teaching and teacher on acrylic pouring I've come across. I totally understand everything said and explained. The teaching is completely organized and clear not scattered and vague. Lots of great teachers out there, I just get this teaching better. The art you create is beautiful. After about a year and a half break, I'm going to start painting again. Got all my stuff. I've ordered two brands of and styles of paint. I've got a set of Mont Marte acrylic signature colors. And I've got a set of Inklab metallic acrylic paint . May I ask, are those considered craft paints? (So I'll know how to mix with glue all/water). Thank you for all you teach us!
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No, neither of those I would consider craft paints Karin. They are more like student level paints. I will admit I haven't used a lot of either brand but I do know some great artists use them an get pretty awesome results and I have seen good reviews of them. Based on that I think you chose well and I hope you enjoy Acrylic Pouring as much as I do.
Thanks for sharing , the tiles turned out pretty . All i could find was the school glue . Not the all glue ? Did not get it . Put it back 4 times lol at wal mart . Thanks again for an easfy cheap way to start ... 😊
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Lol, I didn't even REALIZE there WERE different types of Elmer's GLUE!! So I bought the school glue!
Didn't even realize it was different until I had already mixed it in with my paints and was filming a video!! 😳 lol Oh, well, I posted the video, mistakes and all. 🤣
But my painting turned out not so bad... Although the paints were a little thinner, I think because of the "school glue".
Idk what the longevity will be of the painting... Time will tell...
@@TrinaRaysTrekofLife Any hardware store, Home Depot, etc will have Elmer's Glue-All. It's one of the standard glues used by woodworkers to make furniture, etc.
@@keith726able Hi, thanks!
Ya, I didn't have trouble finding it, it was just that the very first time I purchased it I just searched for "Elmer's Glue" and didn't realize there was "Elmer's School Glue" and "Elmer's Glue All"! Once I realized it, I've been buying the Glue All.
Lol In my 45 years I don't think I've ever noticed that!!!😆 😜 🤣
...Learn something new everyday...
You’re the best. Thank you for doing this!
My pleasure!
This is awesome. Love all your videos
Aw, thanks so much Sarah.
I am only watching your channel so far because you are so helpful, and great nice teacher. So I'm a newbie & have a lot to read on here. Loved the glue experiment 👏
Thanks Peggy. If you have questions that my videos don't answer just ask.
I find it amusing that you thank us for ‘staying with you’ throughout this video!! All thanks go to you, my friend… so willing to share your knowledge, so patient in your teaching manner… and such an incredible artist! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! ♥️
Thanks Natalie. I really appreciate that. Always glad to help answer questions that I have had along the way.
I love to watch this guy, he explains things very clearly. If you're a beginner, watch his videos!!
Thank you so much Melody! I need to make a new version of this video some time soon.
@@LeftBrainedArtist o yeah! Can't wait to see it!
I've been wanting to learn how to do this "Pour Painting" technique for a few months. I have watched a number of videos, but I was worried about buying the wrong supplies. I did a number of paintings when I was younger. Mostly abstract type and used acrylics, but nothing like this. Thank goodness I found your videos & channel. You have shared some valuable information. Everything you do is informative and easy to understand.👍
Thanks! 👏👏👏👏💯😊
Thanks for commenting and letting me know. If you have more questions just ask. I do have a whole series for new painters if you haven't seen those 4 already.
So very pretty! I absolutely love the pieces of art you make! You are truly unique with your art! I absolutely love it!
Many many thanks
YOU HAVE AN AMAZING UNDERSTANDING OF COLOURS .I REALLY LOVE YOUR WORK
LOVE FROM INDIA
Thank you so much Devanshee!
You could check out a color wheel.
Hello, I really liked this video! I can't always focus on tutorials on RUclips but somehow your calming voice and easy to follow -techniques worked! I made a couple of nice paintings for my family for christmas. Thank you! And have a happy week
That is so awesome to hear. Thanks for letting me know.
Last one looks like a witch's face! Love this video!
Now I can't unsee that. 8)
Just stumbled onto your channel and I’m soooooooo glad I did!!! I appreciate how you teach the basics and that you cover things we might not think or know to ask. Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this great video. Lovely paintings.😊
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you, thank you!! Finally, someone who explains what their doing step by step! When I started, there wasn’t enough info regarding how to prepare the canvas for the pour.
Glad it helped Melissa. Good luck with your pouring.
This is one of my top favorite videos. You have so many demos for me to get to. That is really helping me to learn quite a bit. Thanks. 😎
Have you started pouring yet? That is where the most learning happens.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I am working towards it. I don't have everything I need or want. I am trying to determine which style I like best. You have been a giant help. Thank you for sharing. I hear you and will give it a go with what I have.
I have started and quit pouring so many times, and every time I start again, it's because of one of David's videos. He keeps reminding me that this is MY art, and it's supposed to be FUN! This year, he inspired me to make my own Christmas cards, and they were a hit! My success reignited my enthusiasm, and I'm ready to dive back in. Thank you again David!
So glad you were able to find something that worked for you Susan.
Thankyou for all the helpful tips and ideas. It's made it easier for me to start. 🙂
I'm so glad Gena. Glad these are helpful.
thank you for doing this series of instructions they have helped a lot.
You are very welcome Janet.
Like the way you explain the pouring technique. I am ready to see my results. Thanks for sharing
If I can do it Nilda, anyone can.
I put some time aside today and did all these pours. I saw a vast improvement from the 1st time I did them to the ones I did today. They all turned out really well. I even managed to get some cells and lacing. Small ones but I am happy with the results.
Thanks for being a great teacher.
That is awesome to hear Lorraine. Onward and upward!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
My pleasure Linda.
Great recap video on all techniques
Thank you!
Thank You. The most helpful by far so far. Specially with time materials and savings. Hello from France. Merry Christmas .
Hello, Thank You, and Happy Holidays Christine.
Wow i like this colors 😊
Thanks Sylvie
David ! I found it !! LOL Happy happy LOL
If you ever need it again just let me know.
Thank you! Learning alot!
Very welcome!
Love this guy!!!!
Thanks Allen!
Loved the dirty pour! My favourite was the black and white circles
Thanks Patricia. The puddle pour definitely gives you some solid colors.
I really wasn't sure about that dirty pour, but wow, it turned out great!
That's the beauty of pouring. Everything changes up till the point where you put the final varnish on. Most of those surprises are awesome in my opinion. Thanks Terry!
Hi,new subscriber here, this is the most amazing tutorial on fluid technique by far, i have seen many videos on RUclips but the way you explained and showed nobody does like that. Even m very new to this kind of art, i never learned any kind of painting but pencil sketching come naturally to me i wanted to explore with colors but i couldn't able to do traditional color paintings, when i got to know about fluid techniques i got very much interested in that after watching many videos from so many artists ,you are the only one from whom i actually learnt something about it n i tried n it came better than i expected, thank you so much for this.😊👏
You are more than welcome Dr Lavanya. Some of us just need things explained in a different more logical way. I hope you enjoy pouring as much as I do.
@@LeftBrainedArtist so true, yes i followed your technique n i loved it.❤
I'm at the stage i needed this video. Our art is a glipse at control of entropy.
haha, that is a great way to put it Loius. We try and tame chaos for sure.
this video was suggested to me and i'm super thankful i clicked on it. thank you!!
you also gained a new sub!
I'm so glad! Just let me know if you have more questions Liana. If I don't have a video about it then I just get more ideas for future content when you ask.
Wow, puddle pours are cool looking.
They are for sure Peggy.
Hi David. Absolutely love this video. And you have a great eye for colour, whimsy and fun with paint. I, too, am in IT (healthcare) but my explorations with nail design, soap making and water color painting just let me brain play! Kinda feel like this exploration makes us even better at the technical. Thank you for sharing the techniques. I think many of them will translate quite well to cold process soap pours. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you! 🤠
You might be on to something there. I hope my videos are helpful. Don't hesitate to ask more questions. I am always looking for more ideas for new videos.
Does that mean that, if I keep doing acrylic pours, I’ll get good at technical things?? Because ANY help in that department would help me… I’m so good at technical that I had to use your comment just to know how to spell the word!!! 🤣 🤣
Absolutely love the grayscale puddle pour. Looks like geode slices ❤
Thanks Sheri. That was like my 10th pour ever.
I am so happy to have come across your videos. I have learned so much from you, and really appreciate that you take the time to make these videos for us beginners! Thank you! Thank you!
I'm so glad Lesley. Glad to help my pouring friends.
♥️ tree ring pour
Thanks so much. Treerings are pretty awesome for sure.
These are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
You are so welcome Jessie!
Thank you so much for answering so quickly! You're truly amazing!!! I thought it might be the added pouring medium so I'll quit that, I'm excited to try my next pour now that I have this new information. Yeah!
My pleasure Virginia. Glad to help.
What a fantastic tutorial!!! Thank you ever so much!!! I'm new to this art form and need all the help I can get Your demo paints turned out great!
You are so welcome Clasina. So much to learn for acrylic pouring but actually getting out and doing it is the best teacher.
Thank you for your step by step teaching! You are very easy to follow.
I'm learning/practicing in the wasting paints and canvas phase.
I'm not good at pouring without drips so I'm using a plastic spoon with less chaos. And a dropper.
I'm staying tuned in to you Lefty ☺️
So glad you have already started pouring Bobbi most people don’t even get to that point.
I'm an IT professional by trade, too... and 2 years after you am getting into paint pouring. Thank you for your technical channel!
I hope you love it as much as I do Mishelle.
David, thank you for your videos! I started paint pouring during the first year of the pandemic and loved it. But work and grad school took over my life and for about a year I haven't done any painting. I'm still very much a beginner and needed a refresher on everything!! I so appreciate you sharing your experience and being a great teacher.. As much as I hate math, I learned from your videos that I need to use it so that I'm not miscalculating paint quantity (wasting paint or not using enough) as well as the ratio of paint to pouring medium, etc. I look forward to digging into more of your videos 🙂 Keep on doing what you're doing and enjoying your art!
Thanks so much. Glad to have you back with us!
I liked the 6 puddles design 🤙🏻😍
Thanks. I need to do that technique again soon. I haven't for a while.
Thank you for such a great tutorial. They painting turned out lovely and the information given was terrific. Have a great day,
Thank you! You too Noemi.
Thankyou very imformative
Always a pleasure. Do you have any other questions I could answer?
@@LeftBrainedArtist im good your blog is good as well
TQ for yr useful tips.
I really enjoy your videos and this one has helped me tremendously as I am a beginner in acrylic pouring. I have painted with oils and watercolors, and I painted acrylics on rocks, now I am trying the pouring method. You are a very good teacher as you explain everything perfectly, thank you.
You are so welcome! Glad to help Debra.
You are Great! Thank you for all your videos! You explain everything so well!!! Wish you all the best
So nice of you Irene. Glad to help my friends.
Love it!
Thanks!!
Thanks that was a great tutorial mate 💚☮️🏴
Thanks Clare.
@@LeftBrainedArtist what’s your name?
Great teacher!
Thank you! 😃 I appreciate that.
I really love watching you, very good instructions in a very calming voice, thank you! I’m also left brained I think
Thanks Megan. We are are, just some more than others. I still think is is crazy that I am good at, and enjoy, acrylic pouring.
I've watched many of your videos, but tonight was my first time coming across this one. I love how you showcase different techniques in one video. Thank you for all of your videos and explaining things so clearly.
Glad to help Steph. Definitely do a straight pour for your first one. Easiest one to do and almost always get good results.
Thank u learn so much from u
It's my pleasure always Serena. So glad to help.
After watching some of your newer videos first... then scrolling back to this older one...
0:11 "IT Specialist by trade".... Now all the spreadsheets and mathematical equations for how much paint per canvas make so much sense!! Lol (And are SO appreciated!!)
I don't see others offering these great nuggets of truth!!
7:20 I don't think I've seen anyone else do little circles on the canvas like this! I really like it!!
9:38 Me: Screaming at the screen, "I think that's enough paint, Stop now, Stop Now!!" LOL
13:58 That was alot of PAINT!! BUT I LOVE how it turned out!!!👏👏👏👏
It looks amazing!! 👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much. This was one of my first videos and it is crazy to think how much I have learned even since then.
@@LeftBrainedArtist You're welcome. 😊
Right??
We are always learning and growing! I love that you still have this video up to show your progression!
Yet,, another reason why I decided to film myself painting and then post the videos, so I can help other beginners and so I get to go back and see my progress (eventually) lol
Excellent lessons!
Thanks. So glad these are helpful to people
I like your approach and awesome way of sharing with others.
So nice of you Laura. Always glad to help.
Ooooo kaaay. So I just watched a couple of your videos. So now I’m going to what I think it’s video number one and I’m going to watch all of them. I’m just starting to learn about Acrylic paint pouring and I watched one of your videos that pretty much said just go ahead and start so I did today. I watched your video about Colors in the color wheel. So now I will watch all of your videos. Thank you you’re the best
So awesome that you started Gisele. How did you first painting(s) go?
Great explanations gonna watch it again
Awesome, thank you Susan.
Love your tutorials ... I’m hooked and already experimenting with different techniques.
Have fun Maureen.
Clear and concise and detailed....
DUDE where have you been all my life? I know this is 2 yrs old but i wish i would have found it then. It would have been much easier 💙
Thanks. Always glad to help.
I have a habit of tipping my phone as the paint moves.... guess il ready to start. Thank You!
Me too Crystal. And yes, you do need to start.
Thank you
Welcome Lynn.
I just started and I love your explanations is for helpful thank you so much for your videos
My pleasure Silvia. So glad to help.
You have no idea that you got me to do my first pour I truly appreciate your help and now I am in a bind I put to much resin/hardner and 4 days later still taky will they dry no one else will tell me is there something I can do.. 🙏 Thanks for all your teaching
. . . so that means the raios were off or they weren't mixed enough. The only thing I know of to do is to pour another layer of resin.
Really love your videos. Trying to do the bloom and trying to get the cells but i think i need to come back to basics. Do you have a video on how you mix your paints
The best one for the basic pours are ruclips.net/video/nZgXEAnE2zQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/WMC05w1wn-s/видео.html You got this Maureen.
I am so new at this I haven't got started yet...going to buy my first things next month
I am excited for you Chrystal. It is so much fun.
You are the first artist, who can help me to save money and paint. I have only 300 € /month and I can't buy the very expensive high flow paints, or golden gac 800 and Australien floetrol. The German floetrol is very thick, that I must do much water into the paint. The most paints I buy for 1 €, and it's not easy zooladen get a good result. So I cam't undetstand
I always tell people to start with glue and student acrylic paints. I mix my glue 70% glue and 30% water to make my pouring medium. Then I mix them 1 part paint and or 3 parts pouring medium. If you use craft paints you only want to go 1 part paint and 1 part pouring medium.
Just a idea. I use a piece of cardboard fitted in the middle of the stretched canvas. Or on a board canvas I tape craft sticks to the back so it doesn't warp
Great idea! How many times do you use it? Just once? Cardboard soaks up a ton of water so I am curious.
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent video. I been pouring for only 2 days! Lol. But let me tell you, I've been binge watching your videos and I actually understand the way you explain things so simply. You are a blessing to people like me, brand new. I'm so excited I can't see straight! Like a kid at Disneyland! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, mistakes, benefits, side tidbits. I truly enjoy your content, providing all the tips, tricks etc so that newbies can feel successful straight away. I feel your excitement! 2 days in and I've poured 10 so far. I'm hooked! Thank you for what you're doing for all of us. Much appreciated.
This is music to my ears Helen. Thanks for watching and welcome to the pouring club!
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you!
Hey David, quick question...For the bottom layer of white, do you mix it with a pouring medium or is it straight paint?
For most base coats you mix with pouring medium just like the rest. Some exceptions are when you want to get pear cells, or a few other effects.
@@LeftBrainedArtist what would be the ratio of paint to pouring medium for the white base coat
Looks amazing. Especially the puddle pour. But I wonder, what are the paint/medium proportions in these?
I have other videos that talk about those. Generally craft paint is 1:1 with medium. Student level acrylic is 1:2 with medium. Profoessional paints are 2-5:1 with medium. Then add water for consistency -
I haven't seen the puddle pour before and really liked it. However I also liked it before you picked it up and moved the canvas. Is it okay to leave it just like that? Or would the paint be too thick and crack upon drying? Thank you.
The paint would be too thick but I'll be honest I've never tried to do that. Maybe with a little spin to flatten it out in the same general directions.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Well I've just done a puddle pour (thanks to my inspiring LBA) using black, silver, hunter green and gold. Turned out pretty good I think although the silver kinda vanished along the way. I also got some cells appear that I wasn't expecting. However first try not awful so I'll do some more another day. Thank you.
@@hawkpaul8735 The metallics will create cells.
Sometime will you show how to make jewelry from left over paint? Thank you for showing the different pours.
Yes I will for sure Jensen. My daughter keeps asking me for more jewelry too so it might just be time.
Hi David ! I'm from Quebec, Canada and love your work ! Thanks so much for all those videos which I've learned so much from. I lost your acrylic pouring chart and don't remember where to find it. Can you please give me the link ? Have a great evening !
I see you got it from your other message.
I just started doing acrylic pours about 3 months ago and I'm struggling in so many ways, but your teachings are really helping me. Thank you! Can you please send me a link to something that will help me with getting cells? I keep trying but I'm not successful yet at getting any or even any consistent cells. I'm using ready to pour paint mixed with gloss pouring medium 1:2 and adding 1-2 drops of silicone oil and I just started using a torch. That's about all I can tell you about what I'm doing and it's not working. Maybe I should be using straight paint instead of ready to pour? Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Thank you again!
The best thing I have is this leftbrainedartist.com/acrylicpourcells/
You don't want to use any additional medium with ready to pour paint. They already have medium mixed in. Also gloss medium doesn't tend to make the best cells so removing that should help. Only use 1 drop of silicone (tiny drop) per 2 ounces of paint. Try only putting it in one or two colors at first.
If you use regular acrylid paint then you do the one part paint to two parts pouring medium mixture.
I've been struggling with Uber thin Floetrol lately. I don't like using anything but. . . With the exception of MIX which I love, but living on disability, well, it's a bit hefty
What do you mean by struggline with thin Floetrol? Can you send me pictures and an explanation (contact form on my website)
When making acrylic skins what should the consistency be
Depends on the effects you want to give. I usually try for medium which makes a slight mound then disappears when drizzles from a stick about and inch off the paint surface.
Are there any times when you don't need to add medium to paint or do you have to always use it with paint pouring and is there any time you don't have to pour a base color to flood the canvas or surface before pouring
You can use paint and water (for getting a thinner consistency) but the cost per ounce/gram is much higher than if you dilute a bit with a pouring medium. ruclips.net/video/MhEd533vqig/видео.html You do not have to pour a base coat. It just allows for you to keep a more compact composition than not having it. ruclips.net/video/KDIqGzCCY08/видео.html
When you put the white paint on the canvas do you had any glue or just white paint? Thanks Terri
With white paint. Medium is never just glue.
Hi,I want to start pour art myself and try these techniques with my p6 class. Could you please advise on how I should mix the paints ( water, or anything else like fluretrol, etc) and what are the proportions? Many thanks, lena
Just responded on another thread too -
I always use Floetrol or Glue as my base as it is much cheaper that just using paint and water. Keep in mind no matter what you do paper will buckle slightly when it gets wet but is great for practice for sure Elena.
I like your way of explaining but you did use torch here in any of these pours and did emphasize on cells as it’s major concern in this fluid art,what if you would have used it?
I used the torch to pop bubbles but not to create cells since that wasn't really the focus here and I didn't mix my paintings expecting to get cells from them.
Do you always do white first on canvas?
Nope, I have done lots of different base colors first. Just depends on the painting Lois.
Did you layer white paint on all the boards first like you showed on the first one?
No I did not.
For example on the puddle pour there seemed to be a lot of paint left on the canvas, will this cause cracking?
Depends on the medium used, the thickness, and the environment. This one didn't but you are right there was more than I normally leave.