ACRYLIC POURING BASICS
WHAT IS ACRYLIC POURING?
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
Acrylic pouring is a fluid art technique where you mix acrylic paints with a pouring medium (like glue or Floetrol) and additives (like silicone oil for cells) to thin them, then pour them onto a surface (like canvas) to create abstract, flowing, marble-like designs with unique cells, swirls, and patterns. It's popular with beginners beca
Acrylic pouring is a fluid art technique where you mix acrylic paints with a pouring medium (like glue or Floetrol) and additives (like silicone oil for cells) to thin them, then pour them onto a surface (like canvas) to create abstract, flowing, marble-like designs with unique cells, swirls, and patterns. It's popular with beginners because it's accessible and yields dramatic results, though mastering specific effects takes practice
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
To make acrylic paint pourable, you add a pouring medium (like Floetrol, Elmer's Glue-All, or Liquitex) and sometimes a little water or silicone oil to achieve a consistency like warm honey or melted ice cream, preventing muddiness and creating cells. The key is a fluid, creamy mix that flows smoothly without being too thin, often using ratios like 1 part paint to 1-2 parts medium.
HOW TO MAKE A GLAZE
HOW TO MAKE IT "POURABLE"
HOW TO MAKE A GLAZE
To make an acrylic glaze, mix a small amount of transparent or fluid acrylic paint with a glazing medium (like Golden or Liquitex) or water, aiming for a very diluted, transparent consistency (around 1:10 paint to medium/water), then apply thinly with a soft brush over dry paint layers for luminosity, building up depth slowly. Always let
To make an acrylic glaze, mix a small amount of transparent or fluid acrylic paint with a glazing medium (like Golden or Liquitex) or water, aiming for a very diluted, transparent consistency (around 1:10 paint to medium/water), then apply thinly with a soft brush over dry paint layers for luminosity, building up depth slowly. Always let each glaze layer dry completely before adding the next to prevent muddiness and create rich, translucent color.