Acrylic Pouring for Beginners, Step by Step
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2018
- Learn acrylic pouring for beginners in this step by step video tutorial. I'll show you all of the basics that you'll need to start acrylic pour painting on a budget with easy to find supplies.
This video is a great place to start for anyone who is just starting out with acrylic pour painting and wants to get a better idea about what's involved.
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- Husky Plastic Sheeting : www.kbecca.com/amz-husky-plast... (or a large garbage bag / old newspapers / a bunch of plastic grocery bags / a painter's dropcloth)
- Foil Cookie Tray (to catch most of the excess paint as it runs off the edges of the painting - I purchased a set of 2 for $1.00 at the dollar store)
- Vinyl Gloves (if you don't want to be cleaning acrylic paint from under your fingernails for days, then use gloves - I buy mine by the box at Walmart in the cleaning supplies aisle)
- Acrylic Craft Paints (in the video, I used Folk Art & Americana brands, but I've also used Martha Stewart, Apple Barrell, and Michael's Craftsmart store brands with good results)
- Elmer's Glue All + Water : www.kbecca.com/amz-elmers-glueall
- Squeeze Bottle : www.kbecca.com/amazon-squeeze-... (I put the glue and water into this and shake it up until they're well mixed. The squeeze bottles are a really easy way to dispense your pouring medium, and you can just put the cap back on when you're not using so it doesn't dry out)
- Food Service Portion Cups : www.kbecca.com/amz-food-servic... (to hold the paint / pouring medium mixture - you can use any small plastic cups for this, or you can save yogurt containers or even plastic cat food containers and use those)
- Wood Craft Sticks : www.kbecca.com/amz-wood-craft-... (to stir the paint / pouring medium mixture - I picked up a package of 100 for $1.00 at the dollar store, and once the paint is completely dry on them, you can reuse them)
- Art Alternatives 8x10 Canvas Panels : www.kbecca.com/amz-art-alterna... (if you want to hang your paintings on the wall, you should use a regular canvas, but I like these panels and buy them by the dozen from Amazon)
- Plastic Shot Glasses (to raise the canvas off of the work surface so the paint can flow off the edges after you pour - I bought a package of 24 plastic shot glasses for $1.00 at the dollar store, but you can use food service containers, plastic yogurt containers, cat food containers, or even a small box under the canvas)
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I noticed how you thought about your audience by recommendating affordable alternatives to necessary items. You also explained important do's and do not's. Excellent instruction!
Erika Wright - Thank you so much!
I agree!
Great comment! I thought that was very thoughtful of her too.
Finally...no torch..no silicon and other unecessary stuff..bravo and thanks!!,,bless ya!😊
I have been watching acrylic pouring for over 4 months now. At least one every day from different artist. I've never painted in my life except maybe 3rd grade and thats it. I'm 61 now. I want to tell you how much I appreciate the exact detail as to what to buy, how it works, what it's for, the order of use, and where to buy the products. Yours is the best video I've seen that explains everything. Thanks sooo much and have a sunshiny day !! 😎😎😎
Jo Threatt - Thank you very much! I'm so happy to hear that the video was helpful for you.
so true all the other ones I have seen go and for ever and I have lost interest by then
I absolutely agree with you. I too have been watching acrylic pouring for months and am desperate to try it, but I’m a complete novice. This is quite the best educational (but not patronising) tutorial I have seen. Thank you so much for your straightforward delivery of a lot of what we need to know to get started!
Thank you, i appreciate you breaking it down for true beginners. This will be my first and you made this possible. Most people do not expain enough. Thank you again. Very cool painting, cant wait to do my first.
That's funny Jo I'm 61 and just started too. I love it.
This is the best pouring tutorial I've ever seen! I've never seen someone actually start from the beginning, with the supplies, and the exact ratios, like they're all trying to hide their secrets!
Rebecca Anthony - Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the video.
I notice this with Tutorials all over TH-cam, no matter what it's for, from DIY to Music Production, from Painting to Cooking. What ever you can think of, there's people offering tutorials that actually withhold information. It's sad because people aren't learning correctly, which affects their ability to progress.
Omg those videos are so frustrating, aren't they? Love this one!
You speak so well - how refreshing! Very clearly and plainly, without saying "uhh" or "umm" every 10 seconds. So many others making videos could stand to take lessons from you. 😊
Yes, her voice is very refreshing . 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I especially like how organized and to the point you are without all the unnecessary chatter found in so many other videos. Thank you for being so specific, you explain things very well with a reason for each step without going on and on.
Sally Selah - So glad that you liked the video!
Best pouring 101 videos I have seen! And, I have been binge watching for a year! Thank you.
You were sent to earth to teach. Please continue doing that. The clarity, the simplicity and the video recording all make yours a perfect and comprehensive video. Very, very well done! Thanks so much!
I totally agree with you!! This is the BEST video for beginners! I think it was clear and concise you were easy to follow and didn't try to jam too much info along with variations that are not needed for a beginner's video. Great tip regarding eliminating bubbles. First I had seen or heard anyone mention rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles. Everyone else has to pull out their heat gun or what they use. Thank you!
I can't believe that I've been crafting for as long as I have, and I never thought of using dollar tree cookie sheets for easy clean up. These things are the genious that we all need to share with each other. Thank you sooo much!!
As a beginner I appreciate how concise you were in the tutorial without being long-winded. I was bored with a couple of previous videos from other instructors and skipped over more than I watched. Good lighting, crisp vocal, well-done!
Dennis Krahn - Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the video. :)
I really appreciate as a teacher you gave tips on where to get supplies. I'm a beginner and need all the tips I can get. Thanks!
It's a good video. Great narrative - clear and precise. Simple instructions. I'm going to use it as a craft for my grandchildren. I'm an acrylic painter and have a few hundred bottles of paint I can use.
Thank you!!
Trying to make a gift for a friend…this is the only tutorial that didn’t leave me feeling stressed.
Thank you for blessing us!
This is the first video that says in plain English how to mix for pouring. thank you
Exceptional directions and spoken and explained so clearly. Thank you.
Agreed. I've been looking for a video like this
i have a feeling a 37 year old mother wrote this like it was a review on yelp 0-0
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Beautiful..❤️❤️❤️ God bless you.🙏 Your painting is amazing. Thank you for the tips and I am looking forward to start acrylic pouring! I wish you love, happy and good drawings, a lot of happiness, joy, smiles and peace to you and your family🙏 May all life be colourful and like flowers blooming🙏 Have a beautiful evening❤️ Thank you💗
I just started my journey with acrylic pouring and you have nailed the basic techniques needed to start any pouring acrylic project!! Short, sweet, simple and to the point! Thank you!!
If you want to be able to hang your panels you could just glue a Coke can tab to the back.
I never thought of that!
@@danana4867 It's a handy trick my parents taught me :)
Cocoa Girl you can also pop them in a frame.
@@azlolib True, but you'd need a frame that was kinda deep though wouldn't you?
Cocoa Girl I’ve seen 3 together in a triple 5x7 frame and it looked awesome. I’m going to try it on a 5x7 panel, I’ll try to remember to give an update!
Your voice reminds me so much of Jenna Fischer, I just kept picturing Pam finally graduated from art school and now teaches youtube paint videos.
Also on a video related note, thank you for the detail. I've been watching so many videos tonight trying to research and no body has been clear about what a beginner definitely needs and I was finally able to write a list down. Thank you!
Haha yes!!
Thank you for being straight to the point and focusing on the actual steps & not going off into tangents. You have one of the best beginner guided for the pouring technique.
I wanted to do 3 panels of 24x48 acrylic pour paintings for my statement wall in my bedroom but had no clue where to start. Your directions were so clear and easy to follow, they turned out amazing because of you! Thank you!
Kristen, this video was BEYOND helpful! Thank you so much for your gentle manner, clear instructions and shared experiences. I've been trying to find classes, as I've been 100% captivated by this painting genre, but, due to the pandemic, have had no luck. One place even suggested TH-cam. I persevered through many awesome videos until I found you. I'm so glad I stuck with it! You shared all the nitty gritty beginning info I have been seeking.
I have just received a Christmas present of a large amount of pouring paint and canvas. I usually paint with brushes. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thankyou so much. I will be back for more. I am 72 yrs old.
I bought a cheap shower curtain to cover my work surface. I haven't done anything yet, I'm accumulating video so that I will be ready when I get started. I am looking forward to this so much!
Almost all the other videos I watched about this made it seem SO complicated and expensive. Thank you so much for the detailed and specific video with exact details. It helped me so much.
Meranda - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you!
The way you demonstrated this acrylic pouring was way easy to understand. And the pouring medium you used is pretty interesting and not that expensive. Thank you so much. I would definitely try using it your way. 🤗❤️
celesty devilin - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a TH-cam video before, but this…super deserving! Thank you ❤❤❤
This is the best beginning pour paint video !
You can also add each color on top of each other in the cup, then pour it onto the canvas. I've seen people use old record albums also as a surface. I'm gonna try it! As well as a card, you can use the palm of your gloved hand. Before running the colors, add White to the outside edges. It'll help fill them in without mixing your colors. Nice video!
Thanks for the tips, Disco Biker! Pouring on record albums sounds like it would be fun. :)
I am a crafter who has painted with acrylics for years. I have to give this method a try! Thank you for all the detail so I know what supplies I need!
Thomas Mcmickle - Glad that the video was helpful for you. Have fun pouring!
I'm a complete beginner.I feel like I can do this.Thank you for being concise and simpl
I agree with many other comments here. Kristen must be a elementary teacher - or should be- cause she makes things very simple, step by step, with just enough background info so you understand things better. Brands and where to buy is also very helpful. Thanks Kristen. I'm inspired!
Kathleen Wetsel - Thank you so much for the kind words. I truly appreciate it and am so glad that video was helpful for you!
Thank you. Brief, clear, and informative. Well done.
You do a Great Job explaining everything. Thank You !!
I should have watched this a long time ago!!!! I bought the paint and pouring medium but felt uneasy about the torch, spinner, etc. Yesterday I just started doing it and used way too much paint because I loved the process. Your tutorial answered all of my questions. You made it so simple for me to really enjoy this medium. I cannot wait to see more!!!
You have a very good speaking voice and your instructions are clear and to the point. Great job!
Thanks for recommending Glue All instead of pouring mediums. Pretty useful tip!
This was perfect! My husband and I just learned about pour painting. We did our first ones today and followed your directions for everything! I can’t wait to do more! Thank you for posting!
Jolena Bortz-Shattuck - I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. Have fun pouring!
How did it tirn out? ❤
You are the queen of simple and easy instructions for anyone to follow. Great video 👏
This was the most helpful tutorial than I have read so far. Thank you x
I like that you took the time to actually show us start to finish. the bakery bottles was a key for me, Thank You!. I've bought more things than I need, but still haven't tried a pour...uhggggg
Explore With Mitch and Burn That Wood - Thank you! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. Psyching yourself up to do that first pour can be tough, but once you get it out of the way, you'll probably want to make pour paintings all day!
Thank you!! This was very helpful and my Granddaughter and I did pour painting following you instructions. They came out great!!
Thank you for such detailed information! I agree with all the others who mentioned how so many people don't thoroughly explain the *whole* process. I'm also super pleased to learn that I can use alcohol to pop the bubbles because I've only seen people use those torches, but an art teacher that I really trust said acrylic paint is toxic when heated like that.
This is by far the best video I have watched. I was glad to find cheap fast and
easy homemade alternative to the medium.
This is perfect. I wanted to explain to my young 9 year old friend what my painting techniques was, and this will do the trick. I am sending her this link! Thank you!
That's fantastic, Jackie Gfeller! I hope that your friend finds the video to be helpful. Thank you!
What a brilliant tutorial for a beginner. Really clear, and you even sprinkle in environmental and economical tips too
Jenny Pepper - Thank you! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you.
Thank you for the detailed, easy to understand directions. I am 62 and have not been successful at the popular "artist for a day" type events. I throw my canvases away.
This technique has captured my attention and it is my Mother's Day gift to myself. I am excited to try this tomorrow. This video is just right and I am grateful for your thorough description.
Terri O'Reilly - I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and hope that you had a lot of fun trying this out as your Mother's Day gift to yourself. A belated Happy Mother's Day to you!
i have also been watching painting videos for about 5 months or so and have never seen a more detailed video in mixing paints. thank you Kristen for the step by step instructions. i now feel that i can start creating!
teresa way - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you! Have fun pouring!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m so excited to try this out ❤️
Very good instructions,simple and easy to understand. thank you for sharing.looks like fun!
Thank you for starting me on a fun, beautiful hobby.
Just what I needed to watch before I poured any paint. The easiest explanation I’ve seen so far, thanks.
Deborah McNeill - So glad that you liked the video. Happy pouring!
Finally a good tutorial so I know what I'm doing!! Thanks!
Thank you for explaining step by steps on how to start for a beginner like me. lol your awesome 😎
Finally explained step by step and easily understood..most just show pour not the steps before that..thanks I loved how my first one came out..👍🎨🎨
hillbilly family - Glad to hear that the video was helpful for you! Happy pouring!
It's most informative video. Perfect for the person like me who don't know anything about painting. Thanks a ton. I am just willing to start pour painting for fun. May be one day I will become expert in it.
Wow. Great instructions. Thanks so much. AK
Thank you for this awesome tutorial!
Thank you so much. Never thought yellow and pink would go together, but you've showed me different.
I really enjoyed this for its clarity and simplicity. So many videos have too many colors that muddy or one color - like orange -stands out. But yours feels lighter, brighter. And I love how you add paint as desired. ❤
This was one of the most informative and easiest pour videos I have seen. Thank You.
Thanks Kristen, very precise instructions. Much appreciated.
Thanks to your tips I did my first pouring, on a 100x70cm canvas, because I need to make my life harder (I know for a fact that I dropped some sweat on it, you know for authenticity and DNA tests in the future), BUT... it came out absolutely amazing. It will be a wonderful gift to my mother for mother's day.
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So I have been watching beginners vids for about a week before finding this one. I gotta tell you this is really the best informative (without yawning ) video I’ve seen on this subject! Thank you for sharing Kristen and I look forward to watching more!
Lovbeinamom - It makes my day to read this! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. :)
You sound just like Jenna fischer (aka Pam from the office)
Omg I can't unhear it now
omg I was about to comment saying that
It's Pam during her art college career
@@JohnathanRego haha too funny!
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wow, this is really helpful! I was always under the impression that i had to use an actual pouring medium but im so glad that just glue and water does the job! thanks!
me too! I always see these videos and think, great another $50. this is the second pour video I have seen and apparently hit the jackpot
Thank you for this video. Many people forget that when artists gets into pour painting, we are really lost...LOL. Great starter video, helps me. Thank you!! I liked the basics you explained.
I am so thrilled for this video!!! THANK YOU!!! People think doing a tutorial that everybody knows the basics .... leaving a LOAD of us in the pitch black darkness (and that has NOTHING to do with load shedding, South Africa) So, from my heart - thank you for making me feel SO confident to start!! I realized today that I actually get anxiety attacks when I am worried that I will screw up.... and your video made me feel SO comfortable, relaxed and CONFIDENT thanx to you!! Will go find you on FB and share my first attempts 😘😘😘
Best tutorial I have found!
Thank you so much u helped me a lot, really useful for the details you provided and straight to the point with no music amazing
You are a wonderful teacher and communicator! Thank you (from someone who is a teacher - so I mean it!) Thank you v much.
This video was great. I've never painted anything before but have become enamored with this style and want to try it. I appreciate the budget friendly approach that you have set out. BTW, your painting is beautiful!
This was awesome. Thank you for explaining it to me in a simple way. I have been looking at all sorts of videos and I just wanted the basics and this is what you gave me.👍
Thank you, Christine Ellis! I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. :)
Answers to many of my questions. Thanks
THANK YOU for your video that's well described with details and explanations and more. I finally understand , FINALLY!!!!
THANK YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU
Green Girl - I'm so glad that it was helpful for you! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas, too!
I did and I hope you did too 😀
Perfect video for beginners to watch. Thank you.
Thank you Kristen. Your video is great. I'm new to this. Your instructions were super. Thank you. Anna K.
Thank you, Anna K.! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. :)
Thanks, very informative!
I've never heard of acrylic pouring but have been watching TH-cam channels on it just of late, I'm glad this was recommended by TH-cam coz I wouldn't have done it this way, thank you 😊
Very easy to understand!!! Thank you
Thank you! I love how you really explained every step! It was very informative and I loved how you showed how to make your own pouring medium. Neat! I was surprised that you didn’t add some sort of silicone though. But it still had some of its own effects
Thanks so much, Alison Cherry! I'm glad that you found the video to be helpful. I haven't gotten into adding silicone to my paints yet but am planning on giving it a try soon.
What will be the difference between in adding silicone to it vs using torch ? Just asking I don't have knowledge about this.
Learned me something ,thank you.
One of the best tutorial videos I have seen. Thank you for sharing!
Delightful teacher, beautiful art, thank you.
Hi. thank you so much!! it was very helpful :)
I've been looking for a really good video for hours! I can't believe how blind I was until I saw this video! Thanks
Eun Han - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you!
Loved how you kept it simple and real,no fancy art studio and doable supplies without costing so much! Great first tutorial.
Oh my God, Kristen this video was so helpful and artistic. Right from the supplies to the techniques you explained it all. And that too with no hidden cost. I am so excited to do my own acrylic pour now. Thank you!!
I pour on panels, you can frame them afterwards. They look great framed.
Its v helpful video thank you so much😊
Public speaking clearly isn't often done well but you have a distinct clear speaking voice and it is much appreciated. The painting supplies given and techniques with additives is appreciated. I loved the whole tutorial and am now subscribed. Thank you so much from a beginner. :)
Very good explanation after I watch milions of TH-cam videos. Thanksssss
“ I use gloves to keep paint off my nails!”
Me: “but that’s how I get my manicures!”
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Exactly! 😂😂😂
Same here!
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thank you for this lovely informational and well-created video! Easy to follow and easy to understand thank you so much YOU ROCK
Thank you, BuddhasNButterflies! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you.
Hello Kristen,
You are a very good teacher. Thank you for sharing what supplies you will need and where to find them. Awesome!☺️
THANK YOU FOR A VERY EDUCATIONAL VIDEO. SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT WITHOUT THE NEED TO GETTING DRAMATIC ABOUT IT. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR BEING DIRECT IN YOUR DESCRIPTIONS AND YOUR INFORMATIVE GUIDANCE.
Elijah Schkeiban - Glad that video was helpful for you!
Really information l needed to start...thanks so much...now l can try to paint!!!
I been doing similar, instead I put the canvas in a bag then drop the canvas to the floor, the splatting makes for cool effects
Very clear basic tutorial for pouring techniques. Also practical tips for beginners for materials. Very much needed as beginners or experimenters, exploring something different may not want to spend fortune!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent tutorial!! Thank you for being so considerate on the supplies that a true beginner would find helpful. And THANK you for editing. Nobody wants to watch someone mix and stir 8 cups of paint! AND you got beautiful results without wasting a quart of paint. Love this video.