Hi there. To be perfectly honest, I havent yet done any. I revamped a table that Id previously sanded and I had my garden to keep. (grow my own food) When gardening season is at an end and Im feeling bored due to not pottering outside, I will definitely be making a start and will update you with a photo. I have everything I need. How did your trial go?
@@janebarker3743 Well, it was ok. Not spectacular. I layered a few colors then tilted and spun. Made the mistake of buying small canvases. Need to get some that are at least 8 X 10 so I have some space to experiment. Want to do more of course but it’s actually an involved process thinking about a project , techniques to use, choosing colors, and mixing colors. Im retired so it’s not like I don’t have some time. But TBH, I’m always hesitant to embark on a new thing. Afraid of messing it up, etc. I’m need to get off my fanny and get busy. Cool that you grow your own vegetables. I never grew a vegetable in my life. Can barely keep a houseplant alive. Lol!
Thank you, Mark. Very useful, easy to follow, and accessible materials to obtain. Thank you thank you... I certainly follow you. Some videos are so complicated to find materials that instead of motivating me to do art they frustrate me and I end up giving it up.
Gorgeous Mark, I love it and love listening to you talk and explain how you do your beautiful art works, I can sit and watch and calm down and really enjoy watching every time and it helps me stay calm to paint myself ❤️🔥
As a beginner, one is overwhelmed with all the mixes. Thank you Mark for making it so simple and cheap. I'm from South Africa and craft materials are very expensive and often difficult to access.
Thanks for this video. You are a great teacher and your medium recipe techniques always work for me. Please don't stop. I enjoy these so much Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much , Mark. Floetrol is too expensive and your recepie works well ( i have been following you for 2 years . Your accent is very understandable and i think you are a kid person . Take care !
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Mark, I made a video about using the glue medium because it’s where I started. However, Your video is really well done and will be a great go to! I also appreciate your art very much! It’s very enjoyable to watch! New artists need to know how to mix with measuring cups IMO. ✌️🌻💕
Hello Mark, thank you so much for producing this video of how to make one's own pouring medium, I will definitely try this - great advice! Cheers, Michelle from Australia 🌹
Hello from Florida!! Love your accent and could listen to you for hours!! Thank you so much for your very informative video and simplifying the pouring medium, will definately give this a try!!
Hi Mark, I’ve missed you so much. I’ve not been on UA-cam a lot for several weeks for various reasons. But absolutely needed a fix of Mark. I can see I’ve got lots of videos to catch up on and look forward to watching them all. Hope you’ve missed me too. LOL😊
From USA 🇺🇸 thank you for an informative video I didn’t even know anything about pouring medium. Gonna be great to see how shiny my pieces will come out
Hello friend, your videos and your work is wonderful, I want to ask, have you ever made a video where the pillow is made with water and glue? A big hug friend!
First of all thank you for adding the subtitles specially for this! It's so friendly for someone like me who doesn't speak much English! Secondly, I have prepared the white glue according to your method, but I don't know how much acrylic pigment should be added. I really hope you can reply me! Thanks again for showing up!!❤❤❤
Thanks a lot , Mark , for your generous help . Everything is now very expensive , even Owatrol . It seems a good recepie and we can buy the glue everywhere. Have a good day 🌻
Thank you so much Mark i need people like you to explain how you work and make the Pouring Medium👍 also paint with water I ❤your amazing work but iam not so good like you iam only a starter ❤your work and Video's are GREAT unbelievable Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you very much not only for such a clear explanation, but for your very clear accent and pronuntiation considering that English is not my native language.
Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it? I've heard you shouldn't use glue as it yellows to easily. Is PVA bond resistant to yellowing? Great instructional video, thanks.
Thank you so much for a lesson that even I as a novice can understand. Do you make a list of which pours it can be used for besides ring pours. Flip cups f.i. And other pours… Love from 🇩🇰
Thank you. This is a standard recipe to Adjust with whichever technique you do. Sorry I don’t have a list but something I can look at doing in the future
Hi mark I am looking at that amazing picture behind you on the wall. Do you have a video that shows how you have achieved this and what pour is it thanks amazing❤
@@barbarellababe1380 thank you so much that’s so kind of you - I think this is the one you’re referring to: LARGE Floral Vibes - Bringing a piece to LIFE using Layers, Tools & Swipes, just WOW! ua-cam.com/video/HcAl71K3ZYI/v-deo.html
thank you Mark, great information to have on hand. I am going to try your mix when it cools down a little and I can get back to painting. Its 38degrees in Adelaide at the moment and I am a Winter loving granny lol. Love you channel and your beautiful creations
Is it just as good, I’m about to start pour painting as I’m off work recovering from operation. I’ve bout a bottle of floetrol and it is expensive. Mind you so are the paints. This could be a way of getting the price down 👍🏴🇬🇧
Thank you so much! Mine turned out perfect with your instructions. I appreciate you so much! I had to add 1/2 tsp water after I mixed the paint. Butt in cool with that. Thank you again for sharing
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt the various versions of 'Pours' are quite funny - paws, pause and a few others, mostly in the intro. Don't worry though, still a great video
Thank you so much for your tutorial on PVA and water mix as a pouring medium. I also live in the UK and cannot buy folwtrol here although I just bought some owatrol online from Amazon and a ltr cost me an arm and a leg! thanks so much for your hints and tips JB (UK)
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Owatrol is expensive but I only really use that for my liquid puddles. Amazon regularly do have offers so maybe keep an eye on those.
First of all thank you so kindly for sharing and helping us to save money💝🥰🙏🏼..By any chance can you also use clear glue? What will be the ratio of color mixed with the poring liquid ?
Hi Janine - it’s just tap water (our water is safe to drink). I think if you live in an area where the water is highly treated or chalky then go for bottled or distilled.
Great video thanks, I’m looking forward to having a go at this type of art. You mentioned at the end about varnishing your work, do you use any particular varnish please?
Thanks for the demo, Mark. I've never made my own pouring medium (didn't know how). Could I also use Elmer's Glue? I'm not sure where to look for the PVA glue . Thanks.
Great news for those that don't have access or don't want to spend big bucks on store bought. I have used glue and water before but I find that Artist loft soft flow dosnt work that well with it. It ends up separating 😑 work well with paints tho😊
Hi Mark. Thank you for last answer about the hairdryer😊. I have another question. When you mix the color with only water (1:1) which acrylic paint (brand) do you use. Some of my colors dont mix well with water and others are thin so I end up with a very thin liquid. Thank you for all awesome videos. They really help and inspire me alot.
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Maybe I use wrong W&N? The color is not dissolve in water at all. My cheaper brands do but they not good for dutch pouring. Maybe I try Amsterdam or Pebeo😊
Thank you very mach for this useful video! Neithet floetrol nor owatrol is found in Bulgaria and I use PVA glue.
You’re very welcome I’m so pleased it helps 😊
I haven’t scrolled through the comments but what ratio PM to paint Mark. Sorry if this is a repeat question ❤
@@missh8008 1:3 or 1:4 (with a little water) paint:pouring medium depending on what technique you’re doing 👍🏻
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt thank you. I was mixing 2:1 water/glue then 2:1 PM/paint
I bought a 5 litre PVA in a DIY shop. works perfectly for ringpour, dirty pour etc
So simplistic compared to other UA-camrs.
Right! Exactly my thoughts ❤️💕
Agree 😊
I can not find good instructions for medium. I found it here! Thank you Mark. I’m subscribed!
Thanks for subbing! Welcome 🤗
Mark this is great. Thank U. It probably will save me A lot a MONEY since I consider myself a beginner. Thank U so MUCH. Have a GREAT DAY.😃😃
You’re so welcome. Thank you 😊
Thanku so much thought it was gonna cost a fortune till u taught me how to make it
Most welcome 😊
Thank you for this video Mark. As a total beginner (my first blank canvas at the ready) this video is most useful.
Glad it was helpful! 😊😊😊
Jane, how did your first few canvases turn out? I’m getting ready to do my first canvas tomorrow if time allows. Just curious. I’m in VA, USA.
Hi there. To be perfectly honest, I havent yet done any. I revamped a table that Id previously sanded and I had my garden to keep. (grow my own food) When gardening season is at an end and Im feeling bored due to not pottering outside, I will definitely be making a start and will update you with a photo. I have everything I need. How did your trial go?
@@janebarker3743 Well, it was ok. Not spectacular. I layered a few colors then tilted and spun. Made the mistake of buying small canvases. Need to get some that are at least 8 X 10 so I have some space to experiment. Want to do more of course but it’s actually an involved process thinking about a project , techniques to use, choosing colors, and mixing colors. Im retired so it’s not like I don’t have some time. But TBH, I’m always hesitant to embark on a new thing. Afraid of messing it up, etc. I’m need to get off my fanny and get busy. Cool that you grow your own vegetables. I never grew a vegetable in my life. Can barely keep a houseplant alive. Lol!
I'm following you forever. 😊 thank you. this is exactly what I needed.
You're so welcome! Thank you so much 😊
I agree. You’re by far the best artist and teacher I’ve seen. So helpful in your caring and sharing. Thank you Mark.
@@ladymac8311 oh wow 🤩 thank YOU so much 😊
New subscriber here, because I love the simplicity of your instructions and can’t wait to binge your videos.
Thanks for subbing! I appreciate your support and I really hope you enjoy what you see 🙏🤩
Thank you, Mark. Very useful, easy to follow, and accessible materials to obtain. Thank you thank you... I certainly follow you. Some videos are so complicated to find materials that instead of motivating me to do art they frustrate me and I end up giving it up.
You are very welcome 🤗
Gorgeous Mark, I love it and love listening to you talk and explain how you do your beautiful art works, I can sit and watch and calm down and really enjoy watching every time and it helps me stay calm to paint myself ❤️🔥
Thanks so much 😊
Wow 👏👍 Thank you for showing the works that you did with this pouring medium . Video simple and well explained.
My pleasure 😊 thank you
Brilliant! That was extremely helpful, and I'm sure it's cheaper than buying ready made! Thnk u so much once again, Mark!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
As a beginner, one is overwhelmed with all the mixes. Thank you Mark for making it so simple and cheap. I'm from South Africa and craft materials are very expensive and often difficult to access.
You’re very welcome ☺️
Thank you thank you for sharing this!!! It’s just what I was looking for!
You’re very welcome
Thank you, Mark. I'll give this a go. This is a wonderful tip for new artists starting out; it makes things that little bit more affordable.
You’re very welcome ☺️ thank you 🙏
Thank You, you saved my day ! Bless you ! Judit, Stockholm
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You're welcome! ☺️
Thanks a million for that Mark……sending you Love & Light 🌻
You are so welcome 🙏
Thanks for this video. You are a great teacher and your medium recipe techniques always work for me. Please don't stop. I enjoy these so much
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Thank you so much , Mark. Floetrol is too expensive and your recepie works well ( i have been following you for 2 years . Your accent is very understandable and i think you are a kid person . Take care !
A kind person ....i missed a letter ...😊
Thank you 🤩
Thank you for sharing this! Beautiful pieces
of art! 💕
My pleasure 😊
Thanks Mark going to.try this; this weekend ..jeep the paint flowing😂
Viewed you for long time and now decided to subscribe. love how you explain each step of the way. Way to go Mark. x
Welcome! Thank you and glad you’re subscribed 🤩🤩🤩
Mark,
Your videos are so well done! So professional. Excellent camera placement! How to is very helpful for so many people! Great job!
Thanks so much! That’s so kind of you x
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Mark, I made a video about using the glue medium because it’s where I started. However, Your video is really well done and will be a great go to! I also appreciate your art very much! It’s very enjoyable to watch! New artists need to know how to mix with measuring cups IMO. ✌️🌻💕
@@AddColor2Life thank you so much Lisa 😃
Great video. I love hearing what other artists use for their pouring mediums.
Thank you! 😊
Hello Mark, thank you so much for producing this video of how to make one's own pouring medium, I will definitely try this - great advice! Cheers, Michelle from Australia 🌹
You are very welcome
Hello from Florida!! Love your accent and could listen to you for hours!! Thank you so much for your very informative video and simplifying the pouring medium, will definately give this a try!!
You are so welcome! And thank you for finding me.x
Thank you 😘 saluti da Brescia. ITALIA 🇮🇹 🙋🏻♀️ Iscritta + like👍
Thank you so much! Welcome! Glad you’re here and you enjoy what you see 😊
I keep thinking Harry Potter will show up. I love how you sound and thanks for the info on the different diy recipes.
You are so welcome! And thank you for your kind words
Thank you Mark! This helps so much. Pouring mediums were a bit confusing for me so I'm exploring them now.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Thanks mate that's exactly what I was looking for ❤
No problem 👍
Thank you for this simple formula.
You're very welcome!☺️
Amazing your work and knowledge 👌👌👌
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you !!☺️ i’ve been wanting to try other mediums !!
You’re welcome 😊
Hi Mark, I’ve missed you so much. I’ve not been on UA-cam a lot for several weeks for various reasons. But absolutely needed a fix of Mark. I can see I’ve got lots of videos to catch up on and look forward to watching them all. Hope you’ve missed me too. LOL😊
Welcome back Sally!!! Hope you’re ok and I’m so happy you’re enjoying watching the videos. Glad to have you here 🙏💜
Hallo Mark.
Thank you for the Video. Ever so helpful. 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
From USA 🇺🇸 thank you for an informative video
I didn’t even know anything about pouring medium.
Gonna be great to see how shiny my pieces will come out
You are so welcome! Thank you
Thanks a ton! I can now use stuff on hand 😊
You're welcome 😊
Thank you, easier than I thought :)
You're welcome!
thanks so much for your video, I can't wait to start mixing and creating. Very inspired from Wyoming, US
You are so welcome! Glad this helps!
Thank you so much ☺️
Hello friend, your videos and your work is wonderful, I want to ask, have you ever made a video where the pillow is made with water and glue? A big hug friend!
I don’t really do blooms so I don’t use pillows, sorry.
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt ok, thanks friend!
Thank you Mark, I'm going to give it a try 👍
Have fun!
Hey Mark before you added the water I got a craving for yogurt 😂😂 thanks for this video 👍🇦🇺😘
😂😂😂
First of all thank you for adding the subtitles specially for this! It's so friendly for someone like me who doesn't speak much English! Secondly, I have prepared the white glue according to your method, but I don't know how much acrylic pigment should be added. I really hope you can reply me! Thanks again for showing up!!❤❤❤
Thank you, it depends on the technique tbh. Start with a ratio of 1:3 👍🏻
Thank you so much you’re really amazing and helpful and honest person. Thanks again for my heart.
You are so welcome 🙏 thank you
Thanks a lot , Mark , for your generous help . Everything is now very expensive , even Owatrol . It seems a good recepie and we can buy the glue everywhere. Have a good day 🌻
You are very welcome 😊☀️
Thank u sooooo much for this recipe❤❤❤
My pleasure 😊
Love your work
Thank you!
Thank you so much Mark i need people like you to explain how you work and make the Pouring Medium👍 also paint with water I ❤your amazing work but iam not so good like you iam only a starter ❤your work and Video's are GREAT unbelievable
Greetings from the Netherlands
You are very welcome and thank you 🤩
Thank you very much not only for such a clear explanation, but for your very clear accent and pronuntiation considering that English is not my native language.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks 🙏
Thank you what a money saver wow 🤩
You’re welcome 😊
Hi Mark
You just saved a new wanna be artist a fortune I spent €48.75 for 2.5 Lts of Flotrol.
Thank you so much.
Pol
You’re so welcome and I hope you find this useful
You are wright, buying floetrol becomes imposible because it s really too expensive
Thanks Mark, so much easier and cheaper 🤗
You're welcome! ☺️
Just subscribed! You made this so simple!
Thanks for subbing! Welcome and I hope you enjoy what you see here on my channel 🤩
thank u for showing me how to do this will have a go
You’re welcome 😊
Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it? I've heard you shouldn't use glue as it yellows to easily. Is PVA bond resistant to yellowing? Great instructional video, thanks.
It will yellow (white paint) after a number of years re but great cheap way to apply PM
Thank you so much for a lesson that even I as a novice can understand. Do you make a list of which pours it can be used for besides ring pours. Flip cups f.i. And other pours…
Love from 🇩🇰
Thank you. This is a standard recipe to
Adjust with whichever technique you do. Sorry I don’t have a list but something I can look at doing in the future
This is really helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 🤩
Hi mark I am looking at that amazing picture behind you on the wall. Do you have a video that shows how you have achieved this and what pour is it thanks amazing❤
Hey Barbara - is it the one that’s on the right hand side of the screen? If so, I did that before filming any videos so there isn’t one I’m afraid x
It is on the left with the green pinks and reds looks a bit sort of fairytale. Your work is amazing ❤️
@@barbarellababe1380 thank you so much that’s so kind of you - I think this is the one you’re referring to: LARGE Floral Vibes - Bringing a piece to LIFE using Layers, Tools & Swipes, just WOW!
ua-cam.com/video/HcAl71K3ZYI/v-deo.html
Thank you, Mark! This was very useful since I can't find Floetrol anywhere. Also it's so much cheaper.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🤩
Thanks Mark for the video ❤❤❤❤
You’re very welcome I hope it helps 😊
Very informative. Thank you
Very welcome 🤗
Thank you for sharing ☺️ I wanted to try this type of art but can't get the mediums in my country. I can't wait for the weekend to try this ❤🙏🏼
Have fun!🤩
you artworks are so cool wow
Thank you so much ☺️
Super explications Mark 😊❤
You’re welcome ☺️
What a wonderful budget friendly tip Mark. Thank you so much😊
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻
thank you Mark, great information to have on hand. I am going to try your mix when it cools down a little and I can get back to painting. Its 38degrees in Adelaide at the moment and I am a Winter loving granny lol. Love you channel and your beautiful creations
Thank you so so much for your kind words! Wow! I’m so happy you enjoy what you see. And wow to the temperature, please send some heat to the UK 🇬🇧 😂😂
ur a great teacher. love ur vibe
I appreciate that! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much mark , this was so hepful as im going to give pouring ago 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Is it just as good, I’m about to start pour painting as I’m off work recovering from operation. I’ve bout a bottle of floetrol and it is expensive. Mind you so are the paints. This could be a way of getting the price down 👍🏴🇬🇧
It does work well 👍🏻 wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Wonderful video Mark, I like you always think on everything ❤
I appreciate that! Thank you 😊
Merci beaucoup pour votre partage, c'est très généreux. En fait c'est très simple et sûrement moins onéreux que dans le commerce .😊
You’re very welcome ☺️
Great Video🎉
Thanks 😁
Brilliant 👍
Thank you 😊
Thankyou ! I lm so grateful . I have 2 gallons of the pouring medium . Once i use that i will buy glue
Thank you so much! Mine turned out perfect with your instructions. I appreciate you so much! I had to add 1/2 tsp water after I mixed the paint. Butt in cool with that. Thank you again for sharing
You’re so welcome! Thank you 🤩
Thanks Mark!
Thank you, you’re welcome ☺️
merci bonne explication
You’re very welcome ☺️
Hi love these pouring glue and water mediums. Thx
Thanks Mark. Great tutorial.
You’re very welcome. Hope it helped
Thank you so much for sharing this with us
My pleasure 😊
What do you use as the varnish I really like your demonstration keep up the good work God bless your gifted hands I just subscribed to your channel ❤
Thanks and welcome! I use a spray varnish by Winsor and Newton (Gloss)
Thank you Mark
You are very welcome 🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us. Very helpful!! Have a wonderful day!!😊
You’re very welcome Judy, I’m pleased it helps 👍🏻
Brilliant Mark
Please can I take over doing your transcripts though 🤪🤣
Thanks Michelle! Oh no what’s wrong with the subtitles?!
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt the various versions of 'Pours' are quite funny - paws, pause and a few others, mostly in the intro. Don't worry though, still a great video
@@michellewebber4878 that’ll teach me not double checking the titles. Haha. Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻
@@michellewebber4878 🤣
Thank you so much for your tutorial on PVA and water mix as a pouring medium. I also live in the UK and cannot buy folwtrol here although I just bought some owatrol online from Amazon and a ltr cost me an arm and a leg! thanks so much for your hints and tips JB (UK)
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Owatrol is expensive but I only really use that for my liquid puddles. Amazon regularly do have offers so maybe keep an eye on those.
5:32 I was like: Did he take a sip? I woulda taken a sip. Lol
😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
First of all thank you so kindly for sharing and helping us to save money💝🥰🙏🏼..By any chance can you also use clear glue? What will be the ratio of color mixed with the poring liquid ?
Thank you. I haven’t used clear glue and the paint to pm ratios depend on your technique you want to do 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing ❤
You are so welcome 💜
Dankeschön sehr wertvoll für mich❤
My pleasure 😇
What is PVA Bond and how is it in acrylic pours? Great job again! Thank you again, again and again. . . I think I figured it out, It is a glue?
It’s glue yes 👍🏻 it can be used as your pouring medium
This is brilliant thank you. Also, some suggest adding a couple of drips of glycerin to the mixture? I definitely will make this. 😄❤️
Thank you. I’ve not heard of that but I do also sometimes add a little bit of gloss varnish to increase the shine when it dries 👍🏻
Hi Mark. Thanks for a very helpful video. Just one question - do you use tap or distilled water please? Fab artworks by the way!! 😊
Hi Janine - it’s just tap water (our water is safe to drink). I think if you live in an area where the water is highly treated or chalky then go for bottled or distilled.
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thanks very much 😊👍
Thank you! I will be trying that as it seems much more cost effective than buying all sorts of different products and seems to work just as good!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much🌸
You’re so welcome 😉
Great video thanks, I’m looking forward to having a go at this type of art. You mentioned at the end about varnishing your work, do you use any particular varnish please?
Thank you. Yes, I use a Winsor and Newton Gloss Spray Varnish.
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt that’s great thanks 😀
Thanks for the demo, Mark. I've never made my own pouring medium (didn't know how). Could I also use Elmer's Glue? I'm not sure where to look for the PVA glue . Thanks.
Yes I think that will work too as others have said they use it 👍🏻
Great news for those that don't have access or don't want to spend big bucks on store bought. I have used glue and water before but I find that Artist loft soft flow dosnt work that well with it. It ends up separating 😑 work well with paints tho😊
Good to know! Thanks for letting me know about that type of paint 🎨
Hi Mark. Thank you for last answer about the hairdryer😊. I have another question. When you mix the color with only water (1:1) which acrylic paint (brand) do you use. Some of my colors dont mix well with water and others are thin so I end up with a very thin liquid. Thank you for all awesome videos. They really help and inspire me alot.
Thank you so much. Check out the description on each video as I list all my brands and colors that I use but generally Amsterdam, W&N, Pebeo etc
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Thank ypu Mark.
@@MarkJRatcliffeArt Maybe I use wrong W&N? The color is not dissolve in water at all. My cheaper brands do but they not good for dutch pouring. Maybe I try Amsterdam or Pebeo😊