I wanted u to know I've watched a million videos I've read alot about Acrylic pouring I even been taking notes and your the only one that has really gave me useful information that actually helps me. Thank You So Much!!
Hi David, I have a tip for people like me who are clumsy. I haven't been pouring long and have knocked over paint after taking time to mix them...so frustrating! I just saved an appropriate size amazon box and put my cups in while I am pouring. This prevents me from accidentally knocking them over and I can just pick up the whole box and move them around. I hope this helps someone else out like it helped me. It is great for working in a small area. Take care:)
Awesome tip Rhonda, thank you! I have seen another great artist, from Australia, who took a thick piece of polystyrene foam and cut holes in to sit her cups in!! ♥️♥️
Put your Paints in a wooden crate, you are so much less likely to knock them over ...... I put mine and squeeze bottles and water bottles from the dollar store I get wooden crates from Mich or Lobby .......works great for me good luck
@@LeftBrainedArtist hey Dave new to your channel, and fluid art. Quick question I didn’t see this being addressed in my searching so here it is. Why not just buy ready-mixed acrylics??
Let me just say that you instruct very well. You really clarify the process. You helped me with a lot of the problems that I have been having. Thank you so much!
Another great tip! If you have long hair make sure you put your hair up! If not at the end of a painting you can end up with dried paint through out your hair which is awful for your hair, Also when your leaning over a painting your hair can brush against your painting and then you'll have unwanted lines in your painting. Love your videos!
David, I am just starting with pouring and I have already done some from this video of things that are not right. So I learned quite a bit from this video. Thanks, you.
Dude you break it down and keep it simple. My pours have improved so much since I've been watching you and taking your advice! Thank you and please keep up the wonderful informative videos!
I learned recently that stirring silicone a lot equals tiny cells and stirring a little gives you bigger cells. I hate waste so your calculator helps me be sure to use enough paint.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm curious about that. When is the best time for torching or heating? Do the different times give you larger or smaller cells? A good video idea on best ways to get best results with silicone!
Your clips on youtube are quite useful for beginers to initiate. I am a hydropower environmentalist and working at construction site. This art has been tremendously attracting me. Thanks for ur clips.
I don’t know how to thank you!! Wonderful ideas!! #1 Leveling where you are drying as well. #2 My white paint has been cracking as well...apple barrel white. #3Storing extra paint in an extra crate. #4 Thank you for the how much paint do I need calculator!!! What a saver that will be. Thank you for your very helpful video!!😊
Thanks for this video. I just watched your Beginner first time pouring video. You mentioned keeping a journal of what a person does for each pour. I would think that would be really helpful. Also I really love these tips. I do a lot of crafts including making Junk Journals so I always have a thought process of carefully considering what I can possibly use before I decide to toss something out. I use a liquid laundry detergent with clear hard plastic caps that fit over the spigot on the bottle. I saved the cap on one big bottle I had finally drained. It is probably at least an 8 ounce size cap. I will measure so I know how much volume it will hold for sure. These might be great pouring cups. Just a thought. Thanks again!
dunno how I missed seeing this, I love the suggestion of not too many changes at once ... it is very hard to cultivate awareness of what's happening with multiple and random input ... I love how you demonstrate minutiae of what's happening, things which my untrained eye would miss but are so helpful. Lots of times I get caught up in the excitement of the pouring process, and then I like or dislike a painting but am left with What happened? How did that happen? etc. Being aware is so important and big part of the discipline. But also I love seat of the pants style, both valuable.
So true Barbara. Sometimes you need to just go with the flow and let that energy out. Sometimes the meticulous step by step approach gives the most value.
great tips! when i stack, i still always cured or not, but wax paper, paper towels, or plastic pvc sheet between them. if i store any its either wrapped in box or still wrapped stacked in plastic tubs... i have one tub i put canvas redo;s so when i need a canvas to try something or test or even out, i go to that tub. here is a great tip from Momma Bear... ... i use a certain shoe rack to stack and dry my canvas on. That way they are safe and drys dust free. i have one tall shoe rack with a cover on it. it has a dozen shelves. Comes with a pull over nice zippered cover that goes over the whole unit. i stack small ones at top, and larger ones at bottom on the shelves next to one another pending on size of canvas to how many you can get on a shelf.. it helps keep dust off them, even if i can not fully zip it closed, if the lower ones have bigger ones in it. Its also very reasonable priced to use as a canvas drying rack. Think i paid less than 40 bucks at amazon for it. not bad... :)
David, you can use gesso instead of acrylic paint. The only difference is that gesso is thinner than acrylic paint. Also you can use bamboo dish racks to separate your paintings. It keeps them apart and also keeps down the possibility to get scratches or dents. People also need to understand that oil breaks down plastic and if the don’t clean the oil off then they will eventually see the paint flake off or better yet find something other than oil to make cells. Hope you can use that information in the future.
I wish I would have found this a year ago. I felt like a chemist trying mix after mix not turning out like the art I was viewing- but it was acceptable. You have made the most sense of all. I do love what this art is all about. Thank you for your time!!!
Reducing Air Bubbles. I avoid storing paint in squeeze bottles because air at the top of the bottle might (not sure yet) mix with the paint when being squeezed out. So I use jars with lids where I can pour my paint out without the air mixture. Also I can clean lid jars out when needed. Also with lid jars I can stir my stored paint to keep it consistent in storage but with squeeze bottles I would have to shake them and cause more air bubbles in the squeeze bottles. I find lid jars as the best way to store and can still pour right from them even from large storage bottles into smaller bottles for immediate or next day use. ___Paul in Maine
For those like me who have a small work area like kitchen table tops. Once my table top is covered, If I want to move my paint around with an air gun it could splatter everywhere. So what to do? Cut three pieces of thin plywood, or even cardboard, a foot or two in height, Set them up in a U shape and have them surround whatever you are painting on. Connect the back piece of cardboard to the two side pieces of cardboard with a wide strip of tape. This will give you your u shape that will stand up on its own on your table. Also, by forming the U shape with tape it can be folded and stored easily in one pre-made piece for next time use, ___Paul in Maine
I also rinse out and clean my 32 oz coffee creamer containers I probably use them more for the base coats but I could use them for other colors that I use more of than others
❤ Thank you. I started learning Fluid Art this month, thank you @leftbrainedartist community for ALL these tips. #9 really resonates with me (oops) - time to self-correct 😅
I love this Chanel so much great advice I don’t use any glue now and thank you for being the only one that admits the glue never drys So many say use it I did I comment that it never dries then get feedback like hmm I don’t know why that is I never have that problem you must be dooming something wrong Ugh Thanks for your honestly
Yeah I hear you there Catherine. I love glue and I use it a lot. But if I am going to sell the work it needs to be sealed so it doesn't break down or wash off.
Great idea. I should save more stuff. I just do so many experiments with different mediums and consistency that I don't keep big containers of made up paint.
Using a paint calculator is amazing. I didn't know you had one, so I've been using Olga's. Still, I feel I didn't have enough paint so what I do, in regard to her calculator, is I take whatever amount it tells me and add 2-3 more oz of paint and that always seems to be perfect. It depends on the size of surface, of course.
The tip to not pour paint down the drain? Wow, I’m glad I saw that. No one ever talks about clean up! Thank you!!!!
Yeah, that could turn in to a real bad thing.
@@tracyvision for real. That also never occurred to me. I just figured it wasn’t oil based so should be ok.
I wanted u to know I've watched a million videos I've read alot about Acrylic pouring I even been taking notes and your the only one that has really gave me useful information that actually helps me. Thank You So Much!!
I'm so glad Brandi. That was my experience before too so I thought I'd remedy that deficiency on TH-cam.
Your videos are fantastic and by far the MOST informative on paint pouring. Thank you!!!
Wow, thank you!
Hi David, I have a tip for people like me who are clumsy. I haven't been pouring long and have knocked over paint after taking time to mix them...so frustrating! I just saved an appropriate size amazon box and put my cups in while I am pouring. This prevents me from accidentally knocking them over and I can just pick up the whole box and move them around. I hope this helps someone else out like it helped me. It is great for working in a small area. Take care:)
Ooh, that is a great tip Rhonda. Done that a few times myself.
Awesome tip Rhonda, thank you! I have seen another great artist, from Australia, who took a thick piece of polystyrene foam and cut holes in to sit her cups in!! ♥️♥️
Put your Paints in a wooden crate, you are so much less likely to knock them over ...... I put mine and squeeze bottles and water bottles from the dollar store I get wooden crates from Mich or Lobby .......works great for me good luck
@@LeftBrainedArtist hey Dave new to your channel, and fluid art. Quick question I didn’t see this being addressed in my searching so here it is. Why not just buy ready-mixed acrylics??
@@martino8114 Cost per ounce of ready made vs make your own is significantly higher.
Let me just say that you instruct very well. You really clarify the process. You helped me with a lot of the problems that I have been having. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm so glad I could help you out.
Idk why, I just love this guy. Maybe it's because he's the first channel that popped up when I decided to actually try pouring, but I don't think so.
Well shucks. I do appreciate that.
@@LeftBrainedArtist What do you use for your varnishes? Also where do you purchase the drying apparatus once the paint is completed
You’re a rock star. Thanks for the great info. 🎶💞🎶
Thanks Jan. That reminds me I need to pick the guitar back up. It's taken a back seat to my pouring.
@@LeftBrainedArtist that is me
I love how you combine analytics and creativity, you create such good content and save us all so much time and money. Thank you!!
You are so welcome! I really appreciate that Debbie.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us . Very Very helpful!
My pleasure Marina. Thanks for watching.
To number 7, I also use wood cat litter to throw paint/water mixtures in it. It will make lumps and I can throw it into the garbage :)
That is a great idea I hadn't even thought about.
Have a nice day and thank you .
You too
You are such a great teacher 👏👏👍
Glad you think so Maurice.
Thank you for the time and sharing your experiences to us I really enjoyed learning about you
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
You are such a good teacher. I’m a right brained geek (😃) and I find you always entertaining and I appreciate your left sided approach! Thank you.
Oh thank you Joan.
Lots and lots of practice and patience
#truth
Great information in your video. Thank you. Glenis
Thanks for watching. Glad to help Allan.
Great info,,,,,,,,Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You bet! Thanks for watching Jim.
Great tips. Thank you my friend
Thanks for watching my videos Wendy.
wow, this is really important & nobody has mentioned it yet about putting paint down the drain, this is so very important!!
No one wants to have to re-do their pipes in their house.
Thanks for the great tips! I can't wait to do this
Have fun Deborah.
Another great tip!
If you have long hair make sure you put your hair up! If not at the end of a painting you can end up with dried paint through out your hair which is awful for your hair,
Also when your leaning over a painting your hair can brush against your painting and then you'll have unwanted lines in your painting.
Love your videos!
So true and a problem I don't have with my buzzed head.
David, I am just starting with pouring and I have already done some from this video of things that are not right. So I learned quite a bit from this video. Thanks, you.
Luckily experience is the best teacher. Let me know if you have some tips yourself Ann.
Dude you break it down and keep it simple. My pours have improved so much since I've been watching you and taking your advice! Thank you and please keep up the wonderful informative videos!
This is amazing to hear Em. Glad to be of service.
I learned recently that stirring silicone a lot equals tiny cells and stirring a little gives you bigger cells.
I hate waste so your calculator helps me be sure to use enough paint.
Excellent news Grace. How much and when you heat your painting make s huge difference too with silicone cells.
Amazing advice for stirring silicone! Thank you!!!
@@LeftBrainedArtist I'm curious about that. When is the best time for torching or heating? Do the different times give you larger or smaller cells? A good video idea on best ways to get best results with silicone!
You are so awesome ❤❤❤
You are for watching all my videos. ❤️
Every Saturday morning I look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing all these tips.👌
Always a pleasure Cindi.
Thank you !! you are so authentic , and kind hearted!! I am learning alot.
Thanks Janet. I do try.
Your clips on youtube are quite useful for beginers to initiate. I am a hydropower environmentalist and working at construction site. This art has been tremendously attracting me. Thanks for ur clips.
Glad to help Tej.
Thanks a lot. Much appreciated. ❤
You're welcome Leonette😊
I don’t know how to thank you!! Wonderful ideas!! #1 Leveling where you are drying as well. #2 My white paint has been cracking as well...apple barrel white. #3Storing extra paint in an extra crate. #4 Thank you for the how much paint do I need calculator!!! What a saver that will be. Thank you for your very helpful video!!😊
The Pouring Nation does try to help each other out. These were great tips from the community. Thanks for commenting Michele.
Oh my gosh. The first white paint I bought was the apple barrel. It’s so bad and ruined paintings. I returned it.
Thanks for this video. I just watched your Beginner first time pouring video. You mentioned keeping a journal of what a person does for each pour. I would think that would be really helpful. Also I really love these tips. I do a lot of crafts including making Junk Journals so I always have a thought process of carefully considering what I can possibly use before I decide to toss something out. I use a liquid laundry detergent with clear hard plastic caps that fit over the spigot on the bottle. I saved the cap on one big bottle I had finally drained. It is probably at least an 8 ounce size cap. I will measure so I know how much volume it will hold for sure. These might be great pouring cups. Just a thought. Thanks again!
Have you checked out my pouring calculator at leftbrainedartist.com/calculator ?
The lid on that ranch wild coyote dressing container, save that lid put holes in it and use it with the container for pouring, the results are amazing
Oh I love Wild Coyote and we definitely have a few of those around here.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I use the jif peanut butter plastic jars that have those lids also
My gosh… so so so helpful. Thank you!
You're so welcome Maggie. Thanks for watching.
dunno how I missed seeing this, I love the suggestion of not too many changes at once ... it is very hard to cultivate awareness of what's happening with multiple and random input ... I love how you demonstrate minutiae of what's happening, things which my untrained eye would miss but are so helpful. Lots of times I get caught up in the excitement of the pouring process, and then I like or dislike a painting but am left with What happened? How did that happen? etc. Being aware is so important and big part of the discipline. But also I love seat of the pants style, both valuable.
So true Barbara. Sometimes you need to just go with the flow and let that energy out. Sometimes the meticulous step by step approach gives the most value.
😂I love your videos. I love the facts that you speak in laymen's terms. 🎉🎉your awesome!!!?
😊 thank you. Those are the only terms I understand so I am glad they help others.
I just found your channel and love it for beginners. I have done my first pour will do a second one today.
Wonderful! So glad to hear that Linda.
Yessss changes... go by increments and go all the way through until tou get you new thing down?!
So true. A little patience means everything.
Yes this is exactly what I wanted. Totally understandable easy information to help my journey into this art.
Wonderful! let me know if you have more questions Mary.
@LeftBrainedArtist can u use clear all purpose glue ?
@@maryvariola Yes. I try to leave that one a little thicker as it gets squirrly with lots of water.
Great tips!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much!
Thanks Holly. Glad to help.
Juicy stuff covered & much appreciated. Thank’s ! 🤗
Thanks so much. I have to give credit to my viewers on this one.
Rule #2 😂 love it ❤️ thank you for this vid !! I always look forward to your videos!! 🙏🏾
Yay! Thank you Julia.
I really appreciate this video! It’s exactly what a REAL beginner needs thank you!
You're so welcome Laura. Good luck pouring!
This is a
great video for learning 👍
Thanks so much!
Excellent! Thank you 🙂🍀
You are so welcome!
great tips! when i stack, i still always cured or not, but wax paper, paper towels, or plastic pvc sheet between them. if i store any its either wrapped in box or still wrapped stacked in plastic tubs... i have one tub i put canvas redo;s so when i need a canvas to try something or test or even out, i go to that tub. here is a great tip from Momma Bear... ... i use a certain shoe rack to stack and dry my canvas on. That way they are safe and drys dust free. i have one tall shoe rack with a cover on it. it has a dozen shelves. Comes with a pull over nice zippered cover that goes over the whole unit. i stack small ones at top, and larger ones at bottom on the shelves next to one another pending on size of canvas to how many you can get on a shelf.. it helps keep dust off them, even if i can not fully zip it closed, if the lower ones have bigger ones in it. Its also very reasonable priced to use as a canvas drying rack. Think i paid less than 40 bucks at amazon for it. not bad... :)
This is a great idea. I've seen people use baby cribs on their side with boards between the slats too.
Thanks a lot for the great tips 💕👍❤️
Most welcome Elena😊
@@LeftBrainedArtist 🥰
You are so fantastic I can’t stop telling you, I have pour painted already but you have really helped me thank you again
Happy to help!
This was so awesome thank you for sharing
You are so welcome Jeanette. Thanks for watching more of my vides.
Number nine! Yes, I need to understand better why something was successful, through incremental changes to my process.
Such and easy thing but I am always in a hurry to do the next biggest thing.
Just gotts say i love your tshirt.
Thanks so much Robyn.
This is a great video so informative, thank you
You are so welcome Lind.
David, you can use gesso instead of acrylic paint. The only difference is that gesso is thinner than acrylic paint. Also you can use bamboo dish racks to separate your paintings. It keeps them apart and also keeps down the possibility to get scratches or dents. People also need to understand that oil breaks down plastic and if the don’t clean the oil off then they will eventually see the paint flake off or better yet find something other than oil to make cells. Hope you can use that information in the future.
Absolutely I can. Thanks Pam!
I wish I would have found this a year ago. I felt like a chemist trying mix after mix not turning out like the art I was viewing- but it was acceptable. You have made the most sense of all. I do love what this art is all about. Thank you for your time!!!
So glad you found me and that is was helpful Selma.
Golden makes a paint straining system to separate paint solids and water to avoid getting paint into the pipes or septic system.
Thanks Vicki.
This is valuable stuff.
I am glad to help.
Reducing Air Bubbles. I avoid storing paint in squeeze bottles because air at the top of the bottle might (not sure yet) mix with the paint when being squeezed out. So I use jars with lids where I can pour my paint out without the air mixture. Also I can clean lid jars out when needed. Also with lid jars I can stir my stored paint to keep it consistent in storage but with squeeze bottles I would have to shake them and cause more air bubbles in the squeeze bottles. I find lid jars as the best way to store and can still pour right from them even from large storage bottles into smaller bottles for immediate or next day use. ___Paul in Maine
Interesting. The benefit of a squeeze bottle is that small tip, especially for pouring like Kanella Ciraco or Olga Soby.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Regarding keeping your paint in jars with covers and still wanting that small tip of a squeeze bottle, just use an eye dropper.
Another gem, thank you ❤
Thanks for watching.
For those like me who have a small work area like kitchen table tops. Once my table top is covered, If I want to move my paint around with an air gun it could splatter everywhere. So what to do? Cut three pieces of thin plywood, or even cardboard, a foot or two in height, Set them up in a U shape and have them surround whatever you are painting on. Connect the back piece of cardboard to the two side pieces
of cardboard with a wide strip of tape. This will give you your u shape that will stand up on its own on your table. Also, by forming the U shape with tape it can be folded and stored easily in one pre-made piece for next time use, ___Paul in Maine
Awesome tip Paul. Thanks!
Wow. Amazing video🎉
Thank you 🤗
I also rinse out and clean my 32 oz coffee creamer containers I probably use them more for the base coats but I could use them for other colors that I use more of than others
Great idea Gloria.
Just, thank you!❤❤❤
You are so welcome Janja. Happy pouring!
I so enjoy your videos!
Excellent to hear Jackie.
Thank you!
You're welcome Iris.
I love D.I, love your videos, you are a big help!
I'm so glad Cheryl. Thanks for watching!
I knew most but still great tips, always learning new stuff is awesome
Thanks for wtaching Reyna.
Thanks for sharing. Very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it Betty.
exactly 1 year ago-ish! thank you for it!
Thanks Selena. Glad to help.
Very helpful, thank you!
You're welcome Natalie. Thanks for watching.
All good to know. Thank you
You bet Patricia.
Very good morning bro ty
My pleasure Tamera.
I'm a new fan !! Diana
Thanks for watching Diana.
Helpful tips. Thank you!!
You're so welcome Lisa.
❤ Thank you. I started learning Fluid Art this month, thank you @leftbrainedartist community for ALL these tips. #9 really resonates with me (oops) - time to self-correct 😅
You are so welcome Jodie. I hope you have a fantastic time learning.
Great tips, thanks so much...
You are so welcome Marjorie. Good luck pouring!
I love this Chanel so much great advice
I don’t use any glue now and thank you for being the only one that admits the glue never drys
So many say use it I did I comment that it never dries then get feedback like hmm I don’t know why that is I never have that problem you must be dooming something wrong
Ugh
Thanks for your honestly
Yeah I hear you there Catherine. I love glue and I use it a lot. But if I am going to sell the work it needs to be sealed so it doesn't break down or wash off.
Good job on letting your audience participate. I always get so much from your videos. You really should start your own fluid art online school.
I have some things in the works. I'll definitely announce it once it is complete.
that Calculator is awesome...thank you.
Great tips
You're welcome! Glad to help.
All of your videos are very scientific and helpful. Thanks .
You are welcome Tri. That's how my brain works so that's how I need to structure things to remember it.
Awesome tips! Thank you!
You bet Miriam. Happy pouring!
U really inspire me and I'm sure others. thank you my dear creative man
You are more than welcome. Everyone that wasn't too should be able to feel the joy of creating art Holyn.
Thanks so much for the calculator! You are the best!
You are so welcome! So glad I made that if only to use it myself. 8)
I also use my coffee creamer containers the international delight 32 oz containers for saving paints I just take the label off
Great idea. I should save more stuff. I just do so many experiments with different mediums and consistency that I don't keep big containers of made up paint.
That was amazing, thank you so much. 🤩🤩💕
Glad to hel Shona.
O loved that classe. Thanks
You are more than welcome Carmelita.
Great video Have this storied in my file for reference.. Getting better but still a long way to go.. Thanks again Bob.
It is all about practice for sure Bob.
Great tips bro😊 thank you so much
My pleasure Bhavithra. Glad I could help.
Hello. I have been watching and following you for all the great advice .Thank you for your kindness.
So nice of you Maky. Hope these videos continue to be helpful.
Super good info.....again! 😊
Glad it was helpful Peggy. How were your latest pours?
@@LeftBrainedArtist Just got my studio finished yesterday! So my first pour should be early next week. I'm so excited! 😊
Thanks for the nice tips
My pleasure Anu.
Thank you! Need to rewatch and putvin my notebook.
Much appreciated!!
Any time Colleen. But thank your fellow viewers. They are the source of all these great tips!
once again you explained thing easy to understand.thank you .
Always a pleasure my friend.
can you do a video on using a canvas bag as your base? thanks for your videos!
Using a canvas bag as your base? I am not sure what that means. Can you explain as I seem to be missing something.
Great tips, thanks!
No problem Julie. Happy pouring!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Great tips. Thanks
No problem!
Thanks for all those tips! AND I appreciate you showing us the back of your shirt!! Haha
You are so welcome Lizzie. A man's got to have his identity and these shirts are mine.
cool drip tub/pan thingy !
Thanks. Really easy to make - Video about it here - th-cam.com/video/TLHcqW9AKwo/w-d-xo.html
Using a paint calculator is amazing. I didn't know you had one, so I've been using Olga's. Still, I feel I didn't have enough paint so what I do, in regard to her calculator, is I take whatever amount it tells me and add 2-3 more oz of paint and that always seems to be perfect. It depends on the size of surface, of course.
Yup, the calculator only gives a baseline. You have to decide how you like your paints and what works for you.
You have taught me so much information, i cant thank you enough!
Happy to help Julie.
Great idea! I got a quart of white semigloss at Sherwin Williams for free! Semi could actually be a good idea.
Glad to help. Good luck Catherine.