We use alcohol in silk dying. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the paint after it's on the canvas. It works as a diffuser and makes beautiful cells.
I was actually considering this and hoping it would work on silk fabric. I don't want to go to the expense of getting several alcohol inks and then only use it for the one artform.
loverlyme - when the dye is wet on the silk, spray the alcohol or sprinkle the salt. Salt pulls the color, alcohol pushes the color. My mother was a Shibori artist, I learned all this from her.
Thanks for the videos. I been looking for different alternatives that are more affordable or lying around the house. I need to be smart and effective for my portfolio for graduate school and my next body of work.
Thank you so much Debbie for all the great information saves trying all different products and wasting money. This is a great help to me. Thank you for taking your time and video to give us true information.
Same here have saved the video, you have actually guided me in my journey of acrylic pouring.. else would have ended up with all the wrong oils. Thank you so much dear for taking time and uploading the video
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this viseo. It has taken the mystery of what to use and why out of my total cluelessness and now I think I am ready to get started!
You just answered so many questions, and relieved much frustration! I also had a 🤦♀️ moment, I hadn't noticed the lack of "silicone" notice on my WD-40 can!🤷♀️ Thank You!
Thanks for this video!! It really works!! I thought was the only one out there experimenting with different products and trying to find some mix that works!! Appreciate it from Melbourne, Australia 😊😊
I used my silicone Astroglide personal lube and found out that it worked out very well. I found out that it doesn't only do wonders under the sheets. 😆
Thank you so much for the video as I have been trying to source the silicone oil where I live but couldn't find it. So I have just purchased the treadmill silicone oil and I am so happy!
My dear I have seen too many videos and they all say something different can I get cells by putting froetrol and nothing else.? And thanks for sharing your knowledge
Ahoj, velmi děkuji za toto tvé video. Já jsem koupila silikonový olej v uměleckých potřebách, ale vůbec nefungoval. Tak jsem koupila v autoopravně silikonový spray, ale taky nefungoval. A tak budu hledat podle tvé rady v drogerii nebo v lékárně. Ještě jednou moc děkuji.
thanks for comparing them. i wish i found this video before i already bought something. i'm curious why alcohol works since it seems a lot different than silicone.
Thanks for the tips! I have an art conference coming up & really want to try acrylic pouring for some of my backgrounds for my Halloween/creepy themed art (it's a HallowCON) & this was super helpful.
This is so interesting! Thanks so much. I'm just starting out, I cant find s/oil in my town but I have some linseed artists oil; do you think that will work?
WOW!!!!! The coconut serum u recommend i have sitting there!!!!Hardly used as found it made my hair 'heavy' feeling LOL wonder why!!?!! Now i can go try a pour like NOW! (nvr done a proper one yet-im not near any hardware shops :/ .....so thanks soooooo much for sharing this! Who'd have thought lol,was just bout to try n find a super cheap silicon n this pops up!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS!
I used Pledge, I wanted to use something I had at home, I looked up the ingredients and it's made of silicone and dimethicone :) I tried it with darker colors, haven't tried it with light colors.
I’m new at acrylic pour painting. When I purchased Floetrol on Amazon, they offered a set that contained a quart of Floetrol and a bottle of silicone oil. I got that set but I have had uneven results with the oil, even though it says “100% silicone oil”. I got cells on my first few paintings but I thought I’d get more and I used a LOT of silicone. Then, I thought I might be using too much, so I only used a few drops like I see various artists here on RUclips using. I didn’t get cells at all, even after I used a heat gun. Since this was also my first attempt at a swipe, you can imagine that it didn’t go well. I managed to save the painting and I actually really like it but it’s nowhere near what I was trying to do. So, I don’t know it it’s the Floetrol, the oil or both that’s giving me the problem. I just ordered a bottle of 99% alcohol and I’ll see how that works. If it doesn’t, I can always dilute it and use it for first aid.
You are very reason I wrote a comment on this video. WOW is all I can say? And then again I must ask you where on earth do get 99% alcohol? Who sells it? And how much is it ? The suspense is more than I can bare! No really ; do tell! Cheers lady . I guess anonymity through avatars is a very good thing for someone of your caliber. If no one has told you this , I want you to how special you really are. A bright shining example of of taxpayer dollars at work throughout the public education system. Keep up the good work and thanx for keeping faith in the system alive for me……SUPERSTAR
Thank you! I have just started playing with paint pouring and was wondering why i wasn't getting cells. Looks like i'm heading to the chemist tomorrow for art supplies
If I use treadmill lubricant, will I need floetrol? Because where I live they sell paints with additives already, so paint stores do not have solvents or additives.
Have been watching some of your videos and they are very informative about different products to use. I used silicone in my first tiles and now the art resin mix, will not stick to some areas. I went over them again and still no luck. Any ideas what I can do now so I do not have to waste all mine and my grand daughters beautiful work?
Thanks Kateri. I think there are lots of different options and for people all around the world, sometimes they may struggle to get certain supplies, but most people should be able to get their hands on one or another.
Just for the record 70% alcohol is faster drying, the higher the percentage the more time it takes to dry, so I did see where someone said use the 70%. Be aware if cleaning of paint, like to remove silicone, alcohol can dissolve dried paint. Just a warning, that's what I use to clean my brushes with dried paint.
Where do you buy the KY true feel? Boots don’t have it, Superdrug don’t have it( only the regular KY) I went into an independent pharmacy too. I looked oneline and is really expensive at £18 + £9.99 shipping😕
as usual, so helpful. having never varnished, i could only find minwax polycrylic water based clear satin finish. it only discusses wood... is this ok to use on our pours? yourinfo on silicone,etc. is very helpful. thanks.
Sure. I use the polycrylic all the time and have been really happy with it. I do use the gloss because that's my preference but the satin and matte would be great too, especially over darker colors.
The information is super to know. I am working on several major projects. Haven't started to POURs as yet...but I now I have all the right materials. Can't wait to start. 😃 Very funny JOE STRUMMER's AMPERZAND's & other comments in his string & below the string. Below.....⤵⤵⤵😄
I prefer the treadmill oil I think. The coconut milk is awesome, but sometimes if I add too much, I get the voids and the canvas shows through. I have to remember to use just a teeny tiny amount.
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Thank you for a quick and simple explanation without all the unnecessary chat that so many RUclipsrs use! Exactly what I wanted as a beginner.
OH MY GASH!! THANK YOU!!!! First person I’ve found to actually help and explain and suggest other things to put in place of the treadmill oil!
We use alcohol in silk dying. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the paint after it's on the canvas. It works as a diffuser and makes beautiful cells.
I was actually considering this and hoping it would work on silk fabric. I don't want to go to the expense of getting several alcohol inks and then only use it for the one artform.
Really??? Just plain alcohol?? After you've painted/poured or before you pour
loverlyme - when the dye is wet on the silk, spray the alcohol or sprinkle the salt. Salt pulls the color, alcohol pushes the color. My mother was a Shibori artist, I learned all this from her.
Sacorsha Golden - spray it on while the paint is wet. The cells are different from the type you get with silicone.
Thanks for the videos. I been looking for different alternatives that are more affordable or lying around the house. I need to be smart and effective for my portfolio for graduate school and my next body of work.
Whoever you ate, THANK YOU so much for this!!!!! I have been searching for this answer!!!
Whoever you ate?😂😂😂
Thank you so much Debbie for all the great information saves trying all different products and wasting money. This is a great help to me. Thank you for taking your time and video to give us true information.
Finally someone actually suggested what to use if name brands aren't available. Thank you so much.
Same here have saved the video, you have actually guided me in my journey of acrylic pouring.. else would have ended up with all the wrong oils. Thank you so much dear for taking time and uploading the video
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this viseo. It has taken the mystery of what to use and why out of my total cluelessness and now I think I am ready to get started!
Thank you so much for your guidance! We beginners truly appreciate it!
I'm happy to help
THANK YOU!! I'm a learner and really appreciate your information GOD BLESS
You just answered so many questions, and relieved much frustration! I also had a 🤦♀️ moment, I hadn't noticed the lack of "silicone" notice on my WD-40 can!🤷♀️ Thank You!
Thanks for this video!! It really works!! I thought was the only one out there experimenting with different products and trying to find some mix that works!! Appreciate it from Melbourne, Australia 😊😊
hey yesI am so grateful for the help as i am just about to do
(well when I get the paints) my first pour I am from Melboune originally now in qld
I'm saving this video, thanks so much for these great tips! KY jelly and alcohol...! Are we still talking about paintiing? lol!
🤣😂🤣
Amperzand I am saving it too
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Lol I gave you your 69th like. 🤣
You always provide just great information to help guide us through the maze of this art form!
It can be a bit of a maze sometimes. Thanks again Peggy. Deby
I used to add silicone to my paint but I have discovered that just using water with paint you get amazing cell
Deby, you have such beautiful hands! I am sure I am not alone in telling you this. Thanks for all of your useful information.
Thank you Cathi. I'm lucky that my nails are really strong and just grow and grow. I just cut them in fact or they would just keep on going!
Finally. I found a video that explained the specific products and what they do. Thank you!!
Thank you for your time, I'm just starting to purchase the supplies I need this video was very helpful.
Thanks for the great info. Why acrylic paint instead of latex or chalk etc?
Quick and to the point, thank you!
I used my silicone Astroglide personal lube and found out that it worked out very well. I found out that it doesn't only do wonders under the sheets. 😆
This video inspired me to abandon silicone spray in favour of dimethicone. I'm glad I did. And thank you for the comparisons - very useful.
Dimethicone is a silicone..
Really appreciate your demonstrations. You help me make more informed choices for my pours. Love watching you. Always informative. C
I'm always happy to help Celest. Best wishes.
Celest Jordan yes
Celest Jordan i
Thank you so much 🥰. Always looking for how to create cells. It's hard to get floetrol in Nigeria
Thank you so much for the video as I have been trying to source the silicone oil where I live but couldn't find it. So I have just purchased the treadmill silicone oil and I am so happy!
thank you for great clear and precise info. Algernon
Explained really well, thank you :)
Thank you so much for explaining what to use I had no idea ,I am new to this and only ever tried one painting . U have definitely helped me out 😊
Thanks, Deby. All of the products, all in one place, with your advice. Excellent video.
Thank you Gayle, I appreciate it
My dear I have seen too many videos and they all say something different can I get cells by putting froetrol and nothing else.? And thanks for sharing your knowledge
Ahoj, velmi děkuji za toto tvé video. Já jsem koupila silikonový olej v uměleckých potřebách, ale vůbec nefungoval. Tak jsem koupila v autoopravně silikonový spray, ale taky nefungoval. A tak budu hledat podle tvé rady v drogerii nebo v lékárně. Ještě jednou moc děkuji.
thanks for comparing them. i wish i found this video before i already bought something. i'm curious why alcohol works since it seems a lot different than silicone.
it has been very useful thankyou and I'll be going to watch your channel.
Very good information thank you for this precise and clear video !
Deby, I like your info snippets. I use the one in the can but put some in a little spray bottle. Thanks again, patQ in tx
Good idea. That makes it much more controllable.
thanks so much for making and sharing this video. I've been looking for a while for a silicone alternative and happen to have some coconut milk 🤗
I have a facial serum, it's Argan oil. Will that work, you think?
*Thank you for the great video. Hello from Canada!!*
Thank u u have helped me out alot loved the information much appreciated. ❣️
I know I’m a little late but one question would clipper blade oil work for cells?
Ive heard that if you use silicone washing the canvas is a must prior to resin if one plans to resin.
Thank god I watched this video😭 never new my coconut milk hair serum would help create cells. Can’t wait to tryyy 😍
How did it come out?
This was helpful. I am going to try this mixed media one day..
Great tips thank you!💯👏🏽😁
I feel pathetic that I'm buying KY lubricant for artwork, rather than it's intended use!
well you don't have a vj so...
Haha! Good one!
You're too hard on yourself Joe. Doing artwork is already a huge proof of vitality for someone who died in 2002!
well played sir 😂😂 hysterical
joe strummer That made me chuckle!
Really great video! Very informative - thank you!
Thanks for the tips! I have an art conference coming up & really want to try acrylic pouring for some of my backgrounds for my Halloween/creepy themed art (it's a HallowCON) & this was super helpful.
absolutey great!!! so helpful have watched it twice
thankyou so much
Godbless you too
This is so interesting! Thanks so much. I'm just starting out, I cant find s/oil in my town but I have some linseed artists oil; do you think that will work?
WOW!!!!! The coconut serum u recommend i have sitting there!!!!Hardly used as found it made my hair 'heavy' feeling LOL wonder why!!?!! Now i can go try a pour like NOW! (nvr done a proper one yet-im not near any hardware shops :/ .....so thanks soooooo much for sharing this! Who'd have thought lol,was just bout to try n find a super cheap silicon n this pops up!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS!
Thank you! Just what I needed!
I used Pledge, I wanted to use something I had at home, I looked up the ingredients and it's made of silicone and dimethicone :)
I tried it with darker colors, haven't tried it with light colors.
How did it turn out with pledge.?
@@patrickjsmith8670 it turned out o.k., it's all fun, I should have torched it. I'll try it again for sure. ;)
I'm allergic to coconuts caould I use the argin oil version?
Hi would coconut miracle oil work also like the coconut milk hair serum?
Hello Deby you know I'm a BIG fan of yours hehe, great information for people to try other products which can give the same result. love ya xx
Hi Paul. I'm always happy when I'm experimenting. It's like a Chemistry class sometimes. Best wishes. Deby
haha yes we know you love doing it and I love watching you do it hehe xx
Do you ever have a problem with the varnishing at the end of your piece’s with coconut oil or silicone being underneath?
I’m new at acrylic pour painting. When I purchased Floetrol on Amazon, they offered a set that contained a quart of Floetrol and a bottle of silicone oil. I got that set but I have had uneven results with the oil, even though it says “100% silicone oil”. I got cells on my first few paintings but I thought I’d get more and I used a LOT of silicone. Then, I thought I might be using too much, so I only used a few drops like I see various artists here on RUclips using. I didn’t get cells at all, even after I used a heat gun. Since this was also my first attempt at a swipe, you can imagine that it didn’t go well. I managed to save the painting and I actually really like it but it’s nowhere near what I was trying to do. So, I don’t know it it’s the Floetrol, the oil or both that’s giving me the problem. I just ordered a bottle of 99% alcohol and I’ll see how that works. If it doesn’t, I can always dilute it and use it for first aid.
You are very reason I wrote a comment on this video. WOW is all I can say? And then again I must ask you where on earth do get 99% alcohol? Who sells it? And how much is it ? The suspense is more than I can bare! No really ; do tell!
Cheers lady . I guess anonymity through avatars is a very good thing for someone of your caliber. If no one has told you this , I want you to how special you really are. A bright shining example of of taxpayer dollars at work throughout the public education system. Keep up the good work and thanx for keeping faith in the system alive for me……SUPERSTAR
Thank you! I have just started playing with paint pouring and was wondering why i wasn't getting cells. Looks like i'm heading to the chemist tomorrow for art supplies
If I use treadmill lubricant, will I need floetrol? Because where I live they sell paints with additives already, so paint stores do not have solvents or additives.
Perfectly explained thank you so much for sharing
That's a pleasure. Best wishes. Deby
thanks, this had exactly the info I needed, well see how my first paint poor goes.
I subscribed because of that video !
Do you ever you use acrylic skins for jewelry?
Very helpful,thank you
Have been watching some of your videos and they are very informative about different products to use. I used silicone in my first tiles and now the art resin mix, will not stick to some areas. I went over them again and still no luck. Any ideas what I can do now so I do not have to waste all mine and my grand daughters beautiful work?
Can I try it with normal oil (for cooking,Banking..?)
Exactly what I needed, very helpful information, THANK YOU!!!
Happy days.
Thanks, just learning about this!
I am wanting to do a pour on earrings but it seems like a lot of paint is used for such a small area. Can you help me?
Thank you I did watch your video on the county milk and KY when you put it up. Very helpful
Thanks Kateri. I think there are lots of different options and for people all around the world, sometimes they may struggle to get certain supplies, but most people should be able to get their hands on one or another.
Fantastic little tutorial. Thank you
And thank you for watching :-)
Can you do it a side by side?
What other kids of the hair oils can I use? Which bands? you didn't mention it
Sooooo useful thank you so much!! 👍👍❤❤
Can anyone tell what else other than canvas that acrylic cells can be created on?
Thanks for the tips!
I found this very helpful and found the coconut milk at a walmart near me .. 5.69 + tax Thank you for the info ..
I'm new to paint pour, what exactly is cells?
Great tips. Thank you
Just for the record 70% alcohol is faster drying, the higher the percentage the more time it takes to dry, so I did see where someone said use the 70%. Be aware if cleaning of paint, like to remove silicone, alcohol can dissolve dried paint. Just a warning, that's what I use to clean my brushes with dried paint.
Thanks for the great tips!
This was extremely helpful! Thank u
Thank you so much very helpful...
Thank you for all your great tips !
Its my pleasure :-)
Acrylic Pouring can i use any lubricating oil instead of silicone oil?
Can I use any cerium hair??
Does these work with resin also?
Where do you buy the KY true feel? Boots don’t have it, Superdrug don’t have it( only the regular KY) I went into an independent pharmacy too. I looked oneline and is really expensive at £18 + £9.99 shipping😕
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CLEAR ADVICE, HAVE MISSED YOUR ISLAND VOICE AND ACCENT LOL CAMILLE AUST.
as usual, so helpful. having never varnished, i could only find minwax polycrylic water based clear satin finish. it only discusses wood... is this ok to use on our pours? yourinfo on silicone,etc. is very helpful. thanks.
Sure. I use the polycrylic all the time and have been really happy with it. I do use the gloss because that's my preference but the satin and matte would be great too, especially over darker colors.
thanks for your help.gotta just di it, then.
Thanks for sharing ❤❤
Very helpful - thanks.
Wow! Thank you so much for the info! I am at the store right now :)
The information is super to know. I am working on several major projects. Haven't started to POURs as yet...but I now I have all the right materials. Can't wait to start. 😃
Very funny JOE STRUMMER's AMPERZAND's & other comments in his string & below the string. Below.....⤵⤵⤵😄
does dish soap actually work ?
can i use ogx coconut milk with indian pva glue fevicol
Thank you greatly! Very helpful.
Great little video...thanks
Very useful!! thanks so much
Which makes the best for you? I've been using the treadmill oil when I want cells and it's awesome
I prefer the treadmill oil I think. The coconut milk is awesome, but sometimes if I add too much, I get the voids and the canvas shows through. I have to remember to use just a teeny tiny amount.
Deby at Acrylic Pouring I've been using the treadmill oil too. It's easy to get too much sometimes but it gives those nice juicy cells.