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.
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??
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!!
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 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!
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
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!
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... :)
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!!😊
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!!!
😅 No 10..Learned that one the hard way with a bunch of beautiful pieces & even worse it's hot & humid here so even varnished I've had them stick..Baking paper between your paintings works great if you don't have space & have to stack😊
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.
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 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.
❤ 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 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
David, I was having a problem with the consistency of the paint. Sometimes too thick or too thin. I noticed also that some of my paints are heavy body or medium body, and was mixing them on one painting. I know you had a video on mixing other fluids. I need to review that. Anyway, all your videos are great and I look forward to producing a nice painting.
You can mix any type of paint (medium, heavy, fluid) and use them together. I do have a video about consistency here ua-cam.com/video/XLhwNGDQo-U-/v-deo.html
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.
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.
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.
Your videos are fantastic and by far the MOST informative on paint pouring. Thank you!!!
Wow, thank you!
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.
You are such a great teacher 👏👏👍
Glad you think so Maurice.
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.
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.
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.
Great tips. Thank you my friend
Thanks for watching my videos Wendy.
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
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us . Very Very helpful!
My pleasure Marina. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great tips! I can't wait to do this
Have fun Deborah.
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
Thank you !! you are so authentic , and kind hearted!! I am learning alot.
Thanks Janet. I do try.
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 UA-cam.
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.
Every Saturday morning I look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing all these tips.👌
Always a pleasure Cindi.
Thanks a lot. Much appreciated. ❤
You're welcome Leonette😊
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
THANK YOU!! THAT'S why I was getting cracks. Damn...
The one 👎is a bottle of Apple Barrel white paint...lol
It just isn't good at all. Sorry Sarah. But now you know right?!?
Juicy stuff covered & much appreciated. Thank’s ! 🤗
Thanks so much. I have to give credit to my viewers on this one.
Great information in your video. Thank you. Glenis
Thanks for watching. Glad to help Allan.
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.
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.
Great info,,,,,,,,Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You bet! Thanks for watching Jim.
My gosh… so so so helpful. Thank you!
You're so welcome Maggie. Thanks for watching.
Great tips!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much!
Thanks Holly. Glad to help.
😂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.
Great video!!!! Thank you!!!!
You are so welcome Ingrid.
This was so awesome thank you for sharing
You are so welcome Jeanette. Thanks for watching more of my vides.
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.
Wow. Amazing video🎉
Thank you 🤗
Excellent! Thank you 🙂🍀
You are so welcome!
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!
Very good morning bro ty
My pleasure Tamera.
I love D.I, love your videos, you are a big help!
I'm so glad Cheryl. Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
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.
This is a
great video for learning 👍
Thanks so much!
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.
This is a great video so informative, thank you
You are so welcome Lind.
Thanks a lot for the great tips 💕👍❤️
Most welcome Elena😊
@@LeftBrainedArtist 🥰
This is valuable stuff.
I am glad to help.
Thank you for these very helpful tips
You are so welcome although we have my audience to thank mostly Peggy. 8)
I so enjoy your videos!
Excellent to hear Jackie.
Just gotts say i love your tshirt.
Thanks so much Robyn.
You can get a bucket of clumping cat litter and use that to discard paint/water.
👍👍thanks Siouxzanne!
God bless you for giving the advice of not putting the paint down the drain..
thank you so much
You are so welcome Jinan. We definitely don't want to be doing that.
Rule #2 😂 love it ❤️ thank you for this vid !! I always look forward to your videos!! 🙏🏾
Yay! Thank you Julia.
Awesome tips! Thank you!
You bet Miriam. Happy pouring!
I really appreciate this video! It’s exactly what a REAL beginner needs thank you!
You're so welcome Laura. Good luck pouring!
Thanks for sharing. Very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it Betty.
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.
Great tips! Thanks!
Thanks for watchign Debbie.
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)
Great tips!
Thanks for watching more of my videos Betty.
Great tips, thanks hugely 🙏
My pleasure Vicky-Maree. Glad to help.
Helpful tips. Thank you!!
You're so welcome Lisa.
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! 😊
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.
that Calculator is awesome...thank you.
Great tips
You're welcome! Glad to help.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Celena.
I'm a new fan !! Diana
Thanks for watching Diana.
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.
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!
😅 No 10..Learned that one the hard way with a bunch of beautiful pieces & even worse it's hot & humid here so even varnished I've had them stick..Baking paper between your paintings works great if you don't have space & have to stack😊
Sorry to hear that Klara but that is definitely a great suggestion.
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.
Thanks for the nice tips
My pleasure Anu.
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.
Thank you!
You're welcome Iris.
Another gem, thank you ❤
Thanks for watching.
Great tips bro😊 thank you so much
My pleasure Bhavithra. Glad I could help.
Great tips, thanks so much...
You are so welcome Marjorie. Good luck pouring!
Great tips
Glad it was helpful Maryam.
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 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.
❤ 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.
All good to know. Thank you
You bet Patricia.
Just, thank you!❤❤❤
You are so welcome Janja. Happy pouring!
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.
Great tips. Thanks
No problem!
Great advice
Thanks Lisa. So glad I have great viewers willing to help each other.
Wow lots of GREAT tips!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Any time Bianca. Glad you came to watch with us.
O loved that classe. Thanks
You are more than welcome Carmelita.
very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
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.
That was amazing, thank you so much. 🤩🤩💕
Glad to hel Shona.
David, I was having a problem with the consistency of the paint. Sometimes too thick or too thin. I noticed also that some of my paints are heavy body or medium body, and was mixing them on one painting. I know you had a video on mixing other fluids. I need to review that. Anyway, all your videos are great and I look forward to producing a nice painting.
You can mix any type of paint (medium, heavy, fluid) and use them together. I do have a video about consistency here ua-cam.com/video/XLhwNGDQo-U-/v-deo.html
cool drip tub/pan thingy !
Thanks. Really easy to make - Video about it here - ua-cam.com/video/TLHcqW9AKwo/v-deo.html
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.
Love step #9! Very wise suggestion.
Thanks. We have all definitely learned the hard way on a lot of these.
I knew most but still great tips, always learning new stuff is awesome
Thanks for wtaching Reyna.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Just found you. You answered many questions. Thanks
So glad to hear that Crista. I hope they help your pouring journey.
Thanks!
THanks so much John. Appreciate the comment and the donation!
Thanks again Ricky 💃🏼🕺🏼🎸
Always a pleasure Ricky. Party on my friend.