Yanno, sometimes I can be stubborn but its rarely a benefit. In this case, I've learned from you that affordable doesn't mean you sacrifice quality of outcome. When I started pouring I spent way too much money of supplies, paint and pouring medium mostly. Thanks to you I've purchased a number of artists loft paints and I just bought this pouring medium 2 weeks ago. I really like it! And buying Michael's brand earns you money back so when you buy on sale AND use your rewards these products get even more affordable. Thank you!
It really is unique. I'm learning when to use it and when not. The gloss it adds is stunning and you don't feel compelled to add floetrol because of the cost
I love this medium! I used mine with a bit of floetrol and it works really good for cells(with floetrol) I love these informative pouring medium videos because their is so much to choose from it can get confusing!
I haven't tried mixing with floetrol yet but I am for sure going to try now. One of the main things I wanted to do with this channel was break these down into easy chunks of information and then provide the next step so you don't have to pick and choose information from lots of different videos.
I started out using icecream stick which always seemed to take forever to mix. Being a chef I thought why not use one of my smaller whisks. Easy to clean also no need to keep buying more. I only use my small metal kitchen whisks now and always in an anticlockwise direction, I don't know why maybe because I'm left handed as I always whisk that direction when cooking also 😀Paint combines extremely fast and the bonus is no splashes of paint escaping out of the containers 👍🌝
When I mix I do it little by little with the PM and I smash it against the sides a little and then back and forth. I then let it sit till the next day. So far that's been the funnest part, because most of my paintings suck! haha So the next step is to scrape. I know there's got to be something between those 2 steps, but sure haven't figured out what it is yet! I'll keep trying though. Thanks for all your helpful tips, I enjoy your videos!
I use this stuff for glitter ornaments. And as a varnish for things I need to be water proof. Also great as a base for stencils so they don’t bleed. Etc…. Never used it for paint pouring though.
Thank you so much for this video. Your painting is beautiful. I'm new to the art world and I started my first acrylic pours with the artist loft medium and then switched over to floetrol because of the lower cost. I luv the glossy finish that artist loft leaves on the painting but the floetrol leaves the pics very flat and dry looking. With artist loft I used 1paint/2med (didn't see the directions), with floetrol I used 1paint/4or5med do you think that's why the finish is different between the 2? I'm not a fan of cells at all. Which medium out of all the mediums would you recommend for the least amount of cells?
Floetrol is a matte finish. The artist's loft has a glossy finish by default. Liquitex Pouring Medium, GAC 800, Golden, Glue-All generally don't create cells unless they are very very thin. Floetrol is a cell maker. I a video on that topic here that might be of interest - th-cam.com/video/N9LQt5r61Zg/w-d-xo.html
I'm so glad you mentioned the issue with the blue having specks when mixed with the medium. I just started using this medium and I get these specks in most of my colors including metallics! They end up becoming clumps on my canvas because they never fully mix. Not sure what to do about that..
Mix the pouring medium in little by little. And when I mean little I do mean start out with 10 parts paint and 1 part pouring medium. It takes WAY longer but you don't get those flecks.
Thank you for this review! Using this pouring medium, I just created a painting using a blow dryer to move the paint and when I got the paint placed perfectly, I left it to dry on four solo cups like I usually do. But after about two hours of drying, I saw that the paint had moved/“shifted” on its own and my painting essentially looked totally different. Have you ever experienced anything like this after doing a painting and if there any specific reason that would’ve happened? I’m still new to fluid art and am open to tips and tricks! Thanks
@@LeftBrainedArtist Okay that’s what I thought. Thanks, I’ll actually be making a container with rods to do my paintings like the one you made so maybe that will help!
I am not a fan! It's too watery and my paints mix together instead of staying separate. I prefer Deco Art, but they were out. I have an art show Tuesday and 4 paintings ruined with this medium. Have to figure out how to save!💔
I haven't. I have added a touch of other pouring mediums to Floetrol (Liquitex and GAC 800) to help give it some additional shine and strength but not specifically AL.
What would be the 1 to 5 ratio for artist loft? One ounce to 5 ounces??? Or 4 since it was so liquidy ? Or maybe just 1 ounce and 2 ounce like ur original video shows
2:1 is a great place to start and my normal recommendation. With professional pouring mediums like this, and GAC 800 or Liquitex Pouring Medium, you can get away with diluting the paint evern more. It depends on how thin you want your paint. You don't lose a lot of vibrancy of your color even when you mix it 1 part paint to 5 parts medium. But that is very thin and only usable for a few techniques.
Hi again! If you have time, can you possibly do a Dutch type pour w black orange yellow and maybe purple or black? I’m trying to do a few for Halloween to give to my gals at work….no biggy tho!! Just thought I’d ask 😬
I've come up with the idea of making my pouring medium in a large container so that I can just have it ready made to mix with my paint, if I use Elmer's all-purpose glue what would the ratio be for a 64 Oz container
@@gloriagiefer3013 Craft paints (folkart, craftsmart, etc) 1 part paint to 1 part medium, student paint (liquitex basics, artist's loft, etc.) 2 parts medium to 1 part paint, higher quality paint will be between 3 and 5 parts medium to 1 part paint. Then add water to get the right consistency.
I have a gallon of Elmer's School Glue Because just starting out, you know. The Mathematica tho Confused me David. Okay.. How much glue And water.. Using 8 oz in is a cup. I don't do well with math. 😢
Have you tried using this pouring medium with a blow dryer? It specifically says not to but I am curious as to why. Not sure if I need to get a different pouring medium if I want to achieve that look. Thoughts?
I have not tried Artist's loft with a blow dryer. It may have some ingredient that is flammable or that will cause melting which is usually the reason those warnings are given.
Bubbles, peeling, cracking, lots of amazing textures if that’s what you’re looking for. I personally love the textures so I do this quite often. A heat gun gives more texture than a blow dryer. Just be careful you don’t start a fire.
Curious if you have used MIX pouring medium? It fairly new and hard to get. It is mixed 1:7 and creates the most amazing layers. I think it is an amazing medium. If you are interested you can get in touch with Krista Rasmussen at Kartpata Art.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I was lucky to get some a few months ago...it's pretty amazing stuff, I have been waiting for my second order for about a month now, LOL
I’d love to see you review Mix as well. I’m just starting out and feel so overwhelmed by all the choices out there but I love watching your videos. You answer so many questions I have as I watch pouring!
How do you mix your paint? Side to side, round and round, with a tool??
I do clockwise then anti-clockwise with a popsicle stick, lol
@@nichollette same brotha
Any way that makes it smooth lol. I tried that little battery operated mixer that I use for drinks and that was a bubble extravaganza lpl
When pouring a base coat do you have to cover the entire canvas
Stirring it side to side does that create less bubbles
Yanno, sometimes I can be stubborn but its rarely a benefit. In this case, I've learned from you that affordable doesn't mean you sacrifice quality of outcome. When I started pouring I spent way too much money of supplies, paint and pouring medium mostly. Thanks to you I've purchased a number of artists loft paints and I just bought this pouring medium 2 weeks ago. I really like it! And buying Michael's brand earns you money back so when you buy on sale AND use your rewards these products get even more affordable. Thank you!
I need to get me some more. It makes some fantastic effects that I don't see with other mediums.
It really is unique. I'm learning when to use it and when not. The gloss it adds is stunning and you don't feel compelled to add floetrol because of the cost
I love this medium! I used mine with a bit of floetrol and it works really good for cells(with floetrol) I love these informative pouring medium videos because their is so much to choose from it can get confusing!
I haven't tried mixing with floetrol yet but I am for sure going to try now. One of the main things I wanted to do with this channel was break these down into easy chunks of information and then provide the next step so you don't have to pick and choose information from lots of different videos.
@@LeftBrainedArtist "don't have to pick and choose info/other artists" - that is is the best part of your videos. Well done, and thank you again.
As for ur question...I do both for each mix! I start with circles then do back and forth and side to side.
Thanks. I find I do it based on how much my wrist hurts that day (too much computer for me).
I started out using icecream stick which always seemed to take forever to mix. Being a chef I thought why not use one of my smaller whisks. Easy to clean also no need to keep buying more. I only use my small metal kitchen whisks now and always in an anticlockwise direction, I don't know why maybe because I'm left handed as I always whisk that direction when cooking also 😀Paint combines extremely fast and the bonus is no splashes of paint escaping out of the containers 👍🌝
Do you get many bubbles?
@LeftBrainedArtist No I don't.
Love your videos! Super helpful!! Thank u!
You are very welcome.
When I mix I do it little by little with the PM and I smash it against the sides a little and then back and forth. I then let it sit till the next day. So far that's been the funnest part, because most of my paintings suck! haha So the next step is to scrape. I know there's got to be something between those 2 steps, but sure haven't figured out what it is yet! I'll keep trying though. Thanks for all your helpful tips, I enjoy your videos!
YW Joey. Hopefully you figure it out and get some amazing paintings. Let me know how/if I can help.
I use this stuff for glitter ornaments. And as a varnish for things I need to be water proof. Also great as a base for stencils so they don’t bleed. Etc…. Never used it for paint pouring though.
That are interesting uses for this. I'll have to try them out. Thanks Alicia.
This is awesome! How do you avoid cracking in your paintings?
I have a blog post all about this here - leftbrainedartist.com/why-is-my-acrylic-pour-cracking/
Thank you so much for this video. Your painting is beautiful. I'm new to the art world and I started my first acrylic pours with the artist loft medium and then switched over to floetrol because of the lower cost. I luv the glossy finish that artist loft leaves on the painting but the floetrol leaves the pics very flat and dry looking. With artist loft I used 1paint/2med (didn't see the directions), with floetrol I used 1paint/4or5med do you think that's why the finish is different between the 2? I'm not a fan of cells at all. Which medium out of all the mediums would you recommend for the least amount of cells?
Floetrol is a matte finish. The artist's loft has a glossy finish by default. Liquitex Pouring Medium, GAC 800, Golden, Glue-All generally don't create cells unless they are very very thin. Floetrol is a cell maker. I a video on that topic here that might be of interest - th-cam.com/video/N9LQt5r61Zg/w-d-xo.html
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you so much for the information. I'm going to check the other video now
I'm so glad you mentioned the issue with the blue having specks when mixed with the medium. I just started using this medium and I get these specks in most of my colors including metallics! They end up becoming clumps on my canvas because they never fully mix. Not sure what to do about that..
Mix the pouring medium in little by little. And when I mean little I do mean start out with 10 parts paint and 1 part pouring medium. It takes WAY longer but you don't get those flecks.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you SO much - I will definitely do that. I made the mistake of buying the gallon first and was going to give up on it.
A gallon means you just have lot of fun ahead of you. I do like pouring with this medium it just takes longer to get the awesome results.
Thank you for this review! Using this pouring medium, I just created a painting using a blow dryer to move the paint and when I got the paint placed perfectly, I left it to dry on four solo cups like I usually do. But after about two hours of drying, I saw that the paint had moved/“shifted” on its own and my painting essentially looked totally different. Have you ever experienced anything like this after doing a painting and if there any specific reason that would’ve happened? I’m still new to fluid art and am open to tips and tricks! Thanks
The only way I have seen that happen is when your painting isn't level. The liquid will keep shifting to the lowest point.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Okay that’s what I thought. Thanks, I’ll actually be making a container with rods to do my paintings like the one you made so maybe that will help!
I am not a fan! It's too watery and my paints mix together instead of staying separate. I prefer Deco Art, but they were out. I have an art show Tuesday and 4 paintings ruined with this medium. Have to figure out how to save!💔
Hi David!! Have you ever combine Artists loft pouring medium with us Floetrol or any thoughts on doing that?
Thanks
I haven't. I have added a touch of other pouring mediums to Floetrol (Liquitex and GAC 800) to help give it some additional shine and strength but not specifically AL.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks!
What should you do if your paint is too thick? What do you add?
Water or more pouring medium for very thin mediums.
What would be the 1 to 5 ratio for artist loft? One ounce to 5 ounces??? Or 4 since it was so liquidy ? Or maybe just 1 ounce and 2 ounce like ur original video shows
2:1 is a great place to start and my normal recommendation. With professional pouring mediums like this, and GAC 800 or Liquitex Pouring Medium, you can get away with diluting the paint evern more. It depends on how thin you want your paint. You don't lose a lot of vibrancy of your color even when you mix it 1 part paint to 5 parts medium. But that is very thin and only usable for a few techniques.
@@LeftBrainedArtist right on! Thank you for answering! That is so cool 😎 I’m new and thinking I’ll start w the 2 to 1 for a bit!
Hi again! If you have time, can you possibly do a Dutch type pour w black orange yellow and maybe purple or black? I’m trying to do a few for Halloween to give to my gals at work….no biggy tho!! Just thought I’d ask 😬
Thank you for sharing 😊
Always a pleasure! Happy pouring.
I've come up with the idea of making my pouring medium in a large container so that I can just have it ready made to mix with my paint, if I use Elmer's all-purpose glue what would the ratio be for a 64 Oz container
Using a 70/30% it would be 44.8oz glue and 19.2oz water. For 60/40% it would be 38.4oz glue and 25.6oz water.
@@LeftBrainedArtist which ratio would you recommend to use, I'm just doing basic paint pouring no flip cups, Dutch pours or swipes yet
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you so much, I appreciate your breaking it down for those of us that are not so math savy
@@gloriagiefer3013 Craft paints (folkart, craftsmart, etc) 1 part paint to 1 part medium, student paint (liquitex basics, artist's loft, etc.) 2 parts medium to 1 part paint, higher quality paint will be between 3 and 5 parts medium to 1 part paint. Then add water to get the right consistency.
I have a gallon of Elmer's School Glue Because just starting out, you know. The Mathematica tho Confused me David. Okay.. How much glue And water.. Using 8 oz in is a cup. I don't do well with math. 😢
Have you tried using this pouring medium with a blow dryer? It specifically says not to but I am curious as to why. Not sure if I need to get a different pouring medium if I want to achieve that look. Thoughts?
I have not tried Artist's loft with a blow dryer. It may have some ingredient that is flammable or that will cause melting which is usually the reason those warnings are given.
That makes sense and is very helpful! Thanks for your quick response:) your videos are so informative
Bubbles, peeling, cracking, lots of amazing textures if that’s what you’re looking for. I personally love the textures so I do this quite often. A heat gun gives more texture than a blow dryer. Just be careful you don’t start a fire.
When you say a ratio of five parts to one part is that in ounces
Depends on how much paint you need for your projects. That ratio works with any amount so you get the final amount you want of that color.
Curious if you have used MIX pouring medium? It fairly new and hard to get. It is mixed 1:7 and creates the most amazing layers. I think it is an amazing medium. If you are interested you can get in touch with Krista Rasmussen at Kartpata Art.
I have not. Right now the wait time is at least 6 - 8 weeks. One day I'll get some and do a review for sure.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I was lucky to get some a few months ago...it's pretty amazing stuff, I have been waiting for my second order for about a month now, LOL
I’d love to see you review Mix as well. I’m just starting out and feel so overwhelmed by all the choices out there but I love watching your videos. You answer so many questions I have as I watch pouring!
Back and forth stir at first then circular.
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I use a fork to mix paints.
Interesting. Do you check consistency with that too Linda?
Stirring.
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