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Acrylic Pouring Blooms Technique Inspirational Tutorial Video.
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In this video I wanted to compare the two US Floetrol Cell Activators I have used on this channel head to head. I’ve used one or the other but never both side by side to see which one may actually perform better. I hope this video is helpful and inspiring for you and you enjoy watching this half as much as I enjoyed creating it! 😊 Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
A lot of what you see being created on my channel when ready will end up in my Etsy store. Some pieces if they translate well to digital will also make it to my RedBubble and Society6 shops so if you see a design you like please check out my links below.👇🏻😊💜
Products Used in This Video:
Pillow:
Glidden Premium Base 1 Pure White in Satin: Found at Home Depot
PM Mix:
PM Base - Dutch Boy Dura Clean Cabinet Door & Trim Base D High Gloss: Found at Menards
PM Varnish: Jo Sonja Gloss Varnish: Found online at Dick Blick, Jerry’s Artarama or josonja.com
PM Mixed (for Tube Paints) 2:1 Base/Varnish, (for fluids & pigments) 3:1 Base/Varnish
Base - Valspar Ultra High Gloss Base C: Found at Lowe’s (In Canada it’s called Valspar Hi Gloss Enamel Base C
Varnish - Varathane Triple Thick Water Based Polyurethane in Clear Gloss: Found at Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware, Meijer, Walmart and Amazon
PM Mixed 3:1 Base/Varnish
Paints Used:
Jo Sonja Black Umber & Titanium White: Found online at Dick Blick, Jerry’s Artarama or josonja.com
This Little Piggy Pigment Comet & Shimmer: Found online at: fluid-art.co
Pourage Posse Paints - Morning Pansy Shimmer: / christinawelch or her Etsy shop etsy.me/32XeZ2h
CA:
Amsterdam Oxide Black: Found online at Dick Blick or Jerry’s Artarama
(First Piece)
US Floetrol: Found at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Ace Hardware and Amazon
US CA Black Mixed 9:1 Floetrol/Paint
(Second Piece)
Alternative US CA Recipe:
4 TSP US Floetrol
1 TSP Amsterdam Titanium White Paint or Amsterdam Oxide Black (depending on color you are making)
1 (2 second squirt, roughly 1/2 tsp) Lineco PVA Glue (can substitute Glue-All)
15 Drops Minwax Wood Conditioner
1 Full Dropper Amsterdam Titanium White Acrylic Ink or Oxide Black Acrylic Ink (depending on the CA color you are making)
Canvas Sizes: 8”x 8” Gesso Boards (Hobby Lobby)
Other Products I Use:
A lot of other products I use in my videos can be found here at my AMAZON STOREFRONT including but not limited to spinner, safety equipment, containers, mixing sticks, coasters & substrates, dryers, mediums, etc.
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For a beginners tutorial on the blooms technique, check out my video: • #36 Beginners Tutorial...
For how I mix up the Valspar Ultra/Varathane Triple Thick PM Mix, check out my video: • #110 How to Mix Up My ...
For how I mix up the AUS Floetrol Mix and Dutch Boy/Jo Sonja PM Mix, check out my video: • #12 How to Mix Up My P...
For how I mix up the NEW US Floetrol CA Mix with just Floetrol & Paint, check out my video: • #91 MUST SEE - 2 Ingre...
For how I mix up the US Floetrol CA Mix with Minwax Prestain Conditioner & other ingredients, check out my video: • #16 How To Mix Up My U...
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I am an Amazon affiliate and any link above that directs you to Amazon is through my affiliation. If you end up purchasing one of the products I have linked, I will receive a small commission that is no additional cost to you whatsoever!
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Music in this video: Venkatesananda by Jesse Gallagher
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[@sheilaroberts6560]

I just love your experiments! These turned out gorgeous!❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad Sheila, thank you so much! 🤗💜

[@anncorpe3320]

I love watching your videos. You have a very friendly personality that draws me and then your absolutely gorgeous work keeps me coming back. Thank you for all your experiments and sharing with us

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Ann, thank you so much for your kind words it means a lot! 💜💜

[@charlenerich6363]

I love the colors and they look very flower like

[@domimassou5457]

Love both of them they are so gorgeous thank you for this video and your time

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Domi, thank you so much my dear! 💜💜

[@AbdulWaheed-bo1ue]

My respected artist your work is absoulutly marvelous I m watching your ofter a long time

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Abdul 🤗🌺

[@my2cents845]

Thanks, this was helpful😊.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome, I’m so glad it was helpful! 💜

[@jackdaniel3203]

Sorry for all the questions. Do you ever use a torch to get rid of bubbles

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

No worries Jack! Not with the blooms technique no because the house paint scorches too easily and also the pouring medium has varnish in it which can be flammable as well as toxic if heated so I don’t use a torch. Other acrylic pouring f techniques that use more traditional pouring mediums you can though 😊

[@DanaRoseNB]

What are the lil cups u use and put the paint in? I’ve been trying to find some and found them on Amazon in a tiny size (too small). Can u direct me please? Thank u! Beautiful work as always btw ♥️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh sure, I have a link in my Amazon storefront (link is in description box below the video) to the 2oz round lidded cups I use if you want to at least check them out or search for something similar. The squareish ones I have are called baby cups, they come in a set of 8 with a tray from the fluid art company (link is also below video). Hope this helps! 🤗

[@kimberlywells9482]

Hey Lady Just wanted to say I love your work. Im pretty green but Im trying every day with almost better results when I started than NOW....grrr Iam going crazy with separating blooms from clouds and dutch, I catch myself doing probably all at once....I will figure it out. Watching past videos of yours you said you are in the Chicago burbs. I grew up in Hoffman Estates but when Mom moved to Huntley IL i found mynards. TX is nice but damn I miss everything about Chicago. Thanks for ALL your time, I again love your work. Kim from Hoffman well now FW TX.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Kim! Thank you so much! Maybe you’ll come up with something fun combining the different techniques, you never know! 😃 I did sort of a blooms meets Dutch pour mashup (sort of), and it was kinda cool. But the cloud bloom may be something! I am very close to Huntley actually ha! And Hoffman Estates .. I grew up in Itasca, lived in Wheeling and Schaumburg and a lot of places in between, that’s so awesome you grew up in HE. I lived in South Florida for a time but even though the winters can be brutal, I love it here, there’s nothing like Chicago so I totally get it! 😃🤗💜💜

[@nanceo6351]

I love that you talk a lot and explain things. I’m very new and the seemingly little things like spreading the pillow to the edges is VERY helpful to me. I could watch your videos all day. Also pigment (I bought A LOT of piggies and have so many questions) and cell info… actually everything you talk about and do is helpful. Thank you so much ! These are gorgeous!

[@michellebailey86]

I agree I love watching and learning from her also...she's amazing and very thorough and I love how she tests all different stuff ❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Nan, I’m so happy to help! It’s funny when my channel first started I was super shy and didn’t want to talk, now you can’t shut me up haha! I try to find a balance but also I want to make sure everything I’m doing is as clear as possible. If you ever have a question, please ask!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Michelle, I appreciate that, truly! 💜

[@nanceo6351]

@@ThePaintedDreamer oh you may have opened a can of worms there! ☺️

[@michellebailey86]

@ThePaintedDreamer you are so very welcome 🥰❤ i just went today and got all the stuff I need to try the American floetrol and glue, ink etc heading to your mixing video now to make some and try it out... omg I am sooo new to these but lo e them that aussie floetrol tho I need to get ALOT better at doing them before I buy that again lol I literally paid 30$ for 2 tiny little 2oz bottles off etsy 😳 plus I like the cells you got in the video you did today with this CA ...wish me luck 🙏 😅 thank you again for everything and please don't ever stop talking in your videos!!! ❤

[@sherrieasbury3279]

I think the second one where you did the interference green gold first so then the interference red showed more and I think that that looked a lot better and you can see the reddish pinkish look when you move the painting. Great job it's beautiful, that was a good idea to do it like that but second time. Both paintings were beautiful though!! 🌼😆💜🌸 when you spun it out you can really see both of the interference colors and it just looks so beautiful!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I think I liked that one best myself,l and the switch in interference colors 🤗 Thank you so much Sherrie! 💜💜

[@DoctorHayduke]

There were so many things I wanted to comment on, but I was trying to watch all the way through before saying anything. That is, until your surprised sort of sighing sound after spinning out the first. I burst into laughter for the joy of the moment. THAT is why I love this channel. Your delight is contagious. PS- Now I've finished. Both, amazing. The first one reminded me of Ralph Bakshi animation. And the details in the cells in the second are incredible. It seemed to me that your flourishes were done faster? Maybe I'm imagining that. Anyway, they really added texture and interest.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Doc 🤗, I did speed up the embellishments double time to save some time as I knew this video would be longer, so it want just you 😊

[@DoctorHayduke]

@@ThePaintedDreamer When you do them fast, you're not thinking about it, your body knows what to do. Not that you asked for my advice, but you should trust that😊 Really, gorgeous work Jodie!

[@mercedescampain8249]

Like the form you explain everything, love both of them, those cells love them so much!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad my explanations help, thank you so much Mercedes! 💜💜

[@terilechner]

Love the second one with the purple showing more👍🏼🐷👏🥰😘

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

That’s my favorite too, I love all those little cells in the middle they look like purple eyes 😃

[@sushilapillai6363]

They are both really beautiful. Love this colour combination- the purple and simplicity are amazing together. Will have to try this combination.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Totally give it a go Sushila! Thank you so much 🤗💜

[@sherrieasbury3279]

I love the color's n u made such a beautiful peice of art as always, get job Jody! 💖💛💚💙💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked it, thanks so much my dear! 🤗💜

[@terilechner]

Love the white rings around the cells!👍🏼👏

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yesss, I love that effect 💜

[@ChristinaWelch]

all these pieces are beautiful! I love all that shimmer

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Christina! Thank you so much! Have you ever considered making interference paints?!? 😃😃😃💜💜

[@michaelaustin3720]

Have you ever compare the water based minwax wood conditioner to the oil based?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Sort of off camera I started playing with the water based a little and mixed it same way I mix the oil based one and it didn’t work the same and not too well for me. I need to play with it more as I think it could work it would be a different type of recipe, I’ll circle back to it at some point but my initial test was to see if it worked just like the oil based, it does not 😊

[@terilechner]

Both are gorgeous, but I really like the second one!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

That ones my favorite too! 🤗

[@paulahenderson2504]

Yellow/Green metallic lock with red cells. Very Nice

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Paula! 💜

[@qweenjeans8]

I'm with you, I like the second one better. Beautiful work❤. Thank you sooo much for such a wonderful step by step instructional video. ❤❤

[@pattymccord2537]

Oh man Jodie! You have outdone yourself. I have a few coasters that look some what like your paining. Love them both

[@qweenjeans8]

I would have done a face plant when i fainted with all that blowing😂🤣🤣 I have watched a lot of artists vud with this medium. This is right up at the top of most beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing❤

[@sherichisholm39]

Wow, cool thanks for doing the experiment for everybody😊

[@WinnieMallan]

Jody….love your videos…your lovely personality shines through and you are a natural teacher. Your paintings are beautiful!

[@pennymcclenahan2905]

You have to blow much harder it seems with this 😱

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You do have to blow just a little harder with the US floetrol, it’s just not like the magic sauce, but it’s worth it! 🤗

[@sherichisholm39]

Wow, I just noticed something you did that I do… I take the stickers off the bottom and put them on the top😊

[@KimsArtAlchemy]

Wow Jodie! When you spun out the first one 😱. The iridescent paints shone beautifully. Same with the second one.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yesss I’m glad you were able to see that 😃 that’s why I love interference so much!

[@romanlema747]

hola, hay alguna posibilidad de cursos en español ?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hola Roman, la mayoría de mis videos tienen subtítulos para 27 idiomas diferentes, uno de ellos es español, así que presiona el botón "cc" y selecciona tu idioma 😊. KZbin aún no permite la traducción de audio a otros idiomas y no hablo español, así que es lo mejor que tenemos en este momento 💜

[@terilechner]

The first one lost alot of the purple!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yea it did, it was partially how I blew it out though too but I just love the bubbly cells the US floetrol can create! 💜

[@HopeDesigns]

Both gorgeous. I love how Interference colors play with purple and black.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yesss! If I could just use interference and black and then throw in a fun color forever I would do it 😃

[@Romantic_special-ASMR]

140. Cool! looks like a planet's atmosphere. . this is a really cool result, and you can reach out to my abstract too.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much! 🤗🌺

[@sherichisholm39]

Wow… Again amazing… Look how well it dried😊

[@angiesartkraftykreations3677]

You are just truly amazing girl!! These are STUNNING 😍!! Hope you’re having a wonderful day my friend 🤗🦋🥰

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Angie!! Having a great day over here, I hope yours is spectacular my friend! 💜💜💜

[@AlecDang]

I watched so many people and I don't know why I listened to you the whold video and I did it!!!!!!!! Bravo!!! I have tried to make the Cells and it seems so unclear until I watched yours. Thank you, Thank you, and many thanks .

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yay! I’m so happy for you! 💜

[@gidgetnsweetpealacarter9797]

Both of these are just gorgeous! They turned out lovely! Colors are beautiful! Purple is my favorite! Amazing cells! 😘🤗🥰❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked them both 😃 thank you!! 💜💜

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Please, America 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 it is *Sonja,* to rhyme with _Tonya._ Like Ron, Don, and John. Why do you all put an 'A' in it? It is most definitely not _SOAN_-yah. Thank you. 😢 Your work is absolutely stunning, btw. 🖤🇳🇴

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Jo Sonja is an Australian brand, not American.

[@acrylic.paint-pour.clogger]

Thank you for such a rich demonstration of blooms made with 2 different US Floetrol CA recipes. I live in BC Canada, and thus need to work with the US Floetrol (unless I win a big lottery!) and I appreciate greatly that you have and still are experimenting with the US Floetol in your wonderful blooms. Those interference colours are just awesome, by the way. Love your gorgeous blooms! Do you live in Canada?.... just curious.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Gail, I’m glad it helped for you! I do have another one I’m working on right now I hope to get it out before the end of the year but it’ll be another option also 🤗, I live in the US, outside of Chicago 💜

[@sherichisholm39]

Just wondering, do you know what we can use in the US in place of the Dutch boy we cannot get the 8300 here anymore… They had changed the number and added primer to it😢

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hmmm my other favorite is the Valspar ultra either in high gloss or semi gloss base c. I know some use the behr dynasty also I’ve tried it and it’s very comparable to the 8300 but it was just too thick for me and would crack but I loved what it did. You can get samples or a quart size to try at Home Depot. The Valspar I mentioned I get at Lowes. Also at Lowe’s but a bit on the pricey side is the hgtv infinity base I’ve tried that also. Check out my playlists I have one that has a few different bases I’ve tried out. I think I used to mix the infinity with the behr 8300 but I’ve also used the infinity alone and it worked well. My favorite that I used the most was the Valspar though. Have fun! 💜

[@gidgetnsweetpealacarter9797]

There aren’t words to describe how beautiful both of these paintings are! So sexy, seductive and mysterious! I think the color palette is outstanding and really works perfectly with the theme of sexiness! I simply love both of these! Great job, bravo!!🥰😘💜❤️💜❤️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much I’m so glad you liked them 🤗💜

[@clasinajordaan4995]

WOW...WOW...WOW! The 1st one is absolutely gorgeous!! The 2nd one is even more so!!! I love love your artwork Thank you for sharing all your techniques , talent, creativity and time to teach us I really appreciate you ❤😊💕♥

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Clasina, thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot! 🤗 My favorite is the second one too, there’s more purple in it hehee 😃🤗💜

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

I love this! The interference and the white really makes it pop. Nice job.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Amy!! 😃🤗💜

[@debramead3567]

Hey Jodi you did it again! Love love love them both! The second one reminds me of an aerial view of a soft coral from our Great Barrier Reef! Absolutely gorgeous and you ALWAYS get such great results. Thank you as always for sharing your experiments with us. The fabulous results are so inspiring I want to go paint NOW!!! Keep up the great work Jodi. I can’t wait to see what’s next!! No pressure🤣 hugs D

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Debbie!! 😃👋🏻 I forget sometimes how much I like our floetrol with the Minwax Prestain, it makes different cells but super bubblicious 🤗. Thank you so much my friend! 💜💜💜

[@fujette1968]

Awe, thank you Jodie! I absolutely love the color combination in these! So pretty! I totally agree with how finicky the US Floetrol is. I've used both recipes with both success and failure. LOL I do love the webbing that the Aussie Floetrol gives and feel like it's time to splurge. Hehe (I might as well get some piggies while I'm at it. 😉) Thanks again...you're awesome!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Shellie! I’m so glad you liked the video 😃. The Aussie stuff while it’s a small bottle it does last awhile and I may have a way to make it last longer, it’ll be in an upcoming video, I’m working on it now 🤗. Those piggies really are something else you’ll enjoy them! 💜💜

[@mamadulas6578]

These are both fantastic! 💥 I'm really not a "purple gal", but you keep making these paintings with purple that I absolutely love ❤️ This was a great video to explain the cell activators. Question for you - you mix your paints for the bloom technique, but do you experience the same reaction with the cell activators using just a regular acrylic & water pour (like in a Dutch pour)? Or have you tried that?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Mama Dulas! My favorite color is purple so I always have to squeeze it in somewhere hehee, I’m glad you like them though! That’s a good question, I don’t really have any experience with the Dutch pour .. yet but that would definitely be something to experiment with using a cell activator and not with the paint/water mixed paints. I’m putting that on my list for future experimentation!! 💜💜💜

[@thornbush17]

Jodie (hope that's how you spell it), just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your videos. You get to the point, show your paint mixes and explain how you proceed thru the project very thoroughly. I am new to this type of craft and you have answered many of my questions without me asking!!! Lol. TY for the information and your knowledge. Love your work!...hopefully I can create some beautiful pieces as yours one day!!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You are so welcome I’m so glad I’ve been able to help! You will definitely be creating beauties if your own and have fun doing it!! 💜💜💜

[@lindacooper2310]

I'm a newbie and blown away with all your techniques. I need to start from ground zero. Materials? Best products? Thanks so much for your Inspiration!!!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Linda, I’m glad you enjoy my pieces. You’ll find in each of my videos I talk about what I’m using for the piece and then provide pictures either at the beginning (or end for more recent videos) as well as a detailed list of everything used in the description box below each video. 😊

[@Roxy4utube]

Those are both beautiful Jodi! Ouuuu! I love those colors & Love watching you paint! Must try those colors! Thank you so much for you!🤗😊😍🐇💓💕💜💛🤍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Totally give them a go Bunny 😃 Thank you so much, hope you are well!! 💜💜💜

[@Kathy-Carr]

Holy moly…they both are beautifully stunning….I think I prefer the first one, but WOW! You always amaze me, but these…. Thanks for all the experimentation and sharing! 💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Kathy! This was fun, I forgot how well the one with the Minwax responded and the bubblicious cells it makes 😃 I need to remember to use that to my advantage! 💜💜

[@janbatin4708]

They both turned out beautifully. Lovin the purple and the iridescent colors have a wow factor. Thanks for sharing, Jodie. Hugs. 🎶💞🎶

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Jan, I’m glad you like them, thank you so much my dear! 💜💜💜

[@tears-ran-dry]

STUNNING 💞 Absolutely love them both, but the 2nd one is my favorite ‼️Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents❣️✌️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Janet, I’m so glad you liked them 🤗 thanks so much! 💜💜

[@cwv-artistry]

They both came out amazing and loved the other ones you did too they will look great as a 4 piece set your recipe works great I love it maybe one day I'll give it a shot once I get the supplies 😊 I love these videos where you are doing multiple paintings and testing the floetrol can you do a swipe with your recipe???? I'd like to see a video doing swipes with different floetrol recipes like this video it was great

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Casey! I forget how much I really like the one with the Minwax Prestain in it, the cells it makes are so fun! I’ll definitely put on the list to do swipes head to head with these two cell activators 😃🤗💜

[@sherrieasbury3279]

Yay another video, I've been watching for you to make another video and I was so excited when I seen it, I love your videos! 🍇💜🌸😉🍒💗🍓😆🌼💙🌴

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Sherrie! 💜

[@melissachamberlin9175]

Watching the full video, and what commercial comes on???? 😂😂😂😂Menards! These pieces are stunning!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh hahaha! That’s awesome! 🤣 Thank you so much Melissa! 😃🤗💜

[@alicemurphy8099]

Hello Jodi! I’m brand new to flow painting. Please help me! I’m liking and learning from your videos. Do you mix anything with your pillow paint?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Alice 🤗 welcome to the wonderful world of fluid art! I do not mix anything with my pillow paint I use it straight from the can as is. Depending on your environment and the batch you have it could be a little thicker or thinner. If it’s so thick it won’t budge, you can mix in a little GAC 800 as that’s a flow extender or even a little US floetrol to help it. I don’t advise water as adding too much can break down your paints. 😊

[@TonyGomez-p5k]

instead of blowing your brains out, whats wrong with air brush

[@serenamiles1383]

I watch your videos over and over and I've learned so much. Thank you so much! I'm not having good luck with the cell activater considering ordering the Australian flotrol but unsure were to order it from. From were do you order yours ? Again thank you so much your paintings are beautiful 😊

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Serena, I’m so glad my videos are helpful for you! I get the Aussie floetrol from either the fluid art company which is here in the US or if they are out of stock I’ll get it from Wholesale Paint Company directly from Australia, the price for a liter is pretty comparable. Any video where I’m using the Australian floetrol as the CA you’ll find the links to these sites in the description box below the video 🤗💜

[@brendabrown4356]

I love your explanations and your zest for knowledge- thank you for sharing with us💕, 1 month in and I’m addicted.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Brenda, eek I’m so excited for you, it’s VERY addicting. Have fun!! 💜

[@judijohnston5011]

I wonder what colors are making the shadow in the middle around the cells. Interesting. Beautiful. Thank you for giving us something to smile about...

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Judi and thank YOU! 🥰🌺

[@tangeladoss4770]

I love these painting. I just love this technique better than all that pouring. I don't know I feel like this way of doing it your paintings are so vibrant. Thank you for letting us watch. ❤️🤗

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Tangela! I started my fluid art journey doing more traditional methods, flip cups, straight pours etc until I discovered the blooms technique and was obsessed ever since so I totally get how you are feeling! 🤗💜🤗

[@janbowcut7980]

Thanks. They are all beautiful. Also thanks for the tip on American Floetrol shelf life. I think that is part of my problem. I’m going to try your new recipe with the ink, glue and conditioner.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Jan, give it a go I’d love to hear how it works out for you! 💜💜

[@debbietrent5254]

Gorgeous especially the first one! Colors are beautiful! You rock these experiments ❣️❣️❣️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Debbie! 🤗💜🤗

[@bronmckenzie4640]

I really love both of these Jodie as they each have their own uniqueness I think. The interference colours certainly add that extra something with their shine. Another fabulous experiment, thank you 💖💝💗

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Bron, thank YOU! I just love what the interference colors can do they are so versatile depending on the background you use 😃🤗💜

[@kmpage333]

Your gorgeous paintings drew me in and I've been captivated by your explanations have keep me. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Karen, thank you so much! 🤗💜🤗

[@birdingsue]

Jodi, thank you for experimenting! I love watching your videos and learn so much. I finally have blooms that are starting to look like blooms.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Sue, I’m so glad to hear about your blooms! 😃💜💜

[@carolhalpin481]

Beautiful as always but I have a different type of question. Is it not recommended to use a blow dryer or an airbrush for blowing this technique out? I wondered why you wouldn't use a device to help with this...if the outcome wouldn't be as good or something. Or, is it that the bloom should be kept a little tighter and the spin takes care of the rest? Thankyou.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Carol! The original way I was taught when I first took the class for the blooms it was blown out with your mouth. The dryer didn’t come along until people started experimenting with it more. I still prefer my mouth as I have more control than with a dryer. I know as I keep going bigger I’ll probably have to incorporate a dryer as I don’t think I’ll be able to blow out a 20x20 but don’t put it past me to try 🤣. You can certainly do either it’s personal preference and how you want your outcome to be 🤗💜

[@jackdaniel3203]

Lol. You just answered two of my questions. What's PM and what and at what stage is the cell activator employed. Good job!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m glad your questions got answered! I also have a beginners tutorial video on the blooms technique if that will help. This is a more advanced technique so there is a learning curve but also very rewarding, it’s video 36 🤗

[@alfredorosa6227]

That is awesome, I’m just learning to pour, but I don’t know how to mix the paint base, but I love this art. Your great and I love your technique.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Alfredo! I specialize in the blooms technique which is a specific technique under the umbrella that is acrylic pouring. If you’re interested in learning more about it I have a beginners tutorial video and also a bunch of mixing videos as I like to experiment on this channel with different pouring medium bases and cell activators. I have a playlist with all the mixing videos on my channel if that helps 🤗🌺

[@cyndypearl3025]

Jody, you really need to call these "awesome blossoms"...I have so many screenshots on my phone of your instructions. Thank you for sharing your gift!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Cyndy, thank you so much! I’m so glad my videos help. 🤗 Ha! I love that, awesome blossoms 💜💜

[@kelleymarcotte2852]

Thank you for not being afraid to experiment and share your recipes. I love your color combo's too. I have experimented a little myself, but have alot more practicing to do. Unfortunately the supplies are not all available here, so it can get a little expensive. Your art is beautiful!!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Kelley, I’m so glad my experiments help, and thank you so much!! 🤗💜🤗

[@pennymcclenahan2905]

Beautiful as always and interesting! Where do I get that gorgeous purple?!i no am watching in stages ! Thanks again Jodi for all your helpful videos 💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Penny, thank you! That purple is a pourage posse paint made by Christina Welch, there’s a link to her Etsy shop in the description box below the video if you want to check it out! 🤗💜

[@williameldridge5991]

Jodi, I love your show but I have to admit that I get a little confused with all the choices of recipes and all It's all new to me but I'm sure I will follow along as I get used to it and the terms used. Thanks so much for what you are doing, it's so exciting. Bill Eldridge

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I totally understand Bill, fluid art as a whole can be daunting when you are first starting and the technique I do is a bit more involved but stick with one recipe, get to know it well then branch out. It just takes time and perseverance but don’t forget to have fun with it too 🤗🌺

[@daviddeering8971]

Good Lord you nailed it! I love how your creative energies show disciplined chaos. Those Miss piggy pigments are the bomb.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

They are totally the bomb diggity 😃, thanks so much David! 🤗🌺

[@conniegoos5619]

I have a question about the Minwax Wood Conditioner. The can that looks like the one you have shown says it is “for oil-based stains”. Is this the correct one?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yep the one I use is the red can the oil base but don’t let that detract you, you use so little of it, it doesn’t effect when you go to finish your piece. I’ve varnished and resined over my pieces that have used it and haven’t had an issue 🤗💜

[@susanstern6303]

Hi again. Real beautiful. When you say interference colours what do you mean. Is that same as cell activator?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Susan 👋🏻, thank you 🤗 so interference colors are a type of paint so it wouldn’t be the same as the cell activator though you may be able to use an interference color as the paint part of your cell activator along with the floetrol. Interference paints when mixed up look white with an underlying glow of that particular interference color (i.e. violet or gold) but dry clear with the glow of their color and they will look different up against darker vs lighter surfaces.

[@margueritejewett7355]

GORGEOUS JODI , STUNNING INTERFERENCE COLOURS . WHAT A AMAZING JOB . HAPPY POURING TO YOU .

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you Marguerite! 💜

[@grace5817]

Wow! Putting the interference colors on the dark, black umber color really showes them off

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yesss! Hands down my favorite to use is tha black umber, it just shows off interference so nice. Thank you my friend 🤗💜🤗

[@got2muchstuff]

Wow Jodie! I think the US Flo is prettier in a a lot of ways than the Aussie Flo. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Kimberlee! In some ways it can be especially if the lacing effect gets to you. I forgot how much I like the US floetrol with the Minwax as it makes all those bubblicious cells! 😃🤗💜

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

Both paintings are gorgeous Jodie. Lots of shimmer and nice cells. I asked if you ever just use only mica , for a painting. But I can see it may be a bit much. To mix & use just mica pigments. Gotta break it up some. With regular acrylic paints.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks Ben! Yea, I answered in my last comment I don’t use just all pigments it’s too much for me, I like to at least have 1 or 2 regular paints with them. That’s not to say you can’t use just all pigments it’s totally personal preference. 🤗

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Sorry....just forgetting things sometimes. You did tell me. The mica is metallic and has a lot of shimmer. And can be a bit much for me. So I do like using regular paint with em. Kinda tone it down some. But , for those who like tons of BLING BLING!...lol They are all set.... But , that's just not me. Though , sometimes I'll add alittle of a mica color. To my regular paint. To give it a tiny bit more depth.

[@davehaskill1369]

Jodie that was AWESOME! I’m going to have to give this a go FOR SURE!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Totally give it a go Dave!! 😃🤗🌺

[@jcsallen3]

What did you mean it will look even better after you resin it??!!! What does that mean? How do you do that?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Resin is a finish, like varnish is a finish. Once your piece is dried and cured and ready to be finished you can put a protective coat on it that are different sheens. Resin is just one of those finishing coats. 😊

[@brelueer1069]

Jody they are both absolutely stunning! You never disappoint! You inspire me to be better.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Bre, I’m so glad to inspire 🥰🥰

[@shelleymarler3752]

Thank you for using the US Floetrol. This art form is totally making me crazy. I just about get tears in my eyes when I see how easily you do these beautiful pours. I've invested way too much money in this. I did 18 tries last week and can't even show them. I'm an artist and feel I "should" be able to do this.... NOPE! I'm wondering how much climate plays a part in it. I live in Phoenix where it's warm and dry in my house.???

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Shelley 🤗 please don’t get super frustrated, I know it’s hard but it took me a good 6 months to get something remotely what I wanted to look like a bloom. I’m not saying it’ll take you that long but I wanted to give you some perspective on how challenging this particular fluid art technique can be and US floetrol can be a bit more challenging to get cells so please don’t beat yourself up. Environment DEFINITELY plays a role in your paints and how they react. Cooler = thicker paints and can be a challenge to keep them thinner, warmer = thinner paints and can be a challenge to keep them thick enough to keep your cells from disintegrating. There’s a learning curve to learn how your paints respond in your environment and how you execute everything. At the end of the day, make sure to have fun with it and know you are learning as you go and it may not end up exactly how you want it at first but you are making progress with yourself. I’ve been doing this over 3 years so it does look easy when I do it, just compare your progress with what you are doing and not others my friend, you can totally do this! 💜💜

[@shelleymarler3752]

@@ThePaintedDreamer ... I will keep trying. I'm mixing up pouring medium as we speak.

[@debwood1718]

I love your reactions, Jodie-- you are just a delight for us bloom junkies!!! Thank you for always taking your time- and for your narratives. Awesome!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww you’re welcome Deb, thank you so much for sticking with me 🤗 .. I almost feel like I talk too much now, almost haha! But I go with it 💜💜💜

[@jcsallen3]

Why do you use a straw to blow after you finish using your breath? And why only in the center of the piece?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m trying to get more cells to come up in the center where it’s still just the cell activator 😊

[@victoriabrown567]

These are both beautiful. The interference makes it. I am off to buy some interference. Sort of interested in finding out the difference between interference and iridescent.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Victoria! They are a lot of fun to use, interference colors. Try them both with a light background and a dark one 😃 Have fun! 💜💜

[@marys53]

Hi Jodi, I love your videos and your explanation of the process. I always look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. I started acrylic pouring last summer and I’m loving everything about it.... Definitely still learning but loving the journey. I do have a question about your drying time and if you run a dehumidifier or ac in your studio. I’m in CT and it takes at least a week (or more) for pieces to dry..... very frustrating. Keep those videos coming 😊

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Mary 😃👋🏻 Thank you so much for your kind words that truly means a lot! Environment can definitely play a role in drying time. Mine usually take at least 24 hours to dry to the touch. I’ll let them cure about 4 weeks before I finish them. I’ll explain my environment so you can get an idea. My studio is in my basement and not temp controlled, I do have a dehumidifier down there just outside the studio as it’s for the whole basement and I try to keep the humidity under 50% at all times. In the summer it’s usually around 47%-49% down there and may make my pieces dry just a little longer like a day and a half if it’s a bigger piece (example 11x14). In winter average humidity is about 35% as you don’t want it too low either. My temp fluctuates down there from winter to summer from 65 degrees - 80 degrees and everything in between, with the cooler temps and lower humidity my pieces dry faster. With a higher humidity and higher temp my pieces will dry a bit slower, about a day and a half for an 11x14. I know this was long winded but I wanted to give you the whole picture so you can make any adjustments in your environment. You just don’t want anything blowing directly on or around your drying pieces also. Hope this helps! 💜

[@marys53]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Thank you so much, that’s very helpful! My space is very rough (a shed in the backyard) so whatever it is outside it’s the same in the shed.... sounds like a dehumidifier might be worth a try. Thanks again!

[@vickiflaws7246]

Wowza Jodie....fantastic ❤ Thank you 😊

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Vicki, thank YOU! 🤗💜🤗

[@sherichisholm39]

That is awesome🎉 wow, cool

[@laurienye7514]

Amazing, what a beautiful piece, Jodie.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Laurie! 💜

[@MsToxicavenger]

I really think both are great, but I absolutely love the Minwax one. Love the blooms, as always. Thank you, Jodie! 💕🏆🎖

[@MsToxicavenger]

Have you tried adding Minwax to your high ratio? Can’t believe I’m asking because I hate the toxicity of Minwax.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

And for you to say you like the Minwax one means something! Thank you so much Elise 🤗 That’s my favorite too, the cells just get super bubblicious. I haven’t tried adding the Minwax yet to the higher ratio but I’ve heard others doing it successfully 😃💜💜

[@TBOBINA41]

Pretty!!! :) well at least we have the option if we can't get Aussie here anymore right, always fun to experiment. Question about Jo sonja, is it the same consistency as the minwax one coat poly? just not sure if I really need to order it?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Tina! That’s true but they both react differently, so I love the uniqueness of each, Ugh I’d hate if I couldn’t get Aussie sauce anymore. Actually I would but as much as I could first haha! I think the jo sonja and the Minwax one coat are very similar in consistency. 🤗💜

[@TBOBINA41]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Thanks for the input, guess I will take the plunge and buy a bottle I actually tried a while ago, and the company said they were out of stock :( I will try another lol!

[@bobrutan4735]

Just found your channel..... thanks for sharing. I notice your wood stain conditioner is oil based. Have you ever tried the water based wood conditioner by MinWax and if so, how did it work. thanks

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Bob and welcome to my channel! 😃 I haven’t used the water based Prestain conditioner myself I’ve seen others use it and they’ve said it works well but the red can is a little better. I’m sure I’ll eventually get the other one to test out knowing me haha! Also, I haven’t had any issues resining over when I use it. I do add Golden Isolation coat on before I resin but I don’t clean off my pieces like you would if you were using silicone oil and I’ve never had a problem. Hope this helps! 🤗

[@bobrutan4735]

@@ThePaintedDreamer this helps a lot...... thanks for the info..

[@flowlifeartbymelinda3372]

Wowza I love the interference! So clever and gorgeous results

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Mel! 🤗💜🌺

[@JoaBea4]

Everything is gorgeous, Jodie. Wow.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thanks so much Jodie!! 💜💜

[@markfranklin8831]

Beautiful and so stunning

[@lillianaravena4556]

Jodi, today I saw a video from Tomoko's fluid art and she added 5 drops of water to her cell activator. 😳 inquiring minds want to know 😄

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤔 Hmmm maybe she was just trying to limit the amount depending on the paint she was using. I know some paints (higher pigmented) can handle a little more water than others. It can help to thin but using too much can break up the paint’s binder, that’s no bueno 🤗💜

[@lillianaravena4556]

@@ThePaintedDreamer thats what I thought, it was video 97 if your curioso.

[@cheryl3895]

Thanks again for sharing. Always so much fun to watch.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Cheryl, I’m so glad you like my videos 🤗💜🤗

[@jcsallen3]

Why do you call it "interference"??? What does that mean?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Interference kind of “glows” it dries clear but has an underlying shimmer of whatever color the interference color is, I.e. red or violet. It looks different on lighter and darker paints. 😊