Acrylic Paint Pouring for the Beginner

A step by step real time tutorial of how to do a liquid acrylic pouring painting. All steps for the beginner. Here is a link to annemarie ridderhof's video for beginners. • Instruction video

[@shellyaltschuh3146]

Bless your heart for making a video that starts with the "how to and what to" in mixing your paints. Thank you. I went at it full boar and made 7 blah paintings and 2 just ok paintings. I had alot of fun but was disappointed in the end. So now I'm off to the store with high hopes again, so thank you!

[@taylarogers313]

Wait!! So you're telling me that I can use some of this 5 gallon bucket of white paint that i just painted my kitchen with????

[@AnaFernandez-bu6bo]

Thank you SO MUCH for your video. Extremely detailed and extremely educational. I'm getting ready to do my first pour this weekend and I've watched tons of videos. Yours is among the top 3 for me so thank you again! God bless you for sharing your knowledge. 💖

[@AliP1970]

This is the first beginners pour that I've watched and I've watched a lot of more advanced. This is definitely in my top 3 of the prettiest ones I've seen! All three are very different and I really love all of them the same, but for different reasons. I find myself tipping my phone (I hope it helped 😉). This is an excellent video! I love that you talked us through every step-telling us what you were doing, what you were using, and why you were using it! Don't learn to edit! It's so nice knowing that you weren't editing things out. I wish I could do something like this but due to severe RA in my hands (& there rest of me too) I can't do things that I've known how to do my whole life, let alone trying something new. I'll just keep watching and admiring others work! Great video, thank you!

[@shellykrysty7973]

I've watched numerous videos today. You are the only one who explained the heart & silicone. The way my brain works, literally, I need to hear such details so that I can fully absorb instructions & choose actions that will lead to more success sooner. Such details/info facilitates correct or better choices, because I more completely understand the process (what happens & why). Thank you.

[@ceciliasart502]

Thank you Shelly, I try to explain things the way I can understand better.

[@LetitiaOwens]

I totally agree with you. :)

[@bettiesuezelechowski4526]

I totally agree your vidio are the first that are truly helpful. Thanks so much

[@juneebennett22]

@@ceciliasart502 Hi Cecilia, I was wondering, would this neon pour work with black between the layers instead of white? Thanks!

[@carolgaudreault5757]

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[@irenefehr9192]

Thank you for doing this for us beginners, not easy to find and so many different methods, find it very overwhelming and to scared to try.

[@debpettit8651]

i appreciate this video.. gives me more insight.. much appreaciate

[@annbrinston9142]

Finally! Your tutorial was wonderful! I was wondering how to do this"pouring art" and exactly what "recipe" to use...you've explained everything. I can now try my hand at this. Thank-you!

[@beviesams4955]

I can't believe I've been pouring for a year now, and am just now finding out I can make my pouring medium as you just described....I"m blown away cuz I just bought a can of the the one coat Polycrylic. Thanks for all you great tips!!! Blessings

[@DH48635]

That was cool!!!.. I'm going to have to break down and give this a try.. Thank you for sharing, because I had no clue where to start at.

[@deborahbatterman3600]

Lol

[@craftynanny1]

This is one of the best videos I have seen that explains things very clearly and excellent information on all the things needed. I will be giving this a try myself. Thank you for the inspiration. I have subscribed to you also. xxx

[@joyceball1834]

I have watched many pour instructions but did not feel like I could try this technique. You gave info I have not heard before and cleared up many things I did not uǹderstand. You also went slow enough and repeated important info before rushing off to the next step . I appreciate not being rushed so you could absorb the info. Thank you. Your excellent for beginners like me !

[@jennybettles7680]

I’ve watched other videos and today did my first pour. An absolute disaster!! I’ve just watched this video and you’ve given me the impression that I will be able to do this, so I will hopefully have a success in the next few attempts. Thanks for such an informative video 😊

[@marinakinross2222]

Love the subtitles, right before you talk about elmer’s glue, it said “this is how i make my porn medium”, lol - thanks for all the tips though, really helpful

[@Speireata4]

Thank you especially for teaching me the right amount of pouring medium and paint. The other videos I watched all were very rigid about the measurements, like 1 third this, two thirds that, but you told me how the paint should behave and what it should look like, so I just added as much as I needed to get the needed result. That helped me a lot.

[@tinkerbell121701]

Lol, I’m tilting my iPad when you tilt the canvas, rotfl.

[@carleenwickstrom7097]

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[@ceciliasart502]

That's funny

[@Conne386]

I was just tilting my phone lol

[@germ2927]

I tilt my head which ever way it is tilted. LOL

[@BEElaine1008]

That’s ok... I said bless you when she sneezed 😂😂😂

[@kellycaaws]

Omg my dog flips out in the beginning of this when you squeeze the paints I think he thought it was mice or something.

[@joannedonovan9489]

That's beautiful! Thanks for showing us a "less messy" way to do it! Do you have a picture of it when it finished drying?

[@Duckathin]

Great work! Thank you for showing this, I really feel like I can finally do this. And your methods are fairly cheap and easy to follow. Again thank you.

[@paddyboom122]

I like the way you think, I do alot of crafts and usually come up with a cheaper way to accomplish the same affect... great vid

[@rosendoguzman4036]

LoLkkk

[@Mina-fs8bu]

Ur art is very interesting and definitely my type u could inspire a lot of people by that so I applaud to u.👏

[@raeleahbrinson9458]

Is flotrol your pouring medium?

[@jessicaturchi6401]

I've been watching tons and tons of pour for beginners videos so i can do a painting workshop at our winery, Fox Creek Vineyards, and teach others how to make this beautiful type of art. Your videos are very straightforward and streamlined and my husband and I both love ur your videos and think that they're great for beginners and for those looking for more guidance in pouring

[@gaellestubbs809]

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[@jeanninesmith2366]

Thanks, Cecelia, for this detailed demonstration! It helped a lot!

[@zoridahall4732]

You can also use a chefs torch!! Nice tutorial, artistry just took place, thank you, I really enjoyed it,very well explained,,,-zzzzzzz

[@suzetteeisnor5829]

OMG, I just read the comment below mine , & I found I was doing the same thing! Too Funny!

[@GCAT-zv9in]

Ah choo...ah chooo....I gotta learn how to edit videos....you made my day, do real and friendly. Thanks.. (And God Bless you)

[@shananalexander9789]

Bless you. Thank you for showing us beginners how to do this.

[@ChakaLostie]

Excellent tutorial and a gorgeous result! And great tips about how to start out without breaking the bank. Much appreciated.

[@Indiartworks]

Thank you for going step by step, actually speaking and giving directions, instead of having some loud music playing, while mixing fluids and using typed words to try to explain the "bounce test". I very much appreciate anyone who is honest enough to tell people to use cheaper materials until they discover if they even enjoy it.

[@SunOrRiver]

The finished painting looks really beautiful. Thank you so much for the video. Had no idea of where to start. I will try this soon.

[@renaharrison7710]

Very fun I have already tried this . Thank you.

[@robinabdulla5979]

I love how you showed everything and how you told us about heat bringing up the cells. Can't wait to try!!

[@silentmornings]

Interesting . Thx!

[@giustimonica3646]

💗💗

[@MissLachine]

You are very sweet and patient …I feel like I am in a classroom …You are a wonderful teacher 😊💕

[@missygold9315]

Thanks for sharing . I do the same thing I buy a cheap gallon of white and black of house paint cause those are the 2 colors you will most likely use the most and on the floetrol I only get it from Lowe's cause it's only 14 dollars anywhere else I have looked the cheapest was 26 on up to 30 something dollars and I mix 1 gallon of floetrol with 1 gallon of white and black house paint so I actually get 2 gallons of paint . I absolutely love the colors you chose can I ask each time you do a painting how do you figure out what colors to choose thank you so much

[@kellyaylor-jarrell1947]

MISSY gold I'd love to know this as well. Also, when you say house paint, do you mean like any kind of paint I have used on my walls? I ask because I've heard you have to use acrylic house paint, but all my paint says latex???

[@missygold9315]

Kelly Aylor-Jarrell yes Hun latex and acrylic are one in the same any kind of house paint indoor / outdoor long as it says latex on it alot of times I'll buy the mistinted paints if I like the color u can get a gallon for anywhere from a dollar to 15 and it's already tinted to a color you like so just have to add your floetrol I buy house paints at yard sales if they have colors I like for like a dollar or 2 but just make sure to ask the owner to open them up so you can be sure there not all dried out you know hope that helps you out you can find me on Facebook under missy Gold

[@ceciliasart502]

It is trial and error. You do them often enough and you learn how much to make. You can also cover the canvas in white paint first and then pour the colors. I would suggest that you use primary color first like red, blue, and yellow.

[@ceciliasart502]

I like to use colors that make other colors, primary colors mostly.

[@sandystrehlow9836]

When buying house paint, do you buy latex or gloss?

[@momicadelicious]

PRACTICAL advice for the newest of newbies! Thanks!

[@williamw7583]

Thank you so much for an actual tutorial and advising an interested beginner like me to start cheap. However, I absolutely agree with a comment you made in your video "I need to learn how to edit" Please do, as your video would have been a thousand times better with some basic editing. Like cutting out, water bottle noises and sneezes....lol. Still great job and thanks for doing this.

[@maedl]

Thank you for this video! No one posts the “how to” for newbies and it’s very much appreciated!!! 😊♥️

[@gaillockeyakathemessycraft658]

Thank you for this incredibly detailed video. Have been wanting to try this for ages but there always seemed to be some details missing in other vids. Just one other question please, how long does it take to dry ?? TFS 😘

[@ceciliasart502]

At least 24 hours. I prefer a few days.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Would you do a video on the warm and cold colours an the colours when put together make mud, thank you

[@beverlygroom8912]

Thank you ive nvr poured before but am going to attempt it🥴🥴🥴

[@theyarehere8919]

Great video. Thank you for the knowledge. I think this will save me time and money. Thank you for helping me pass the " Oh no's ".

[@jojo4667]

Thank you for sharing your technique. I tried pouring several times and could never get cells. I was about to give up until I saw your tutorial. Can't wait to give it another try!

[@georgannsmith1827]

Excellent video for us beginners! I wanted to try a pour, but until I watched this video, I didn’t think I knew enough. I was right to wait...I learned a lot! Thank you so much! I subscribed.

[@naturegirlfromny]

Thank you so much! This really explained a lot on how to get started with paint pouring.

[@lanieburkeholder8331]

Thanks Cecilia for this great beginners video! I needed it. Now I can start pouring and do it correctly! I'm very excited to get started! :)

[@pambunner6547]

Can you make your paint mixture ahead of time and if so how long will it keep?

[@annettemasden3382]

I have been extremely interested in trying this out . This one would really pop with a black light ! This really looks fun. Thank you so much for posting . Merry Christmas

[@gailhowes9398]

Thank you for making this video with a budget in mind as well as your great instructions!

[@amiafranzOFFICIAL]

LOVE your words ''melted icecream'' to describe the paint consistency! :) THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE AND ART TECHNIQUE

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

THANK YOU for showing how to prepare for the pour. You’re right! No other video shows this important step.

[@amberlawrence6701]

I'm so excited to try doing this, I'm collecting supplies 😂 I just want to thank you for realizing that there aren't a lot of great videos out that explain the nitty-gritty type instructions on starting out. I also want to thank you for explaining why you should and shouldn't do certain things and what each ingredient does for the final outcome of each piece. I will start off small and cheap to get a feel for things like you recommended. Awesome "How-To." Love this!! 💕

[@ninyrendon5907]

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[@ninyrendon5907]

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[@dianalaughton6777]

this is what all beginers need ,and wanted thank you so much

[@4lb280]

Thanks so much for this. I just stumbled across this. I am a total beginner!

[@sapphiremc5185]

Thank You Sooo Sooo MUCH this is the Video I've been searching for. Great Info💜🙏🏼

[@pouringcolors3421]

Cecilia, thank you so very much for your vidio. Finally I understand the pouring technic after several times of messing up and frustation. My hope is rising I'm able to do it too.

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

I had to laugh, I bought that exact bag of plastic cups over the weekend because I didn't like using the shot glass sized red cups, & they cost more. Your commentary is too cute. I just started paint pouring about a month ago, and anything I don't like, I wait until it's dry & just start over! My biggest problem is that I have a tiny yard, so I'm making a BIG mess in the garage because I didn't have a drop cloth when I decided to start painting. I'm now using an old blanket & my husband's construction sawhorse - he is being very accommodating but I got reprimanded for a few drips he found on his new truck. Oops. I've been using coconut hair oil to create cells, it works great. I bought it to use on my hair & it didn't work well but I hadn't thrown it away, I saw it on a KZbin video & remembered I still had it. 😉 Thanks for the tutorial, I enjoyed it. I'm still seriously a beginner & I've done 23 canvases after doing 15 wood circle pieces that now hang in my garden and brighten the yard. You can always start small, right? 😊

[@sweetromance8264]

I like to save my old shower curtain liners as drop clothes too 😊🌹

[@suzetteeisnor5829]

I'm loving your video, great instruction! This one is really pretty! I'm new to the pouring art ,but certainly loving it! I'm not getting the beautiful cells like you have yet, but I'm watching the videos, & practicing every chance I get.I think one of my problems is that I'm not using enough paint & when I tilt I end up tilting too much, so need to remedy that! Thanks so much for the info.!

[@juliehurley7753]

Is that mars

[@sweetromance8264]

@@juliehurley7753 I thought about that. Suppose you just let it dry without tilting, painted the background a blue/black and then added distant stars? 😎🌹

[@juliehurley7753]

@@sweetromance8264 so nice

[@idiosyncraticcreations9083]

Thanks so much... I went and brought everything... After I watched twice..LMBO. Great job explaining

[@StuporGirl]

You are a wonderful teacher! You explain everything clearly and slowly! A lot of people doing tutorials forget their listeners are hearing this for the first time! I really enjoy watching you!

[@sandraginn]

Really enjoyed this. I'm thinking of trying this. Looks like a stress reliever. Thanks.

[@mimicurri3594]

I agree. My husband's over in his area rolling his eyes. LOL Now I have to wait til next summer :( I have the paints already... but nothing else. LOL

[@fleurettepeet8183]

I loves the colors. Thanks for giving such a clear explanation most video are so fast that one can't even see what colors are being used, this one is very precise and easy to follow. Thanks

[@ashleybabeh100]

THANK YOU!!!! i needed a informative video and haven’t found any good ones. you’re the best!!! subscribed

[@AfallinAngel]

💜💜💜 Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for making this video!! 💜💜💜

[@unravel523]

this is that kind of painting you can look at for years, seeing new things all the time ;D

[@rosapsuzukigonzalez529]

this was an awsome tutoriol now i can try this with confedance, and you were right no one had ever explained the step by step on what to do first and what materials were needed.. thank you so very much very informative.

[@lisaf2544]

Thanks you SO MUCH for explaining the difference in products (I went & checked prices on some of the medium and paint you mentioned and yeah...expensive buy-in to start. Left without them and was kinda bummed) NOW I know how to make my own (tons of shades of acrylics already - the cheap craft kind!) So my initial investment is going to minimal! So excited to be able to try this with the 14yr old baby boy currently locked in with mom and 100% OVER IT! HE is going to do an original for his newly redone bedroom in UNC colors,( the quarantine boredom struggle is REAL I tell you! Lol!) I hope it inspires his creative side and gives us a hobby to do occasionally TOGETHER🤯! THANK YOU for your concise instruction with options for each step and what each item does for the process. You truly took the mystery out of the entire process so it CAN be fun! Idk what you did/do for a living but I certainly would have loved to have you as a teacher! Your so down to earth I felt like I was just listening to a friend explaining things, as opposed to many videos that seem....pretentious. Your honest, unapologetic nature is refreshing and fills me with joy and inspiration! Subscribed and eagerly awaiting new vids!

[@xXbonesawbabydollXx]

Thanks so much for making a full tutorial on how to do this type of artwork ❤️ I’ve seen videos of pours all over IG but none have been as helpful as yours has! This is exactly what I needed to watch so I have a better idea of the materiel I need to start doing these on my own ❤️ TY so much!

[@chockpea]

Can I ask what ratio pouring medium for house paint please? Thanks for the great video. :)

[@paddyboom122]

just make the paint the same as any paint its that easy

[@melissavaughn3122]

I love these videos I may need a nap lol

[@rosemason2071]

I think i will try my heat gun blower.

[@noemisartcorner841]

Thank you for this tutorial it was helpful and the art is beautiful

[@zanetalowe8664]

Great details on the exact process and supplies needed on how to create this type of painting with my kids. Thanks! Can't wait to try this out.

[@paulthomasshepherd5156]

DUCK TAPE HANDLES: Here is a Paul Shepherd handling technique: Take a strip of duck tape. Pinch it together in the middle. Stick the remaining two loose ends to the back of your canvas board or piece to be painted. The pinched together part makes a handle to grip and hold your work with while you do your tilting of the piece. 4 handles on a larger piece. When your work is dried just peel the duck tape off. With this you can tilt in any direction while keeping your hands away from the running paint.

[@jattinkochhar26]

can i use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun?

[@paulthomasshepherd5156]

PS: Adding water will dull your finished work.

[@ceciliasart502]

that is why you use a pouring medium. Also, sealing the painting with a hi gloss clear acrylic finish will bring out the colors better.

[@mariegilbert5670]

thank you for starting at the BEGINNING!!!! 1st of M,ANY videos I've watched that addresses us newbies!

[@KimAtkins60]

I think you didn't use silicone. What made the cells?

[@RestingBitchface7]

Thr viscosity of the paint + dimethicone spray.

[@AC-cg3bv]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Very useful!

[@bjulianaleo3025]

Thank you - appreciate that you get to the point, and the many steps. I work for a living, and time is short in trying to learn new ideas. I work with the Elderly...and it can be exhausting. And THANK YOU for not sharing details of your life! (ie, some folks feel it's time to talk about the personal stuff...seriously?) LOL

[@oyvonnee]

I really like your method of adding the polyurethane. I like glossy too. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@lavajones68]

OMG, thank you I will definitely try to make my own shine as well.

[@bjbarden2070]

Thanks for the lesson! It is tricky to start with. This helped.

[@TwylasTreasures]

Thank you for your video. You saved me a lot of money. I love paint pour videos and thought about trying it. It's too much prep work for me so I will stick to making wreaths and occasionally doing a string art. I will probably always wish I had the patience to do this The art is very beautiful. lol ♥

[@DARJA.SAVARUS]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing! ☺

[@TwobOne_1]

“Trojan personal lubricant”? 🤣. Hilarious! I love your video. Your explanations are simple and clear. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@chrisannafagan4189]

Thank you for doing this video. I now know what I need to get started.

[@janetmartina6276]

Thank You! That was a great descriptive video and you gave wonderful tips on everything from technique, to how to save$. It is so appreciated and I never wouldve expected that result with those colors! This was so informative and helpful. Thank you for your time and talent! Very cool!

[@TheFlutterrbye]

I've been watching videos for about 2 weeks and saving most trying to understand. I got to the point where I thought I did and it didn't come close to coming out, now, thanks to you I see why it didn't. I was using paint straight from the bottle with really no clue how to layer or even pour. Watching your video to me was like eating popcorn at a great movie, it just hit the spot and I didn't want it to end. I know that I saved it at least 3 times to make sure that I didn't lose it. Thankyou!😊

[@zjanne1]

Me 2

[@fatimabadawi653]

What is the white thing you do ??

[@astridpardew]

Very informative and great for beginners. Thanks for the little tips you share along the way.

[@2123Judith]

Great learning process😄👍

[@bonniedobbs2591]

Thanks for the beginners class. It was very helpful. Yours turned out so pretty.

[@Conne386]

Best video I’ve seen for a beginner!

[@BarbrahKelley]

Really like the end product and I enjoyed the video and the how to's were great too, thanks! I'm really considering starting a new hobby.

[@maryhaldeman5908]

I think the number one question for beginners is...how much paint do I put in the cup and how much Floetrol should I add to it. You skimmed right over this very important step. I don’t want to be critical but if you’re going to do a video for beginners at least have some basic information for them like measurements. Perhaps you could’ve measured the ingredients just to give people a starting point then as they practice they can adjust the different ingredients the way they like it. Just an idea 😁 I was always so frustrated because when I started nobody was really giving a straight answer. I threw away a ton of mess ups. Thank you for sharing your time with us Cecilia.

[@ceciliasart502]

It all depends on the paint. The thinner the paint the less water and medium. The Medium helps the paint from diluting too much and loosing it's integrity. The water is to thin out more if need be. It is all trial and error.

[@doggitSHILOH]

Hi Cecilia, I have heard other acrylic pour artist make reference to distilled water, why is distilled better than tap water or filtered water?

[@ceciliasart502]

Distilled water is pure H2O. You should always use distilled water to paint with. It's ok to clean brushes with regular water but if you are going to use a large percentage of water with your paint, it should be distilled. I learned this from a water color teacher. It helps keep the paint pure. You never know what can occur with other chemicals.

[@doggitSHILOH]

Thank you! I really appreciate your help on this! Im still learning all the ins and outs of this wonderful style of painting and I am grateful to folks like you that give me great tips! Have a blessed day!

[@mimicurri3594]

Thanks for asking this!!

[@debbiejeffers1928]

What would I do if I didn’t want any cells? I think the cells are ugly. 👎👎

[@anniecirilo1324]

That was awesome. Painting. Love it a lot.

[@akohn1672]

Thanks for this very informative video! As you said lots of people skip the basics, making it difficult for novices. I love the piece you came up with a lot!

[@ceciliajacobs5346]

Not a beginner, just watched because of your name... LOL

[@ceciliaalemana3345]

Jeje... ;)

[@MissLachine]

Just subscribed …Enjoying this video very much…Thank you-for teaching beginners 💕

[@deliadee7009]

I love the bottle pouring ideas ... genius

[@pamc3802]

I’m glad I found your video. I been wanting to do this, with all the video they never so you how to thin out the paint. Thank You so much doing this video.

[@babadeedee214]

Excellent tutorial! Answered many questions & filled in learning gaps I had. Tx🙏