Dear Garrick, please help me. I am from South Africa in Mpumalanga these stuff you not get in South Africa. If I go to the hardware shops or arts shops they don't know what I talk about. What products can I used that they sell here in South Africa. Please I need your advice
@sharonkuhn8896 I'm not very familiar with products in South Africa. My first guess would be to find a white school glue sold there and try using as a pouring medium. As far as house paints trial and error will be your best bet. I'll look and see if I know any artist there who may be able to advice better.
The glue was a bit of a shock honestly. I appreciate the correct ratio of the water and paint too because when I tried it I added too much water so this helps. I honestly just straight up can't afford Aussie floetrol no matter how pretty it is, so I'm excited to see that there are other options provided you have the right ratios. I don't do many blooms because the cell activator recipes I've tried before don't really work all that well for me so this is super encouraging. Thank you!!
For your ratio don't think measuring think consistency... you want all your pouring paint to be like warm honey off the stick as u mix... paint all has different weights due to pigments .. so hardly any 2 is the same to where u could really use a repeat measuring... u just wanna get a feel for the way it feels as u stir and pour off .. I honestly start with about half and half paint to flo. Or glue.. and the adjust as needed.. if to thin add paint.. to thick a Lil water... and I mean little like table spoon to start... and just get it like honey..move on to next color and do the same... hope this helps!
@@jenniferdennison8315 I was about to say the same thing! Every single brand of paint I have used has had a different consistency and I have never been able to use the same measurements for all paints.
One of the reasons you continue to get sells is because you're using titanium White. And also if you were to torch your art and bust the bubbles you would also come up with more lacing and cells as well. But it's actually the titanium white that's giving you cells
I will be testing this soon. Torching does bring up bubbles but it doesn't always produced the desired effect of cells so its not something I rely to teach newer artist because it will just be confusing. Thanks for chiming in. ❤️
Amsterdam Titanium White and Amsterdam Lamp Black are very “heavy” colours physically and mixed 1:1 with water usually give cells . You’d get cells without torching anyways , just stand back and wait a couple of minutes or just blow on them gently with a straw - you’ll get cells .
@@robertkat - Aussie Floetrol is developed for use with acrylic paints whereas US Floetrol is designed to be used with latex based paints . That’s why you get cells with the Aussie version . There’s nothing I can find in the ingredients that indicates any oil in Aussie Floetrol 🤷♀️. All oils are too heavy and end up having to be washed out of your painting if you use them to make cells - you don’t need to wash Aussie Floetrol out of a canvas or off a tile so you can varnish it or cover it in resin ?
@@robertkatMin wax!! Watch a video. You only need a few drops. It does work. However, I use the glue recipe because I don't have a lot of money and if you do the water right you will get the cells. However, I have a question. Do you have to use that certain white? And that certain black are they the key to cells?Because because I just use regular white and regular black.Does that make a difference
Garrick, Thank you for this wonderful experiment. You saved the rest of us a lot of time. Also, You have a really great way about you that makes all your videos enjoyable to watch. 🙏
@@GarrickBrownArtStudioGod bless ya for sharing your craft! I wondered if you’ve ever tried the same recipes and applied heat, and if so did that affect the results? 🎨
I don’t know where I heard it and I don’t know if it’s true but I hear the glue and hot and humid conditions might get a little I guess sticky or soft. I’m not sure but I did hear it somewhere.
Today I tried your recipe with PVA ,water and Amsterdam Titanium white and it was a success! I have been practicing blooms for months, and today finally it was the best result ever! Here in UK we can't find australian foeltrol and the results with Aussie-trol where disappointing. Thank you soooooo much, I am over the moon!
Hello there. Just read your comment. I am from the uk too . May l ask what your use as your base / pillow paint please? The house paint’s mentioned in the video are not accessible in the uk❤
Honestly, I was impressed by all of them. I might be leaning more towards the Glue All one though. I’ve only bought one Aussie Floetrol and while I like it, I’m only a hobbyist and can’t justify the cost. Thanks you Garrick for giving us more options. ❤ Looking forward to the next experiment.
Hi I just discovered your channel with happiness. I'm speechless, how can you have beautiful little cells with a 1:1 paint and water recipe? Magic but it's magnificent, with a few recipes on the same table, we obtain different shapes and sizes of cells I imagine. I don't really know this universe, I paint very large abstract paintings. But I'm not saying I won't try. as a base coat, is it just pure acrylic paint or is it diluted?. Your work is magnificent. Have a great day. A new subscriber from Montreal.
Thanks and welcome!!! Paint pouring is a addiction lol. Great questions here. We are using just acrylic paints for my colors. The base can be tricky with the terms. I am using house paint as what we refer to as a pillow which gives us a cushion paint to blow out our colors. This is not a requirement. You can make a "pillow" paint with acrylics. I am actually.making a video on this hoping to release next week because it can be very confusing, many artist use these terms but can mean different things depending on the technique!
Bonjour, très heureuse de lire votre commentaire qui est quasi le même que le mien posté plus loin. Et merci à Garrick d’y avoir si bien répondu. Bonne peinture à vous! 🫶
@@GarrickBrownArtStudioBonjour et merci infiniment Garrick pour vos réponses très éclairantes. Vous êtes un vrai bonheur à regarder. J’ai eu un grand plaisir à vous découvrir tout à l’heure et ai regardé vos démos avec beaucoup de curiosité et bonheur. J’ai du coup eu des réponses à mes questions. Très heureuse donc et abonnée pour suivre votre art de France. 🫶💋
Great comparison! So many people ask in FB about non-Floetrol recipes; this would be very helpful. Thanks for doing this. PS your sense of humor cracks me up; don’t ever lose that!
Bonjour , nouvelle abonnée, j’ai adoré vos démos si gentiment partagées. Étant un peu novice et perdue par apport aux produits et prix parfois si exorbitants, on s’y retrouve un peu mieux à vous suivre, alors un grand merci pour ça. Qu’utilisez vous pour la base, est-ce une peinture acrylique d’intérieur pour la maison? 🫶
People, i ran low on floetrol so just diluted my acrylics with only water, and still got beautiful results. Thinking of saving myself a small fortune, mostly ditching the cells and carry on enjoying regardless... all you need is water to create beautiful acrylic pours.
Hi from South Africa! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these tests, I am a newbie to acrylic pouring, and you have just answered so many of my questions! I feel much more confident now!
I really got into & did so much fluid painting a few years ago when it first became popular. I stopped bc I moved & didn’t have the space. Now I do & your video has gotten me motivated to paint again! Felt like I was just hanging out with a friend, talking about paints we’re experimenting with! I hope you plan to keep putting out videos bc I look forward to seeing them! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I've TRIED watching other videos on paint blooming, or skins, and I just can't finish watching them. You, however, I can't STOP watching!! You're awesome! Thank you so much for these videos! 👏😁
Ok, I’m a fan for life, I just subscribed. You are awesome, I’m in Canada and I can’t justify spending 75.00$ on a little jug of Floetrol, at least I have some alternatives now, thank you, thank you and it works with the piggies even better🤩🇨🇦
Ya know what I think? I think that no matter what you do, it is going to come out beautiful. I've tried everything but the cells disappear. I even bought the Aussie floetrol ...and nothing. I want to cry. Thank you for all your time trying to help people.
Excellent testing Garrick! I’m surprised with the glue and paint as my recipe has that and wood conditioner. It worked beautifully without it. Going to try that without for sure! I recently splurged on a small bottle of Aussie and expected to be wowed. But there are such good recipes out there like yours, it’s not a necessary buy. Fabulous as always my friend❤.
What a great video.Thank you for sharing it. I ALMOST have all my questions answered...thanks to you. Let me ask you, on all the cell activators youve made, even on this video, have you ever made one with the white paint NOT being Amsterdam or NOT having the word titanium in it? Id try myself right now but i live in a very, VERY small community and cant find that anywhere around here. Ill send for it in the mail someday but just curious if it has to be what i mentioned above or if any brand of white works cuz ive tried and i dont know if its cuz i did something wrong, (too thick etc.) Or if it has to be titanium or amsterdam ? I really hope i made sense. Even a lil so ya get what im saying ? Just wandering about your experience with it....
really cool thanks so much! I liked and subscribed and will be watching more of you. a little depressing since Aussie floetrol is so expensive but alot of the others were pretty cool and loved your colors!
Hi Garrick. I’m new to your channel and had so much fun watching you create these coasters. Owatrol was my least favorite but they are all quite beautiful. Thanks for the lesson and much laughter.
I really have to compliment your calmness and being so soft spoken. There are channels where I have to leave after a couple secs of some guy shouting. Haha! Thank you for sharing and demonstrating these options. God bless you!
Gorg gorg gorgeous! Love the colors. I have bee using glue for a while now, it’s cheap and easy and fantastic results. I use vinyl glue. It is so much cheaper than the floetrol and works pretty much just the same. First time that I saw your channel, you have a beautiful, calm, velvet voice. Thank you for this video and I will be back. 🎉
Don't just use whatever for your pour art if you are going to gift or sell your art anywhere. Adding whatever will change light-fastness and how it looks over time. But damn! These are great alts. These are so pretty! Thank you for doing this video. So glad I found your channel.
They all have cool looks (I agree about the Owatrol being a little thick). I was surprised you got such good results without the AUS Floetrol. Great experiment!!
While I loved the first five... I did not like the owatrol one. So looking forward to a diff version of the owatrol. Surprised by the glue CA.. Yet I have to say what about the archival properties of glue? It's one thing I've stayed away from the begining of my pour experience 5 years ago. Certain artists back then said that you want to think of archival properties and woulde glue stand the test of time. I do sell my art, and I wouldn't want a client coming back to say that the painting failed. I like the water, ink and paint recipe.
I remember how big of a conversation this was years ago. I think it is completely a myth in my opinion. Even if paint is your pouring medium you are mixing it paints and medium that is archival. Your painting will out live and your kids. Also sealing them will add some additional protection. Will it yellow? It's possible in your whites but for me it's a risk I'm willing to take. Also if you are only using it for cell activator this is literally an ounce or two. You will be fine.
I have been pouring for about 6 years now and began using glue about 4 years ago. I would go back and forth with Floetrol. I honestly cannot tell which paintings had which. They are all still the same. I sell my work as well and have never received a complaint!
Absolutely great and helpful comparison. Many thank for sharing your experiences and the effort you’ve made to produce this excellent tutorial video Garrick👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️🙂
I just found your site. Love it. I have been wanting to try this but the cost has been preventing me. I think the water or glue samples were just as good if not better than the expensive products! Thanks so much for your time to do this. 😊
This is super helpful! Especially for people like me who can't even buy Australian (or even American) Floetrol where they live. I've used Owatrol's Aussie-trol as a cell activator, and although you get lacing with it, I don't really like it that much. Now I'm excited to try some other recipes :)
Thank you sooooo much. You actually showed how to mix , the proportion and it came with subtitles so that's really helped me to understand. Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤
Very informative and everything explained so very well,sir Garrick 💜.Loved all the dried results,I guess I can now start experimenting with water and glue recipes as they also came out gorgeous and very nice option for people like me who don't want to spend extra in expensive supplies, thank you for sharing your experimenting video 🙏💜
I just happened across this video on tv and ran over here to subscribe. I’ve been watching this technique from people for about a week and yours is the first I’ve seen the details different mixing solutions to show what they do. Thank you so much for this! I had been thinking about whether water would have this effect, but I didn’t want to waste paint to try it. 😂 you’re my new fave. 💕
If I may, using water to have faster and better results: using only water put all the paint then a bit of water when the water is incorporated you go on adding water little by little, when using water+another medium put the other medium with the paint and only when they incorporate you add water little by little. I learnt this cooking, first the thickest liquid then the other little by little like this you should also avoid lumps.
This was great. I have seen a lot of videos of people arguing one activator over another, but not actually doing the comparisons. This was really informative. Thans the the content ♡
Thank you thank you so very much for all of your insightful and inspiring information. I'm not a trained artist, but I do love trying different styles of painting art. You're awesome. Thank you I'll be following you from now on. Namaste 🤲🏽🙏🏽🤲🏽
Great job, thank you for putting the work in! I’m amazed for sure. Been torn about buying Aussie floetrol, but now going for glue all. I’ve been thinking about giving it a try anyway. I’ve only used floetrol, because it was easier and close to same price as American floetrol (prices are raising now. I recently bough M1 floetrol, it’s clear and more liquid, but seems to thicken with paint.
Dude, this is the first video of yours ive watched (now subscribed). WOW!! Now I've got to binge watch all your other videos. When you started spinning, jeez, I thought I had munched on a bag of magic mushrooms 🥵
Thank you, thank you, I just spent couple hours trying to get cells., I have floetrol silicone oil, and never tried glue or just water. Thank for these recipes, I am going to try again tonight.
This was a wonderful video to come upon, ive lrarn d so much. I had just bought an equilvalent to Flowtrol because its not carried near me. thank you for sharing your knowledge with me ❤️❤️ Ive learned so much ❤❤❤
You are truly AMAZING! You remind me of an Artist that I have been watching for years and that is Tammy Anderson. She explains everything in great detail like you do! I was doing paintings back in 2015 and got out of it for a variety of reason. I can't thank you enough for all that you do. You make it easy to follow and you explain things in great detail. The only question I have and I get really anxious about it is what paint are you using for your base paint? I see so many using this or that and I have so many different paints sitting around here. All I want is one simple house paint to use or a mixture that I can make up and keep it on hand and know what I am using it for. Please help.
Awww thanks for the love. I use house paint straight from the can PPG MultiPro... however I am working on a new video about house paint and making your own for blooms. 😄
I decided to seek out your cell activator video and do some testing with your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing, should be fun in the morning! 😂😂 Have a great day ❤❤
Love these experiments!! You’re fantastic to watch!! ❤. Which video did you say shows how you mix your paints. I feel that’s where I’m going wrong is in my mixing and consistencies. Thank you for all you do!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiments with all of us. You mentioned the thickness of the cell activators, it seemed like the ones with thinner consistency provided the better results. Thoughts? Oh, yes I'm going to be experimenting. My Home Depot is 1 mile away... I originally learned the paint:water and did get excellent results. Anyway, I love your channel, your art, sense of humor, videos, ok total fan girling right now lol 🤩
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Dear Garrick, please help me. I am from South Africa in Mpumalanga these stuff you not get in South Africa. If I go to the hardware shops or arts shops they don't know what I talk about. What products can I used that they sell here in South Africa. Please I need your advice
@sharonkuhn8896 I'm not very familiar with products in South Africa. My first guess would be to find a white school glue sold there and try using as a pouring medium. As far as house paints trial and error will be your best bet. I'll look and see if I know any artist there who may be able to advice better.
The Glue?!? Speechless! I can't even believe it. Keep doing these, dude, you are KILLING. You are answering SO many questions!
I love doing it!!! I'm just so.thrilled it is inspiring others to try and find alternatives and not give up!!
Started with Elmer's glue all n water. Still have it o. Hand!
@@cherylhanney2434 I might be re-upping my supply after this lol
Yeah, dude !!
THE GLUE, AMAZING AND LOW COST. THANK YOU FOR SHARING
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.
That is my type of experiment. Well done Garrick!
Thanks for watching bro! Hope you are well.
The glue was a bit of a shock honestly. I appreciate the correct ratio of the water and paint too because when I tried it I added too much water so this helps. I honestly just straight up can't afford Aussie floetrol no matter how pretty it is, so I'm excited to see that there are other options provided you have the right ratios. I don't do many blooms because the cell activator recipes I've tried before don't really work all that well for me so this is super encouraging. Thank you!!
Aw you are more than welcome. Hopefully you can try blooms again with more success. Stay tune for a few more experiments!! Much love. ❤️
For your ratio don't think measuring think consistency... you want all your pouring paint to be like warm honey off the stick as u mix... paint all has different weights due to pigments .. so hardly any 2 is the same to where u could really use a repeat measuring... u just wanna get a feel for the way it feels as u stir and pour off .. I honestly start with about half and half paint to flo. Or glue.. and the adjust as needed.. if to thin add paint.. to thick a Lil water... and I mean little like table spoon to start... and just get it like honey..move on to next color and do the same... hope this helps!
I could barely afford US Floetrol lol. I get it every now and then but I use glue unless I'm doing a big project, something for a customer.
@@jenniferdennison8315 I was about to say the same thing! Every single brand of paint I have used has had a different consistency and I have never been able to use the same measurements for all paints.
One of the reasons you continue to get sells is because you're using titanium White. And also if you were to torch your art and bust the bubbles you would also come up with more lacing and cells as well. But it's actually the titanium white that's giving you cells
I will be testing this soon. Torching does bring up bubbles but it doesn't always produced the desired effect of cells so its not something I rely to teach newer artist because it will just be confusing. Thanks for chiming in. ❤️
Amsterdam Titanium White and Amsterdam Lamp Black are very “heavy” colours physically and mixed 1:1 with water usually give cells . You’d get cells without torching anyways , just stand back and wait a couple of minutes or just blow on them gently with a straw - you’ll get cells .
US floetrol doesn't give any cells. Latex based. Australian Floetrol is oil based, gives cells.
@@robertkat - Aussie Floetrol is developed for use with acrylic paints whereas US Floetrol is designed to be used with latex based paints . That’s why you get cells with the Aussie version . There’s nothing I can find in the ingredients that indicates any oil in Aussie Floetrol 🤷♀️. All oils are too heavy and end up having to be washed out of your painting if you use them to make cells - you don’t need to wash Aussie Floetrol out of a canvas or off a tile so you can varnish it or cover it in resin ?
@@robertkatMin wax!! Watch a video. You only need a few drops. It does work. However, I use the glue recipe because I don't have a lot of money and if you do the water right you will get the cells. However, I have a question. Do you have to use that certain white? And that certain black are they the key to cells?Because because I just use regular white and regular black.Does that make a difference
Wow the results are mind blowing ! The water and paint only ! Dang !! 💕💕🐣
Ami thanks for watching friend. Aren't the results crazy?
@@GarrickBrownArtStudio insane
The answer, Garrick Brown IS Cel Activator!!!! I pick #2 but I really pick you my friend!❤
Awww you are so sweet Louise!
Garrick, Thank you for this wonderful experiment. You saved the rest of us a lot of time. Also, You have a really great way about you that makes all your videos enjoyable to watch. 🙏
Thank you very much! That means lot. Big hugs!!
@@GarrickBrownArtStudioGod bless ya for sharing your craft! I wondered if you’ve ever tried the same recipes and applied heat, and if so did that affect the results? 🎨
The one with the glue was gorgeous
Wasn't it? I'm still shocked!
@@GarrickBrownArtStudio indeed. Very nice dear
Each and everyday we learn something new ! Love this one !@dalialovesdoggies4361
I don’t know where I heard it and I don’t know if it’s true but I hear the glue and hot and humid conditions might get a little I guess sticky or soft. I’m not sure but I did hear it somewhere.
Today I tried your recipe with PVA ,water and Amsterdam Titanium white and it was a success! I have been practicing blooms for months, and today finally it was the best result ever! Here in UK we can't find australian foeltrol and the results with Aussie-trol where disappointing. Thank you soooooo much, I am over the moon!
Yes!!! I am so glad to hear this. Thanks for sharing and watching my friend!
Great to hear, I'm in UK and just about to try!
Hello there. Just read your comment. I am from the uk too . May l ask what your use as your base / pillow paint please? The house paint’s mentioned in the video are not accessible in the uk❤
Honestly, I was impressed by all of them. I might be leaning more towards the Glue All one though. I’ve only bought one Aussie Floetrol and while I like it, I’m only a hobbyist and can’t justify the cost. Thanks you Garrick for giving us more options. ❤ Looking forward to the next experiment.
Yes so many ppl cannot access it so I'm determined to provide as much insight as I can on alternatives. Thanks for watching friend.
@@GarrickBrownArtStudio That’s why we love you! ❤️
Great experiment again. I would love to see different products for pouring medium and pillow. Hugs my friend 🧡
Awww thanks for coming by Fiona. I got you I am working on this!!!
Hi I just discovered your channel with happiness. I'm speechless, how can you have beautiful little cells with a 1:1 paint and water recipe? Magic but it's magnificent, with a few recipes on the same table, we obtain different shapes and sizes of cells I imagine. I don't really know this universe, I paint very large abstract paintings. But I'm not saying I won't try. as a base coat, is it just pure acrylic paint or is it diluted?. Your work is magnificent. Have a great day. A new subscriber from Montreal.
Thanks and welcome!!! Paint pouring is a addiction lol. Great questions here. We are using just acrylic paints for my colors. The base can be tricky with the terms. I am using house paint as what we refer to as a pillow which gives us a cushion paint to blow out our colors. This is not a requirement. You can make a "pillow" paint with acrylics. I am actually.making a video on this hoping to release next week because it can be very confusing, many artist use these terms but can mean different things depending on the technique!
Bonjour, très heureuse de lire votre commentaire qui est quasi le même que le mien posté plus loin. Et merci à Garrick d’y avoir si bien répondu. Bonne peinture à vous! 🫶
@@GarrickBrownArtStudioBonjour et merci infiniment Garrick pour vos réponses très éclairantes.
Vous êtes un vrai bonheur à regarder. J’ai eu un grand plaisir à vous découvrir tout à l’heure et ai regardé vos démos avec beaucoup de curiosité et bonheur. J’ai du coup eu des réponses à mes questions. Très heureuse donc et abonnée pour suivre votre art de France. 🫶💋
Fantastisk, fabulous, super ❤I love all! ❤❤❤
Thank you friend.
Great comparison! So many people ask in FB about non-Floetrol recipes; this would be very helpful. Thanks for doing this. PS your sense of humor cracks me up; don’t ever lose that!
Noted!! I am thrilled you enjoy my humor. Thank you for watching Paige!
Glue is the best! Thank you
Thank you for watching!
So happy RUclips keeps recommending me niche art hobbies I've never heard of, this loves beautiful man! Keep up the good work 🙏
Awww this is so awesome!! Thank you for watching. Paint pouring is an addiction haha!!!
Bonjour , nouvelle abonnée, j’ai adoré vos démos si gentiment partagées. Étant un peu novice et perdue par apport aux produits et prix parfois si exorbitants, on s’y retrouve un peu mieux à vous suivre, alors un grand merci pour ça. Qu’utilisez vous pour la base, est-ce une peinture acrylique d’intérieur pour la maison? 🫶
I have those baby food cups!!! (But my kids are all grown up now). What a brilliant use for them! I'm so glad I never threw those out!
People, i ran low on floetrol so just diluted my acrylics with only water, and still got beautiful results. Thinking of saving myself a small fortune, mostly ditching the cells and carry on enjoying regardless... all you need is water to create beautiful acrylic pours.
You have totally cleared the cobwebs of utter confusion from my mind. Seriously, thank you! I’m a new subscriber and I’ll definitely be back. 😊
You are MORE than welcome!! I'm working on additional experiments for you guys. Much ❤️
Hi from South Africa! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these tests, I am a newbie to acrylic pouring, and you have just answered so many of my questions! I feel much more confident now!
Yay!!! Omg I love hearing this. Makes my day. Thanks for watching.
I really got into & did so much fluid painting a few years ago when it first became popular. I stopped bc I moved & didn’t have the space. Now I do & your video has gotten me motivated to paint again! Felt like I was just hanging out with a friend, talking about paints we’re experimenting with! I hope you plan to keep putting out videos bc I look forward to seeing them! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Great video Garrick. I live in the UK so haven’t used Australian Floetrol because of the price ❤❤
Totally understand. I think I am to find more products to try because I have gotten alot of comments that aussie floetrol just isn't an option!
Wow! I can't believe the results with water ❤❤❤
Me neither friend!!
I've TRIED watching other videos on paint blooming, or skins, and I just can't finish watching them. You, however, I can't STOP watching!! You're awesome! Thank you so much for these videos! 👏😁
Ok, I’m a fan for life, I just subscribed.
You are awesome, I’m in Canada and I can’t justify spending 75.00$ on a little jug of Floetrol, at least I have some alternatives now, thank you, thank you and it works with the piggies even better🤩🇨🇦
Thanks for the sub! So happy this was helpful!
Ya know what I think? I think that no matter what you do, it is going to come out beautiful. I've tried everything but the cells disappear. I even bought the Aussie floetrol ...and nothing. I want to cry. Thank you for all your time trying to help people.
I truly think they are all beautiful, and it just depends on what an artist is aiming for in their particular piece of art. .
So excited every time I see you doing recipes . You are very kind to help us with this crazy task!
Super thrilled they are helpful! I have at least 2 more in the arsenal coming soon.
Excellent testing Garrick! I’m surprised with the glue and paint as my recipe has that and wood conditioner. It worked beautifully without it. Going to try that without for sure! I recently splurged on a small bottle of Aussie and expected to be wowed. But there are such good recipes out there like yours, it’s not a necessary buy. Fabulous as always my friend❤.
Yes you can stretch that aussie flow. I have definitely.used my american floetrol with aussie flow and it worked great. Now you have more options. ❤
@@GarrickBrownArtStudio thanks Boo! ♥️
What a great video.Thank you for sharing it. I ALMOST have all my questions answered...thanks to you. Let me ask you, on all the cell activators youve made, even on this video, have you ever made one with the white paint NOT being Amsterdam or NOT having the word titanium in it? Id try myself right now but i live in a very, VERY small community and cant find that anywhere around here. Ill send for it in the mail someday but just curious if it has to be what i mentioned above or if any brand of white works cuz ive tried and i dont know if its cuz i did something wrong, (too thick etc.) Or if it has to be titanium or amsterdam ? I really hope i made sense. Even a lil so ya get what im saying ? Just wandering about your experience with it....
Excellent question!! Ive wondered this myself and testing it currently. I'll post a new video with more on this! 🥰❤️🙌🙌🏿
really cool thanks so much! I liked and subscribed and will be watching more of you. a little depressing since Aussie floetrol is so expensive but alot of the others were pretty cool and loved your colors!
Yes the alternatives work wonderful!! Thanks so much for watching. Much love! ❤️
Hi Garrick. I’m new to your channel and had so much fun watching you create these coasters. Owatrol was my least favorite but they are all quite beautiful. Thanks for the lesson and much laughter.
Awww welcome Charlene!
I really have to compliment your calmness and being so soft spoken. There are channels where I have to leave after a couple secs of some guy shouting. Haha!
Thank you for sharing and demonstrating these options. God bless you!
Gorg gorg gorgeous! Love the colors. I have bee using glue for a while now, it’s cheap and easy and fantastic results. I use vinyl glue. It is so much cheaper than the floetrol and works pretty much just the same. First time that I saw your channel, you have a beautiful, calm, velvet voice. Thank you for this video and I will be back. 🎉
Awww Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 I am hoping to find more recipes and do a Part II video.
Don't just use whatever for your pour art if you are going to gift or sell your art anywhere. Adding whatever will change light-fastness and how it looks over time. But damn! These are great alts. These are so pretty! Thank you for doing this video. So glad I found your channel.
The glue is my favorite and I really like the ink one too
Of course the Aussie is great but that’s a given
They all have cool looks (I agree about the Owatrol being a little thick). I was surprised you got such good results without the AUS Floetrol. Great experiment!!
What a wonderful experiment. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤😊
Thank you Carolyn! Cheers!
While I loved the first five... I did not like the owatrol one. So looking forward to a diff version of the owatrol. Surprised by the glue CA.. Yet I have to say what about the archival properties of glue? It's one thing I've stayed away from the begining of my pour experience 5 years ago. Certain artists back then said that you want to think of archival properties and woulde glue stand the test of time. I do sell my art, and I wouldn't want a client coming back to say that the painting failed. I like the water, ink and paint recipe.
I remember how big of a conversation this was years ago. I think it is completely a myth in my opinion. Even if paint is your pouring medium you are mixing it paints and medium that is archival. Your painting will out live and your kids. Also sealing them will add some additional protection. Will it yellow? It's possible in your whites but for me it's a risk I'm willing to take. Also if you are only using it for cell activator this is literally an ounce or two. You will be fine.
@@GarrickBrownArtStudio Yes.. I resin my paintings. I do use really good resin.. KSResin Ultra UV. ahaa I hope my paintings outlive me! lols!
I have been pouring for about 6 years now and began using glue about 4 years ago. I would go back and forth with Floetrol. I honestly cannot tell which paintings had which. They are all still the same. I sell my work as well and have never received a complaint!
@@marciemccaslin exactly!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge!!...Love this!!!💚🎨🥰
You are more than welcome. Thank you for watching!$!
Absolutely great and helpful comparison. Many thank for sharing your experiences and the effort you’ve made to produce this excellent tutorial video Garrick👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️🙂
My pleasure bro
I just found your site. Love it. I have been wanting to try this but the cost has been preventing me. I think the water or glue samples were just as good if not better than the expensive products! Thanks so much for your time to do this. 😊
This is super helpful! Especially for people like me who can't even buy Australian (or even American) Floetrol where they live. I've used Owatrol's Aussie-trol as a cell activator, and although you get lacing with it, I don't really like it that much. Now I'm excited to try some other recipes :)
Glad it was helpful! I am experimenting and hoping to have a Part II in a couple weeks with more recipes!!
Thank you sooooo much. You actually showed how to mix , the proportion and it came with subtitles so that's really helped me to understand. Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤
Very informative and everything explained so very well,sir Garrick 💜.Loved all the dried results,I guess I can now start experimenting with water and glue recipes as they also came out gorgeous and very nice option for people like me who don't want to spend extra in expensive supplies, thank you for sharing your experimenting video 🙏💜
Thanks for watching bro! Love what you are doing on your channel too.
I just happened across this video on tv and ran over here to subscribe. I’ve been watching this technique from people for about a week and yours is the first I’ve seen the details different mixing solutions to show what they do. Thank you so much for this! I had been thinking about whether water would have this effect, but I didn’t want to waste paint to try it. 😂 you’re my new fave. 💕
My favorites are 1 and 5. Aussie is still my top selection.
You can't beat the Aussie but the others are really close!!
I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos so we can learn. I learned so much today about the different CA’s. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Comments like these go such a long way so thank you!!! ❤️
If I may, using water to have faster and better results: using only water put all the paint then a bit of water when the water is incorporated you go on adding water little by little, when using water+another medium put the other medium with the paint and only when they incorporate you add water little by little. I learnt this cooking, first the thickest liquid then the other little by little like this you should also avoid lumps.
Thanks for the tip.
Fascinating comparison video!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺. Thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge. Love your laid back attitude!!
Again… you nailed this comparison video! So helpful Garrick ❤ I’m going to have do try and replicate your experiment here. Awesome stuff!
Go for it! I'd love to see your results.
Loved this experiment and am SHOCKED by the results! Those look gorgeous! So glad to have found your channel! Thank you for sharing. ❤
My favorite is the first one, my second choice is the second to the last. I love your work, thanks for sharing
Garrick, thank you for doing these experiments!
My pleasure!
Number 5 was my go to, got the touch of wow, thank you for giving your best ,❤❤❤
Just found your channel and I have to say this is an AWESOME tutorial...Thank you. I am going to try some of them.
Awesome! Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful.
I have asking a long time for someone to show how to mix & how you get Cells. Thank you for your time* answering so many questions. Your Awesome
Thrilled it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
This was great. I have seen a lot of videos of people arguing one activator over another, but not actually doing the comparisons. This was really informative. Thans the the content ♡
Thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
Wow! Amazing job! And brill positivism 🤩. I watched it at 6am when my cats woke me up and kept smiling. Thank you😊😊😊
Awww I'm sure you have sweet kitties haha. Tha KS for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Magnifique , bravo ! Malheureusement je ne comprends pas l’ anglais 😢..( Belgique ) merci ❤...!
I prefer the 2nd from the left and the 2nd from the right.
Thanks for doing this experiment. It's so helpful!
You are so welcome!
Thank you thank you so very much for all of your insightful and inspiring information. I'm not a trained artist, but I do love trying different styles of painting art. You're awesome.
Thank you I'll be following you from now on.
Namaste 🤲🏽🙏🏽🤲🏽
You are more than welcome! Thank you for the love.
Thank you for experimenting so that I do not have to! I love your personality and appreciate the processes you share.
You are so welcome!
Great job, thank you for putting the work in! I’m amazed for sure. Been torn about buying Aussie floetrol, but now going for glue all. I’ve been thinking about giving it a try anyway. I’ve only used floetrol, because it was easier and close to same price as American floetrol (prices are raising now. I recently bough M1 floetrol, it’s clear and more liquid, but seems to thicken with paint.
You can do it! I'd love to hear about your results. Thanks again!!!
This is awesome! Ive never tried any of this before and you have inspired me. I have so many ideas running through my brain. Thank you sir!
Incredible!!! Thank you. I’d like to see a polycrilic cell activator recipe
No.3, Glue. But washing up liquid is great.
What is the brand? I would love to try it.
Hi, any brand just couple of squirts, or coconut oil. 😁
3, 4 & 5 are my favorites. Great job! REALLY, awesome results & enjoyable to watch. You're personality makes it!!! 💯
Aww Thank you so much!! I appreciate you.
Thank you, Garrick. I think glue and Aussie are pretty darn close. Loved this video. Have to run.. making French Dip Sandwiches for dinner!😂
Sounds great! Thanks for stopping in friend.
I love the large cells...!!! Beautiful work all around!!! Outstanding...!!!😎❤️🕊💕
Thank you so much!
Love that you have the scrolling with the recipe
Yes that is something I am trying out!!
Hazzzzah! Totally Excited And Saves $ Yes Indeed.🎉 Thank You for Your Time and Share.
My pleasure!! Theme for watching
Dude, this is the first video of yours ive watched (now subscribed). WOW!! Now I've got to binge watch all your other videos. When you started spinning, jeez, I thought I had munched on a bag of magic mushrooms 🥵
Love your videos! This one was awesome! All beautiful!
Glue is all i ever use. But u dont want too much. Will crack the paint. Thank you for this tutorial.
Thank you, thank you, I just spent couple hours trying to get cells., I have floetrol silicone oil, and never tried glue or just water. Thank for these recipes, I am going to try again tonight.
Ohhh!! Can't wait to hear about your results.
#3: the Elmer’s glue. I can’t wait to try it for myself. Thanks for the comparison of these products.
I cannot wait to see what you create.
👏👏👏
Thanks!!
Interesting experiments!!
Thank you! Cheers!
This was a wonderful video to come upon, ive lrarn d so much. I had just bought an equilvalent to Flowtrol because its not carried near me. thank you for sharing your knowledge with me ❤️❤️ Ive learned so much ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! How did the alternative work for you?
You are truly AMAZING! You remind me of an Artist that I have been watching for years and that is Tammy Anderson. She explains everything in great detail like you do! I was doing paintings back in 2015 and got out of it for a variety of reason. I can't thank you enough for all that you do. You make it easy to follow and you explain things in great detail. The only question I have and I get really anxious about it is what paint are you using for your base paint? I see so many using this or that and I have so many different paints sitting around here. All I want is one simple house paint to use or a mixture that I can make up and keep it on hand and know what I am using it for. Please help.
Awww thanks for the love. I use house paint straight from the can PPG MultiPro... however I am working on a new video about house paint and making your own for blooms. 😄
Seriously helpful thank you! About to try my first attempts at pouring and I so badly want cells :)
Thank you for the comparisons dimenstrations! Most helpful 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you for doing this! I just want a medium to do one stroke painting so looking for a bit cheaper medium or extender I don't need it to pour.
Forget my question - I found your recent video testing two recipes with swipe. Thanks.
Thank for this - very informative and beautiful done
I couldn’t pick just one. I love them all!!!
Thank you so much!
WOW Thank you very much for the video. I spent so much money for Floetrol etc. Simply is the best. Thanks again.🎉🤗🇨🇭🙋♀️
Thank you for watching.
I decided to seek out your cell activator video and do some testing with your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing, should be fun in the morning! 😂😂 Have a great day ❤❤
Thank you for this fabulous video. It worked perfectly! You are now a permanent mention in the videos! ❤❤
Awww I appreciate you!!! So glad it was helpful.
Excellent lesson. Thank you. Love the singing too.
Awww thanks so much for watching.
Sorry, I just found your video about pillow paints. Thank you xx
Love these experiments!! You’re fantastic to watch!! ❤. Which video did you say shows how you mix your paints. I feel that’s where I’m going wrong is in my mixing and consistencies. Thank you for all you do!!
What is. the formula for your base paint
I would have to say 1 and 5 … I guess it’s just cell preference! Like art, it’s all personal preference ❤ great experiment Garrick
Thanks for watching friend!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiments with all of us. You mentioned the thickness of the cell activators, it seemed like the ones with thinner consistency provided the better results. Thoughts? Oh, yes I'm going to be experimenting. My Home Depot is 1 mile away... I originally learned the paint:water and did get excellent results. Anyway, I love your channel, your art, sense of humor, videos, ok total fan girling right now lol 🤩
Aww thanks so much for commenting. Made my day haha. Yeah the thinner consistency did perform better in this test.
i loved them all. they are all different, but all lovely
Thanks for watching!!
The one with glue is surprising !! 🤭 Thank you, this vidéo is very usefull. It is very difficult and expensive to get Aussie floetrol in France. 👍😘💝
Thank you! 😊 I am trying to find more universal products to try out.