Folks, she was experimenting. She can use any type of paper towel (wet or dry). We personally use Viva paper towels and they are very heavy and would probably result in a completely different manor than a big box store house label. @pouring Your Heart Out, thank you for sharing your experiment with us. Wonderful video.
Quite honestly, all three sections are just beautiful! They each have their own organic personality. Spot on with the colors you chose too!! I sincerely enjoy watching and listening to your processes of thought, instruction, and execution of each pour you do. The sign of a good teacher:)
Thanks for the demonstration. It certainly saved me a lot of experimentation and cost. Some others don’t understand your rational for filming this experiment in techniques to determine the best results. Your online “classes” are appreciated👍‼️💃
Before I realised that these were three experiments, I thought the finished article that came up as the initial thumbprint for the video, was a deeply wooded scene! Just like stained church windows with the black gaps you put between, as the trunks of the trees! Still looked like that even after watching the whole thing. Gorgeous!
I agree - your plastic sheet is my favorite, too. The cell size is varied, cells are well-defined and evenly spaced and I like that you can see through it to anticipate your edging. But I also like the heavy card stock for its inconsistency - the spacing looks more random and organic. I don’t particularly like how the paper towel swiped - mainly because the tiny cells took away too much of your swipe color (black). That said, I could see how all three tools could be used to achieve different results. Great experiment - thank you for sharing!
Thank You for doing this experiment using 3 different options. I personally like using the plastic. I baught a pack of chopping mats that work terrific!💚💙🖤💚💙🖤
I am just learning paint pouring and I found this experiment very interesting! I love the way this turned out and the colours are very beautiful together. I would hang this up for sure❤
You have the best pouring channel,l. I have learned so much from you. You explain things clearly and I love that you’re still detail oriented in this method. Beautiful
Funny I got annoyed by you fixing the imperfections 😂 I actually loved the imperfections. I soo would hang it on my wall. Love the fact that each tool gave it a slightly different look. They compose nicely one next to the other.
Great experiment. I am just starting out,and am fascinated by all the different methods. Will be trying the paper towel and plastic ones for sure. Thank you
Thanks for showing us the differences between swiping tools. It’s very educational. I think it might’ve been easier to compare without the black stripes between the different tools, though. If they were side-by-side without the black stripes and allows us to see the differences of the cells literally, side-by-side. But again thank you so much for taking the time to do this
I actually kinda like the "grit" in the background from the dry paper towel. The cells aren't quite as nice but the little bit of area where the maybe the black didn't deposit and you have speckles of green coming through gives that side an interesting texture.
I also agree with you all on that one, lol. It probably helps that I love the color green in all shades to start with also. I would totally hang this up somewhere. 👍💚🖤
I think it's supposed to be a wet paper towel. Still, I like that one the best. So agree to disagree. The plastic is my second fav and my least is my hard cardboard. Doesn't do as much...
Perfect timing on your help. I did two swipes last night and wanted to ask questions but it was midnight. Lol. I used damp paper towels and treadmill silicone. Tiny cells but stretched them a bit. Sounds like I need coconut serum and will try the plastic. Thank you for your help 🤗👍
I agree with you, I like the plastic best. I've always used a damp paper towel, and it's always so flimsy. I'm going to start using a square of plastic now! Thank you! I think your experiment turned out beautiful!
Guess I’ll need to find a plastic sheet now, won’t I? I have to agree, it did the best job with defining cells and pulling through their color. Good experiment...thanks for doing that for us!
I enjoyed the paper towel more, it gave more texture and began making cells from the top as opposed to the others that left all that black on the top. Towel wins it for me! Thank you for the video!🤗🙏
Hi Gilly! I don't know why I haven't watched this one before. Happy New Year!!! I can see why you like the plastic divider best. I do have a comment regarding the paper towel tho. I think you need to wet it, not for the moisture, but for the weight. The cardboard is too heavy and stiff. Dry, the paper towel is too light and wobbly. I do like the hint of very thin lines behind the cells under the towel. So, I think a good comparison between a damp towel and the plastic would be worthwhile. Oh, I've noticed that your pouring always tends to be heaviest on our right, which is why is flows so much easier. Just an observation. Anyway after all that, I love your channel, I love listening to you and the way you explain everything so well. Definitely love your art!! God Bless and have a safe, happy and productive 2020
Thanks for this - it was great. Love your colours and the end result. If you are using something oblong,like your card and it's not wide enough, turn it round on it's side and then swipe. I learnt this from always making that mistake!! I really enjoy your videos - you are a great teacher and I bet a fantastic nurse. Cheers, DEB T
Beautiful! If you decide to try this again, try spraying the bottom of the paper towel to dampen. This increases weight and contact. However, the plastic did prove itself, didn't it! Always a pleasure to view your videos! Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
When i use paper towel for a swipe i wet it very slightly and i think it makes it heavier. In your experience it is the plastic sheet that has the best result 😊
Thank you love... That was a great experiment! I like the use of colours with the black. Also I agree with you, the plastic is the better choice. You have encouraged me to try doing one. I have never tried as I am new to this style. I actually love it and I like your videos as well keep up the great work and I will look forward to seeing more of these experiments. I truly hope you are enjoying your vacation. Be safe and relax. Cheers
As most everyone else says, you get better results with a slightly dampened end of a paper towel. It gives great coverage. Not so much about weight but about area covered with pressure. I like using sheet protectors to swipe too. But I think to really make it an even test a very lightly damp towel should've been used. I like your videos very much!!! Very informative!
Thank you for the side by side demo. Now that I know the various texture that each tool gives will help with given creative styles to inmitate. Im thinking, the paper towels will work well for an floral earthy effects and plastics for a marianne look. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for the art lessons.
Hi, I just used a piece of watercolor stock to swipe my project. You can cut it to any shape and the thickness is perfect - give it a try . Easy to handle
Loved your choice of colors. I like the middle one best. But I usually see ppl use a wet paper towel. I personally use a piece of a cereal box. I really like the end product. I know it was an experiment but it came out very beautiful.
A lot of the ppl I’ve seen use a paper towel that’s been wetted with something. I don’t know if it’s what’re or silicon or rubbing alcohol though but it makes ginormous cells when it’s dampened with whatever they use.
Plastic is my fav for swipes. I use the plastic foolscap pocket sheets for A4 folders. Cheap to buy at Officeworks for 100 sheets. Tip: Buy at back to school time you'll get an even better bargain. I also then dip the plastic sheets in my excess paint then dry for skins for jewelery. Tip if you are only using canvas for experiment then use the plastic sheets for making skins from the swiped canvas so it doesnt get wasted. 😁 Btw where do you buy your treadmill oil in Australia? Sports store? Or elsewhere please. Thanks in advance.
Love your paintings! Try something that i found out is way cool when you just get through doing the pull. Right at the edge of where the black was poured and it goes into your next color, take a straw at that point and blow a good hole in it then watch what happens. Tried it with red, orange and yellow under the black and then watched as the "fire roses" blossom through. Makes for a good object for the rest of it to be coming from. BTW, your a good teacher ;-)
I think your right about the sheet yes better cells, I was just wondering what if you tried dampening the paper towel to make it heavier it might be better results
I'm going to try this technique, It was lovely, but As you used a lot of silicon - how do you clean your painting before you varnish or resin? I got a lot of bald spots where the resin didn't adhere to and was told it was because of the silicon. Do you wait 3 weeks before varnishing or resinging?
IMHO..LOL... I love the plastic. I have tried the wet paper towel but there was a blast of cells. My “plastic” is acetate. Really I think it’s a personal preference. But as always it all looks good! 😁💫
Last time I bought canvas they added a swipe card same size as the canvas. I don’t remember the size but was fairly large pack of five I think. Artist loft. I thought was pretty neat.bought at Michaels. Yes I thought yours was the best. Best wet the paper towel and compare just as a test to your three before you scrape just to see . Curiosity...
It is fascinating that so many people wished for her to have use a wet paper towel, or partially wet. I cannot quite see how one could have wet a piece of plastic evenly or even a card stock. Moreover she wanted to make a test in her own way, and so she did. Also I have seen pouring artists in the USA that use small pieces of light cardboard, other use a spatula or another plastic tool, thus not the majority of artist use a paper towel. The first time I saw someone who used a wet paper towel was Saskia Smit Art from Holland that was around 9 months ago.
I have always used a damp paper towel. It adheres better to your paint, you don’t get the air pockets and it makes it a bit heavier. I understand she was experimenting with different weights of the objects and the others wouldn’t have to be damp because they are naturally heavier in the order she used them. Great experiment though. I believe the results would have been about the same if she had used a damp paper towel as in comparison to the acetate.
I like the paper towel effect but my favorite is the center one, I wish you could combine the background effect that the paper towel leaves with the beauty of the center cells.
I think they're all beautiful in their own way. I wonder if you would put two or three paper towels together just to make a little bit heavy and then try it?
I love it when people share their experiments, trial and error and playing is the most important part of the creative process. Thank you.
Folks, she was experimenting. She can use any type of paper towel (wet or dry). We personally use Viva paper towels and they are very heavy and would probably result in a completely different manor than a big box store house label. @pouring Your Heart Out, thank you for sharing your experiment with us. Wonderful video.
I think the plastic gave the best results! Thanks for sharing your experiment with us!!
Quite honestly, all three sections are just beautiful! They each have their own organic personality. Spot on with the colors you chose too!! I sincerely enjoy watching and listening to your processes of thought, instruction, and execution of each pour you do. The sign of a good teacher:)
I'm actually a big fan of the plastic because it's washable and reusable! Cool experiment!!
Awesome experiment, especially for someone just starting out! Thank you for the time & energy you put into your videos, great teacher you are!☺️
I agree with you, I like the plastic outcome the best. The colors are gorgeous and the painting is beautiful as it is, I’d hang it for sure. TFS❤️
Super informative! I actually quite like the paper towel.... it gave a cool effect to the background behind the cells!
Thanks for the demonstration. It certainly saved me a lot of experimentation and cost. Some others don’t understand your rational for filming this experiment in techniques to determine the best results. Your online “classes” are appreciated👍‼️💃
Before I realised that these were three experiments, I thought the finished article that came up as the initial thumbprint for the video, was a deeply wooded scene! Just like stained church windows with the black gaps you put between, as the trunks of the trees! Still looked like that even after watching the whole thing. Gorgeous!
Thankyou
I agree - your plastic sheet is my favorite, too. The cell size is varied, cells are well-defined and evenly spaced and I like that you can see through it to anticipate your edging. But I also like the heavy card stock for its inconsistency - the spacing looks more random and organic. I don’t particularly like how the paper towel swiped - mainly because the tiny cells took away too much of your swipe color (black). That said, I could see how all three tools could be used to achieve different results. Great experiment - thank you for sharing!
I like paper towel. I like that green haze coming through
Agreed. I also think it lends itself useful to a graphic/graphics overlay or addition media layering. ( since it is " muddy" ) of some sort..
Thank You for doing this experiment using 3 different options. I personally like using the plastic. I baught a pack of chopping mats that work terrific!💚💙🖤💚💙🖤
The plastic does produce a nicer effect from the eyes of a newbie. Thank you for doing this experiment. You've saved me money,lol 🥰🤗❤️❤️❤️🧚♂️🧚♂️
I am just learning paint pouring and I found this experiment very interesting! I love the way this turned out and the colours are very beautiful together. I would hang this up for sure❤
You have the best pouring channel,l. I have learned so much from you. You explain things clearly and I love that you’re still detail oriented in this method. Beautiful
Funny I got annoyed by you fixing the imperfections 😂 I actually loved the imperfections. I soo would hang it on my wall. Love the fact that each tool gave it a slightly different look. They compose nicely one next to the other.
I love the effect the paper towel left with the tiny cells in the background of the larger cells!
Me too. And I hate that she's scrapping it. I love the black edges. Looks like stained glass.
I love the contrast and I like the little texture from paper towel. Great video!
Great experiment. I am just starting out,and am fascinated by all the different methods. Will be trying the paper towel and plastic ones for sure. Thank you
Thanks for showing us the differences between swiping tools. It’s very educational. I think it might’ve been easier to compare without the black stripes between the different tools, though. If they were side-by-side without the black stripes and allows us to see the differences of the cells literally, side-by-side. But again thank you so much for taking the time to do this
I actually kinda like the "grit" in the background from the dry paper towel. The cells aren't quite as nice but the little bit of area where the maybe the black didn't deposit and you have speckles of green coming through gives that side an interesting texture.
I agree, I like that texture coming through :)
Me, too! That side was my favourite!
Me, three.
I also agree with you all on that one, lol. It probably helps that I love the color green in all shades to start with also. I would totally hang this up somewhere. 👍💚🖤
I think it's supposed to be a wet paper towel. Still, I like that one the best. So agree to disagree. The plastic is my second fav and my least is my hard cardboard. Doesn't do as much...
Perfect timing on your help. I did two swipes last night and wanted to ask questions but it was midnight. Lol. I used damp paper towels and treadmill silicone. Tiny cells but stretched them a bit. Sounds like I need coconut serum and will try the plastic. Thank you for your help 🤗👍
I agree with you, I like the plastic best. I've always used a damp paper towel, and it's always so flimsy. I'm going to start using a square of plastic now! Thank you! I think your experiment turned out beautiful!
I like the plastic best, but paper towel gives a cool crackly back ground for the cells too.
I love your 'thinking out loud' approach. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for the demonstration. I usually use damp paper towel but will certainly try the plastic sheet because it worked beautifully!!
the different swiping tools give it a nice contrast i like the result with the paper towel
Guess I’ll need to find a plastic sheet now, won’t I? I have to agree, it did the best job with defining cells and pulling through their color. Good experiment...thanks for doing that for us!
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When I saw the thumbnail on this one I was spellbound. Absolutely glows! I was so sad to hear that you were not going to save it. It was stunning!
I enjoyed the paper towel more, it gave more texture and began making cells from the top as opposed to the others that left all that black on the top. Towel wins it for me! Thank you for the video!🤗🙏
Yeah, the plastic sheet was the best. Makes me want to do 1 now. I love your color combinations.
Hi Gilly! I don't know why I haven't watched this one before. Happy New Year!!!
I can see why you like the plastic divider best.
I do have a comment regarding the paper towel tho. I think you need to wet it, not for the moisture, but for the weight. The cardboard is too heavy and stiff. Dry, the paper towel is too light and wobbly. I do like the hint of very thin lines behind the cells under the towel.
So, I think a good comparison between a damp towel and the plastic would be worthwhile.
Oh, I've noticed that your pouring always tends to be heaviest on our right, which is why is flows so much easier. Just an observation.
Anyway after all that, I love your channel, I love listening to you and the way you explain everything so well. Definitely love your art!!
God Bless and have a safe, happy and productive 2020
I prefer the one done with a paper towel, it has more variation and depth. Thank you for a great video.
I like the plastic. All are pretty! I was surprised at the paper towel. Very neat comparison. 💐🎨😊
Wonderful experiment! My favorite was the plastic used for the middle. Thanks!! 💙
I love using playing cards from the dollar store!
Thanks for this - it was great. Love your colours and the end result. If you are using something oblong,like your card and it's not wide enough, turn it round on it's side and then swipe. I learnt this from always making that mistake!! I really enjoy your videos - you are a great teacher and I bet a fantastic nurse. Cheers, DEB T
Ilike the paper towel look the best. I particularly like the grainy look in the backround
I think I like the second tool the most, the plastic. Fantastic results regardless!
Very cool! I like all of them actually. It's nice that they are not all the same.
Beautiful! If you decide to try this again, try spraying the bottom of the paper towel to dampen. This increases weight and contact. However, the plastic did prove itself, didn't it! Always a pleasure to view your videos! Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
When i use paper towel for a swipe i wet it very slightly and i think it makes it heavier. In your experience it is the plastic sheet that has the best result 😊
Thank you love...
That was a great experiment!
I like the use of colours with the black. Also I agree with you, the plastic is the better choice.
You have encouraged me to try doing one. I have never tried as I am new to this style.
I actually love it and I like your videos as well keep up the great work and I will look forward to seeing more of these experiments.
I truly hope you are enjoying your vacation. Be safe and relax.
Cheers
As most everyone else says, you get better results with a slightly dampened end of a paper towel. It gives great coverage. Not so much about weight but about area covered with pressure. I like using sheet protectors to swipe too. But I think to really make it an even test a very lightly damp towel should've been used. I like your videos very much!!! Very informative!
To go from what it looks like at 10:10 to what it looks like at the end is amazing. That's just crazy neat.
Thank you for the side by side demo. Now that I know the various texture that each tool gives will help with given creative styles to inmitate. Im thinking, the paper towels will work well for an floral earthy effects and plastics for a marianne look. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for the art lessons.
Hi, I just used a piece of watercolor stock to swipe my project. You can cut it to any shape and the thickness is perfect - give it a try . Easy to handle
Love how you got straight to business. 😘
I think using a dry paper towel was a good idea...it is a nice tryptic....it is a great experiment, and you are a grand teacher..thank you.
Loved your choice of colors. I like the middle one best. But I usually see ppl use a wet paper towel. I personally use a piece of a cereal box. I really like the end product. I know it was an experiment but it came out very beautiful.
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and techniques with us
Thank you!!!! I tried the plastic sheet swiping and i love the results!!!!!
That's great
That was a fascinating experiment, Julie! Thanks for showing us!
You're welcome
The plastic gets my vote .Thanks so much!
Wow that's so cool and amazing looking I love it
A lot of the ppl I’ve seen use a paper towel that’s been wetted with something. I don’t know if it’s what’re or silicon or rubbing alcohol though but it makes ginormous cells when it’s dampened with whatever they use.
Plastic is my fav for swipes. I use the plastic foolscap pocket sheets for A4 folders.
Cheap to buy at Officeworks for 100 sheets. Tip: Buy at back to school time you'll get an even better bargain.
I also then dip the plastic sheets in my excess paint then dry for skins for jewelery.
Tip if you are only using canvas for experiment then use the plastic sheets for making skins from the swiped canvas so it doesnt get wasted. 😁
Btw where do you buy your treadmill oil in Australia? Sports store? Or elsewhere please. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for doing this. Very helpful. I actually liked the paper towel best
You're very welcome
Ooh... Piddle pads under your pours. GENIUS.
Pretty, when I’ve seen people use paper towel they seem to spray dampen it first perhaps that makes it a bit heavier so it wouldn’t loose contact
Like the plastic swipe the best... Great job!
Excellent and very interesting experiment, thank you ....
Love your paintings! Try something that i found out is way cool when you just get through doing the pull. Right at the edge of where the black was poured and it goes into your next color, take a straw at that point and blow a good hole in it then watch what happens. Tried it with red, orange and yellow under the black and then watched as the "fire roses" blossom through. Makes for a good object for the rest of it to be coming from. BTW, your a good teacher ;-)
Actually, do it at the second or third color my bad...
Plastic gets my vote also, nice clean cells....🎨🎨🎨 TFS
I love this piece. It lends the impression of being under a willow tree at night...
I like them all they all have a certain something and mix the colours just that little bit differently.
puppy pads... i get them at rite aid, in the dollar days section 4 for a buck.
love those for easy clean up. super simple.
very nice, I like the paper towel a lot. What types of things can you use to make the cells, please?
Really liked this experiment. You are a Wonderful teacher!
I think your right about the sheet yes better cells, I was just wondering what if you tried dampening the paper towel to make it heavier it might be better results
Love the colors..
I love it! but I like so much the second one! It is nicer than the first one and it is not so dark, I love it!
Paper towel was the best.... but then im not a perfectionist I don't mind a little imperfection! But then that dont bug me at all
U r very impressive teacher...u teach so well...u enjoy as well ....love learning this technique....
I'm going to try this technique, It was lovely, but As you used a lot of silicon - how do you clean your painting before you varnish or resin? I got a lot of bald spots where the resin didn't adhere to and was told it was because of the silicon. Do you wait 3 weeks before varnishing or resinging?
Very nice . In order of what i like the best, plastic, cardboard, paper towel.
Center one, I think. Yea!!
Great to hear an Aussie accent on a pouring video.
As others have said, I believe most people use a damp paper towel, that adds extra weight to it. 😉 Enjoy your holiday!
IMHO..LOL... I love the plastic. I have tried the wet paper towel but there was a blast of cells. My “plastic” is acetate. Really I think it’s a personal preference. But as always it all looks good! 😁💫
YUP BIG DIFFERENCE THE HEAVIER ONE LOOKS THE BEST WOW TY FOR SHARING THIS
Last time I bought canvas they added a swipe card same size as the canvas. I don’t remember the size but was fairly large pack of five I think. Artist loft. I thought was pretty neat.bought at Michaels. Yes I thought yours was the best. Best wet the paper towel and compare just as a test to your three before you scrape just to see . Curiosity...
My 8 year old daughter said: No don't scrape it off, it's so beautiful! :) Thanks for sharing
What is the plastic and where do you buy it? Is this the same plastic you use for cutting the various sizes for swiping?
It is fascinating that so many people wished for her to have use a wet paper towel, or partially wet. I cannot quite see how one could have wet a piece of plastic evenly or even a card stock. Moreover she wanted to make a test in her own way, and so she did.
Also I have seen pouring artists in the USA that use small pieces of light cardboard, other use a spatula or another plastic tool, thus not the majority of artist use a paper towel. The first time I saw someone who used a wet paper towel was Saskia Smit Art from Holland that was around 9 months ago.
Thankyou so much for your support :)
I have always used a damp paper towel. It adheres better to your paint, you don’t get the air pockets and it makes it a bit heavier. I understand she was experimenting with different weights of the objects and the others wouldn’t have to be damp because they are naturally heavier in the order she used them. Great experiment though. I believe the results would have been about the same if she had used a damp paper towel as in comparison to the acetate.
I like the paper towel effect but my favorite is the center one, I wish you could combine the background effect that the paper towel leaves with the beauty of the center cells.
I like the paper towel the best cause of tiny bubbles, but all three are great. Nice work.
This was a great experiment. I did prefer the plastic.
I like the plastic for definition best, plus you can reuse it over and over again after cleaning it. So less waste.
That pour looks cool, if I didn't see the experiment, I wouldn't even notice the difference
I actually like all three. They each have their own attributes.
I like the plastic sheet, best, too.
I usually use plastic but I love the paper towel one
Dampening the end of the paper towel first usually helps, not dripping wet but damp only. Still looks amazing as always
GORGEOUS!! Love the way y’all say ‘here’ -hee AAH!! 🤣 👍🏼
Midst the paper towel with water gives better contact to paint to drag colours plus you get a better mix of colours.
Yes queen ! Love that color scheme queen
I think they're all beautiful in their own way. I wonder if you would put two or three paper towels together just to make a little bit heavy and then try it?