How to thin acrylic paint

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  • @aiexzs
    @aiexzs 4 місяці тому +53

    hi from the raterhub exam

  • @campbell265
    @campbell265 3 роки тому +14

    This is the quickest video I think I’ve ever seen in my life

  • @cmarkme
    @cmarkme 3 роки тому +24

    Very useful... You answered two of the most mysterious questions, to find answers for... Unless you want to sit through a 45-minute video of someone harping on about things that just confuse you... Thank you very much

  • @I_snap_wild
    @I_snap_wild 4 роки тому +76

    Mike svob* "you must apply an isolation layer" THE END
    Me* "iso what????"

    • @nriqueog
      @nriqueog 3 роки тому +13

      Varnish.

    • @FreeSpiritMom
      @FreeSpiritMom 3 роки тому +6

      @@nriqueog thank you!!!!

    • @kitinlub
      @kitinlub 3 роки тому +2

      So u mix the varnish in the paint??? I thought the varnish is only applied at the end, to give the painting gloss??

    • @nriqueog
      @nriqueog 3 роки тому +10

      @@kitinlub You can mix the varnish in with the paint, that's a glaze medium. But typically you apply varnish at the end after the paint has dried for a couple days to give it that finish...either gloss, satin or matte. Depending on what type of varnish you applied.

  • @christiansfortruth5953
    @christiansfortruth5953 4 роки тому +33

    Great. But what do you mean by isolation layer. That,s double Dutch to me. I'm just starting. Thanks

    • @TheRyano4ever
      @TheRyano4ever 4 роки тому +7

      want to say an isolation layer is likely any kind of protective coating you put on after, such as a varnish for woods or er... some other kind of stuff for canvas?

    • @hanadelajoy
      @hanadelajoy 4 роки тому +4

      Or just a layer of undiluted acrylic over the top to seal it.

    • @a.r.t.allrawtalentent.7664
      @a.r.t.allrawtalentent.7664 4 роки тому +5

      Basically clear paint

  • @Omni_polymath
    @Omni_polymath 5 років тому +33

    As soon as I heard "that scummy pond water", I hit the subscribe button lol. Great Info!

  • @lizbenny3975
    @lizbenny3975 4 роки тому +55

    Mike: "You don't need holy water"
    Me: "You havent seen my paintings mike lol I need holy water, an old priest and a new priest"

  • @normajeanray
    @normajeanray 2 роки тому +15

    What does it mean to put an isolation layer over it?

    • @cinderblockstudios
      @cinderblockstudios Рік тому +3

      Because it's been 8 months and the OP hasn't bothered to respond here you go:
      An isolation later (at least for acrylics) is usually a clear acrylic medium. Something like a fluid medium, gel, or spray clear coat (but more so the former rather than the later for a mid-painting coat). Although you also DON'T under any circumstance NEED an isolation layer. This is a preference by this OP and not a rule. Unless you're thinning your acrylics to the point where there's more water than paint (and sometimes even then), an isolation coat is meaningless.

    • @TheJestersYarn
      @TheJestersYarn 4 місяці тому

      ​@@cinderblockstudiosthank you!!!

  • @SKGYM
    @SKGYM 3 роки тому +13

    thank you. what kind of isolation layer can I use?

    • @Woofwoof369
      @Woofwoof369 11 місяців тому

      I’d use fixatives if I don’t wanna use varnish then you can’t paint on top anymore💀

  • @leeanndeleon2305
    @leeanndeleon2305 4 роки тому +58

    *throw Holy Water on canvas and prays to the Holy Lord Himself anyway*

  • @fahadtiwana9226
    @fahadtiwana9226 Рік тому +3

    What do you mean by isolation layer over it ?

  • @AnaboliKitchen
    @AnaboliKitchen 4 роки тому +9

    So I don't need holy water? Thank you so much, man.

  • @LaNuzaWorks
    @LaNuzaWorks 2 роки тому +1

    he ish giving me tom thanks vibes. thanks.great help sir.🙌

  • @perlagarcia73
    @perlagarcia73 3 роки тому +4

    What do you mean by an isolation layer ?

  • @tophatwolf1778
    @tophatwolf1778 3 роки тому +3

    What dose he mean by isolated layer?

  • @radurobert1
    @radurobert1 2 роки тому +2

    isolation beneath before it is applied or on top after it is applied ?🧐

  • @apr670
    @apr670 Рік тому +2

    What is an isolation layer? how can I do it

  • @AutoBodyEverything
    @AutoBodyEverything 4 роки тому +18

    Why has it been several months and nobody’s questions have been answered

  • @brianrosemusician
    @brianrosemusician 3 роки тому +3

    I'm trying to thin my paint to use in an airbrush for shoe customization. My concern is that depending on the material of the shoe, I might add something called 2-hard or 2-soft and from what I've read it's supposed to be a 1:1 ratio of paint to 2-hard or 2-soft. If I use one of those additives, can you tell me how much paint, additive and water I should be using for an airbrush?

  • @lenamroweh2745
    @lenamroweh2745 4 роки тому +4

    Hello,
    Can I use Matte Mod Podge as an isolation layer? Thank you

    • @rekharao89
      @rekharao89 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry, I'm a beginner. I don know neither an Isolation Layer nor Matte Mod Podge! Pls explain. 😊

  • @allahappy2896
    @allahappy2896 3 роки тому +2

    Please can you tell me how to dilute the texture paste to work with it longer. Are there any pouring available for the texture paste?

  • @littleflamerecords
    @littleflamerecords 6 місяців тому

    How much water should I use to thin Soft body acrylic for pours on canvas?

  • @littleflamerecords
    @littleflamerecords 6 місяців тому

    Isolation is when you spray clear gloss over a painting to stabilize it, I THINK!? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

  • @banditxridez
    @banditxridez 4 роки тому +6

    More questions then answers :(

  • @craigdwillia
    @craigdwillia 3 роки тому +2

    OK, but what's an isolation layer??

  • @jasonstallings7174
    @jasonstallings7174 2 роки тому +5

    Water is ok to break down acrylic, but matte medium is better. Acrylic doesn’t really break down in the most ideal manner with standard water. If you want something a bit more consistent for thinning i would go with watercolor or gouache. I get that they are more expensive but it depends on what you are looking to accomplish.

  • @kennymartin379
    @kennymartin379 Рік тому +1

    What's a isolation painting

  • @UncleTerry
    @UncleTerry 5 років тому +9

    What are you referring to when you say "You have to put on a isolation layer" do you mean a primer like acrylic gesso?

    • @createpaintingsyoulovewith82
      @createpaintingsyoulovewith82  5 років тому +1

      I mean adding a layer of medium. I explain further in this video on how to use isolation layers: ua-cam.com/video/sDLHvwdwOes/v-deo.html

    • @vwwilson9299
      @vwwilson9299 5 років тому

      Whats a medium

  • @vwwilson9299
    @vwwilson9299 5 років тому +3

    whats an isolation layer

    • @ceregarcia7027
      @ceregarcia7027 4 роки тому

      Once your done painting use a varnish to seal everything

  • @kennethcanita3410
    @kennethcanita3410 3 роки тому

    So i mixed my acrylic with matt gloss.. Can i still add water to make it more fluid?

  • @plants5743
    @plants5743 4 роки тому +5

    Video that’s 2 years old:
    People wondering why he’s not answering: 👁👄👁

  • @rnbme7847
    @rnbme7847 9 місяців тому

    What is an isolation layer? Asking for a friend 😜

  • @carolmuse5262
    @carolmuse5262 2 роки тому

    I have read that no more than 30% water should be added,is this correct?

  • @Guitars4L
    @Guitars4L Рік тому

    The Tom hanks of painting

  • @RUSTONEJFK
    @RUSTONEJFK 5 років тому +22

    Why the hell would u say just regular old water is good to thin down ur paint then say u need isolation layers, that’s like saying “get this free pack of 6 brushes absolutely 100 percent FREE!!! For $9.99 plus shipping and handling.

    • @rareemoturkey4260
      @rareemoturkey4260 4 роки тому +2

      I mean, cause the water will thin the paints, but it won’t stick well. it’s more like “hey here’s this six pack of brushes FREE. Oh but i have no paint “

    • @574guy
      @574guy Рік тому

      What even is an "isolation layer"??? I'm still relatively new to the world of paint and know almost none of the tricks of the trade other than elementary school art class.
      (If it helps, I came here because people said I should thin my paint when applying it to models/figurines.)

  • @DL-by8el
    @DL-by8el 3 роки тому +1

    You didn't tell us what an isolation layer is...

  • @torisimondsart8612
    @torisimondsart8612 3 роки тому

    😂😂😂 this was great but also helpful! Thank you!

  • @najwaalnaief3275
    @najwaalnaief3275 6 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @sardarahmadkhanrumi4014
    @sardarahmadkhanrumi4014 4 роки тому +1

    thank sir i got it my question answer

  • @ghaliahadhoud
    @ghaliahadhoud 3 роки тому

    Thank you , you answered my question 😘

  • @radurobert1
    @radurobert1 2 роки тому +1

    This video is to short to offer a clear explanation .
    You say """"""""""""""""""""""to put an isolation layer on over top to make sure it stays """"""""""""""""""""""""".
    Ok so I dilute the acrylic and apply that over the dry isolation layer or I apply the isolation layer over the diluted acrylic once it is dry?.
    What isolation layer ?
    How much diluted the acrylic need to be in order to require those extra steps as precaution ?
    Makes sense what am I saying ?.

  • @polka.dot.
    @polka.dot. Рік тому

    Has everyone tried mixing it with PVA glue?

  • @Billy_Bull_Sheeter
    @Billy_Bull_Sheeter 2 роки тому

    Art is about being creative. Putting your vision on to a canvas for eg.
    Unfortunately Most art teachers at school are so bad they dont let the student unleash their creativity, and instead tell the students what they have to do.
    It's sad because that student they hold back could be holding back vast amounts of talent.
    Thanks for the great tip to thinning down acrylic BTW.

  • @pyratepodcast3905
    @pyratepodcast3905 2 роки тому

    “ You don’t need holy water “ 😂 !.

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac 2 роки тому +1

    That’s it?

  • @Colin-e4n
    @Colin-e4n 7 місяців тому

    30 billion people asking in comments what's an isolation layer? LOL...

  • @AutoBodyEverything
    @AutoBodyEverything 4 роки тому +2

    Thumbs up on the video, thumbs down for not answering peoples questions.

    • @richardhall6041
      @richardhall6041 Рік тому

      What was the thumbs up on the video for. He didn’t answer the question!

  • @krisnalorica889
    @krisnalorica889 4 роки тому

    *hi there*

  • @n8wzdm562
    @n8wzdm562 Рік тому +1

    Least helpful video ever. Lol.

  • @thatfeeble-mindedboy
    @thatfeeble-mindedboy 4 роки тому +3

    I think he just means a clear acrylic topcoat, sealant, or clear coat. It should be right there next to the acrylic paints. I think you can even choose flat or matte, semi-gloss or satin, or high gloss. I’m not dead sure about that, but I seem to recall more than one finish. There may even be some kind of spray-on or brush-on final fixative that would be the last thing you do before you take it off the easel to put in the dumpst .... uuhhh ... that is .. uh, ... I mean your uh, your display area he he he... That would make sure everything stays put and doesn’t smudge or smear, and may even provide some UV blocking as well.