2022 HOW I MIX MY PAINTS FOR ALL PEARL CELL TECHNIQUES- 2020/2021 Artist Loft Paint

[@acrylicpouringbyronda5115]

Finally someone had the heart to help us all with the amount of water needed. Tara you're an angel. Thank you so much

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Rhonda! I know I was confused at first too and had to just figure it out in my own which was quite frustrating so I am happy to pass on that KEY ingredient measurement! I will say…the water ratios do very some BUT it does give u a better idea of consistency if u have a rough measurement. I’m so glad u found it helpful! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@brifernandez8836]

Thank you! You have THE clearest, most comprehensive explanation of mix and demonstration I've seen. You're the best!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Aww! Thank you so much Bri! That makes me so happy to hear. ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@OAKbyBetina]

Oh my Tara. I am going to try again. Thanks for all the great information and for your kindness in sharing.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Betina! I am super happy to share my results! If u have any questions let me know!

[@jofish420]

Thanks so much for going ove4r your recipe. I have been doing pour painting since 2q017 but then moved to resin paintings until recently after watching Sara Taylor do her pearl paintings. I fell in love with it. I've done bloom paintings as well. So I mixed some white pearl base and colored bases as well. I loved how my painting came out, but wow, I made way too much base paint, so now I have a couple of jjars ofr phaylo green and purple and a bottle of white. in this vid you gave smaller amounts! I went through a whole two tubes ofr Amsterdam paint to make thosee base paints!! lols I'm going to try your recipe for this the next time I make base pearl colors and white. thank you! 😍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

That’s awesome! I hope you have success! Thanks for watching and keep me posted! ☺️

[@sandralambotte5742]

I love how clearly you show the differences of results between the different recipes. It is SO helpful!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks so much Sandra! It was A LOT of experimenting! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@selinarobinson7014]

❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WITH US!!!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so very welcome Selina! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@sageturner4916]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and explanation of the different white paints. I’ve been struggling with pearl painting for one year and Although I have learned a lot, I have not been told about why to use the artist loft and the apple barrel. I appreciate the time and energy it took for you to test and then share your knowledge. You are a generous person and your videos are wonderful. Your paintings are absolutely stunning!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Sage! I really appreciate your kind words and for your support! If u ever have any question please let me know! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@PattyPuckettPouringArt]

Thanks Tara great video! I'm getting ready to start up again. 😊

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Patty! Can’t wait to see U on camera again! ☺️

[@Kidstime1114]

So beautiful art work lovely sharing.. Your skill has own level of creativity great sharing keep it up friend 😱❤️👌👏👏👏

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Amir! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@Anjalifinearts]

Thank you so much for this detailed video!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Anjali!

[@CamileAmoyArt]

Awwwww thank you so much Tara....happy new year 🎉 🎉🎊🥰❤

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Camile! I hope this is helpful!❤️

[@carlabass7413]

Thank you, Tara for so much information! Most people don’t go into so much detail as you did. And I love when you say ounces instead of parts so much easier. Thank you so much for your information and your generosity!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so welcome Carla! I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@nevineerian3065]

Great instructions. Very thorough. Thank you for sharing.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Nevine!! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@dayadventureswithgasper]

Wonderful presentation. Thanks for showing us your techniques. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you Gasper! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@marlenemeinhard8956]

I so appreciate you explaining your different mixing techniques. I have been struggling with even getting cells. I see lots of practice and experimenting has helped you find your favorite combinations.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Marlene. It’s a lot of experimentation but well worth it! Lots and lots of fun!! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@SherisFluidArtCorner]

One of fav artists swears on your cloud pours❤So I’m here to learn😊❤

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

I’m so happy you are here. I hope you mean pearl pours though because I’m not very good at cloud pours. 😬☺️

[@SherisFluidArtCorner]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry 😂🙌🏼😆 yes of course your pearl pours are fantastic

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

lol!

[@kristincassaday]

Thank you sharing this!! Very helpful!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Kristin! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@kian4753]

You went through so much trouble testing them and so generous of you to share your findings with us. THANK YOU.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so welcome Kian!😌

[@kalina663]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I Learned a lot ! Love your work👍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@CreationFromtheTable]

Thank you for this video Tara. I'm looking at all my options for pearl Painting and I love you experimenting!!! You saved me alot of time w this!! I'm a big apple barrel user for my pearl paintings and now I understand alil better from ur explanation of ur experiment why I'm liking the apple barrel.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Brenda! I really appreciate your kind feedback! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@johannebrun3409]

Thank you so very much for this!!! I am so appreciative of this

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

I’m so happy Johanna! You are very welcome! ☺️🙏🏻❤️

[@shelleywolkin79]

Thank you so much for your perseverance in these experiments ….and for generously sharing your best result with ALL of us . We look forward to watching the fruits of your labour grow and develop !! Thanks!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Shelley! I appreciate the confidence! I will always share whatever I learn. I appreciate when others do it so I try to do it as much as I can.❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@LauraMcCartyArt]

Thank you so much for the great details. Very helpful

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Laura! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@theartist_1971]

Thank you for sharing your recipes. I can’t wait to try it.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Cristina! I’d love to see how it goes for you. You can email me pics or questions you may have! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@TSRCreations]

Great video! I agree I like my pearls less puffy, so I will definitely try this formula with the LB titanium white. Thanks 🙏 ❤️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Tina…yea I’m just not a fan of how reactive those paints are too. I think it needed a better quality paint to stabilize it a little. I’ll be excited to see how it works for you. ☺️❤️

[@SherryinAB]

Thank you Tara, great experiments

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Your welcome Sherry! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@twoandflow9485]

Thank you so much Tara!! As always, appreciate you girl!! 🥰🎨 🖼

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks April! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@yvencia1150]

Love it's and thank you for sharing 🎨 😊

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are welcome! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@robinbrennan4561]

Thank you for all the time you took and expense of product to share this with us. I appreciate it! I have had no luck with pearl cells so I’m excited to try this.💕

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

I really hope it works out for you! Keep me posted or if you have any questions! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Hi Tara a friend of mine Jan Christensen recommended your channel for pearl pours. Just have watched your absolutely excellent and very helpful tutorial video👍🏻⭐️🙂.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hello my dear! Jan is the sweetest person EVER! I’m so glad you found it helpful! If you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out and ask! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@trisuwal1281]

Thanks for the information. Love your painting s.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Tri! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Tara I can not tell you how many times I refer back to this video! It is by far the most helpful Pearl recipe video, I’ve ever seen! Also, I’m coming to Dallas and I’m SOO EXCITED to be taking 2-3 of your classes!! I’m going to be Garricks helper throughout the other times so I’m super excited for both! Can’t wait to thank you in person for all you’ve done to help me!! See ya soon!! 🤗

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Treesie! I can’t tell you how excited I was when Garrick told me you were not only coming to Dallas but taking my classes! I’m really excited to meet you and spend some time with you!!! Very exciting! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry yay!! Me too!! 🤗

[@juanita920]

Wow you went into such detail and I can’t thank you enough for sharing this kind of information. Plus all your testing and time you put into this. Can’t thank you enough. Your such a heart warming person. Great personality! Love watching you and your art and all your help.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Wow…thank you so much Juanita. I’m so glad you found this info helpful. And thank you for all those kind words about me. I really appreciate it and I appreciate your support! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@Falcone777]

Thank you Tara! Can you please tell me recipe of paint, how doo mix it for this white?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

All of the recipes are listed in the description box under the video.

[@CrystalCoastOriginals]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! It was so helpful to see the different canvas experiments you did as well. Im so glad to know how you mix your paint for colored pearl cells because I was having some difficulties with that. I will definitely be trying your formula soon. Awesome job! Thanks again! 💗

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Amanda! I hope u have success! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Tara thank you so much for such a detailed explanation AND thank you again for sending me the links to your shelves! I’ve reorganized my studio and I absolutely LOVE the shelves from Hobby Lobby!! Much love and stay warm!! 💐💝💐 Treesie

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Awesome! I’m so glad you were able to get them! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@lancesfluidfusion]

Hey Tara, Great video! Very informative and thank you for sharing all your work and experimentation! 🙏🏻💕

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Lance! Always happy to share! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@miramota7772]

Great information Tara thank you! Great video!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Mira! Love seeing your work on Facebook! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@miramota7772]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry thanks so much I really appreciate it!💕

[@marypatlevitt823]

Fantastic video!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Mary Pat! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@gratefulcreations]

Hi there!!! Great video. I think I’ve added some Liquitex to my existing mixed paint. . These are “pearls” of Wisdom. Thanks Tara. And for the shout out

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Michelle. I appreciate all your help with this and for doing a ton of legwork yourself. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@victoriabrown567]

Great information. Thank you for the hard work. It helps us all.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Victoria! I’m so glad it’s helpful! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@lovefluidart3120]

Awesome video, thank you so much for all the great information. Really appreciate the talk through on mixing base coat, so helpful. Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Amy!! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@wahlworksart3991]

Thanks Tara for the recipe work! Very helpful.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Your very welcome! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@SirCalvingunner]

Just wanted to say thank you again for this updated paint mixing tutorial and all the experimentation and work that went into it! I just used the new recipe and had great success! I'm so happy with the colored pearls in the pour I just did and they didn't eat up the whole dutch pour this time! Happy dance!! 💃😀❤️ It's still drying, but I can tell the design will hold this time!!! Thank you Tara! 🤗

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Oh good! I’m so happy that you had success!!! Woohoo! ❤️

[@jeribernardini1742]

Great job

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Jeri! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@kathyseguin9701]

Thank you for all the testing you did and sharing your results so helpful.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so very welcome Kathy! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@jackibeane1223]

Thank you so much for doing all of this work and sharing it with everyone! For those of us that are just learning, thus is invaluable information! Thank you !!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so welcome Jacki! Please feel free to ask questions. I’m happy to help! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@veronicagibbons7457]

Querida Tara, siempre me sorprendes con todo tu trabajo y agradecida por compartir tus recetas con todos nosotros (as ) gracias , te lo agradece una Chilena que vive aqui en USA, espero seguir viendo tus notas en Español 🥰👋👏🐶💐

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

¡Muchas gracias Verónica! Eres muy amable. Por lo general, me aseguro de poner subtítulos en español en todos mis videos.❤️🙏😊

[@dlyose]

Great video tutorial ❤

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@kaymartin9607]

Thank you Tara, very helpful information!! Wonderful details 😍😍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Kay so much! Hope it's helpful!❤️

[@brendabrown4356]

Thank you for this video - I’ve gotten the tiniest cells so I will add more water and keep plugging away.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are welcome Brenda. If you use this recipe take the Liquitex titanium white down to 1/2 part to get larger cells. Hope this helps! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@brendabrown4356]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry better pearls, not big but better.

[@sharonshulik3376]

Hello Tara I have subscribed to you, as I've been told that your art is wonderful and you're an excellent teacher looking forward to watching you create

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Aww! Thank you so much. Anytime you ever have any questions please feel free to ask! I hope I don’t disappoint! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Hi Tara. I love this video. It is so helpful especially showing how each pearl is created. I think everyone has their own personal pearl form that they like. I personally like all of them I think they all have character. Thank you so much for all of this research I know it takes a lot of time and a lot of products and I’m so grateful it truly helps to be able to just practice the technique and not have to worry about the formula so big hugs and thanks to you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Lori! You are such a doll. To be honest…these kinds of things drive me nuts until I get them worked out so I’m happy to share anything I find out! Thanks for watching and your supporting means so much to me! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@lisadumas6422]

Thank you , Ie been having issues with my base coat . And I need cloouds to add to a painying . I have Master's touch from Hobby Lobby paints , artist loft. Liquiex , and decoart ect.

[@sandiguinnartescape]

Great explanation. Thx

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Sandi! I’m so glad you thing so! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@jglorytogod70sambo16]

Thanks for the help!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Ok I absolutely love how you explained everything in such detail. I'm definitely saving this video to refer back to. Thank you, thank you Tara. You're the best!! Stay warm 🤗

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Aww. Thanks Doris! Ur so sweet! I’m so glad u found it helpful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@marypatlevitt823]

You are a treat to watch

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Aww!!! Seriously! Ur gonna give me a big head! You are so sweet! Thank you. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@hanatekaste6449]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Your welcome Hana! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@deidremillerdeesart9273]

Thanks Tara ❤️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Diedre! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@amberzec]

I tried ur recipe only I used 3 parts Sherwin williams deep base...it works sooo amazingly well! My first pour with it astounded us all! Thanks so much for supplying the recipe!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Awesome Amber! I so happy it worked for you! Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@danddartgallery8834]

Thanks Tara for all of the info. It’s cold here in Michigan too. Our son, daughter-in-law and 5 grand babies just moved near Orlando so I have one foot in the car ready to go 😄

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Deb! I am so jealous! I’m trying to get to FL in Feb! Hopefully it’ll happen! ❤️☺️

[@danddartgallery8834]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry I hope you get there too 🍹☀️

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Watching now but had to comment how cute is that hat ❤ Us Wisconsin girls have to stay warm and look fashionable at the same time.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

LOL Doris!! You are so funny...it was really cold the other day as you know and it gets super cold in my studio with the heaters off. Also, to be honest...I didn't want to do my hair..🤣

[@consueloyoung4484]

First time at your channel Tara. I have been very interested in learning this process. After watching Tomoko, who gave you so much praise (I completely understand why now that I have watched you). I have never quite understood the process until now, you are an accomplished instructor, very versed in your topic, and quite easy to follow. I completely understand but I know I have a lot of work ahead of me. The only product I don’t have is the Apple Barrel white paint. Thank you for being so selfless in sharing all your hard work and knowledge. Sincerely

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Consuelo! You are so kind. I love to share what I have learned with others. It took me a bit to understand it all and get it down…you will get there too! If you ever have any questions please let me know! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@bonniesacryliccreationsart]

Tara, Thank you so much for sharing this. I had heard that Sara & Michelle had been trying to fix this darned new Artist Loft Soft body Acrylic and using the Apple Barrel with it may be the solution. Happily, I have all those ingredients here in my studio, so, I'll be trying YOUR recipe a bit later. My favorite technique has been Cloud/Pearl pours and I thought I had really come a long way with them until that new Artist Loft debacle. (I do like the puffy pearls, but don't like the pearls to totally take over my entire painting) Again, thanks for sharing and I love watching and learning from your videos. Much Love.......

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Aww…Thanks Bonnie! If u are finding u are getting too many just dial back the artist loft and apple barrel to 1/4 parts each but I think ur gonna like this recipe…I hope u have success! If

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Thank you so much Tara for all your hard work and experimenting to make this process so much easier for us to "TRY" to replicate!❤️I am going to give this recipe a try...making a Home Depot run tomorrow! Hugs from Hollywood...stay warm...be stay safe!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Donna. When u try the recipe use only 1/2 part Liquitex Titanium White to start. I’ve noticed that different paints react differently with the pearl mix. I think that is good place to start instead of 1 part of the Liquitex titanium White. Let me know if u have any questions! I have adjusted that recipe in the description box. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@lindajakub624]

THANK YOU!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are so welcome Linda! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@fvjunkie]

I was wondering for Apple Barrel replacement, for another thin paint. Could I use high flow white I made with Goldens Airbrush medium recipe? Made them with tube paints and the complete Unicorn Spit line, to test. I use these on a pillow pour blowing out and then spinning, on tiles. On the Zinsser is that the paint booster? If yes would XIM latex extender flow leveling additive in clear liquid, be the same type product? I have used as a replacement for Flotroel, when u couldn’t find it anywhere. Thank you for all the lessons, just starting with this technique. Love your Dad’s work, amazing talent both of you.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much Kim! I have heard of people using Artist Loft Titanium White (not the soft body) and having success instead of the apple barrel. You could try that. As far as the rest...I am not familiar with those products so I can't speak to their success. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful there. The Zinsser is a paint booster and is very powerful. You only need 1 or maybe 2 drops. It is not a replacement for floetrol. Hope this helps a little!

[@susandachenbach8917]

Thank you for sharing your detailed results and insights! Such generosity!Your efforts for transparency are greatly appreciated - water for consistency is a key ingredient!!! Appreciate the commentary but also the effective camera work that captured it.The difference between "it must be thin enough by now?!," and "finally thin enough" was so well captured by holding the stick even closer to the surface.Btw have you tried any other Apple Barrel Whites? I have heard that only the matte white works. Again, thank you for being so open and generous with the results of your experiments!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Susan. I’m always happy to share what I have come up with. As far as the apple barrel whites…I haven’t tried any other of their whites. I can’t really speculate on if they will work or not…every time I do I’m way wrong…lol. ❤️

[@brigittedumont2568]

Toujours aussi magnifique ces cellules et merci pour vos tutos. Je ne trouve pas en France la peinture BERH PREMIUM SATIN ENAMEL par quel produit je peux le remplacer ? Merci pour votre réponse 😍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Merci beaucoup ! Vous pouvez utiliser DecoArt SAtin Enamel en blanc.

[@brigittedumont2568]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry merci

[@fvjunkie]

Going to test using PPG deep base that I have some left to play with. Wondering on the colored cells, if you have tested ColourArte primary elements? mixing with their enamel medium, into a thick consistency that tube paint has. The shimmer in the cells would really pop.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

I actually haven’t tested the colourart pigments. The TLPs worked good but I’m not sure about the colourart. I have some that I am going to test shortly. Keep me posted on the PPG. I’d love to know your results. ☺️

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you so much, loved that you showed the different looks of cells. Can you use the Deco already colored satin enamel?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome Barbara! Yes you can use already tinted satin enamel. Just be careful because a little bit goes a long way. I prefer to tint my satin enamel because I can control the cells and get a more vibrant color that way. DecoArt satin enamel is a very powerful brand. I only use 1/2 part of it when I use it in the recipe. All that being said…u definitely can use it! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you so much, I was just wondering because I've seen it in color.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Yes you can use a deep base untinted satin enamel (I use Behr brand) and add whatever color you want to it. The recipe for that is on the description box of the video!

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you for all your information

[@bonnieand1]

Thank you so much dear Tara for taking the time to do all these experiments and share them with us!!! I wanted to try this technique for a long time, but I have never been successful, and I think is due to not having the Artist Loft which is not available here in Belgium. I have DecoArt Satin Enamel, Liquitex PM, GAC 800. Would appreciate any suggestion you can give me as to what other products I could use. Thanks again Tara! The hat looks cute on you 😍😍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks so much Bonnie! You are so sweet! You can use the DecoArt Satin Enamel at 1/2-1 part. Do u have Liquitex titanium white?

[@bonnieand1]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Aww thanks Tara 🥰🥰. Yes, I have Liquitex T.W. Also Amsterdam and Pebeo. I will try again!!!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

@@bonnieand1 yes try with 1 part Liquitex TW and 1 part DecoArt Satin Enamel. I haven’t tried that combo but I think it will work. Oh…don’t bother with the Amsterdam…it doesn’t work well. Let me know how it goes! ❤️

[@bonnieand1]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thanks again Tara!! You are very kind and sweet 😍😍😍.

[@maryellenrichards391]

Thank you for all the work (time and money) you have put into getting this recipe perfected. I think I might prefer my cells a little puffier, and I was wondering what would I need to do differently to your recipe to achieve that? Again, thank you for taking the time to also show us exactly how to prepare the pearl paint.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hi Mary…I’m happy to share. So if you want puffier cells omit the Liquitex Titanium White (or cut it down to 1/4 part). Then add in 1 drop of Zinsser Paint Booster Paint Additive for Waterbased Paints. That is optional but will puff ur cells. Everything else should stay the same.

[@deborahkinsey8047]

Beautiful art. Thank you for sharing. I am wondering where can I get the apple barrel 21170e (I that was the number I saw on your bottle) I can only find 21119. Thank you Debbie Studio Kinsey

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks so much Deborah! Those are the same paints. They are just different sizes. I bought the 32 oz for $10 at Walmart.

[@cynthiachalmers4730]

Thank you so much for all the testing that you did and recording all of the results. Can you pls write the recipe for using DecoArt Satin Enamel instead of Behr? Than you. All of your creations are stunning.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you Cynthia. The recipe is the same except instead of the Behr you would only use 1/2 part DecoArt Satin Enamel. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@cynthiachalmers4730]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thank you so much for your quick reply. Happy Easter Hun!!!!

[@cynthiachalmers4730]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thank you very much for your quick reply and answer. Happy Easter!!!

[@millyfluidart7482]

Tara I’m so thankful for all the hours and expenses you have to endure for this wonderful tutorial, I appreciate your creativity and talent ❤️❤️❤️ I have the tinted Behr satin enamel how do I use that in the new mix please if you have the time to share I do appreciate 🙋‍♀️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks Milly for the kind words! I’m always happy to share. As far as the tinted Behr…I’m assuming it’s the white…just use it in place of the untinted Behr. You shouldn’t have a problem with it. I’m sure I did that experiment…lol but I can’t remember now. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@millyfluidart7482]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry I will look for that tutorial, thanks Tara

[@bobmadnm]

Hi Tara, could you clarify if the liquitex basics titanium white is 1/2 part as in the description or 1 part as in your verbal demonstration? Thanks so much for your constant hard work to help us out. Your a dear and really care about your viewers. Lov ya, Madelyn Harris

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hi Madelyn! Sooooo… I started off with the 1 part but backed off to the 1/2 part. Either works but i like the results of the 1/2 part better. ❤️❤️❤️

[@SirCalvingunner]

So grateful for your experimentation and sharing your findings and new formula!! I'm using the deep base 7300 and was having all my paintings swallowed up by giant wonky cells! 😳 I was about to throw in the towel on Behr and go back to Decoart Satin Enamel since I had good results with that. But I will give the Behr another shot with these new ratios!!! Thanks so much! ❤️🙏🏼 By the way, I've been using the Artist Loft Titanium White in place of the soft bodied white with good results. My white pearls have been fine - only the colored cells were giving me problems. What is the benefit of adding in Apple Barrel paint?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you so much! So…the 7300 is pretty reactive I’ve noticed so u might need to just dial it back. With these ratios 2 parts was good so try that. If it’s still getting swallowed try going down to 1 part. It is more reactive than the scuff defense base I was using. As far as Apple Barrel paint…I’m not sure what it is about the combo but it seems to be a pearl maker…just not a very stable one thus the three paints seem to work together to stabilize the pearls and make them not grainy or out of control. ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@SirCalvingunner]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry thanks Tara!! I'll try adding in the apple barrel and see what difference it makes for me!! Happy Painting! Looking forward to your next video! You're the best! 😘💜

[@lisadumas6422]

I put pantyhose over my floetrol jug and shake it real well before I open it it catches every guber. And you can just Spar straighten the copper and your bottle and I also put a marble and all my bottles of paint it helps make some up and shake them when they've been sitting.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks…yes I do the same thing with the pantyhose but even through it was strained already the small bottle had been sitting around for a while and accumulated some chunks. Lol. Good idea with the marble! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@sandyjohnson328]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful to see the recipe and the different results. I'm excited to try the colored pearls and I have all the ingredients. What are the chances? Seems like I'm forever ordering something. I wonder have you ever used the white pearl paint in only parts of the canvas to try to control where the pearls appear? I realize you have to tilt so I imagine they can't be completely controlled. I'm thinking in terms of a landscape pour. Thoughts?🤔 I'm thinking you have tried just about everything. Also I loved your neutral Dutch pour. It turned out beautifully 😍

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank u you so much Sandy. That’s exciting u have all the ingredients! I’m forever buying supplies too. And Yes I have just recently done a pour where I just put the pearl mix on the two ends and a regular base in the middle for the blow out. Here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmnQc6Wjpbtrppo Hope this helps and thanks for watching! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@kathietucker2579]

great thank you

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you Kathie! ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@pr1assist553]

Hi Tara, hailing from across the pond in the UK. Love your work. May I ask you if the Behr Satin Enamel Deep Base 7300 is a base paint without any colour in it yet? I'm dying to create pearls in my painting. I have a base that I could try, it's Valspar which I believe in made in America by Sherwin William. Have you ever used Valspar satin?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hello from across the pond! Thank you so much for your kind words. So first of all the 7300 is an untinted base. It’s the base you take to the counter to have them add color to. I just pull it off the shelf and off I go (no tint). The 7300 is the Satin untinted base. I unfortunately have never used the valspar so I cannot comment whether or not it will work. My suggestion is give it a whirl and see how it goes. I’m not sure if you can get the DecoArt Satin Enamel in the UK but that works great too. Sorry I couldn’t be more help! Oh- I think Julie Vatcher did a pearl video not that long ago. You may want to check her out to see what formula she uses. She is in the UK. ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@pr1assist553]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry thank you Tara - i'll check her out,

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Tara, I keep coming back to this video, still trying to get the perfect Pearl but I have a couple of questions, if you don’t mind answering. 1. Can I substitute the 7300 for the 8300 and if so, do I adjust any other part of the formula? 2. Would it be better to use Decoart Satin Enamel because I have a ton of that? 3. Is it possible to tilt off too much of your paint? I ask this one because I think my paints are actually too thin (if that’s possible) and I’m tilting soo much off that my paints are looking very muted with canvas showing through. I have sold so many of my pearl paintings but for whatever reason, I’m struggling to get the recipe right again. I’m getting so frustrated and feel like I’m just overlooking something simple. Thank you so very much in advance for your help!! Much love, Treesie💐💝💐

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hi Treesie! So I don’t think the 8300 can be substituted…u need a satin finish. Since this video I have found the 7353 is the best. They all can be substituted by DecoArt but at 1/2 part vs the 2 parts. 2. So I don’t know that is possible to tilt off too much paint. I always prep my edges with a color to make sure the canvas doesn’t show through (which will happen because the paints are VERY thin - as you know). It is possible to use too little paint with the pouring medium. You need to make sure you use enough paint to pouring medium in this technique. If you are using highly pigmented paints you can use less paint whereas if you are using craft paint or say artist loft paints you need to use more paint to pouring medium otherwise your paints will be muted. I really hope this wasn’t redundant and what you already knew. If so email me separately and we can talk about what maybe the issue! I’m always happy to help! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry oh Tara, all of that helps tremendously!! Thank you so very much!! I’ll email you anyway to not only discuss a few more things but to hopefully show you some good results! You’ve gotten me excited to jump back in my art studio first thing in the morning, which hasn’t been the case lately due to frustration!! Thank you so very much again my friend!! 💐💝💐

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Oh good! Yes I have felt your frustration. That was pretty much my whole month of December. Please let me know how it goes and I hope you have success!

[@bkochinke]

Hi Tara, great lesson! But I have a naive question, on your scale do yo7 measure Ounce or fluid ounce?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks so much! Never hesitate to ask a question. I use weighted ounces on my scale.

[@lisadumas6422]

I miss the beginning of this, you use satin enamel with liquitex and apple Barrel did you use floetrol or what did you use to make them fluid. To where they would flow ? Thanks hunn

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

If you need the replay just start it over. The recipe is in the video as well as the description. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@helenstrandell5455]

Thank you! Where I live there is no decoart satin enamels or Behr. Any suggestions how to do pearl cells?

[@helenstrandell5455]

And Gac800 is not availiable either…

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Where are you living? You could try a untinted house paint in a low sheen instead of the Behr. If you are in Europe You may want to watch Dominik Scherl fluid Art. He has success with European brands. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. ☺️

[@helenstrandell5455]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thank you! I will check him out 👍🏼 I live in Sweden.

[@cesarestrada2345]

Tara, cordial greeting please, the mixture of components that you present for the white base, is it also used in the other colors that are applied to the canvas? Each color must carry them to achieve the correct effect of cells? Thank you very much, a hug.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hello Cesar. The base color is the only color with all those components. You will not get cells if you put the satin enamel in the other colors. The “pour over” colors are only mixed with Floetrol, Golden GAC 800 and water to a thin consistency. All recipes are listed in the description box. I hope this helps! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@sandyhuang7212]

Hi Tara, thanks for sharing your recipe for pearl cells. I have tried your recipe as well as Sarah’s. I did get a lot of pearls but they are very small compared to yours. I used exactly ingredients you used. Do you know what would be the reasons that my pearl cells are tiny? Thanks in advance.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hi Sandy! So it could be the paints you are using. Can you tell me what brand and if they are metallics? Colors? 🙏🏻☺️

[@sandyhuang7212]

Thank you for your reply. I love metallic paints. The paints I used were Decoart Extreme sheen 24 K Gold metallic, sapphire, Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Emerald. You have mentioned “ metallic “ paints. I guess they won’t pear bigger. I also use golden fluid paints and colorarte pigments, TLP pigments. What brands paints do you normally use? Thanks! :)

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hi Sandy! So the reason you aren’t getting pearls is the metallic paints…especially the DecoArt. Their density is too light to pearl. The only metallics that I have found to pearl well is the Modern Masters metallics. I’m not sure if you know much about paint density but the paints that are heavier in density will pearl better. The paints that are light in density tend to float and the pearls cannot break through them. If you are interested in more depth tutorials I have lots of videos and I also do Zoom one on one instruction. I hope this info helps! ❤️

[@sandyhuang7212]

Thanks, Tara!

[@cheriharrington7155]

Love love love all this information!!!! I've been watching a lot of videos before I go shopping.... Quick question on the color paints, do you use them straight out of the tube or do they need to be thinned as well ???

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thanks so much Cheri! They need to be thinned. I use a pouring medium of 50% Floetrol/50% Golden Gac800 and then thin them down to a similar consistancy as the pearl mixture.🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@cheriharrington7155]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thank you for the quick reply, how much paint to the 50/50 ? I read somewhere 10:1 Floetrol to paint

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

It really depends on the quality of paint you are using. With craft paint I use 1 part paint to 1 to 2 parts pouring medium and water to thin. With better paints like pebeo, golden heavy body, Amsterdam, Arteza I use 1 part paint to 5 parts PM and water to thin. With golden fluids it is more like 1 part paint to 10 parts pm. Just remember the better the quality of paint the more pigmented they are and the better binders they have to keep the pigments bound to the medium and keep the integrity of the paint when thinned. The cheaper…usually the less binders and more paint is needed to kelp the integrity of paint when making it fluid. I hoops this helps!

[@cheriharrington7155]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Yes ma'am your so awesome to help out, I'll most likely be using Liquitex that I can by locally

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Perfect! With Liquitex I would use a 1:4 ratio! ☺️

[@karencusick2540]

Hello, thank you for sharing. You mentioned you are just north of the boarder in Wisconsin, I am just south of wi in north I’ll. Maybe we are neighbours

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Probably are! I’m in Kenosha! ❤️

[@sheareengedayloo2412]

Aloha I am confused on which Artist loft soft body paint to buy micheals has two similar looking bottles not sure if they just changed the label took your class in Seattle thanks for your help

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hello Sheareen! I hope you had safe travels home and all your art made it with you! I'm not exactly sure what you mean because the Artist Loft Soft Body here only has one bottle. If it says Artist Loft Flow White that is the old 2019 Bottle and formula. That is the best formula but is pretty out of stock everywhere. Are you buying on amazon or Michaels?

[@jeribernardini1742]

Can you use deco arts white satin enamel in place of behr?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Yes! Just use 1/2 part instead of 2. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@cynthiachalmers4730]

Sorry to bother your wonderful Easter Sunday but I am about to try your recipe now and I just want to make sure I understand this part. ......1 Part GAC 800 or (1.5 Golden Color Pouring Medium Gloss-omit Liquitex Pouring Medium) 1/2 part Liquitex Pouring Medium Gloss .....Does this mean if you are using GAC you don't have to use the GCPM or the LPMG? ....Thank you so much for all of your help

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hey Cynthia! No bother at all. It means that if you USE Golden Color Pouring Medium you don’t need GAC or Liquitex Pouring Medium. If you DON’T USE GCPM then you will need to use the GAC 800 and Liquitex PM. Hope that makes sense. ☺️

[@cynthiachalmers4730]

Tha I you so much for the info

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome! ☺️

[@paolapischedda4954]

Grazie per la spiegazione! Peccato che in Italia non arrivano certi prodotti, ne ho ordinati alcuni ma non sono mai arrivati, ti seguo da sempre anche se non capisco la lingua.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Grazie molte. Sei così dolce. Puoi provare la normale vernice bianca per la casa con una lucentezza bassa. Molti di voi saranno in grado di farlo funzionare. Oppure lo smalto satinato DecoArt Americana in bianco puro. Non so se puoi ottenerlo in Italia, ma apprezzo molto il tuo supporto!❤️

[@birthes.8411]

Is the Behr water based? It’s not sold in Denmark- I have to find something else, and don’t want to buy a lot to try, paint can be very expensive here

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Hello! Yea Behr is a Satin Sheen Water based house paint. Can you get DecoArt satin enamel? That would work if you have it available. 🙏🏻❤️😊

[@kimmarshman6550]

I don’t know if I missed it, but do you have a recipe for paints not pigments. Is it the same as colored pearl recipe

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Yes the recipe is in the description box. 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@stephanielivingston900]

Thank you so much for working so hard at this experiment. I heard you say you used zinzer. I have never heard of zinzer. Can you please tell me what that is?

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Thank you Stephanie! Zinsser is a water based paint booster. You can find it at Home Depot or Lowes or Amazon. If you use it you only need a drop or two at most. Sara Taylor has a video talking about it in her recipe. I don’t really like to use it because when I do it makes weird bubble lines around my pearls and it makes my paints react too quickly giving me wonky pearls. (which I am not a fan of…LOL) That’s just me. If you are interested in her explanation here is her video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56lcqN3aq95ebc I hope this helps and you have success! Oh…also…I think the Behr Scuff Defense Satin Enamel deep base 7353 is even better than the deep base 7300. I will be putting out a video shortly on that. ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@joeycasey2323]

Can I substitute Deco Art Satin enamel for the Behr 7300? Also I have Artist Loft titanium paint.

[@joeycasey2323]

By the way thank you to all three of you for doing all this experimenting for all of us.

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Yes Joey you definitely can. Just use 1/2 part vs 2 parts. ☺️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

You are very welcome! 🙏🏻☺️❤️

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

I have heard others having success with the artist loft titanium white. Give it a shot! I’d love to hear how it worked for you. ☺️

[@joeycasey2323]

@@PiecesofTaraArtistry Thank you again!!

[@danielalochi9019]

Complimenti ,sei bravissima,!!sono italiana,purtroppo non riesco a trovare la vernice "bher" neanche su amazon,cosa potrei usare al posto di quella?😘😘

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Grazie mille! Se hai accesso a DecoArt Satin Enamel in Pure White, funzionerebbe. In caso contrario, puoi provare la pittura per la casa bianca con una lucentezza bassa. Spero questo sia di aiuto!❤️