Thankyou for your articles. But I live in the Netherlands, so cold & humid and no evaporation whatsoever. Do I just hang on to them? Combining Acrylic Pour Techniques. It dries clear so it won’t alter your end result. On top of that, they are flexible, and those designed for measuring have a nozzle, which makes them SUPER handy for pouring – I’m using Coopay 12 Pieces 100ml Silicone Measuring Cup. Not looking easy. Thanks again! So far so good. I have a question, I have paint I mixed with floetral over a year ago. She mixes equal amounts of paint with each of the three mediums and applies them each in the same way. I bought – secondhand – 2 big containers for only 1 dollar, good for 60 liters of wastewater. They are small enough for the smaller pours and being glass the paint will peel off when dry. I’ve recently been doing pours without the silicone. Please note, that you need to wear protection whenever you sand anything and do it in the well-ventilated area. It will intensify colors because glossy binders reflect light. You can also reuse your canvas in case of an unsuccessful pour. I definitely wasn’t happy about the wasted time and effort… And also about the wasted plastic bags and paint drips that were lost forever. I am still using the original cups 6months later. In the article, you will also find out what are the factors that are affecting the amount of paint needed. I’ve successfully used this formula as a base for glaze before I finish a cabinet. If I understand it right, the “skins” are the dried paints after you pour. Generally, anything that has a tight lid can be washed and reused for paint storing, and everything without the lid – for pouring. Of course, I will never stop looking for new creative ways to improve my practice. Your email address will not be published. But after shaking, let the paint sit for 10-30 mins right before use so that some air bubbles get a chance to escape from the paint . Thanks for sharing this information! This is a great article because I was really concerned about waste when I did pouring art too. Perhaps I should offer a comparison class, two canvases one with, one without? 10. When you dilute the paint with water, you not only thin the pigment — thus the color — but you also thin the binder. I might not use it with the kids indoors, and of course gloves. , Thank you for your input. That is one great tip! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Do NOT dump the Acrylic Paint, Paint Water, Pouring Medium, or Floetrol down the Drain. So now I’m using cups that are in a nutshell plastic cups for childer. She’ll have to observe these rules. And actually, I’m trying to stay away from silicone at all lately and challenge my self not to use it for the whole summer. I never add silicone to the bottles. They just want something they like. It’s worth looking around. When doing any of the many advanced acrylic pour techniques like a hammer pour, a reverse pour, a balloon pour, a string pull pour, a strainer pour, etc. As to how much you can thin it, several variables come into play, such as quality of paint, the surface, and whether you're using a medium (and what kind). The sky’s the limit! Works well. Are you NOT using GODLEN fluid acrylic psint then? With all my heart, I want to believe that you are right. Hi Jintachi, I just updated the article with the picture of cups that I’m referring to (paragraph №5). I am wondering if putting it through a screen strainer before mixing with paint would get rid of them? What a fabulous journey it has been. You need to get 100% silicone. I’m not sure if it’s suitable for your project as I’m not entirely familiar with it, but I would love to hear from you if you give it a try! There is some in soft body paints also but I don’t see those as cost-effective for Acrylic Pouring. I did one last night using the scoop out of my oxyclean container. off-topic but I hadd to ask! If I have paint that I need get rid of safely in my area we have a special place at our dump/landfill. Loved your post. Before I get to today’s topic I have an exciting announcement. You can watch the video on how to keep acrylic … My friend on blipfoto, Gennepher, is trying things out too. Disposing of the paint and tidying up after has been a puzzle. Especially the Floetrol. Some find this to be an affordable pouring medium as it does extend the paint while retaining its binder. But this works only with certain paints. That being said, I am no expert on peoples lungs. Yes, Floetrol will give cells but doesn’t finish with a smooth surface. I reuse my canvases with the old texture still on. Can it be used? I will be using the tip on washing with warm water in a bucket then using kitty litter to dispose – great idea. I was told that you need to wash your pourings before varnishing, Can you varnish the skins without washing them first? Easier to clean and reuse. Please share anything else you find about cleanup and being more environmentally friendly. 1) I feel that in order to give off toxic fumes silicone oil would need to be heated to a much greater temperature than simply gently warming the paint as we do. I use these 16oz squeeze bottles and also I like these 8oz bottles set. You just need to keep that in mind when mixing and combining your colors. 13. Hopefully, more newbies will find your site and read this. If you didn’t use silicone, all you need to do is make sure there is no dust on it or any other dirt, so microfiber towel should do. Oil, tempera, watercolor, and gouache will not work for this painting technique. This is the main reason I have not been more conscious previously. Could you share a picture in our Facebook Group? Acrylic paint is water-based and thus water-soluble when wet, so water can be used to thin it. I also am a 2 month beginner BUT. Then, I either do the finished pour right away, or I do a “bottom coat” pour, let that dry, then do the final pour. I have just started and I love the color when I do my string pull. I’m gonna have to argue your logic about dumping paint down the drain. I’m brand new to this, however, I did see one veteran artist that suggested putting nylon stocking over the opening of your bottle of Floetrol, secured with a rubber band. About the workplace, acrylic pouring paints, pouring medium, cell formation, silicone oil, opacity of colors and pouring techniques like FlipCup, Dirty-Pour, Puddle-Pour, Swipe, Swirl and String technique Thank you for sharing your talent with the worled! You are too cool to put this out! 2)I went to the dollar store and “invested” in a couple of measuring cups ( the 2 cups pouring size not small scoop type), cheap silicone spatulas, and plastic water bottles, cups, squirt bottles. There are two possible scenarios: 1. Thanks so much for your very helpful blog. Once your pour painting is dry, you can increase the vibrancy by adding a thin coat of acrylic medium gloss or pouring paint varnish. I feel a bit guilty, but it has helped me enormously get through depression. Silicone rises to the surface not because it is oily and greasy and will never dry, but because it is less dense than the paint. Then denser paint pushes down and the lesser dense paint rises to the top. Spend one evening premixing the paints with the pouring medium while watching your favorite show or listening to the audiobook, and then… enjoy! Thank you. If you know any other waste minimizing tips, please drop them in the comment below or in our Facebook group! I already had put the pouring paint in bottles. Thanks for all of the information! Acrylic pastel wash imitating watercolour: rural pastoral scene. I used to use the formula that I have on this post – Acrylic Pour Painting – Tips and Tricks You Need to Know. I have been worrying about this and found these tips very helpful. ?Y, Hi Joy, Thank you for your comment! I use dimethacone, which is basically silicone but I think it does a little bit better job. thank you for sharing this with your friend! Thanks for the waste-not tips. Acrylic IS a water soluble paint. Hi Rebecca, I would love to see the way your vase turned out with skins on it! You can spray this into the paint cups before pouring, spritz it onto the canvas after pouring, or both. This technique (I believe) was first done by Ali Saren aka chameleonjones_art on Instagram and in my opinion no one has ever matched her fantastic paintings… Read More Chameleon Cells on a Swipe Pour I am new to this. I’m far from chemistry, so really don’t know. Using cheaper acrylic pouring medium alternatives such as PVA glue can sometimes lead to an increased chance of crazing occurring in your acrylic pour. Really appreciated if you have a chance to help me with this question! It is glue after all! There are quite a few things from around your kitchen that normally go to the garbage, that can work BEAUTIFULLY for acrylic pouring. So great to hear that there are many artists out there who care about our environment and minimizing the waste in many creative ways. It has only been in recent years that I have been practicing, carrying on my due diligence, to do my part in protecting our environment. You can read a little more about it here https://smartartmaterials.com/acrylic-pour-painting/ Art, Beauty, Faith! It can be left to dry then put in the garbage. I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos about acrylic pour painting and doing some initial trials myself. And I absolutely love your idea with gluing it to mason jars etc – please let me know if you give it a try. Mixing your paint: adding silicone: we mix everything together. Cheers, Artists should adjust the amount dropped into the mixture to obtain their desired effect. The amount will depend on the size of your cup and the size of your pour, knowing how much will come with practice. Place tiles under the edge of your canvas and scrape the paint off right over them. For all those reading this, if you’ve never done acrylic pouring you can start out fairly cheap with a starter kit bundle on Amazon.”. for disposal. Another mentioned pouring the excess paint into buckets of sand, which can be disposed of. Thank you for sharing, I think it would work very similar to cat litter. I love your work. My main concern was all the paint that ends up in the bottom of a container and is wasted. But it was simply an unnecessary waste of plastic ziplock. HOA probably frown but I just put them in soapy water last night. My problem has been solved…thank you! I am guilty of finding paint cups in my sink n letting the water go down the drain! Thank you again, This has been one of my best discoveries for cutting down the waste on plastic cups and paint! Would you mind sharing your way of using skins in our Facebook group? Silicone - Silicone oil is used to create cells in pour painting. Yes, you can not wash in the sink, but it still has to go somewhere! I am so glad you like my art. I am blown away about how informative this Part 3 is. And who knows how many people repeated after her…. Knowing the amount of paint needed for your canvas size does not only prevent “uncovered corners” situations but also helps to cut down the waste of paint! Keep a few for pouring and use the rest for your household! Thank you for sharing . And the bottle gets pretty clean after that, and no paint wasted. If small parts are left – I use an old toothbrush for scratching them off. If you ever thought about the need to Minimize the Waste Involved in Acrylic Pouring – you are not alone! Especially for us, pourers, as we go through a lot of paint and supplies. In this post, I have all the details on how to make one: Fantastic NON-Stick and NON-stain Silicone Craft Mat by Loli Vefe that I recently got for my work area. Is there information I can read that would support that? And in this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll find all the instructions with video. Also try to make sure the colors do not mix too much in the cup or they will become muddy as you pour them out. I also want to know how to make the circle/bubble look? Evaporation method is working pretty good for me, not as fast as I would want it to be, but still – it works. 9. Silicone oil is another additive used in acrylic pouring technique. I understand your concern, and yes – most of the acrylic pouring techniques involve a certain level of waste. The more you mix the silicone, the smaller your cells will end up in your final pour, and I personally love BIG cells! They catch the drips and when dry the drips just peel off easily. In very rare cases, the bottles can get damaged during shipping. You are my inspiration especially now during this pandemic. I would just make them aware, if they planned to go on and make more to sell, that they consider altering their recipe. If you have a Youtube channel, share this with your subscribers. Last year I did an acrylic pouring project with some warm toned paints and I used silicone oil as well in my mixture and I was wondering what my project would look like without the silicone oil. This causes the same cellular holes to form, though admittedly, they are not as dramatic. Sad to hear about Lliquitex. And thank you for the link, a lot of valuable info! I did let whatever I can dry and peel off the paint for the bin or jewellery. Thank you so much for this comment, it’s so good to know many of us are concerned and who work on cutting down the waste! I have cut and shaped skins and used in another art piece. If I remember to keep the top of the bottle locked every time when not in use, the paint doesn’t dry for 1-2 months. I line it with freezer paper waxy side up so the skins are peelable afterwards. I saw the pouring over contact paper, but never actually thought about using it to catch the drips! In other words, you are decreasing the paint’s ability to stick to the substrate. As far as brands, any will be fine, it’s just about finding a color palette that you love. This is extremely important. This post is one of the first answers I found, so thank you for your efforts. Any “extra” gets drizzled on the freezer paper to make a skin for a card later. If you have been following what is happening with acrylic pouring recently then you can’t fail to have seen the beautiful chameleon cell pours that people are now doing. I pour over a plastic tote bin and use the top underneath to keep it secure. The dried plastic can be used as sculpture substrates. Acrylic Pouring is a fascinating fluid painting technique. supposedly, the Minwax polycrylic is the missing ingredient in our Floetrol, as compared to the Australian Floetrol. I have not tried that recipe. I just clean it with Windex and paper towels as I’m pretty sure that water will make skins wrinkle up. I love the look of acrylic pour paintings that are sealed in a high gloss … So hopefully, shortly we’ll find even more creative ways to use it all! About the workplace, acrylic pouring paints, pouring medium, cell formation, silicone oil, opacity of colors and pouring techniques like FlipCup, Dirty-Pour, Puddle-Pour, Swipe, Swirl and String technique It makes me happy to know that there many artists out there who care about mother nature ???? However, it should tackle the “yellowing” issue and the potential problems with acidity in the mix. I do the same thing with cups, etc. :-). I initially used Solo cups, but after spending several hours trying to get the dried paint off of them with no success, I gave up. I love your attention in sustaining beauty in our ‘environment’ too. What can I do about this??? It is water soluble after all. However now I am going to start gathering the appropriate supplies to dispose of waste paint n water properly! It does look like Liquitex dried flatter, whereas GAC looked flatter when wet then dried with more depth in its colours. How do you clean them? This web site truly has all of the information and Of late I have been doing a lot of research on paint-parties and paint-pouring, in respects of environmental issues and regarding protection of our environment. Thank you, Elaine! They do recommend their soft body paints, but cheaper paints would probably still be smaller than 4:1. You can see how it works in this video. Also, silicone encapsulated within the paint IS a BIG problem. I’m not sure how thin the paint is supposed to be. I’m always searching for new ways and materials that help to minimize the waste, so more tips and ideas are definitely coming up! Density! Hi Karen, Check out these three examples of combining acrylic pour techniques below! Will check those out tomorrow! Long story short – it’s extremely environmentally unfriendly to dump any of those in the drain. After doing a little more research, I came up with a weighted pouring solution that is much less costly and easier to obtain. And I’m always looking for new ideas on how to use acrylic skins! Hello! The water is in the poor medium was in Stein foot d medico own. I love your website! And this is when my husband came up with the idea of making the Pouring Drip Container, which was mentioned many times in my other articles. New to pouring, just reading up on it so far and noticed right off the enormous waste that seems to be involved … and questioning why some are doing things they way that they are…. Hi Jintachi, thank you for your comment, and this is a great question about cups! This blog really got me thinking. Silicone, as most experienced pour artists will tell you, is the key to creating dynamic cells in your acrylic pour paintings. I can cut the dried skins apart and store on the paper for later. Thank you so much for your comment and for your impact, it’s especially valuable from a person with such background. Silicone Oil For Acrylic Pouring comes in a 2-ounce squeezable dropper bottle that is completely transparent and makes it easy for you to see how much silicone is left. I started tossing my dirty cups,bowls, stir sticks in a 5 gallon bucket to clean outside with the water hose. I decided to utilise whatever I could from the waste bin to do things with and use old CDs to catch the drips and I will make a screen curtain with them when I get enough. So why use plastic straws? I had some small ornaments so I rolled them in the wasted paint and they turned out great and it used up a lot of the wasted paint. How do you achieve those lovely, hypnotizing cellular formations without the silicone? I, too, have been attempting to reuse everything possible with this art form, and yesterday it occurred to me that I could apply an acrylic sealer to my wooden stir sticks to make it easier to wipe the paint off them after stirring. This is not a problem if you want to use it like watercolor, painting onto a porous-surface-like paper. 2nd Canvas – Poured from a cup Required fields are marked *. But also wipe my finger near the bottom of the stick to see if it fills in the empty space well. If so, I wonder if they could be used in place of fabric to make shank buttons from those little kits you can get at fabric stores. The link will take you to “Owatrol” which is the same as “Floetrol”. BUT I am NOT getting ANY cells. Or for other ways to manipulate the paint, like here – Acrylic Pouring BIG Canvas(WOWza!????). How did the marbles in the bottle work? Of course, all of us have different conditions, but whether it’s an art studio, basement, or just a corner in the garage, you CAN make it work! ????????♥️. Fresh, liquid paint will work best for making Acrylic Paint Pourings. And it feels good – not only to safe water – to poor the waste water into my containers. 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