#119

#119 - DIY How to Pour Your Own Fluid Acrylic Christmas Ornaments 🎄 Using The Bloom Technique
I was really blown away by the response I got in several of my Facebook acrylic pouring groups when I recently posted photos of some ornaments I had done. Several people asked for a video tutorial to show the process and I am always too happy to oblige if it helps people learn this really fun way to paint ornaments.
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•Black Ruby
•Baltic Amber
•Indian Spice
•Amsterdam Lamp Black
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**I got into acrylic pouring after playing around with epoxy resin and wanting to do some art with it. After realizing the amount of time it took to prep and clean up, it wasn’t quite as appealing to me anymore. That’s when I stumbled onto some KZbin videos about acrylic pouring and I WAS HOOKED. This was in 2020, and with COVID running rampant, it was the perfect thing to keep me occupied and staying home, safe and sound. This art form is extremely cathartic and empowering at the same time.
There’s no greater feeling than pouring paint on to a canvas and watching magic happen before your eyes! I’m so honored to be displaying my work in two local restaurants and a gallery, Art Machine Gallery, here in Houston - so exciting! Thank you so much for coming along on this journey with me!**
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[@smurfys_world]

That red! I could fall into that color!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Right? I know the feeling! Thanks for watching!

[@dawnevans6775]

WOW !! Thank you for sharing , God Bless 🙂👍

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks for watching Dawn!!

[@joanneralstinart5735]

They turned out BEAUTIFUL 🤩

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Joanne!

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Britta these are beautiful! I love the step by step instructions. I cannot wait to go out and buy some ornaments and try this. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Deborah! I hope you enjoy doing your own!!

[@cathleenmcgee9233]

You are such a great teacher 🥰Beautiful ornaments!!!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Awww thanks so much Cathleen!! 🥰

[@bstanevich]

Thanks Britt! I love the ornaments. I've never seen anyone paint both sides. This is a step above!!! Thanks!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Rebecca! It’s pretty easy to do both sides just because of the shape of the ornament!

[@samd7146]

Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏼 I just bought some Christmas baubles in the sales and wondered about doing a bloom on them. You have given me everything I need to have a go. Thanks again 💕🙏🏼🍀

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

You’re very welcome! After the holidays is the best time to pick up those ornaments! Best of luck to you!!

[@angelabutler7761]

These are just stunningly beautiful. I have been thinking about trying paint pouring for some time and you have inspired me. Thank you for all the details.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Angela! I’m so glad you like them and thanks for watching!

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

Thank you. This explanation gave me tons of information. And the paints you used are amazing.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Angie! I’m so glad I could help! Now go create something marvelous!! ❤️

[@staceyengstrom2012]

gorgeous! love the different technique

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Stacey!

[@carlakoyak1129]

These are truly special. Thanks for sharing

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Carla! 🥰

[@Ladyj262]

Absolutely gorgeous. Great idea

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Antoinette!! ❤️

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Wow! These are so gorgeous 😍

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Christine!

[@domimassou5457]

Absolutely gorgeous work 👏 👏 👏

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Domi!

[@arlenelouro3976]

Love love love love so beautiful. Thank you for the step-by-step. I just did one side now waiting to finish to do the next side. Hopefully I'm come out as pretty as yours❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Arlene!! Thanks so much for watching! And please be sure and let me know how yours turned out!!

[@phyllissmith9323]

So gorgeous, I have yet to try. Yours are beautiful. And you are so neat. No mess❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Phyllis! I do try to stay somewhat clean but it’s hard sometimes with house paint!

[@HollyFischerArt]

I love your intro. So many lovely paintings to see there! Dang, Britt, I might just have to copy that idea! LOL. Anyway, love these ornaments!! They are truly gorgeous!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Miss Holly! ❤️

[@meggeesartlab]

So pretty Britta ❤ love your videos - you rock this girl!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Meg!

[@tina-ec7ce]

Absolutely Stunning I saved this so I can try to do it… I too bought a bunch at the end of the year from Michael’s so I’m excited now to try to do them like you’re doing them at all. These turned out amazing Ty for sharing 🤎🧡🖤💛

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Tina! Oh I’m so glad you got some on sale!! Now it’s your turn to create some magic on the canvas!

[@footprintscairns275]

Giirrrrll! Amazeballs once again! ❤🎉Running, not walking to Michael’s to find some ornaments! 🎄

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks girlfriend!!! Run, Lonnie, Run!

[@ManonPetitArt]

Sooooo Pretty !!!! Now I want to decorate my X-Mas tree LOL. Thanks for sharing all that knowledge . Hugzzzzz to ya girl 🥰🥰

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you my little love bug!! 🥰

[@charlenefreberg]

Absolutely beautiful. One of the he best I have seen.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Charlene!

[@angelfromhellshawna]

These are GORGEOUS!! 😍💜🥰💜🤗

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you love!! ❤️

[@devrawilliams3652]

Awesome Britt. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you my sweet Devil Bean Wand Wizard you!!

[@rosemcconahy7665]

That’s cool adding shading with finger. Thanks for tip!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you for watching Rose! 🌹

[@jeanettewhite2144]

They look amazing x

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Jeanette!

[@rosemcconahy7665]

Those colors are freakin fantastic!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Rose! ❤️🌹

[@99Marna]

This was a terrific video and it minded me of glazing over.....thanks!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you for watching Marna!

[@sharlaenlow8480]

Stunning!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you darlin!! 🥰

[@CraftyChickenMom]

These are absolutely gorgeous!!! 💕💕🐣

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Ami!

[@ednaalvarado2397]

Love Them. Great Job

[@gratefulcreations]

Hey girl!!! Nice job!! They turned out gorgeous.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks lovey!! 🥰

[@lisadumas6422]

Britt , Those colors are stunning . And your ornaments look Amazing .. 😉🤩🥳❤❤👍👍🤲🤲🙏🙏✌✌

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Oh thank you Lisa!

[@AngeliaBlissArt]

These are beautiful!!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Angelia!

[@ancysartistry]

They are beautiful 😍 ❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you sweetheart!! 🥰

[@darlenemiller4542]

I'm trying this. I have same ones. Thanks they are beautiful

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks for watching Darlene! Have fun and let me know how yours turn out!

[@phyllissmith9323]

Absolutely gorgeous, ty for the vid

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Phyllis!

[@Pashanny824]

Beautiful!❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Denise!

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Can I just say WOWSA - these are amazing. I want to do them tonight LOL, but I fly out at 5 am and cannot. This was a great video - so so pretty WOW Love them

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Girl, you can say whatevah you wanna say, and I will say THANK YOU MY FRIEND! in return!! ❤️

[@hananebousanayeh9154]

So beautifulll thank you for sharing

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much sweetheart!

[@kategreenway1025]

Beautiful!!!!! ❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Kate!

[@lynnminion8324]

So beautiful 🧡

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Lynn!

[@hayleyharvey7241]

So pretty!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Hayley!

[@crystaln6988]

that ruby is fire!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Crystal, it really is!!

[@gabyma8820]

Perfect!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you!!

[@TracyBowman-Bowman4Art]

They turned out really lovely really really nice job that would’ve scared me so much to take the freshly poured only 24 hours old painting on the other side. Thank you so much for the video that was very helpful. 🤗🙏🥰

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you sweet Tracy!!

[@OakbyBetina]

Beautiful 😍 🤩

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Betty!! 🥰

[@kaymartin9607]

Beautiful 😍😍

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Kay! 🥰

[@sjpouringcolor8359]

Gorgeous

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks SJ! 🥰

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Gorgeous Britt!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Donna! 😘

[@janmaulMansfield5436]

I love these, soooo gooood❣

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Jan!! 🥰

[@terrijohnson9193]

Absolutely beautiful. I now have to run out & see if I can find the same shaped globes!!! Probably wouldn't on round ones.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Terri! I think the true round balls would run too much and you’d lose your composition.

[@elayneburtonart]

I hung these very ornaments on my tree tonight I think......Gorgeous!!!!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Oooooh Elayne! You’ll have to send me a picture of them on the tree!! Thank you so much for buying them! I love that they’re in the home of someone I love! ❤️

[@joycedavidson8702]

Those are beautiful. I need to find some ornaments like those. Round ones are way too hard. Thanks for sharing. 🧡

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Michaels always has a ton of them!!

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Very beautiful for xmas

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Angela!!

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

@@BrittClaytonDesign welcome 🤗

[@AmySwayzee]

Very nice love your solution to too much gold.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Amy!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Wow wow wow

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I hope those are good wows!

[@annettecahalan2170]

I probably already commented but… these are so beautiful I had to watch it again.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Awww thank you Annette!! I’m actually pouring some colorful ones this afternoon!!

[@annettecahalan2170]

@@BrittClaytonDesign will you be doing a video??

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

@@annettecahalan2170 - you know it!

[@usherl250]

Very pretty, I subscribed

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Laura!! I appreciate you watching and subscribing!! 😘

[@joette4677]

very nice, I love thee

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you!

[@rtrogers01]

Beautiful, but I wish you would have let us see the blowing process.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I apologize, I just don’t like having the back of my head in your face! LOL

[@paulagoynes]

I bought and did blooms on these ornaments last year. I don’t know why I didn’t think to put tape on the back??!! I also like the idea of “finger painting” the ones that need more color. I just placed an order with Colourarte and wish I had ordered black ruby. I did get hot cinnamon that I saw Lori use. Such beautiful colors!! Great job on the ornaments. Thanks for the tips. 💕

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks for watching Paula! The Hot Cinnamon is a beautiful, brighter red but you’ll love it!

[@heatherream5515]

I just love everything you do. You are such an inspiration! How long did you wait to varnish? 3 weeks like a painting?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you so much Heather! I varnished a couple days later.

[@jorgeg.orozcogutierrez336]

B R A V O ! ! ! 😄

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Jorge!!

[@judyeuller7602]

💗💗💗

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you!

[@georgannmartin-kumm100]

Gorgeous, wondered how to do both sides and now end up with a mess.😉

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Joyous Bean! No messes allowed! LOL

[@valthompson9035]

Wow! Your ornaments are really outstanding and your video is so complete. I’m blown away on so many levels. Thank you for this video!! I have one question- it seemed that you taped the painted side 24 hours after painting it. Did I get that correctly?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Val! Yes, I taped them off 24 hours later. This is enamel paint and it’s on glass so drying time is phenomenal.

[@pattyzielke1205]

Beautiful! I especially love that black ruby. 🤩 Have you ever painted on the plastic ones?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Patty! No, I’ve never painted on the plastic ones. I prefer the weight of the glass ornaments.

[@heartlandmooninspired]

Oh my Britt, could they be any prettier! If you could show me how to do this on a porcelain ball ornament I would be in heaven! I have 50 that I need to do before December. Or, I'll have to do alcohol inks on them again this year. Anyways, your creativity is endless! ♥♥♥

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Kris! I haven’t figured out how I would do a full round yet. The runoff would just be too much, I think?

[@heartlandmooninspired]

@@BrittClaytonDesign I need to keep trying different things, but I believe that the thicker the paint, the better. I'll share what I come up with when I have them completed.

[@tammydecaroart]

Hi I did these last year on both types. The bloom on round was odd from the bottom. I found the flatter style easier. Also I didn’t use pillow paint at all. I used extra bloom paints and CA.

[@tammydecaroart]

Love these colors!,

[@annettecahalan2170]

I’m back ,, 😂😂😂. I just noticed I had not Subscribed! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. Changed that 😊

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

You’re so sweet, my friend! Thank you for that!!

[@kathyziegenmier4009]

Thx for this Britta. I wonder how Polypour or Vivid Enamel would work instead of varnish? I have several bottles on hand. You were able to tape off the painted side after 24 hours? I’m surprised it wouldn’t pull the paint off when removed.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

The thing with the Prizm Pour is that you don’t have to mix them with anything. I probably should’ve used them straight out of the bottle and kept the consistency super thick.

[@debbiegusty]

These are just stunning! Have you ever painted the inside of the ornaments? And after a year or so does the paint crack?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I’ve never poured inside - you definitely could not get this look by doing so. And I’ve never heard of the paint cracking after time if they’re sealed properly.

[@gailtracy8604]

your ornaments are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. May I ask you where did you find the plastic holder for the ornaments?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you! I purchased them as a set of four. So that’s the container they came in.

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Those are gorgeous Britt! Is the varnish a strong enough finish to protect them from scratches or peeling?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Diana! Yes, it actually is. It gives quite the nice shine and a tough finish.

[@tinawheaton270]

Britt, these are beautiful 😍. Would it work on the plastic ornaments? Thank you for sharing

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Tina! Yes, they’ll work on plastic as well.

[@JennifersAcrylics21]

Oh My goodness you soooo inspired me. Bought myself a box of 4. Tops looked beautiful!! However painters tape stuck on previous painted side pooh!! Help what can I do so it doesn't pull off my bloom????

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

The tape shouldn’t have stuck to the painted side at all. Did you use the untinted house paint and varnish as your pouring medium?

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I love them, they're all gorgeous. I have a question, I'm sure it's a dumb question but I'm going to ask anyway. Can I add mica powder to white paint or black paint? If I can what kind of paint should I use? instead of buying so many different colors of paint. Thank you

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Pam! You can, but it won’t make a lot of difference. Mica is dependent on light for its shine - so if it’s mixed with paint, that paint is going to hinder a lot of the light from reflecting off the mica.

[@priscilleblaisdell2582]

What was the stuff in the little bottle you drop on ? They are so beautiful. Thank you Pris

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Priscille! That was cell activator.

[@bridgetmarttila4358]

First 😂yippee ❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

OMG girl, you are a hoot!!!

[@angieormsby2747]

Hi just wondering what you do when you pop them off screen and then back thought u may have spun but saw a comment that you don’t :) thanks they are truely beautiful ❤

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thanks Angie! I just blow them out off screen so you don’t have to see the back of my head!

[@anitapotter2586]

These are beautiful, how long did you wait before taping the back side. I'm worried about the tape peeling the paint off

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Thank you Anita! I waited less than two days. This is enamel paint, so it doesn’t peel as easily as you would expect.

[@diannedeloose5173]

Did I miss something? Does the paint seep under the tape or did you place the tape over dry painted side before doing side 2? Love it!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I painted one side at a time. Waited until the first side was dry, removed the tape, then taped off the painted side and poured the other side of the ornament.

[@lolagazebo5632]

I've just found these beauties. Thank you for sharing! I don't know if you have time to answer a question, but just in case: how long do you wait for the paints to dry on one side before being able to tape over it and paint the other side, please? Thank you!!! Susan H.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Susan, thank you so much! In answer to your question: because I’m using housepaint for these (the bloom technique), I do one side one day, and the next day I do the other side. The enamel dries really fast so I can get them all done in a weekend.

[@bobbiereynolds3677]

When you say 3.5p of the floetrol what does the p stand for? And do you have a link for floetrol? I’ve heard many say they use the Australian and that some of the others are the wrong kind and won’t work…I don’t know what the difference is when looking it up

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hey Bonnie! The p stands for part. Your basis for measuring is usually the amount of paint you use. So if you use an ounce of paint, that would mark your ONE part. I used 3.5 parts of Aussie Floetrol, which would be 3.5 ounces. You can find Australian Floetrol at www.Fluid-Art.co. Go to their website and look at the photo of it. Then look up Flood Floetrol on Home Depot’s website. You’ll see the difference in the bottles.

[@mike1968442]

I want to do this so badly BUT, the wasted excess paint that drips off drives me nuts. I just can’t do this until I get over the necessary wasted paint issue! Beautiful!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

There’s not a whole lot of wasted paint doing ornaments, not sure what you mean?

[@mike1968442]

Just paint pours in general. I’ve only watched and see the drips. Maybe pour higher over another pour.

[@coloredcowhorse]

I use for "skins" on back of clear glass cabs for pendants, earrings, foals for browbands on beaded horse tack, even for hour markers on clock faces.

[@beth9317]

Can you tell us how you got the tape off and show the back of the ornaments when finished, I just found your channel and would love to make some

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Beth! The tape just peels off. Do it very slowly along the tape line and it’ll come right off. Both sides of the ornament are bloomed on, so they look the same on both sides.

[@beth9317]

@@BrittClaytonDesign Thank you

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

@@beth9317 - You’re very welcome! I’m going to be doing some more here soon so stay tuned!

[@karenavery3672]

How long did you let them dry on the first side before you taped it to do the second side?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Karen! I think I waited about 24 hours before I did the second side. Bloom paint dries incredibly fast.

[@leaettabrooks4349]

Britt These are very nice. I have a question are you ornaments glass or are they plastic? I love the colors.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Leaetta! Thanks for stopping by!! I’m so glad you like the colors - me too! These are glass ornaments. I just like the feel of them better. But you can pour on plastic as well.

[@junerobbins6871]

Hello. Im new to your channel. I love these ornaments. Almost all of the ornaments on my tree are hand-made by me, so when I saw these, I had to watch how you made them. Can I use plastic instead of glass ornaments ?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi June, welcome to my channel!! Yes ma’am, you can use plastic if you prefer. I just like the feel and the weight of the glass ornaments.

[@junerobbins6871]

@BrittClaytonDesign Yes, the glass ones are heavier, but have gotten broken, even when I believed they were packed well.

[@patbishop272]

Hi, these organic type bulbs pictured are beautiful. Do you sell these on Etsy or eBay or??? Thank you. ***Just Stunning 😊

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Pat! No, I don’t have them listed anywhere but you can always email me if you’re interested in a set! My email is in my video description.

[@laurashippee1107]

These are beautiful. When you taped the 1st completed side, how long did you allow it to dry? I’d be afraid to pull off the paint when pulling off the tape.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I let them dry about 24 hours. You’re using bloom recipe paint, which is enamel, so it dries very quickly and it’s pretty tough.

[@sissymcreynolds8426]

What is the bloom recipe..?please

[@sissymcreynolds8426]

They are beautiful 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@scottcoffelt1450]

Love these! May be a dumb question but do you simply just let the paint slide off and not tilt or spin? Thank you!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

That is correct. You let gravity do the work for you. These are way too small to spin. The weight of the paint spreads the bloom out.

[@scottcoffelt1450]

@@BrittClaytonDesign thanks so much!

[@hollylowery26]

Gorgeous colors 😍 However I didn’t like the finger painting. I wish you had shown the first set you were talking about.

[@user-ze7sp4xb5t]

You mention the cell activator. Is that the black drop that you added or was that paint? How important is it to have a heat torch?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Yes, the black drop was the CA. Cell activator IS paint. In this case it was Amsterdam Lamp Black mixed with Australian Floetrol. All of my recipes are always listed in the video description so you can copy them down and try them in your own artistry!

[@user-ze7sp4xb5t]

@@BrittClaytonDesign thank you so much!

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

@@user-ze7sp4xb5t - you’re very welcome!! ❤️

[@sandysimester176]

What is your cell activator? Do you use Australian floetrol and black or add silicone?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hey Sandy! I always list my ingredients in my description! The CA was Amsterdam Lamp Black and Aussie Floetrol. I don’t use silicone in any of my work.

[@sandysimester176]

Thank you. I’m trying to not need to order the Aussie Flotrol so was thinking of a substitute . I notice most artists use the same formula as you.

[@heathergordon8392]

How do these not crack from not having all the paint spun off? 🌈💕🌈

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

There’s no spinning involved Heather.

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Gravity works as your spinner. Because of the shape, the paint will run just a bit, so there isn’t too much paint left.

[@heathergordon8392]

@@BrittClaytonDesign That makes sense. Thank you. 🌈 ❤️ 🌈

[@pamsears1392]

What brand tape do you use that doesn't take the paint off the part you already did?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Pam - I just use the Scotch Blue. You can get it at any hardware store or Amazon. amzn.to/3uulehw

[@pamsears1392]

@@BrittClaytonDesign thank you so much I'm just learning

[@IWH777]

HAVE YOU EVER BLOWN ON EACH COLOR BEFORE YOU PUT THE NEXT COLOR ON?? JUST A THOUGHT ❣❣❣

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hey there! There would honestly be no reason to do that, as you want the cell activator to spread across the colors as your blowing them out. If you blew out each color before, the colors collectively would be too thin and you wouldn’t get the same effect.

[@pattijohanna5821]

How long do these steps take to dry?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

I waited about a day between sides.

[@sallybarr3108]

Do you need a torch, and, if so, what is the name of the torch. Or can you use a blow dryer on high?

[@BrittClaytonDesign]

Hi Sally! No, I don’t torch blooms. The pouring medium is house paint and a torch won’t pop any air bubbles. Plus the heat will create a skin and that’s no bueno. I just have to go over it when I’m done and pop any by hand. These are just small chef’s torches - they have a huge selection on Amazon.

[@sallybarr3108]

@@BrittClaytonDesign Thanks Britt. Also, what is the black paint you put on over the Prizm colors? Is it just regular black acrylic paint? Do you buy the Prizm paints directly from that company?

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@@sallybarr3108 - the black is cell activator. It’s Amsterdam Oxide Black mixed with Australian Floetrol. And yes, you can buy directly from ColourArte.com. Be sure and use my code BrittClayton322 for your discount!