NOTE: If you aren’t able to obtain either the US or Australian floetrols, try other options for cell activator like Amsterdam paint & water mixed thin or even silicone , this is your art, have fun with it!! 🤗💜
sorry, I just read the Products Used section again. CA mix-duh! I was thinking this was CA for California. I had a good laugh over that! Now I know the process to get the cell activator mixture😉 Thank you !!
Love your videos and enjoy watching your techniques. Just finished ordering the last of the supplies that I still needed. I can’t thank you enough and wish you all the best.
Thanks a lot!! I see it is importante the floetrol to get the cells, I was trying hard and couldn’t get it like you do!! Well I am just starting and love to see the results and keep trying !
You’re very welcome Yvonne! Also, I have a newer video, #91, where I test out the US floetrol with paint only at a higher ratio if that will help also 🤗🌺
You’re very welcome Carole! Also, I did a more recent US floetrol CA test without the additional ingredients and got it to work by itself, video 91, if you want to give that a try too 😃💜🌺
Absolutely 😃, you’re welcome Kerstgen! I also have a newer video where I got the US floetrol to work with just the Amsterdam paint at a higher ratio for cell activator. It can be finicky but does work if you want to test that too 😉
I get cell using Amsterdam paint and water only. I have a video showing it works. i have also used a CA with all the ingredients you used just different ratios. Still got the same results.
Fantastic!! I’ve also tried Amsterdam & water only and it seemed to work for me if I remember but I think the products I was using at the time, it dried weird. I was still pretty new to the technique and was trying to figure everything out 😊 .. I might have to revisit that and see how it works for me now! I’ll go check your video out!! 💜
I've been doing the same & got massive cells in regular pours. Now I'm trying to learn the bloom recipe and so far I have tried 2 amsterdam paint and floetrol ratios and still they don't do anything for me yet the paint and water does! I don't know why!
Shannon Greenlaw That’s really weird that AUS floetrol doesn’t work but I’m so glad the Amsterdam and water does work for you!! 😃 I’m learning as I go that this technique and the components are very personal, depending on the ingredients used, the environment someone is in, the execution, etc. 💜
Awesome, I’m glad it helps! So I have both the US floetrol which is the orange cap that you see in this video and then I also have the Australian floetrol that I use in a lot of my painting videos, that has a white cap ☺️💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks, the u.s. floetrol recently changed their packaging and the color of their bottle caps from orange to white. People are saying they changed the formula too. They're saying it doesn't work as well as the u.s. bottles of floetrol with the orange caps. Very interesting. I have all 3 u.s. floetrol with orange cap, u.s. floetrol with the white cap and Australian floetrol. I haven't tried the u.s floetrol with the white cap yet.
Interesting I didn’t know they may have changed their formula and there’s now a white capped one, I still have a couple gallons of the orange capped one here .. oh wouldn’t it be glorious if it was more like the Australian floetrol 😃 .. have you tried?
@@ThePaintedDreamer I'm down to 0.5 gallon of the orange cap 😅 I haven't tried the white cap u.s. floetrol yet. Hope to try it this weekend or sometime this week. 😁🤞
Silicone works a bit differently than the cell activator I use here. They both will create cells just different effects. I did an experiment with the Owatrol (European floetrol) in the Fall and one oil I used in conjunction with it was a drop of silicone so maybe give that a try with this recipe and see how it works for you instead of using the Minwax prestain. A little goes a long way with silicone so I would start with one or two drops only and see how it works out. I’d love to hear how it worked out for you Paul 🤗
I notice everyone seems to use the Amsterdam titanium white. Did it have to be Amsterdam or will any titanium white acrylic paint work? Thank you, and I love your videos!
Amsterdam works really well and seems to be super celly so that’s why you see it used a lot, myself included. You can certainly try other brands but some will work better than others so keep that in mind 😊
Hi Sabrina, no my go to is the Australian floetrol but I have used this cell activator for different effects. This was created to show that the US floetrol can work, a little differently, but can work for those who choose to use it instead 😊. What I typically use for all components will be in my most recent videos 💜
Thank you so much for this video. I have a question about the glue. Is it possible to use elmers glue in place of Lineco glue or would that ruin the recipe? Im curious because I have a lot of elmers glue and i have all the other ingredients. Thank you for all your incredible videos. ❤
Thank you thank you thank you! Cannot get Australian Floetrol anywhere as they’ve been sold out online. Is it normal to have to pay $40 for it plus $60 in shipping?!!? WTH? Can you recommend some places to get it in the US? At this rate I’ll never get it!! Also does the glue need to be the neutral ph one you showed or will Elmer’s school glue or Elmers glue-all work?
You’re very welcome Kristine! I do have a few places I get my Aussie floetrol (both links are in the description box under my videos). Fluid Art Company when they aren’t sold out and then the wholesale paint company directly from Australia. Both are the best prices I’ve found both locally and having to import myself if you are in the US. For the glue you can totally use the Elmers Glue-all and it works just fine. 🤗💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer Pixel Paint Designs has it too. I just got some and I am in Canada. Pretty expensive for me after exchange, shipping and duty!! I only use it for my swipes and I don't do blooms so it will last me a long time. I am however going to try your recipe too as I saw someone from Europe adding glue to her owatrol.
@@joeycasey2323 It can be pricey for sure! But luckily you don't use a lot so it will last a bit longer. I do like the cells and effects the US floetrol gets also, especially in swipes! Have fun experimenting Joey! :D
Have you tried keeping your ratio with the Floetrol and paint and just adding a couple of drops of silicone? It would save you all the extra ingredients. At least it’s worked for me. Though I don’t know about shelf life with the silicone. Could you tell me what you put on your cake stand to keep the canvases attached while you spin? I can’t seem to find it in your videos or links.
Yea, with the blooms technique I didn’t want to have to use silicone so that’s why the other ingredients, it mimics the Australian Floetrol then. But you have a good point 🤔 I might have to try it and see maybe even just a drop. For the spinner I just add a little dollop of paint before I put the canvas on so it sticks. Sorry! Sometimes I’m recording while I do that and sometimes not but just a little bit of paint 😃
@@TheMegenboz i think she actually just said :) she was saying that she just drops a Lil bit of pillow paint or pm underneath the canvas so it sticks to the cake spinner.... It works really well, i think it's fairly common technique, give it shot
You’re very welcome! Sure, you can use Glue-All. I used to use it before I got the Lineco. I decided to use Lineco because I had a bunch for something else and it’s supposed to be archival 😊
StarChildStudios XLaurie Marinelli Thanks for the tip 😊 I don’t personally use any minwax product for varnishing but maybe someone here does. I haven’t had an issue with varnishing and the US floetrol cell activator using Liquitex varnishes 😊💜
Is silicone the same that this recipe for cell activator I am just beginning and bough silicone Now that I see your work I am wonder if I should discard the silicone please advise You do smart and beautiful work
No it’s not the same at all actually. I use a mixture of floetrol & paint for my cell activator. I typically use the Australian floetrol but have also used the US and even the owatrol as well. You can certainly use silicone it just depends on the technique you are wanting to work on. I say experiment with it and see how it works out for you if you already have it 🤗
thanks for all the recipe . I understood it is your cell activater for bloom . what do you use to create the pillow ? I am quite new and I am a little lost 🥰 I am from France . thanks for your answer !
You’re welcome Marie, for the pillow I use a low sheen (satin or eggshell but not flat) white interior wall paint. Everything I use is in pictures in the video (either at the beginning or my more recent videos at the end) as well as listed in the description box below each video to give you an idea. I know you can’t get the same brands there but at least you’ll be able to get a visual. I use house paint because it’s springier and has more buoyancy but you can use an acrylic mix as well it’s just may work a little different.
Hi Jody, I'm curious why people are using this Minwax oil-based wood conditioner, as opposed to other oils. Do you think a drop or two of the coconut oil hair conditioner would work as well? Have you ever tried it? What is the difference (in the finished painting) between using Silcon oil or using the Minwax product? Love your videos and your paintings. To my eye, they are the most wonderful blooms and transfer paintings. Thanks so much for sharing your work and techniques.
Hi Gail 🤗 that’s a great question, with the blooms and how the technique was initially formed it was to try to get away from using any kind of silicone oil, it was initially using Australian floetrol and we came to find out that the US floetrol is a little different makeup because products to make it are different in each of the countries and an oil component was necessary and the Minwax fit the bill. You can certainly try silicone oil if you want, but it may leave a residue on your pieces so you’ll want to clean them before finishing them. Check out my Owatrol experiments I recently did, I was trying to get the Owatrol to work as cell activator and was experimenting with different oils and silicone was one of them so I bet you could use silicone if you wanted to, totally try it and see how it works for you! 😃💜
What paint are you using as your first base pour before ANY other colors...I think I was using a thick Sherwin Williams n it’s not flowing good. Can I use it and add water ? Which do you recommend thanks.
@@SweetsnTreatsbyGee I think I answered this for you in another comment also but the pillow paint I’m using the first one I put down, before my colors, is Glidden Premium base 1 pure white in either Satin or Eggshell depending on how cold it is here. Lately I’ve been using Satin as it’s a bit thinner but both are my go to. I don’t have any luck with the Sherwin Williams Color to Go white, just too thick for me and doesn’t want to move. You could add a little water but too much will work against you and may do weird things to the paint. You could try adding a bit of GAC 800 it helps with both thinning and cracking, about a tablespoon per cup. 😊
Love your Art. I just did Shelee Art course. Have you found the U.S. Floetrol will work. I’m a little frustrated in that I’m going to great expense for all the paint supplies & I can not even say I’ll have results without Australia floetrol. Any caring thoughts
Thank you Pamela 🤗 yes the US floetrol can work pretty well, I’ve done a number of videos with it, please check out my playlist for US floetrol pieces and I have a mixing video for my recipe too. 💜
Hi Deborah, no I’ve not had to wash any of my pieces when I use this cell activator, it’s not the same as silicone and dries with no residues like silicone would 😊
Hi Carolle, typically for cell activator you want a more opaque paint but that’s not to say you can’t use transparent, it’ll just look like it’s sinking in more and the color below it may come through. Play around with both and see how you like the effects 🤗💜
Hi Terri, I use the cell activator for either my swipes or my blooms. All my other videos I will talk about the cell activator I am using in that video, whether its with the Australian floetrol or this US floetrol recipe, I use it as you see in my other videos 🤗
Have you tried usimg dulux pajnt rather then purchasing the extra products. Which could exclude the liquid ink and possible the glue as it is a very stretchy paint i find and simple basic polyurathane and distilled water do just fine.
You mean using dulux paint in place of the Amsterdam and ink along with the floetrol? I’m not sure if we can get dulux here in the US I know in Canada you can, I’ll have to see 😊. I do have a more recent video where I got the US floetrol to work with Amsterdam at a higher ratio just the two ingredients as your cell activator 🤗💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer i mean using it as yr pm with the floetrol its a very stretchy paint much like when you add glue and its pure white its better then amsterdam in its opacity. I think. Im gonna give it a go this evening i may make a video and ill post it abd show u if it turns out but still im just exp b4 i get the right mixture down.
@@chrisburgess8731 I'd love to see some of your experiments with it before committing to having you send me some. Why don't you email me at thepainteddreamer13@gmail.com or if you have a youtube channel where you post your videos, I'd love to see!
Are you still using this CA ? Because I was wondering what I could use in place of the Amsterdam ink. Cn I se regular Amsterdam Tit. White in the squeeze tube ? Rare you doing something else entirely?
You don’t need to use the ink if you don’t want to, it’s just to thin it more with color but you can use a few drops of distilled water or bottled water I’ve found, it works just as well. I still use this recipe when I’m using US floetrol yes 😊
Hi Laura, when I use Australian floetrol you don’t need the glue, ink or Minwax, this recipe is only if you are going to be using the US floetrol as it has a different make up and in order for it to produce cells similar to the Australian floetrol, the additional ingredients are used. I have gotten the US floetrol to work at a higher ratio of 9 or 10:1 with just the paint like the Australian but it’s VERY finicky and works when it wants to. I do have videos on this as well but if you want less finicky and are using the US floetrol, this is the way to go 🤗💜
Glad you found it, Amsterdam paint doesn’t have a “cell activator” in it it’s just paint but when combined with the floetrols it makes a cell activator. Amsterdam however it is made up is really responsive when creating a cell activator which is why I like to use that paint 😊
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks for replying! I ordered a primary color set of Amsterdam paint. And I was sure to get the titanium white in the set. Yay! I'm so excited to try it out now with the Floetrol and see the magic happen! 😍🤩
So the red can I have, after searching the whole can, doesn’t specify oil based but it says Prestain conditioner for oil based stains so I have to assume this is oil based as there is a different can of this stuff with a light tan label marked water based 😊. So in short I believe it’s oil based 💜
Thanks so much. I have throughly enjoyed your video teachings. I’ve only been doing acrylic pours for about 6 months and felt like I went to another level after watching your channel. Very informative and peaceful to watch. 💕
If I want to have the cell activator be some other color than titanium white (for example, black) do I use the same formula you give for the cell activator above? This has really confused me but I want to try other color cell activators. See you use black cell activator but don't see a recipe. Thank you.
Yes you can use black or whatever other color. You may need to adjust a little because different paints will have different densities though. If you don’t have that color ink just use a little distilled water then however too much water can break paints apart so just be mindful of that. 💜
Yep, you sure can Jason, I just replaced the T white with Amsterdam oxide black and then the black ink. I haven’t tried other colors other than black & white but I would assume it would be the same 😊
No the colors are mixed with a pouring medium which is in the description box below. There isn’t a one size fits all ratio for paint to PM but my newer videos I include an estimate measurement for a place to start and if you need a visual I have mixing videos on this channel. Usually at the end of a pouring medium mixing video I’ll mix up a few colors to show how that PM mixes up. Hope this helps 💜
It will work for both the bloom as well as swiping, I’ve used it for both and have videos on here using it with both blooms and swiping if you want to check them out.
Thank you so much! 💜 I got the mat from Aldi of all places! They don’t have it all the time, I think it was around the holidays they had them so coming up! They’re usually in the seasonal aisle. Another place you may find it is Amazon .. amzn.to/2DbNB9W 😊
I’m going to try to imitate your recipe. However I’m going to use black paint and black ink. I hope it works as well as your showing. I’d appreciate any advice. I follow you on IG as well.
Totally give it a go and it works well with black too! I’ve recently been using it with Amsterdam Oxide Black in a few of my videos so it definitely works, have fun! 😃🤗💜💜
What is good flood/ base paint, the color white you use first ? I think I’ve been using the wrong one it’s too thick, do I need a interior semi gloss ?
My main pillow (white paint) I use is Glidden Premium from Home Depot base 1 pure white in either Satin or Eggshell. When it’s colder here I tend to use a bit more Satin as it’s slightly thinner than the eggshell but I go between those two. I know others that use semigloss with success but it’s never worked for me. Typically you want a lower sheen as your pillow for the blooms. 😊
Hi Deborah 😃👋🏻 with the US floetrol cell activator Amsterdam paint seems to work the best and produce the best cells, that’s not to say you can’t try a different brand I just don’t have experience with other brands and this recipe. Using the Australian floetrol you can use different brands successfully. If you have another brand already, give it a try and see if it will work 🤗
Yea the red can is the oil based one and I hear works a bit better but I have heard others trying the water based and it worked for them. Give it a try if you want and see how it works for you 😊
i have a different type of prestain wood conditioner does the brand name matter that much, same with the titanium white would another brand besides Amsterdam work. where do you buy the adhesive. thank you
I’ve only ever used these brands so I can’t comment if others will or won’t work but I say if you have it go for it, give it a try and see if it’ll work for you. You may need to adjust a little. Instead of the Lineco ph glue you can use Elmer’s glueall instead, I’ve used both and they both work well. 😊
Question have you used any of the flow color acrylic paints that claim they are already premixed and ready to use? If so do you mix them the same way u do with any of your colors u use?
I did an experiment with two ready pour paints awhile back on this channel and they were alright. I don’t typically use them personally but some can be used with or without modifications 😊
Do you always use white as the cell activator or have you used other colors and if u use another color do u need the ink to be the same color? Have u ever just used the US floetrol with just the paint and water? Thanks u have a new fan!
Thanks Brandi 🤗 using the US floetrol for cell activator I tend to stick to white or black I haven’t really branched out with other colors but if you are using Amsterdam paints other colors may work well too since this brand seems to be very reactive. You can omit the ink and just use some distilled water instead, I’ve done that and it’s worked out just fine. I have experimented with US floetrol at a higher ratio with just the Amsterdam paint (video 91) and then I recently did a 4 video series using US floetrol if you want to check those out as well (in the 190s) 😊
It does help to thin it a little but if you don’t have it you could probably get away without using it. If your mixture is still a little thicker just add more floetrol to compensate 🤗
You’re Welcome! The US floetrol has the orange label (see image for this video). The AUS floetrol has a red label and they labels look different. I think in my beginners tutorial video I show both bottles also if that helps. If you are in the US you can buy floetrol at Menards, Lowe’s, Home Depot etc but it’s the American version. You won’t find the Australian without importing it unfortunately.. hope this helps! 💜
You’re very welcome Andrea! Yea that Minwax is the oil based one but I have not seen it affect finishing. I’ve varnished right over using that CA mix without even cleaning the piece before and it worked just fine. I’m going to assume the same for resin but you could always give it a cleaning and use that isolation coat before resining also. Another thing if the oil base Minwax bothers you they do make a water based one. I’ve not tried it but others have and say it works pretty good so that may be another option. 😊
@@andreabrown9654 For the US cell activator recipe, no you need the Minwax pre-conditioner. The Minwax polycrylic can be used as your varnish in the pouring medium portion of your blooms PM though 😊
I'm fine with using the Minwax conditioner. I just wasn't sure about it being oil based. I can't wait to try your CA recipe! Hopefully, it will help with my failed blooms! 😆 🤣 😂
@@andreabrown9654 Give it a go, let me know how it works out! It may need subtle tweaking depending on your environment and other ingredients used. If you feel it’s too thick add a bit more Floetrol that kind of thing 😊
It helps thin and to keep the white color but you could use a little distilled water instead or even another acrylic ink like liquitex. I used the Amsterdam because that's what I had. :)
When you mix your paint with your PM how do you thin them. I am using Liquitex paint and adding more PM mixture doesn’t seem to work. Unless it takes a lot. I am also using Liquitex paint, and Ink for my CA.
Hi Jason - you can add a little more varnish to thin or GAC 800 or 100 can help thin, other acrylic extenders work too (golden has one) or in a pinch I’ve also used US floetrol (it may matte your colors a little). Hope this helps!
Amsterdam works the best with the US floetrol for cells yes. You can certainly try other paint brands to see how they work for you but if your cell action isn’t the greatest it could be the brand so keep that in mind when experimenting. Some brands just work better than others and Amsterdam is one of them that work really well 😊
You could also try glue-all I know others that use that it works.. if you don’t have that either maybe try it with what you do have and see if it works ☺️
I found this video because I was watching the other video where you discovered that using the higher ratio of US flotrol seemed to do the trick. For example it was a 10 to 1 for white etc. does that mean you’d do that, instead of doing all this mixing? Thanks in advance.
The video where I was using the higher ratio without the other ingredients was me wanting the US floetrol to work on its own and it can but it can still be finicky and fussy depending on the pouring medium or paints used. I would use either, if one doesn’t work then try the other. This one with the Minwax, glue etc is less fussy and just works so there are two options instead of one. I experiment on this channel a lot to see what can work so there are options. If the high ratio you just can’t get to work then maybe try the other 🤗
Hi Jodi, I have ordered the supplies you recommended. I am wondering how necessary the Lineco is for the recipe, and/or if I can substitute other PVA glues? It is the one item that is taking me longer to get from amazon.ca.
Hi Akhila! The Lineco PVA brand isn’t totally necessary, I’ve used Elmers Glue All as well and it worked just fine. I’m sure another PVA would work also but make sure it is a PVA and not like school glue, those can yellow over time. I tried the Lineco because I had it but also because it’s archival and doesn’t yellow but you can totally substitute if you need to 😊.
@@ThePaintedDreamer also I’m from the western suburbs of Chicago too! Moved to Edmonton Alberta Canada 17 years ago. Miss home everyday! Nice to meet a neighbor 😘
The Minwax Prestain conditioner can I have is the red one. I think it’s the oil based one as there is another one that specifically says “water based” and that’s a light tan can. I don’t have that one I have the red and I looked all over the can and while it doesn’t specifically say it’s oil based it says it’s a Prestain conditioner for oil based stains so I can only assume it is oil based. Sorry this was so round about but I wanted to explain lol!
@@ThePaintedDreamer you have no idea how greaful I am you responded thank you. Yes I've searched everywhere it seems it's the same can as the one that says oil based nd the one that doesn't are the same. It's been quite the search for a week now
Hmmm 🤔 I’ve only ever used the Minwax Prestain conditioner but if you have another brand I’d say give it a go and see if it will work. Also, I have a more recent video where I got the US floetrol to work with the Amsterdam paint alone at a higher ration (10:1) if you want to try that too 🤗🌺
I got the pipetts off Amazon, they come in a pack of 100 😃 .. there’s a link to them in my Amazon Storefront down below or if you just search pipetts they’ll come up ☺️
Allo , j’aimerais savoir si tu as un lien pour commander le Floetrol australian ? I would like to know if you have a link to order australian floetrol?
I do yes, check my more recent videos the description box below the video. Any video that I’m using the Australian floetrol the links to purchase will be in the description box below that video 🤗
I used the 4 tsp US floetrol, 1 tsp Amsterdam Titanium White, a squirt of Elmers Glue-All, I then subbed the pre-stain with Behr Pre-Stain wood conditioner- but I don’t have the Amsterdam ink and the consistency is way too thick...any suggestions?
Hi Maria 👋🏻😃, At the moment, I specialize in the blooms technique and exploring all the possibilities with it. I’m not very familiar with the cloud effect meaning I’ve never done it so I’d need to figure out how to go about doing that, I’ll add it to my list 😊. In the meantime I know there are other artists out there who are quite adept with it who might be able to help if that’s what you are looking for. 💜💜
I’m so sorry, I don’t know the products in France. However, for the cell activator, I’ve heard people having success with just Amsterdam Titanium White & Water only if that helps any. I’ve not tried it yet but it’s on my list to try!
I’m not sure there is a good alternative when combining it with the US floetrol as Amsterdam paint is super Celly and responsive. If you have another titanium white though give it a try and see if it works. 💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer oh wow, i just seen this, i didn't even know i left this comment! I was just checking out the comments and was like hey, that's me! Lol thank you for this response! That explanation actually fills in a lot of empty spaces, thank you!
Thank you for showing, I mix mine a bit differently I go 3 to 1 Floetrol to Paint and I don't use glue or ink. It also makes beautiful lacing/ cells without the wood conditioner.
Absolutely! Yea, I just couldn’t get the floetrol/paint to work on it’s own without the other ingredients.. I’m so glad you were able to get it to work for you! 😊💜
I LOVE this recipe but it doesn’t work with all paints, go figure. It’s always something, isn’t it? 😊. I wonder if I should get some PVA? I made this with Elmer’s Glue-All. Do you have a video of different paints that play well with CAs?
Yea the US floetrol is a lot more finicky than the Aussie stuff and not all paint works well with it. Amsterdam seems to work well with both floetrols so I always recommend that one, plus you can use it as your color paints too so if you had to buy only one paint that would be the one. I did a video on different paint brands with the Australian floetrol but not with the US as of yet, it takes a lot of prep and testing and I just haven’t been able to do it. It’s on my list though 🤗💜
I haven’t tried mont marte paint but I have tried regular Elmer’s glue all to replace the Lineco and it worked just fine, you can use either. If you have the clear I say give it a go and see what happens. Let me know how it works out for you Kim 🤗
Hi Pam! In this video I made 4 tsps of the floetrol to 1 tsp of the paint and then added the additional ingredients. I used 1 Tbsp as that equals 3 tsps and then added an additional tsp of the floetrol to make 4 tsps. Sorry it was a little confusing for you. Also I’ve done a more recent video with the US floetrol CA where I got it to work just with the Amsterdam paint at a higher ratio if you want to give that a go also, it’s video #91. 🤗💜🌺
Jody I purchased all the products that You use in this you tube video… my question to you is you also put out another video around a year ago where you show us that you were able to have SUCCESS with ONLY U S Floetrol and Amsterdam Tit. White paint. My question is maybe I really do not need to go to all the trouble and expense of all these other products within *is You tube video which are U S Floetrol, glue, Tit. White paint, minwax & INK Amsterdam Tit. White but I can have success with just the 2 products. An you please help me and let me know because it is confusing and much more expensive. I appreciate all you do to help us struggling artist.
That second video I did with the higher ratio of US floetrol and Amsterdam only was more a test to see if I can actually get it to work, and I did but it’s still finicky and works with some pouring mediums and not so much with others. This recipe video 16 is a sure thing, it just works. Some have even used that other video’s recipe and added just the Minwax also with success. It’s what works best for you, in your environment. I provide a few ways to go about it but ultimately it’s what works best for you and everything else you are using as well. Try just the higher ratio first maybe and see how it works for you and if it’s absolutely being finicky maybe get some of the Minwax to add into it and see if that’s better for you 🤗
As I explained in the video the recipe is 4:1 ratio and I use tsps, 3 tsps = 1 tbsp and I needed 4 tsps for the floetrol hence 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp for that 4 parts and then 1 tsp of paint 😊
NOTE: If you aren’t able to obtain either the US or Australian floetrols, try other options for cell activator like Amsterdam paint & water mixed thin or even silicone , this is your art, have fun with it!! 🤗💜
I use your recipe exactly but it’s too thick. How can I thin it ? Water ? Thank you 😊
I don’t have the ink
@@CynthiaEmbry You can add more floetrol to thin and even a little distilled water. It’s ok if you don’t have the ink. 😊
I have the US Floetrol. It's the ratio to paint that I don't know. Are the small plastic containers the formula for the cell activator?
sorry, I just read the Products Used section again. CA mix-duh! I was thinking this was CA for California. I had a good laugh over that! Now I know the process to get the cell activator mixture😉 Thank you !!
You are a great instructor and artist!
Thank you so much for saying that Madeleine, I appreciate that 🤗💜
Thank you for sharing this with us ❤
Miss you so much Jodi! Wishing you Happy Holidays!😘
Jodie, thank you so much for this mixture!
You’re very welcome Brenda! 🤗💜
Great video….
Thank you Paul! 🤗🌺
Love your videos and enjoy watching your techniques. Just finished ordering the last of the supplies that I still needed. I can’t thank you enough and wish you all the best.
You’re so welcome, Ryan, thank YOU and have fun!! 😃😃💜
Thanks for sharing
You’re very welcome Louise! 🤗
Thank You Jodie
You’re very welcome Shawn!! 💜💜
Hello, dear friend! I really like these colors! Beautiful drawing!, I wish you success! 💓💓💓🖌️
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you❤️
You’re welcome Marita 🤗🌺
Thanks so much!
You’re welcome Judy 🤗🌺
This was super informative! You rock!
I’m so glad it helped 🤗
You are awesome.
Thank you!! 😃💜
I love this video. Now that I got my Linco, will give it a try & use it for sure. Thank you Jodie 🙏🏽👌
Absolutely! Let me know if you have any questions or issues 💜
Thanks a lot!! I see it is importante the floetrol to get the cells, I was trying hard and couldn’t get it like you do!! Well I am just starting and love to see the results and keep trying !
You’re very welcome Esther 🤗 it does take a bit of practice but that’s half the fun, just keep at it but most importantly have fun with it! 💜💜💜
Thanks for shearing all your knowledge, starting to fallow you!!
You’re very welcome Mercedes, thank YOU!! 🥰
merci pour la recette.
De rien Nathalie 🤗
Thank you this is so very helpful
You’re very welcome Yvonne! Also, I have a newer video, #91, where I test out the US floetrol with paint only at a higher ratio if that will help also 🤗🌺
Helpful reveiw, thanks for keeping your video's coming
I’m glad it helped 😃 thank you my friend! 🥰🌺
Thank you for sharing! I'm going to try this today! In the mood to experiment and my Aussie Floetrol is in transit.
You’re very welcome Carole! Also, I did a more recent US floetrol CA test without the additional ingredients and got it to work by itself, video 91, if you want to give that a try too 😃💜🌺
@@ThePaintedDreamer I will! Thanks!
This is a new recipe I haven't tried before with the Amsterdam Acrylic Ink added. Time to go to the art supply. 🎨😂 Thx for sharing this 💯👏🏻
Absolutely 😃, you’re welcome Kerstgen! I also have a newer video where I got the US floetrol to work with just the Amsterdam paint at a higher ratio for cell activator. It can be finicky but does work if you want to test that too 😉
Thank you so much
You’re very welcome! ☺️
Спасибо большое, за такой замечательный рецепт
You’re welcome Maria, thank YOU so much! 🤗🌺
I get cell using Amsterdam paint and water only. I have a video showing it works. i have also used a CA with all the ingredients you used just different ratios. Still got the same results.
Fantastic!! I’ve also tried Amsterdam & water only and it seemed to work for me if I remember but I think the products I was using at the time, it dried weird. I was still pretty new to the technique and was trying to figure everything out 😊 .. I might have to revisit that and see how it works for me now! I’ll go check your video out!! 💜
I've been doing the same & got massive cells in regular pours. Now I'm trying to learn the bloom recipe and so far I have tried 2 amsterdam paint and floetrol ratios and still they don't do anything for me yet the paint and water does! I don't know why!
Shannon Greenlaw That’s really weird that AUS floetrol doesn’t work but I’m so glad the Amsterdam and water does work for you!! 😃 I’m learning as I go that this technique and the components are very personal, depending on the ingredients used, the environment someone is in, the execution, etc. 💜
Hi, love this. What color is the lid of your floetrol? White or orange?
Awesome, I’m glad it helps! So I have both the US floetrol which is the orange cap that you see in this video and then I also have the Australian floetrol that I use in a lot of my painting videos, that has a white cap ☺️💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks, the u.s. floetrol recently changed their packaging and the color of their bottle caps from orange to white.
People are saying they changed the formula too. They're saying it doesn't work as well as the u.s. bottles of floetrol with the orange caps. Very interesting.
I have all 3 u.s. floetrol with orange cap, u.s. floetrol with the white cap and Australian floetrol. I haven't tried the u.s floetrol with the white cap yet.
Interesting I didn’t know they may have changed their formula and there’s now a white capped one, I still have a couple gallons of the orange capped one here .. oh wouldn’t it be glorious if it was more like the Australian floetrol 😃 .. have you tried?
@@ThePaintedDreamer I'm down to 0.5 gallon of the orange cap 😅
I haven't tried the white cap u.s. floetrol yet. Hope to try it this weekend or sometime this week. 😁🤞
Oh yikes! Let me know how it goes please, I’m super curious!! 💜💜
I want your mat!
Those I get at Aldi but it’s seasonal at least here in the Midwest I only see them around Thanksgiving. Amazon has similar ones 🤗
@@ThePaintedDreamer thank you!!
I am just starting to do pour painting will selecone do the same to activate cell with floetrol? I LOVE YOUR WORK AND KNOWLEDGE
Silicone works a bit differently than the cell activator I use here. They both will create cells just different effects. I did an experiment with the Owatrol (European floetrol) in the Fall and one oil I used in conjunction with it was a drop of silicone so maybe give that a try with this recipe and see how it works for you instead of using the Minwax prestain. A little goes a long way with silicone so I would start with one or two drops only and see how it works out. I’d love to hear how it worked out for you Paul 🤗
I notice everyone seems to use the Amsterdam titanium white. Did it have to be Amsterdam or will any titanium white acrylic paint work? Thank you, and I love your videos!
Amsterdam works really well and seems to be super celly so that’s why you see it used a lot, myself included. You can certainly try other brands but some will work better than others so keep that in mind 😊
Thank you!
Hi! Is this your go to cell activator for all your beautiful work? Thanks
Hi Sabrina, no my go to is the Australian floetrol but I have used this cell activator for different effects. This was created to show that the US floetrol can work, a little differently, but can work for those who choose to use it instead 😊. What I typically use for all components will be in my most recent videos 💜
Thank you so much for this video. I have a question about the glue. Is it possible to use elmers glue in place of Lineco glue or would that ruin the recipe? Im curious because I have a lot of elmers glue and i have all the other ingredients. Thank you for all your incredible videos. ❤
You can use Elmer’s but the regular school glue may yellow but the other Elmer’s should be okay
Thank you thank you thank you! Cannot get Australian Floetrol anywhere as they’ve been sold out online. Is it normal to have to pay $40 for it plus $60 in shipping?!!? WTH? Can you recommend some places to get it in the US? At this rate I’ll never get it!! Also does the glue need to be the neutral ph one you showed or will Elmer’s school glue or Elmers glue-all work?
You’re very welcome Kristine! I do have a few places I get my Aussie floetrol (both links are in the description box under my videos). Fluid Art Company when they aren’t sold out and then the wholesale paint company directly from Australia. Both are the best prices I’ve found both locally and having to import myself if you are in the US. For the glue you can totally use the Elmers Glue-all and it works just fine. 🤗💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer Pixel Paint Designs has it too. I just got some and I am in Canada. Pretty expensive for me after exchange, shipping and duty!! I only use it for my swipes and I don't do blooms so it will last me a long time. I am however going to try your recipe too as I saw someone from Europe adding glue to her owatrol.
@@joeycasey2323 It can be pricey for sure! But luckily you don't use a lot so it will last a bit longer. I do like the cells and effects the US floetrol gets also, especially in swipes! Have fun experimenting Joey! :D
Must check Aldi’s. Also I bought some small rubber spatulas which really gets all the ingredients out of cups and spoons.
I’m hoping they have them soon, I think I bought them either in October/November last year. Oh nice, I need to get some smaller spatulas myself 😊
Can i substitute that glue for Elmers glue all? Thanks Jody, love all your videos.
Thank you Lillian 🤗 you should be able to, I’ve tried the Elmer’s glueall in place of the Lineco and it worked just the same 💜
Have you tried keeping your ratio with the Floetrol and paint and just adding a couple of drops of silicone? It would save you all the extra ingredients. At least it’s worked for me. Though I don’t know about shelf life with the silicone.
Could you tell me what you put on your cake stand to keep the canvases attached while you spin? I can’t seem to find it in your videos or links.
Yea, with the blooms technique I didn’t want to have to use silicone so that’s why the other ingredients, it mimics the Australian Floetrol then. But you have a good point 🤔 I might have to try it and see maybe even just a drop. For the spinner I just add a little dollop of paint before I put the canvas on so it sticks. Sorry! Sometimes I’m recording while I do that and sometimes not but just a little bit of paint 😃
And what do you put underneath when you are spinning canvas to prevent from flying off the stand?
@@TheMegenboz i think she actually just said :) she was saying that she just drops a Lil bit of pillow paint or pm underneath the canvas so it sticks to the cake spinner.... It works really well, i think it's fairly common technique, give it shot
Ment would it work without the ink🎉
It should yes
Thanks so much!! Is it ok to use Glue All ?
You’re very welcome! Sure, you can use Glue-All. I used to use it before I got the Lineco. I decided to use Lineco because I had a bunch for something else and it’s supposed to be archival 😊
The Painted Dreamer ❤️
The glue can screw up varnishing if you use minwax for varnishing.
StarChildStudios XLaurie Marinelli Thanks for the tip 😊 I don’t personally use any minwax product for varnishing but maybe someone here does. I haven’t had an issue with varnishing and the US floetrol cell activator using Liquitex varnishes 😊💜
Is silicone the same that this recipe for cell activator I am just beginning and bough silicone Now that I see your work I am wonder if I should discard the silicone please advise You do smart and beautiful work
No it’s not the same at all actually. I use a mixture of floetrol & paint for my cell activator. I typically use the Australian floetrol but have also used the US and even the owatrol as well. You can certainly use silicone it just depends on the technique you are wanting to work on. I say experiment with it and see how it works out for you if you already have it 🤗
thanks for all the recipe . I understood it is your cell activater for bloom . what do you use to create the pillow ? I am quite new and I am a little lost 🥰 I am from France . thanks for your answer !
You’re welcome Marie, for the pillow I use a low sheen (satin or eggshell but not flat) white interior wall paint. Everything I use is in pictures in the video (either at the beginning or my more recent videos at the end) as well as listed in the description box below each video to give you an idea. I know you can’t get the same brands there but at least you’ll be able to get a visual. I use house paint because it’s springier and has more buoyancy but you can use an acrylic mix as well it’s just may work a little different.
@@ThePaintedDreamer thanks so much for your answer 💐
Can you use Elmers glue all
Yes, you can use glueall instead 😊
Hi Jody, I'm curious why people are using this Minwax oil-based wood conditioner, as opposed to other oils. Do you think a drop or two of the coconut oil hair conditioner would work as well? Have you ever tried it? What is the difference (in the finished painting) between using Silcon oil or using the Minwax product? Love your videos and your paintings. To my eye, they are the most wonderful blooms and transfer paintings. Thanks so much for sharing your work and techniques.
Hi Gail 🤗 that’s a great question, with the blooms and how the technique was initially formed it was to try to get away from using any kind of silicone oil, it was initially using Australian floetrol and we came to find out that the US floetrol is a little different makeup because products to make it are different in each of the countries and an oil component was necessary and the Minwax fit the bill. You can certainly try silicone oil if you want, but it may leave a residue on your pieces so you’ll want to clean them before finishing them. Check out my Owatrol experiments I recently did, I was trying to get the Owatrol to work as cell activator and was experimenting with different oils and silicone was one of them so I bet you could use silicone if you wanted to, totally try it and see how it works for you! 😃💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks for the detailed reply, Jody. You are so giving.😀❤
thanks your so helpful but I already have Liquitex white INK can I use that in place of Amsterdam and I have glue all in place of glue you used.
You’re very welcome Gina! You can totally use the Liquitex T white ink in place of the Amsterdam and also glue-all in place of the Lineco. ☺️
@@ThePaintedDreamer thank you so much, I’m struggling with cells...
You’re very welcome! The US floetrol can be a bit finicky if you feel the mix is still too thick you can add a bit more floetrol to thin it more.
What paint are you using as your first base pour before ANY other colors...I think I was using a thick Sherwin Williams n it’s not flowing good. Can I use it and add water ? Which do you recommend thanks.
@@SweetsnTreatsbyGee I think I answered this for you in another comment also but the pillow paint I’m using the first one I put down, before my colors, is Glidden Premium base 1 pure white in either Satin or Eggshell depending on how cold it is here. Lately I’ve been using Satin as it’s a bit thinner but both are my go to. I don’t have any luck with the Sherwin Williams Color to Go white, just too thick for me and doesn’t want to move. You could add a little water but too much will work against you and may do weird things to the paint. You could try adding a bit of GAC 800 it helps with both thinning and cracking, about a tablespoon per cup. 😊
Love your Art. I just did Shelee Art course. Have you found the U.S. Floetrol will work. I’m a little frustrated in that I’m going to great expense for all the paint supplies & I can not even say I’ll have results without Australia floetrol. Any caring thoughts
Thank you Pamela 🤗 yes the US floetrol can work pretty well, I’ve done a number of videos with it, please check out my playlist for US floetrol pieces and I have a mixing video for my recipe too. 💜
Hi! Does the Minwax need to be washed off before the clear coat of resin? Thank you!!
Hi Deborah, no I’ve not had to wash any of my pieces when I use this cell activator, it’s not the same as silicone and dries with no residues like silicone would 😊
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thank you!! Even though it is oil based? Thank you!!! 🥰
@@ThePaintedDreamer ❤️
what if you are using the black amsterdam instead of the white, what acrylic ink would you use?
A black acrylic ink
Hello, is it important to use Opaque paint or semi opaque and transparent is ok too?
Hi Carolle, typically for cell activator you want a more opaque paint but that’s not to say you can’t use transparent, it’ll just look like it’s sinking in more and the color below it may come through. Play around with both and see how you like the effects 🤗💜
hi jodi🙂 how do you use it once its mixed? Do you only use it for swiping or can you also mix paints with a tad of it with sucess?
Hi Terri, I use the cell activator for either my swipes or my blooms. All my other videos I will talk about the cell activator I am using in that video, whether its with the Australian floetrol or this US floetrol recipe, I use it as you see in my other videos 🤗
Have you tried usimg dulux pajnt rather then purchasing the extra products. Which could exclude the liquid ink and possible the glue as it is a very stretchy paint i find and simple basic polyurathane and distilled water do just fine.
You mean using dulux paint in place of the Amsterdam and ink along with the floetrol? I’m not sure if we can get dulux here in the US I know in Canada you can, I’ll have to see 😊. I do have a more recent video where I got the US floetrol to work with Amsterdam at a higher ratio just the two ingredients as your cell activator 🤗💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer i mean using it as yr pm with the floetrol its a very stretchy paint much like when you add glue and its pure white its better then amsterdam in its opacity. I think. Im gonna give it a go this evening i may make a video and ill post it abd show u if it turns out but still im just exp b4 i get the right mixture down.
@@ThePaintedDreamer i could send you some if you like.
@@chrisburgess8731 I'd love to see some of your experiments with it before committing to having you send me some. Why don't you email me at thepainteddreamer13@gmail.com or if you have a youtube channel where you post your videos, I'd love to see!
Are you still using this CA ? Because I was wondering what I could use in place of the Amsterdam ink. Cn I se regular Amsterdam Tit. White in the squeeze tube ? Rare you doing something else entirely?
You don’t need to use the ink if you don’t want to, it’s just to thin it more with color but you can use a few drops of distilled water or bottled water I’ve found, it works just as well. I still use this recipe when I’m using US floetrol yes 😊
So you use the oil based? I’ve read a few times to be sure to get water based…do you know what difference it produces?
The water based never worked for me it wouldn’t produce the cells like I wanted but I’d say give either a go and see what works for you 😊
Also can the GAC800 be used instead of the pva glue
You can certainly try GAC800 and see how it works for you 😊
Do you mix the black CA the same way
Yes
I didn't see this recipe in the ca using the ink or glue?
Thanks
Hi Laura, when I use Australian floetrol you don’t need the glue, ink or Minwax, this recipe is only if you are going to be using the US floetrol as it has a different make up and in order for it to produce cells similar to the Australian floetrol, the additional ingredients are used. I have gotten the US floetrol to work at a higher ratio of 9 or 10:1 with just the paint like the Australian but it’s VERY finicky and works when it wants to. I do have videos on this as well but if you want less finicky and are using the US floetrol, this is the way to go 🤗💜
Oh! I found it! Yay! 😁💗 Thanks so much love! Does Amsterdam paint have cell activator in it, or is anything extra special about that brand?
Glad you found it, Amsterdam paint doesn’t have a “cell activator” in it it’s just paint but when combined with the floetrols it makes a cell activator. Amsterdam however it is made up is really responsive when creating a cell activator which is why I like to use that paint 😊
@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks for replying! I ordered a primary color set of Amsterdam paint. And I was sure to get the titanium white in the set. Yay! I'm so excited to try it out now with the Floetrol and see the magic happen! 😍🤩
Is the minwax wood conditioner oil based or water based
So the red can I have, after searching the whole can, doesn’t specify oil based but it says Prestain conditioner for oil based stains so I have to assume this is oil based as there is a different can of this stuff with a light tan label marked water based 😊. So in short I believe it’s oil based 💜
Thanks so much. I have throughly enjoyed your video teachings. I’ve only been doing acrylic pours for about 6 months and felt like I went to another level after watching your channel. Very informative and peaceful to watch. 💕
@@karenbonner3447 you’re very welcome and thank you so much for saying that, means a lot! I’m so glad I’m able to help 🤗💜
If I want to have the cell activator be some other color than titanium white (for example, black) do I use the same formula you give for the cell activator above? This has really confused me but I want to try other color cell activators. See you use black cell activator but don't see a recipe. Thank you.
Yes you can use black or whatever other color. You may need to adjust a little because different paints will have different densities though. If you don’t have that color ink just use a little distilled water then however too much water can break paints apart so just be mindful of that. 💜
And what does the glue and ink do specifically, out of curiosity?
The glue is supposed to help with elasticity of the cells since it is a PVA (poly vinyl acetate), the ink just helps with thinning down more 😊
Can I use this technique with Black paint, and Black ink to get a Black CA?
Yep, you sure can Jason, I just replaced the T white with Amsterdam oxide black and then the black ink. I haven’t tried other colors other than black & white but I would assume it would be the same 😊
Are you mixing your colors with floetrol ? What ratio are you doing for the colors . Love your videos J
No the colors are mixed with a pouring medium which is in the description box below. There isn’t a one size fits all ratio for paint to PM but my newer videos I include an estimate measurement for a place to start and if you need a visual I have mixing videos on this channel. Usually at the end of a pouring medium mixing video I’ll mix up a few colors to show how that PM mixes up. Hope this helps 💜
Does this recipe work for swiping if not a bloom?
It will work for both the bloom as well as swiping, I’ve used it for both and have videos on here using it with both blooms and swiping if you want to check them out.
Super teacher and artist. I’ve got a question. Where can I purchase your silicone mat with all equivalent of measurement (Crofton)
Thank you so much! 💜 I got the mat from Aldi of all places! They don’t have it all the time, I think it was around the holidays they had them so coming up! They’re usually in the seasonal aisle. Another place you may find it is Amazon .. amzn.to/2DbNB9W 😊
I want that Matt also.
I’m going to try to imitate your recipe. However I’m going to use black paint and black ink. I hope it works as well as your showing. I’d appreciate any advice. I follow you on IG as well.
Totally give it a go and it works well with black too! I’ve recently been using it with Amsterdam Oxide Black in a few of my videos so it definitely works, have fun! 😃🤗💜💜
What is good flood/ base paint, the color white you use first ? I think I’ve been using the wrong one it’s too thick, do I need a interior semi gloss ?
My main pillow (white paint) I use is Glidden Premium from Home Depot base 1 pure white in either Satin or Eggshell. When it’s colder here I tend to use a bit more Satin as it’s slightly thinner than the eggshell but I go between those two. I know others that use semigloss with success but it’s never worked for me. Typically you want a lower sheen as your pillow for the blooms. 😊
Can you use any other acrylic paint besides Amsterdam or is there something special about that specific brand?Thanks! Love your videos!
Hi Deborah 😃👋🏻 with the US floetrol cell activator Amsterdam paint seems to work the best and produce the best cells, that’s not to say you can’t try a different brand I just don’t have experience with other brands and this recipe. Using the Australian floetrol you can use different brands successfully. If you have another brand already, give it a try and see if it will work 🤗
I bought water based Minwax wood conditioner....should I have gotten oil based? Does it make a difference?
Yea the red can is the oil based one and I hear works a bit better but I have heard others trying the water based and it worked for them. Give it a try if you want and see how it works for you 😊
i have a different type of prestain wood conditioner does the brand name matter that much, same with the titanium white would another brand besides Amsterdam work. where do you buy the adhesive. thank you
I’ve only ever used these brands so I can’t comment if others will or won’t work but I say if you have it go for it, give it a try and see if it’ll work for you. You may need to adjust a little. Instead of the Lineco ph glue you can use Elmer’s glueall instead, I’ve used both and they both work well. 😊
Question have you used any of the flow color acrylic paints that claim they are already premixed and ready to use? If so do you mix them the same way u do with any of your colors u use?
I did an experiment with two ready pour paints awhile back on this channel and they were alright. I don’t typically use them personally but some can be used with or without modifications 😊
Does Elmer’s Glue All work as well?
Yes, you can totally use glue-all as well 😊
Do you always use white as the cell activator or have you used other colors and if u use another color do u need the ink to be the same color? Have u ever just used the US floetrol with just the paint and water? Thanks u have a new fan!
Thanks Brandi 🤗 using the US floetrol for cell activator I tend to stick to white or black I haven’t really branched out with other colors but if you are using Amsterdam paints other colors may work well too since this brand seems to be very reactive. You can omit the ink and just use some distilled water instead, I’ve done that and it’s worked out just fine. I have experimented with US floetrol at a higher ratio with just the Amsterdam paint (video 91) and then I recently did a 4 video series using US floetrol if you want to check those out as well (in the 190s) 😊
Is the amsterdam acrylic ink necessary to add? What does it do to the mix?
It does help to thin it a little but if you don’t have it you could probably get away without using it. If your mixture is still a little thicker just add more floetrol to compensate 🤗
Thank you! Thanks for sharing your expertise. Are you in the US or Canada?
@@AB4Jss You’re welcome! I’m in the US 🤗
Thanks for the info (helpful). How do you tell the Australian Floetrol from the other Floetrol? Is there something in the label or container?
You’re Welcome! The US floetrol has the orange label (see image for this video). The AUS floetrol has a red label and they labels look different. I think in my beginners tutorial video I show both bottles also if that helps. If you are in the US you can buy floetrol at Menards, Lowe’s, Home Depot etc but it’s the American version. You won’t find the Australian without importing it unfortunately.. hope this helps! 💜
Hi Jody, is that minwax oil or water based?
Hi Nan! I think I answered you somewhere else here too a bit more detailed but the one I use is the red can, it’s the oil based one 🤗💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer thank you so much!
What’s the link on Amazon for the plastic cups?
Link is in the description box below the video to my Amazon Storefront 😊
Can I use elmers glue all instead?
Yes, you can use glue-all instead ☺️
Thank you for sharing this information! Is the minwax oil-based? Will it make a difference if I want to finish my coasters?
You’re very welcome Andrea! Yea that Minwax is the oil based one but I have not seen it affect finishing. I’ve varnished right over using that CA mix without even cleaning the piece before and it worked just fine. I’m going to assume the same for resin but you could always give it a cleaning and use that isolation coat before resining also. Another thing if the oil base Minwax bothers you they do make a water based one. I’ve not tried it but others have and say it works pretty good so that may be another option. 😊
@@ThePaintedDreamer I have the Minwax Polycrylic gloss varnish. Would that work?
@@andreabrown9654 For the US cell activator recipe, no you need the Minwax pre-conditioner. The Minwax polycrylic can be used as your varnish in the pouring medium portion of your blooms PM though 😊
I'm fine with using the Minwax conditioner. I just wasn't sure about it being oil based. I can't wait to try your CA recipe! Hopefully, it will help with my failed blooms! 😆 🤣 😂
@@andreabrown9654 Give it a go, let me know how it works out! It may need subtle tweaking depending on your environment and other ingredients used. If you feel it’s too thick add a bit more Floetrol that kind of thing 😊
I cannot seem to find the Amsterdam TW ink. What is its purpose and may I leave it out without messing up the recipe? Thank you.
It helps thin and to keep the white color but you could use a little distilled water instead or even another acrylic ink like liquitex. I used the Amsterdam because that's what I had. :)
When you mix your paint with your PM how do you thin them. I am using Liquitex paint and adding more PM mixture doesn’t seem to work. Unless it takes a lot. I am also using Liquitex paint, and Ink for my CA.
Hi Jason - you can add a little more varnish to thin or GAC 800 or 100 can help thin, other acrylic extenders work too (golden has one) or in a pinch I’ve also used US floetrol (it may matte your colors a little). Hope this helps!
Does it HAVE to be Amsterdam paint?
Amsterdam works the best with the US floetrol for cells yes. You can certainly try other paint brands to see how they work for you but if your cell action isn’t the greatest it could be the brand so keep that in mind when experimenting. Some brands just work better than others and Amsterdam is one of them that work really well 😊
Can you use another type of glue in the activator?
You could also try glue-all I know others that use that it works.. if you don’t have that either maybe try it with what you do have and see if it works ☺️
I found this video because I was watching the other video where you discovered that using the higher ratio of US flotrol seemed to do the trick. For example it was a 10 to 1 for white etc. does that mean you’d do that, instead of doing all this mixing? Thanks in advance.
The video where I was using the higher ratio without the other ingredients was me wanting the US floetrol to work on its own and it can but it can still be finicky and fussy depending on the pouring medium or paints used. I would use either, if one doesn’t work then try the other. This one with the Minwax, glue etc is less fussy and just works so there are two options instead of one. I experiment on this channel a lot to see what can work so there are options. If the high ratio you just can’t get to work then maybe try the other 🤗
Geez now I might as well just buy the Aussie floetrol🤣😂
Hi Jodi, I have ordered the supplies you recommended. I am wondering how necessary the Lineco is for the recipe, and/or if I can substitute other PVA glues? It is the one item that is taking me longer to get from amazon.ca.
Hi Akhila! The Lineco PVA brand isn’t totally necessary, I’ve used Elmers Glue All as well and it worked just fine. I’m sure another PVA would work also but make sure it is a PVA and not like school glue, those can yellow over time. I tried the Lineco because I had it but also because it’s archival and doesn’t yellow but you can totally substitute if you need to 😊.
@@ThePaintedDreamer thank you! And your work and information is fantastic!
@@ThePaintedDreamer also I’m from the western suburbs of Chicago too! Moved to Edmonton Alberta Canada 17 years ago. Miss home everyday! Nice to meet a neighbor 😘
You’re so welcome! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻🤗💜
Oh wow! Really nice to meet you! You left about two years before I moved out this way .. if you ever come back, let me know! 😃
Do you really need the in will it work without?and 😢
I keep finding a minwax that says for oil based. Is this the same one?
The Minwax Prestain conditioner can I have is the red one. I think it’s the oil based one as there is another one that specifically says “water based” and that’s a light tan can. I don’t have that one I have the red and I looked all over the can and while it doesn’t specifically say it’s oil based it says it’s a Prestain conditioner for oil based stains so I can only assume it is oil based. Sorry this was so round about but I wanted to explain lol!
@@ThePaintedDreamer you have no idea how greaful I am you responded thank you. Yes I've searched everywhere it seems it's the same can as the one that says oil based nd the one that doesn't are the same. It's been quite the search for a week now
@@pandapuffs710 Awesome, I’m glad you finally got it! Have fun 😃
Does it have to be Minwax?
Hmmm 🤔 I’ve only ever used the Minwax Prestain conditioner but if you have another brand I’d say give it a go and see if it will work. Also, I have a more recent video where I got the US floetrol to work with the Amsterdam paint alone at a higher ration (10:1) if you want to try that too 🤗🌺
Where did you purchase the dropper?
I got the pipetts off Amazon, they come in a pack of 100 😃 .. there’s a link to them in my Amazon Storefront down below or if you just search pipetts they’ll come up ☺️
Allo , j’aimerais savoir si tu as un lien pour commander le Floetrol australian ?
I would like to know if you have a link to order australian floetrol?
I do yes, check my more recent videos the description box below the video. Any video that I’m using the Australian floetrol the links to purchase will be in the description box below that video 🤗
I used the 4 tsp US floetrol, 1 tsp Amsterdam Titanium White, a squirt of Elmers Glue-All, I then subbed the pre-stain with Behr Pre-Stain wood conditioner- but I don’t have the Amsterdam ink and the consistency is way too thick...any suggestions?
I would add more floetrol to thin it out .. if it’s ever too thick add more floetrol or if it’s ever too thin add a bit more paint ☺️
Здравствуйте Джоди. А вы не сможете сделать видио - как сделать облочный эффект, очень красиво смотрится. Спасибо большое за то что нашла ваш сайт.
Hi Maria 👋🏻😃, At the moment, I specialize in the blooms technique and exploring all the possibilities with it. I’m not very familiar with the cloud effect meaning I’ve never done it so I’d need to figure out how to go about doing that, I’ll add it to my list 😊. In the meantime I know there are other artists out there who are quite adept with it who might be able to help if that’s what you are looking for. 💜💜
What does the ink do for the recipe?
Helps add the color while thinning the mixture. If you don’t have it you could probably omit it and see how it goes 😊
Hello, do you know the equivalent of the products in France? thank you
I’m so sorry, I don’t know the products in France. However, for the cell activator, I’ve heard people having success with just Amsterdam Titanium White & Water only if that helps any. I’ve not tried it yet but it’s on my list to try!
THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE I have already tried but I can not achieve this result.
does anybody have any recomendation for a good substitutre to "amsterdam"?
I’m not sure there is a good alternative when combining it with the US floetrol as Amsterdam paint is super Celly and responsive. If you have another titanium white though give it a try and see if it works. 💜
@@ThePaintedDreamer oh wow, i just seen this, i didn't even know i left this comment! I was just checking out the comments and was like hey, that's me! Lol thank you for this response! That explanation actually fills in a lot of empty spaces, thank you!
Thank you for showing, I mix mine a bit differently I go 3 to 1 Floetrol to Paint and I don't use glue or ink. It also makes beautiful lacing/ cells without the wood conditioner.
Absolutely! Yea, I just couldn’t get the floetrol/paint to work on it’s own without the other ingredients.. I’m so glad you were able to get it to work for you! 😊💜
If your American floetrol CA doesn’t work as well, add a bit more of the wood conditioner. It works for me.
Thank you so much Donna, that wood conditioner does help a lot 🤗💜
I LOVE this recipe but it doesn’t work with all paints, go figure. It’s always something, isn’t it? 😊. I wonder if I should get some PVA? I made this with Elmer’s Glue-All. Do you have a video of different paints that play well with CAs?
Yea the US floetrol is a lot more finicky than the Aussie stuff and not all paint works well with it. Amsterdam seems to work well with both floetrols so I always recommend that one, plus you can use it as your color paints too so if you had to buy only one paint that would be the one. I did a video on different paint brands with the Australian floetrol but not with the US as of yet, it takes a lot of prep and testing and I just haven’t been able to do it. It’s on my list though 🤗💜
Wondering has anyone tried Mont Marte or Elmers clear glue in the mix?
I haven’t tried mont marte paint but I have tried regular Elmer’s glue all to replace the Lineco and it worked just fine, you can use either. If you have the clear I say give it a go and see what happens. Let me know how it works out for you Kim 🤗
I noticed that although you say 4 tsp to 1 tsp in the recipe, you actually are making it with 4 tbsps to 1 tsp. Which one is right?
Hi Pam! In this video I made 4 tsps of the floetrol to 1 tsp of the paint and then added the additional ingredients. I used 1 Tbsp as that equals 3 tsps and then added an additional tsp of the floetrol to make 4 tsps. Sorry it was a little confusing for you. Also I’ve done a more recent video with the US floetrol CA where I got it to work just with the Amsterdam paint at a higher ratio if you want to give that a go also, it’s video #91. 🤗💜🌺
why the ink??
To add more color without more paint that may thicken the mixture otherwise and to help thin it if needed. 😊
Jody I purchased all the products that You use in this you tube video… my question to you is you also put out another video around a year ago where you show us that you were able to have SUCCESS with ONLY U S Floetrol and Amsterdam Tit. White paint. My question is maybe I really do not need to go to all the trouble and expense of all these other products within *is You tube video which are U S Floetrol, glue, Tit. White paint, minwax & INK Amsterdam Tit. White but I can have success with just the 2 products. An you please help me and let me know because it is confusing and much more expensive. I appreciate all you do to help us struggling artist.
That second video I did with the higher ratio of US floetrol and Amsterdam only was more a test to see if I can actually get it to work, and I did but it’s still finicky and works with some pouring mediums and not so much with others. This recipe video 16 is a sure thing, it just works. Some have even used that other video’s recipe and added just the Minwax also with success. It’s what works best for you, in your environment. I provide a few ways to go about it but ultimately it’s what works best for you and everything else you are using as well. Try just the higher ratio first maybe and see how it works for you and if it’s absolutely being finicky maybe get some of the Minwax to add into it and see if that’s better for you 🤗
I supose the 2 spoons are different but u describe both as TS. Why?
As I explained in the video the recipe is 4:1 ratio and I use tsps, 3 tsps = 1 tbsp and I needed 4 tsps for the floetrol hence 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp for that 4 parts and then 1 tsp of paint 😊