(92) How I Mix My Paints For Bloomswipes ~ Paint Mixing Video

[@carolynbrew3770]

Thank you Nikki ❤️ Looking forward to the vedio with Shelee

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Carolyn! 😀💙

[@suekleinschmidt5949]

Thanks so much Niki, now I will know what to look for as well when I go to Bunnings tomorrow. Now if only you could show me how to mix a container of your artistic talent! 😄 💜🥰🤗

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Sue! 😀❤️

[@jenniferbenefield512]

What are u looking for at bunnings??

[@suekleinschmidt5949]

@@jenniferbenefield512 The Neutral Gloss.

[@creationoverflow]

Nikki you’re amazing to do all the work to sharing your processes with us to help set us up for success! Thank you so very much for all your teaching!!! You are incredibly talented and you have blessed so many of us! 💕

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so very much Pam! 😀 💙

[@mariacanales1870]

That paint of yours is fantastic….. I don’t know how many gallons I’m in for and still no luck…..Love your work and colors….

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you very much Maria 😀❤️

[@mademoisellem3529]

Thanks. Also in Queensland (Gold Coast) so it's great to see products that I can actually find here. Your work is stunning.

[@NikiDArt]

Hi! Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@jenniferbenefield512]

Me too on Gold Coast Queensland. Where do you get the golden paints from please

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

And a plus side to that paint is your paintings are anti bacterial lol. Thanks for this video Swipe Queen! ❤

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you 😀♥️

[@barbarabilleter4818]

I poured paint today using your mixing method. I also swiped it. It came out great! Thanks again for making your video easy to understand. 👍😍

[@NikiDArt]

I'm happy to hear that Barbara! 😀 💙

[@clasinajordaan4995]

Thanks for sharing your recipe and mixing method with us Hopefully I will get it right!!

[@NikiDArt]

I'm sure you will, thank you Clasina 😊💖

[@robinbrennan4561]

Brilliant idea to use Acrylic inks! I do have a bunch and I would not have thought of that! Thanks!

[@NikiDArt]

You're welcome! Glad it helped you, we buy all this stuff often and never use it lol! 😀💙

[@megydo9031]

You are GREAT NIKIIIIII!!!! Finally I found someone that explains simple and with a lot of patience! So sO so much THANKS! Be safe. Hugs

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much! So happy it helped you! 😀 💙

[@megydo9031]

@@NikiDArt The only problem is that some of the mixing products are not available at my country and I've no idea what could substitute them....tragedy!

[@NikiDArt]

In some countries you'll need to look for 'deep base' you need one with little or no titanium white in it. So as translucent as possible and a gloss sheen

[@megydo9031]

@@NikiDArt thanks. I tryed but...no result... I'm frustrated

[@JudyJewel]

You showed me that I was making two big mistakes. I was using pouring medium to thin the paint but you use flow medium which makes a huge difference. Also I see that you use GLOSS house paint as part of your pouring medium and this reacts completely different than satin paint. Thank you so much! I love your creative approach to swipes!

[@NikiDArt]

Glad this video helped, thanks Judy 😊❤️

[@AnaFernandez-bu6bo]

Excellent video- thank you! I bought a bunch of Primary Elements and wondered if one could mix it in with the deep Base/varnish. You answered my question!

[@NikiDArt]

Happy this helped 😀♥️

[@candiwatkins7546]

Your paintings are just delicious!

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Candi 😀❤️

[@lidiapiraino2543]

I'm so happy to find you Niki, this video is from 2021 but doesn't matter. Now I'll buy everything that I need it's a release because washing your recipe it's not going to cost so much. I'm from Sydney, to buy american products is too expensive. I love your art.

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Lidia, so happy it's helpful for you! 😀❤️

[@angelortega7708]

Thank you Niki for sharing! I really do appreciate all that you teach! Your have amazing talent!

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you very much Angel 😀❤️

[@lydiadevries8408]

Love the pigments

[@NikiDArt]

They're great aren't they? 🙂

[@deborahtisdell8882]

Thank-you Niki. Very helpful video. Appreciated x

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Deborah 😊 ❤️

[@domimassou5457]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us and for your time

[@NikiDArt]

You're very welcome, thank you Domi 😀💙

[@desireeross9651]

Thank you Nikki. This is so useful. Learned a lot

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Desiree 😊 💜

[@suzitominac5240]

Thankyou Nikki for sharing

[@NikiDArt]

My pleasure Suzi 😊💜

[@karren7729]

Hi Niki, your in Qld, cool so am I at sth west Brisbane 😍 & a fan

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Karen! Thank you! 😊 💖

[@stephaniedavey]

Hi Nick, thanks so much. I hope you have stayed dry this past week. Send some of that excess water over to Perth!

[@NikiDArt]

Yes thanks we were very lucky only one flooded road near us 👍

[@LisaNutShell]

I've never commented on a KZbin video before. You, however, are so amazingly talented.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so very much Lisa! 😀💙

[@karingalm9874]

those are just yummy colors. i would add a bright lime or a bright turquoise to them. i love color..............those are yummy. xo

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! 😊 💖

[@Me-dy5nw]

That was very clear thank you. Do you have a video about how to mix the pillow paints and how do you mix the cell activating paints? In just starting out and get a little confused with all the lingo

[@NikiDArt]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Pillow paint is used as is from the paint can (after stirring). In every video description I list paints used and what they're mixed with, including cell activator. Personally I like mine mixed approx 2 - 2.5 parts of Australian Floetrol to one part of acrylic paint. Experimentation is needed to find your own preference though, as everyone likes it in a different ratio 😀

[@Me-dy5nw]

@@NikiDArt ok that helps alot thank you so much ! I really appreciate it 🙂

[@gratefulcreations]

Thanks love!! I have Pebeo Bindex. I’ll try that. I usually disperse with Liquitex pouring medium, but I’ll give this a try.

[@NikiDArt]

I have started adding a squirt of Bindex into my house paint for my pillow 😀

[@LorieTorch]

Your work is so beautiful and inspiring!

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much Lorie! 😀 💙

[@danddartgallery8834]

Thanks for sharing! 🙂🌷

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you l! 😊 💖

[@debbiewalls245]

Thank you

[@NikiDArt]

You're very welcome 😀❤

[@Marie-LouiseArt]

Hi Niki, this is gold! Thank you for all your amazing tips. I’m going back to basics and this is so relatable. I remember when I first started following you, I remember you saying the Shelee art course was a game changer. Are these products still available or are there any others you use now? I’ve started using the valspar express with good home and josonja together which seems to work well. That golden colour is beautiful. It’s so cool you added acrylic ink to change the colour too. Happy bank holiday lovely ❤

[@MaerdymHorses]

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much Arlene 😊❤️

[@meredguy]

Hey Niki, your work is amazing and very inspirational, thank you so much for sharing. What paint base do you use now since this one has been changed to a much thinner consistency? I live in Mt Gambier, rural SA, Meredith 🌹

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much 😀💙 I still use the original as have a couple of cans still. Apparently Taubmans waterproof enamel in neutral semi gloss is a good alternative

[@AmysCreativeArt]

Thanks for Sharing💜

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Amy 😊 💙

[@cathythompson8734]

Great tutorial,thank you

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Cathy 😊 💙

[@oguislacasa2253]

NIKI D. ART, I'M IN LOVE WITH YOUR ART WORK, I'M JUST AN OLD WOMAN BUT NEWBY IN THIS ART. YOU ARE GREAT AND IF I CAN, I'LL TRY TO DO SOMEDAY, SOME PAINTING AS YOURS. I LIVE IN MEXICO AND WE DON'T HAVE THOSE MATERIALS, BUT WE CAN TRY AND INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🙏🙏🙏 FOR SHARING THOSE BEAUTIES OF YOURS. BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

[@NikiDArt]

Hello Oguis! Thank you so very much! 😀💜 OK so you might find yours is called ''deep base' it's the one that will say on the front 'must be tinted' it should contain no or minimal amounts of titanium white. You also want it in gloss 😀

[@dorisgalea9243]

Hi Nikki thanks for all your videos they are very inspirational. As you are obviously aware Taubmans is not longer manufacturing the Taubmans neutral paint you used as part of your pm. Could you please advise what paint is suitable for a pm for blooms/swipes and if you mix it the same way as in the video. Thanks in advance.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Doris 😀❤️ Yes I know sadly 😞 I've still got a full tin of the old stuff. Shelee Carruthers (Sheleeart) has her lab coat on and is furiously experimenting to find us an alternative!

[@nataliemulhall3659]

This is so helpful thank you so much 💜

[@NikiDArt]

Happy to hear this, thanks Natalie 🙂💙

[@michellereed8830]

Thanks so much!

[@NikiDArt]

Hope it helps, thank you for commenting 😊💜

[@susiemcgough9917]

Thanks for sharing.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Susie 😀

[@Amah-Lady]

I love your work, it's different than lot of artists I have seen. I am new to pouring art, I was wondering if you prepare the basic white paint the same way but without adding acrylic paint or pigments? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS, and thank you in advance for your reply and time. Best wishes.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you very much Maha 😀❤️ My white pillow fishy have anything added, it's straight out of the can (after stirring well). I do have all my colours etc listed in the description box of the video, if you click on the video title it will open up

[@d1analockwood499]

Watching you mix ( one more time) you forgot one important ingredient thats always in your art, Magic !!

[@NikiDArt]

Haha thank you Diana 😀♥️

[@joyrichards9261]

Thanks Niki What I’ve been looking for , I’m in Brisbane and I can get all you use

[@NikiDArt]

Glad it helped you Joy 😊💜

[@lorrainer4839]

Thanks Niki, I was one of those who has asked you for this, perfect tip about the flow medium - I think its what I need. I was wondering though about your base paint to, because I know you've mentioned that you actually thin that down a bit. And perhaps your CA too, as I can't seem to quite hit on the magic mix for that - close but no cigar.

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Lorraine, OK will film when I next mix up some 👍😀

[@robynhotchkies5496]

Hi Lorraine, I also would love to see Niki do the base and C>A>. I have checked the beginnings of all her videos since this one and havent found it. Do you know if she has been able to do it yet?

[@NikiDArt]

Robyn, I don't b thin my pillow/base at all now. I use it straight out of the can. For some reason it's not as thick now as it was!

[@tonirussell8208]

😊 thanks Niki, that’s the best video I’ve seen. I finally got the right paint today, thanks to you. I’m in qld too, have bought so many different ones prior to watching your video. Love your work. ❤️🌻

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Toni, so happy it has helped you 😀💙

[@larrainelonghurst4754]

Thank you so much Niki for sharing. Do you use the same paint with floetrol for the pillow

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Larraine 😊❤️ No my pillow/base is just white house paint, I do occasionally GAC 800 if it seems thick but I always list my paints in the description box of each video

[@angelabstractart6168]

Thank you!

[@NikiDArt]

Hope it helped you! 😀❤️

[@balveencheema3522]

Thanks for sharing the proportions Niki but what do you use as the base white coat on canvas? It’s a large amount

[@NikiDArt]

I use just white wall paint in low sheen. I always list all my paints in the description box of every video 😊

[@margaretheaven4124]

Love to tutorial. Very clear. It’s hard to find Deco art Satan Enamel would a taubmans Satan Enamel do the same cloud effects?

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Margaret 😀 ❤️ I've tried using it and I didn't get the same results. If you look through my videos I do have one where I experimented and achieved pearls. It's this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPRqqSqZ55oms0

[@chrislm6016]

Vielen Dank für für die tolle Beschreibung und die inspirierendesn Videos liebe Niki. Ich komme aus Deutschland und habe leider mit den aufgeführten Materialien Schwierigkeiten. Ist der Trautmanns easy Coat ein wasserlöslicher farbloser Lack? Ist das Flow Medium das selbe wie pooring Medium? Ich hoffe, du kannst meinen Beitrag lesen. Glg Chris aus Germany

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Chris, thank you so much 😀❤️ Its an untinted gloss house paint base. In some countries it's deep base as it contains little or no Titanium White. If you head to Chris Glatie's KZbin channel you will see what ingredients he uses as he's also in Germany. He lists them in his description box. Chris has been creating resin geodes lately, but if you go through his videos you'll find his acrylic ones too 😊

[@chrislm6016]

@@NikiDArt Hallo liebe Niki, ich habe mich riesig über deine Antwort gefreut🥰 Ich werde deinen Tipp, mir die Videos von Chris Glatie anschauen befolgen und hier bekomme ich dann hoffentlich die Liste der geeigneten Materialien für Deutschland😅 und kann auch mal experimentieren . Lieben Dank dir nochmal und mach weiter mit deinen tollen Kunstwerken 👏👍😁 liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Chris 👍🇩🇪

[@marie-paulevanhove8010]

Thank you for this video and info. Just one question please, the colorless housepaint you use, is that a kind of varnish. Thank you for an answer .

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Marie-Paule 😀💖 No it's untinted, so the colour hasn't been added at the store, it's gloss (water based) paint for doors and trims. In some countries it's called deep base you need it without any Titanium in.

[@AM-us7cz]

Great stuff Niki this has been one of, if not the best bits of advice I have found for mixing pigments so far. Thanks mate 👍 all the best from Blighty. PS I think your so talented and love what you do, and too share it with others is inspiring 💖 ❤ thanks again.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much! 😀 💙 I know you can't get the sane stuff there, but I think Valspar deep base is one that's used?

[@robynhotchkies5496]

Hi Niki. Thank you so much for this info, your swipes are soooo fantastic ❤️. You mention that you prefer to use flow medium instead of water if you need to thin the mix. Why is this? Does flow medium contain binder? Your help is very appreciated 🥂

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Robyn 😀 💜 I really don't know lol I just don't like the idea of adding water as it concerns me about breaking the pigment binders.

[@robynhotchkies5496]

​@@NikiDArt 😂. From my research Flow medium doesn’t have binder in it. Art is fun.com says: Flow improver works by breaking the surface tension of the water inside the paint which thins the paint without reducing color strength or compromising the finish. Niki, I love that you did this video on PM consistency. I have watched it a few times trying to get the same look of the paint coming off the stick as you do. I would love to see you show your pillow and CA consistencies as well so I can get it all to work! Any chance you would consider this? 🙏😅

[@geraldinetr2462]

Hi Niki, one question, is the Taubmans easycoat paint you use, transparent when dried? PS love your work, you have shown me some new techniques to try, thankyou.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! 😀❤️ Yes it is, sadly it's been discontinued 😑

[@geraldinetr2462]

Oh, what would you use instead? I'm just getting started with acrylic pouring & have learnt a lot, thanks Niki for the leason. 🤗

[@NikiDArt]

At the moment it's unsure, Shelee (Sheleearr) is testing out different brands to see which work best

[@martyfoster9623]

Thanks so much Niki for helping me. I don’t see the tip jar. How do I find that? Marty

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you so much Marty! 😀 💙 It's in the description box of my videos, the PayPal.me link

[@B.Bartcrafthandmade96]

Hi Nikki ,I was going to try this today coz i m in love with your work but i went to buy the Taubmans Water base NEUTRAL and they dont have one no more at bunnings.Did u find another solution to replace this .???

[@NikiDArt]

Hi, yes bad Taubmans discontinued it! 😒 Their water based enamel in semi gloss is recommended as a replacement. I haven't tried it yet as still have some of the old left that I found at Mitre 10

[@aileenwaiwaiole8228]

Where do you buy the Tubman’s easy coat I can’t find it anywhere 🤔

[@NikiDArt]

I buy it from Bunnings 😀

[@aileenwaiwaiole8228]

I live in Hawaii we don’t have to many craft stores I love your art work they don’t even sale Behr 8300 here 🙃

[@lamerlette5775]

Hello, this is superb. Can I know the whole list of your material, paints etc ... And the approximate quantities. Thank you

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you 😀💙 Sorry I don't measure actual ratios, I do by eye as I show in this mixing video. I show all the paints and pigments in the video 🙂

[@annie8772]

Thank you for the mixing of PM tutorial. May I ask is the Easy Coat paint water-based or solvent-based?

[@NikiDArt]

You always want water based paint 👍😊

[@catherineb2463]

Wow I just seen Karen’s post that your in Brisbane I’m in Rockhampton wonderful to follow something in qld

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Catherine 😀 yes I'm on the Gold Coast 🙂

[@dianemelton6475]

Can you use GAC 800 in your mixes to thin it when needed?

[@NikiDArt]

I honestly don't know as never have. Your best bet is to not add too much tube paint so it never gets too thick. I have added a few drops of GAC 100 in the past if I've been too heavy handed squeezing in the tube paint, less is best a couple of blueberry sized blobs.

[@lesfeehan8847]

Hi lm just loving your art work,but l have brought all my paints now ,can l use your base paint with floetrol l have been using spring acrylic house paint half with floetrol will it work better or is it the same for brightness,lm just learning,l really love to be able to use all the paints and pigments you use but l really carnt afford it,

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! 😊❤️I tried spring initially and it cracked every time I used it. I occasionally add floetrol to my pillow but you don't want to add much as it will be too thin. You don't need to use pigments, tube paints are great

[@rebeccajaffe6045]

Do you know if mica powder that's used in bath bombs is the same as pigments and can be used in this technique?

[@NikiDArt]

I honestly don't know, but I wouldn't imagine they'd have enough colour otherwise they'd stain your skin

[@irenevhh7955]

Love it! Have no idea what to look for housepaint gloss, here jn the Netherlands. Are there any Dutchies here who know what it's called in dutch? Muurverf, houtverf ??

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Irene 😊💖 You might get the info to help from Chris Glatie's KZbin channel, he's in Germany but might be of help? It's untinted paint, the sort the store tell you MUST be tinted and contain either no Titanium White or a very minimal amount. Sometimes it's called Neutral sometimes Deep Base

[@sianfinselbach]

Hi Niki! Totally rapped by this technique you’re using. Cd you please just clarify what type of medium the tin of gloss ‘paint’ is? It obviously dries clear for use in houses etc for wood but I’ve never seen anything like it! What’s it usually used for and is it found in the diy section or the craft section? Also, is that what you use as the white base on the canvas that you float your pigments on? Thanks! Xx

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Sian 😊 🧡 It's normal house paint (water based) used to paint wood trims. It's untinted, taken off the shelf when you'd usually take it to the counter to be tinted in your chosen shade. So, ideally you need one that that as close to zero Titanium in it otherwise it will lighten your colours. The white (or coloured as I sometimes use), is low sheen wall paint.

[@celinefoff1863]

Do you add silicones oil to create cells? What do you use instead please? No floetrol ?

[@NikiDArt]

No I only add exactly what I have shown in this video. I only add floetrol to make my cell activator which is just Australian Floetrol and acrylic paint 🙂

[@celinefoff1863]

@@NikiDArt thank you for the quick reply. Oh, I must have missed the bit you add Australian floetrol. Which colour you add that to so I can pay extra attention please. I get confused when KZbin creators pour “white” and never said if it was floetrol or white paint mix. I tried a few times but I am just never successful in creating cells.

[@NikiDArt]

I don't mix any cell activator in this video, this one is to show how I mix my colours into my pouring medium. Each one of my videos has details of what I've used for a cell activator in the video description box. I use dozens of different colours, brands include Atelier, Amsterdam, Golden and Pebeo 🙂

[@candiwatkins7546]

Curious as to what I might use to thicken paint I have accidently made too thin.

[@NikiDArt]

You can add more of the untinted base to thicken 😊

[@dizzydragonfly8010]

Just wondering what you are now using to mix your pigments with now that Taubmans are no longer making this product with the neutral base - only the white base? I just phoned Taubmans directly to check as Bunnings no longer stock it. Apparently they have changed the formula 🙄. Thanks 😊

[@NikiDArt]

I'm still using the old formula as found some old tins in Mitre 10, have you tried in there? Once those are used I'll have to use the Taubmans enamel water based in neutral (not tried yet but Taubmans suggested that)

[@dizzydragonfly8010]

@@NikiDArt thanks 😊. Yes, I've tried locally but I'm unable to get 🙄.

[@rosemaryrosemaryw8117]

Thanks Niki- I love your work and your choice of colours. Is the Atlier binder medium the same as Flotrol? Or can it be used in place of binDer medium?

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Rosemary 😊 💜 No it's not the same, I don't believe floetrol contains binders. Binding medium is basically acrylic paint without the pigment, as it's what's added to acrylic paint. Floetrol is a paint conditioner so can't be used to disperse pigments

[@barbmakota2911]

Would gac 500 work instead

[@janetwise6272]

Do you water these down before using? They seem a little thick.

[@NikiDArt]

No, they're mixed to the perfect consistency for how I like them. I don't add any water

[@marybryan7191]

Niki, when you swipe with the CA on the spatula, do you let the spatula glide lightly over the paints or do you use pressure?

[@NikiDArt]

Yes literally sweep over the colours gently, hardly any pressure 😀

[@penelopem629]

Hi Niki, as always your videos are spot on, do you have one on the consistency of your bases or is it similar to tubes and pigments 🤗

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you, I use the house paint straight out of the can (after stirring well). It can vary depending on the batch, but yes should say very similar consistency to my colours, maybe a tad thicker (just slightly) 😀💜

[@penelopem629]

@@NikiDArt thank you

[@marisabermudez9891]

Hi Niki! Your flow medium is impossible to get it . And when I look for the same at Liquitex, I only found Pouring medium gloss or flow aid additive. Is it the same?

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Marisa, Liquitex Flow Aid is the same 😊

[@marisabermudez9891]

@@NikiDArt thanks a lot Niki!😘

[@chantaldumas7013]

Hi, I am in Canada, and I can't find the product that you used: the coat interior doors anti-bacterial protection. Do you know what I can replace it with? Thank you!

[@marieround8140]

Watch Kanella Ciraco, she's from Canada. Check the blooms paint she uses.

[@NikiDArt]

I think it's Behr 8300 in deep base that people use in the US and Canada. I definitely know it's deep base and you just get it off the shelf, don't get it tinted as you'll be adding it to your tube paints and pigments 😀 If you check out Lisa Marvin Art she's in Canada and has mixing videos

[@GinaMacArt]

Hi Niki, I just thought I'd let you know that the J2L you quoted, and that I quoted to my Bunnings supplier, is actually a tap icon (meaning water based) and the 2L is two litres. I was too busy taking notes that I didn't view the tin properly. It is only when I viewed the video again tonight that I saw what you mistook for J2L. 😂😂😂 The guy at Bunnings must have thought I was a crazy old lady who doesn't know what she is talking about, but, now I am equipped because I have a screen shot of the paint base. 😂😂😂❤️🙏🇦🇺🐨🎨

[@NikiDArt]

Oh well you learn something new every day 🤣🤣 Unfortunately Taubmans have discontinued this paint base now! The search is on for a new one 😭

[@GinaMacArt]

@@NikiDArt I spoke to a fellow yesterday about it, at bunnings, and he said that Taubmans, water based, gloss enamel, neutral, low voc, is sort of the same thing. 4 litres $113. I want to send a screenshot of it but I can't see the option to. Anyway, I am checking it out tomorrow so I'll let you know. Cheers. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺🐨🎨

[@GinaMacArt]

@@NikiDArt hi Niki, I went to bunnings last night and bought the Taubmans Water Based Enamel in Neutral Gloss. The fellow said that this is taking the place of the Easy Coat that artists have been using. It's $114 for 4 litres. I hope this is helpful. Happy painting. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺🐨🎨

[@CheriBomzArt]

🤔What is create button for? Thanks for videos! What does bindex do?

[@NikiDArt]

I'm sorry I don't understand your first question. Bindex is an acrylic binder, binds the pigments together

[@soozannah4555]

Your resulting art is beautiful so I thought I'd have a look at your mixing technique. You went very fast and I couldn't tell what was being mixed. There was the pigment, then the binder, then the paint (which I assume is what you refer to as your pouring medium), then the gloss varnish... maybe? And was the gloss varnish added to the tube paint as well? Guess I should take the class.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you 😊 💜 Sorry, I put everything up to the camera so you could see and also showed the consistency of them. The video being 17 minutes long, I thought any longer and it would become boring 🙂

[@andiealangla6921]

USA here. Your so talented and your work is stunning. The house gloss.. is that paint or a varnish?

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! 😀 💙 Is untinted gloss (water based) house wall paint known as neutral here, it's deep base in the US - you want one that does not contain any Titanium white. I think Glidden is a popular one in the US, but not one that contains any primer

[@andiealangla6921]

@@NikiDArt thank you

[@tracymacgregor5515]

Hi niki love your art ❤️ please could you let me know how you mix your cell activator please? Thank you 😊

[@NikiDArt]

Hi Tracy, thank you 😊💙 I mix with Aussie floetrol, but never measure (sorry). I mix until my consistency leaves a slight trace when drizzled from around half an inch above. I then hold up the stick and wait to see if the stream of paint bounces or snaps back after most of the paint has dripped off

[@tracymacgregor5515]

@@NikiDArt thank you so much I shall keep practising … 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊

[@jihanali8708]

Hi Niki thank you for sharing this video, I know I can’t find what you used mixing the color with in America but please can you tell me what is similar by names to each one of them .. Finding the colors is so easy but not the rest of what you used , thank you 🙏

[@NikiDArt]

I'm sorry I don't know about American equivalents, I've seen a lot seem to use Behr for their colour bases. Jo Sonja can be bought from www.fluid-art.co as can the pigments

[@jihanali8708]

@@NikiDArt Thank you anyway, again I’m impressed with your technique, colors, music, enjoying watching every video you posted 🌹🌼💐

[@CozzyKorner]

Qnag looks like baby poop, but it’s amazing!🤩I just bought 2 8oz fluid bottles and a tub of heavy body, so now that it’s discontinued, I’m set,😅

[@NikiDArt]

It does but ooh the glow on white is amazing 😀

[@CozzyKorner]

@@NikiDArt I love it especially with blues and magenta/violets. It’s amazing!💖

[@nataliemulhall3659]

Hi Niki, excellent tutorial thank you 🙏 just wondering where you got your golden paints from in Aussie?

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Natalie, the TLP's from www.fluid-art.co The Primary Elements from Capriole Shabby Chic, Pearlex can be bought from all art shops, ebay, Amazon and lots of online art shops. The Golden paints again from online art places, I bought these from a local independent art shop along with the acrylic ink. Jo Sonja varnish either online or Spotlight, Eckersleys, art shops. The untinted house paint base from Bunnings 😀

[@NikiDArt]

Oops sorry for the essay, I thought you'd asked about everything 😂😂😂😂 oh well now you know 🤣

[@nataliemulhall3659]

@@NikiDArt haha 😂 all good thank you 🙏 I have the rest, I just couldn’t remember where the golden paints were from but very thorough reply so thanks 😊 On another note just want to say I love watching you for a few reasons, you always put colours in your descriptions and your description is thorough, your from Aussie, I love everything you do your art is amazing 🤩 I hope to be as confident as you some day, I love the combination of listening to you explain and the music you play. Just thought you might like some feedback 💕 so keep being you, love it 💙 Nat

[@NikiDArt]

Nat, thank you so much! 😀💖 I'm not confident though, I'm a nervous wreck hate public speaking as I'm so shy 🤣

[@lyndseypolzin5699]

I tried scanning the comments.. I’m unfamiliar with adding varnish- does this do anything besides add flow? Is it for binding purposes?

[@NikiDArt]

All the details are in the video description box, click on the video title to access. It's a recipe that Sheleeart devised.

[@TheFatia22]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this recipe with us 😊 im also in Queensland and so happy to find your channel 😊 😀 have been trying different types of paint but i wasnt really satisfied 😅. Just a question plz , about the medium flow can it be floetrol? Thank you so much

[@NikiDArt]

Hi! If you add floetrol to the colours it messes up with the science of how the ingredients play together, Sheleeart, who founded this method discovered that floetrol should only be used in the 'cell activator' that is placed in top of your colours. Cell activator is just paint and Australian Floetrol. My other videos have details of that, both at the beginning and in the description box 😃

[@TheFatia22]

@@NikiDArt thank you very much 🙂

[@Fatimafatima-wo4ct]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! 😀 💙

[@ember4940]

what did you add that was a couple of spoons in?

[@NikiDArt]

Hi, sorry I'm not quite understanding your question? Do you mean what did I add it into? It's just a little plastic food container, around 170ml

[@ember4940]

@@NikiDArt I am wondering what is the substance you are adding to it. I kept watching and I think it is untinted housepaint?

[@NikiDArt]

Yes it's untinted house paint, I show the tin at the start 🙂

[@DecFirefly1210]

How do you stretch your mica mixes to match the amount you have of the FB mix? It seems like the micas are only about half if the fb amount

[@NikiDArt]

Sorry not sure what you mean? Facebook amount?

[@DecFirefly1210]

@@NikiDArt fb = full body paint, there seems to be much more than the others.

[@newell0031]

@@DecFirefly1210 she probably doesn't want as much "Bling" as her fb paints. They do not have to be equal amounts of color. If you wanted more mica mixture you could double the recipe. 2 spoons mica and 4 spoons

[@KarenReynolds-l1u]

Hi Niki. I am trying to find the exact product from bunnings but they all say a colour on the tin. There is white, natural, and additive. It's just so confusing.... can you please help..

[@NikiDArt]

Yes they've stopped making it recently. The replacement that works is Taubmans water based enamel neutral semi gloss. I haven't transitioned to it yet as still have some of the old that works.

[@jennyc1846]

Thanks Niki...isnt it great FLYBYS now works with Bunnings? I must have spent many $100's there over 7 years then I moved, now 12 months later Bunnings does Flybys aarrrgghhhhh... BTW a little helpful tip..I use those tiny 6 inch metal cocktail whisks for mixing my paints then just rinse (swish) in water between each colour, seems to do it quicker than a spoon..anyway works for me...beautiful colours...

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Jenny, yes same so mad when I think of all the money spent before at Bunnings!!! I actually LOVE the paint mixing process I find it relaxing haha I do have one of those little whisks but it's never come out of its box 🤣

[@jennyc1846]

@@NikiDArt Its in a box thats a bit fancier than mine from a catering store at about $1.50 ha ha take it out they are great...

[@joeadams8975]

I've always wondered about adding the varnish and what exactly it does for the paint mixture. It's actually just a water-based polyurethane from what I can see. Just wondering..

[@NikiDArt]

I really don't know the science behind it, Sheleeart devised the recipe when she created her bloom technique 😀

[@anthonyfitzgerald3340]

What do you think causes paint with polyurethane and untinted base in it to sink under the pillow paint to become discoloured and hazy

[@NikiDArt]

That kind of sounds as if it's too thin if it's sinking, how is your consistency?

[@anthonyfitzgerald3340]

I found the consistency ok but felt there was a reaction somehow between the pillow and the polyurethane which I do not usually get when paints are mixed using floetrol and Liquidex.

[@anthonyfitzgerald3340]

Just one last thing....when I lay down the first colour on the pillow with polyurethane in it.....it usually reacts like the way cell activator does....sinks with a haze forming around surface diameter. Any ideas ?

[@mariedoucedelacruz6918]

Thank you to know the material that you use 🙋‍♀️🇫🇷

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Marie 😊❤️

[@lauraborgmann8285]

Yummy colors. 😋 Great teacher, thanks for sharing! Could you introduce to you please?

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you Laura! 😊 💖 I've got to build up my confidence first

[@karenstrong8887]

Niki, where do you live in Aus? Just a State will do. Thank you and I mix mine almost the same. ❤️

[@NikiDArt]

I'm Gold Coast, QLD Karen 😊

[@karenstrong8887]

@@NikiDArt, with my closest sister. We are about four and half hours drive north. Just past Bundaberg. ❤️

[@Sparkle.Glider]

What video did you use these paints for?

[@NikiDArt]

Most probably the one directly after it, it was a while ago now so I don't know. I keep the paints for months so they're used sporadically in various pieces. I always list the colours in the description box

[@angieveens6411]

Living in New zealand can't get my pouring medium right. Got untinted deep base gloss from dulux. Used high pigmented mica powders and still the colours are much lighter.

[@NikiDArt]

I've a feeling Taubman's is PPG in NZ, look for a similar name doors and trims in neutral gloss. Are you dispersing your pigments fully first before adding the deep base?

[@angieveens6411]

@@NikiDArt I added a teaspoon of pigments and storr it with 2 tablespoons with untinted of housepaint stir it for a while until it was so smooth. I actually thought something wrong with my pigments and used liquitex pouringmedium gloss and that was a great result but I can't used that for bloom I presume do a flipcup or ringpours.

[@Profhedy]

How thick is your pillow?

[@NikiDArt]

It can vary from batch to batch, usually around a 5 second trace

[@nadeemartz2672]

Hi, i am confused,,,, about mixing chemical ...please send me names of all ingredients and quantity...thanks

[@NikiDArt]

If you're not in Australia you won't be able to get the sane paint unfortunately. It's untinted house paint (water based)

[@nuna4307]

Nicki, is that house paint you are using to mix with?

[@NikiDArt]

Yes, untinted house paint 😊

[@Carole_Williamson]

It’s 2 years later Niki, and QNAG, or at least one of the pigments in it is no longer available, golden is working on a replacement ‘hue’. I’ve seen a few video of yours with various mixes or different colors, different brands. Wanted to suggest, if you even see comments on old videos, check out Arteza Pearl Marmalade, it seems like it would be close to QNAG. I’ve never seen QNAG in person, but in videos, this Arteza color seems like it would be close.

[@NikiDArt]

Thank you! Michelle from Grateful Creations has a video with a mix that's identical 😀🧡

[@joyrichards9261]

Do you use this mixture for blooms and other ways of pouring?

[@NikiDArt]

This is my mixture for my bloom swipes 🙂