Acrylic pour paint consistency can make or break your art!

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

This is a great video David! I totally agree…consistency is key for the technique u are doing. Im a big fan of the mound method…but I’m a super visual learner. Drip and tilt is great too. This video is great for newbies because we as KZbin artist tend to tell people our mixtures and then say “water to consistency”…well, to a newbie…what the heck is “consistency”! If u are new to a technique you don’t know what “consistency” for that technique is. This is a very valuable tool! 👍🙏🏻☺️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Exactly. That water to consistency is a killer for a lot of new folks.

[@alisonlyng3520]

I'm a newbie and 'to consistency' is the worst ever phrase used in pouring videos imho! I will even turn a video straight off if I hear this. So thank you for mentioning this.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@alisonlyng3520 That was the same for me for a long time Alison. You are in good company.

[@Senthil_nsk]

You are an amazing human.. thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thank you Senthil.

[@sailorjohn2224]

I've been watching yours and others help videos. I've come to the conclusion that it's not what's important to experienced artists that will jump up and grab you on your first pour . I'm going to try to make a video to help myself improve my working conditions you know like a paper towel holder or waste can in easy reach.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Those are great things to have hand for sure.

[@ToTheEnd1]

Difficulties with consistency has held me back from working on my pouring art. I got discouraged bc the colors muddied. Thanks for the help. I am going to try the mound method

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

We all have those problems. Don't be discouraged. Keep testing and writing down your notes.

[@lesliemaxwell5688]

This is the best consistency video. Thank you for using color’s that you can actually see in cup. Most videos use white or black. I can actually see inside your cup! Thank you David.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are welcome Leslie.

[@LouisGedo]

You are a skilled instructor

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. Glad to help.

[@susanburns276]

I couldn't wait to let you know, I did a beautiful fluid painting and it's awesome thanks to you 🙏, I have a notebook I write all your tips in and I'm too Embarrassed to tell actually how many many times I've tried. So Took my time, your knowledge made the entire difference, thanks, I've got 2 paintings for the exhibition now! Took me near a year to finish 1 painting for last year's! I'm stoked!😀👵🇭🇲

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wonderful Susan. So exciting to hear. Definitely "Take that landlord!"

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Good morning handsome, I pray that this day finds you blessed and paint splattered ❤🧡

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good morning! Going to splatter some paint in just a few minutes Roberta.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Pssst...nice as that greeting is, his WIFE might have a problem with it. Just sayin'... Respect the marriage.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It really isn't a problem. My southern relatives refer to everyone that way. No issue taken and I am sure none was implied.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Oh good! So glad to hear... I had 2 relatives, total Southern Belles ~ very sweet ladies (1 Georgia + 1 Florida border). But, don't make 'em angry -- "woo hoo!" ~ still sounded "Sweetly Southern" IF didn't know better. What I loved is how they could tell ya' to go to hell & make ya' look forward to the trip! 😄Hahahaha! "Bless their hearts."😊☀️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@SnarkasticSunny They have a way of doing that for sure.

[@huntermitchell6335]

Some of the best I’ve ever made are with the thickest or thinnest mixes. Blickrylic floetrol oil for cells, blickrylic pour masters for noncelled.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I need to try that.

[@hawkpaul8735]

When I first started out I watched videos and many people said the paint should be the consistency of warm honey. Of course I had no idea what warm honey was like so that wasn't helpful. I've since started using the mound test as that is the one you use most I think. This is a great video and it answered a question that was bugging me about my paint. Sometimes I mix my paint and go to do a mound test and the paint doesn't come of the stick, but when it does it merges in real quick telling me the paint is thin enough. I use coffee stirrers to mix and they're quite thin so now I know why the paint doesn't zoom off the stick. Have to start using popsicle sticks now. Thanks for another informative and useful video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I find that you need at least a token amount of paint that a popsicle stick is just perfect for.

[@spekenbonen72]

Another very informative video!!! I stick to 2 brands of paint and 1 brand of acrylic medium (acrylic paint without pigment) And I use a scale to get my recipe. Sticking to the same paint/medium saves a lot of time experimenting. I approach it like baking cookies. If you want a certain cookie, you need to stick to the recipe/formula!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. Keeping your variables to the least amount possible allows you to make small changes and understand why the results you get are different.

[@ThePeer63]

What a great lesson! Love the consistency gauge, it has shown me how easily your idea of consistency can fool you. It takes some time to get them all equally fluid, but it definitely pays off!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true.

[@markguildeaart7170]

Great video my friend and very well explained ☘️💚👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you kindly Mark. Thanks for creating the guage PDF for us all.

[@SaM-rv4px]

Hi David...love your videos,and you are such a good teacher I have learned a lot from you...thank you for sharing your knowledge Sam

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Sam. Glad to helpl.

[@ianaterri3891]

David, I feel that I can't help but thank you for all the work that you are doing. Your tutorials are probably the best, the most detailed and thorough. Without you I would have probably given up already. So again, thank you so much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks Iana. I am glad you didn't give up. Pouring is such a special art form for me and I love hearing other people fall in love with it too.

[@Peedee3030]

The consistency you have is the same as when making Cold processed soap. Great tut

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Interesting. I have never done that before. Thanks for the new info Dawn.

[@kriskriskris32]

This is such great information! I've researched acrylic pouring for months before I felt comfortable even trying one myself. I wish I had found your videos first! I think I'd be further along my pouring journey if I had 😢. No worries, I've decided it's only paint and there's nobody here to tell me what to do, so I'm gonna do what I want for as long as I'm able (within reason, of course😊)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Doing is the best teacher for sure. Some guidance and question answering along the way doesn't hurt either. 😉 Don't hesitate to ask if you can't find an answer also. Those make great ideas for me for new videos.

[@TripleG69]

Thank you so much for all your videos and all the information you share freely. It is soooooooo appreciated. Big hugs❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome my friend. Glad to help.

[@Lexielouwho]

You're an excellent teacher. You've experiments are always a pleasure to watch. Cheers!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Many thanks Lexie.

[@carolstedman6631]

I’ve learned a lot from watching this! You always explain things so well. Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Carol. Glad to help.

[@evie6183]

I've been using the chart. Tammy Anderson introduced me to it...such a great help....this is an awesome video!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Evie. I think that is where I saw it the first time too.

[@cynthiaking5308]

So much to learn, so little time. Thank you, LBA.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Amen on time. Doing this after the full time gigs is exhausting sometimes. Luckily it's vacation time soon.

[@janbatin4708]

Thanks, David. Great information. 🎶💞🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Jan.

[@rhondafreeman7395]

Thank you for your tips. You’ve pointed out some things I never thought about before.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Rhonda.

[@daveworthing]

A great video David. I learn more from you than any other channel. I'm still crap, but getting better....slowly!😅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Nothing wrong with Slowly and Surely.

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Yayyy! So glad you shared this with all of us. Thank you, very informative David. 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Doris. Can't repeat these basics enough.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Thank you! You’re an excellent instructor.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you for your information, I use the mound on a mound, and then the paper test with the chart.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing Barbara.

[@Queen16333]

Bumper sticker “BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR CONSISTENCY”. 🥰

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true Nan.

[@Queen16333]

@@LeftBrainedArtist honestly, this is my biggest hurdle and it seems SO simple!

[@karl-friedrichjagau9974]

Great helpful video David👍🏻⭐️🙂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you think so!

[@wendyfoster8680]

I always appreciate your content. I'm just now able to be pretty consistent with my consistency. But now it's about learning how thick/thin I like it for the various types. So learning various techniques to check is key for me right now. Love that blob method. I've never seen that before but I will be using it from now on!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It really helps the relative consitency which is a big part of getting the paints to function together correctly.

[@avileno50]

Great to keep for a while till be comfortable with the results, thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No problem 👍

[@marystewart8905]

A lot of great information as usual. Very helpful

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always a pleasure to help out Mary.

[@eileengabellini6935]

Best instructional video for paint pouring❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Eileen😊

[@trisuwal7056]

David, I think you should write a book, science based experiments for Acrylic Pour Paints. I will be the 1st person to buy your book. I would like you to do the experiment about color choices and how to pick the right colors. I like blue and green but most of the time I have a hard time picking up the pallets. May be 4 or 5 picks. Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I usually use coolors.co/ to find other colors that go with my main and secondary colors I choose. Thanks so much for your confidence about me writing a book. That is too big of an undertaking right now but sometime I have definitely thought about.

[@christierae1135]

Thank you for this! I've made so many mistakes and spent so much money! First mistakes, trying every technique until I got just one right. (I'm still trying, lol) I've realized (FINALLY) that I need to start all over and first learn consistency and go from there. So ty for lesson #1!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Christie. I was the same one. Once I focused on consistency and a single technique then my journey really accelerated.

[@deucepickle2091]

Oh my gosh, I was the same way. Buying all the stuff, every brand of paint, trying and failing all the different pours. So now i'm just sticking with one or two brands of paint and working on getting the same consistency in my mixes. And focusing on 2 different pours. Ring pours and swipes.

[@susanmarshall7860]

Me too. I was so demoralized by my lack of success, I nearly quit. Instead, I realized that what I really needed to do was start over. Put it all behind me, start my study at the beginning, and be patient. I think that's what they call "going back to square one. " I'm so grateful to you, David, for always being there with your guidance and support.

[@SunflowerUnited]

I just came across your videos but during the short time I've learned so much. Thank you I would l9ve to meet you and learn more from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Tynita.

[@ivonnegonzalez1627]

Excellent video! Thanks from Costa Rica

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Love Costa Rica! One of my favorite vacations.

[@BearsDenAcrylicArt]

Great info, David. I usually do the visual mound test. Since I measure all of my materials, I more or less always get the same result. However, this isn’t the case 100% of the time. This is where that muscle memory comes into play. I can feel how the stick moves through the paint. If it feels like there’s more drag in one, I add water in tiny increments until it feels uniform. Proper consistency across the board is so very important. Thanks for another great video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yup, that's a place I hope to get to one day. Not there yet so I rely on the mound and blob tests for now.

[@carolhalpin481]

I printed the chart and laminated it. To be able to use the same one repeatedly. Going to give this a try and see how they run. Great Vid!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for the suggestions Carol!

[@kathyjohnson409]

I use the blob and paper test It works best for me as well Thanks for all ur hard work and teaching Appreciate you so very much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Kathy. Such an important part of pouring that a lot of people having issues that point directly to consistency.

[@kathyjohnson409]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I agree For the most part I think 90 percent of problems arise from consistency issues ...the other being a great BASECOAT

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@kathyjohnson409 Interesting. I rarely use a basecoat for regular pours but this week I happen to use one that didn't sit well with the rest of the paint.

[@sarahhaakanson4289]

Thanks so much for this info. I use the consistency chart - it’s simply so helpful!!! ⭐️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. I am glad my friends made it for us to use.

[@Karen8ism]

Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate the comment and am stoked I was able to help you Karen.

[@sheliadean9548]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any time!

[@oguislacasa2253]

EXCELLENT EXPLANATIONS, DAVID. NO DOUBT, YOU ARE GREAT. THANK YOU VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH 🙏🙏🙏AND, HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks, have a wonderful day yourself Oguis.

[@oguislacasa2253]

T HANK YOU, DAVID, MY BEST WISHES.

[@asugarholicslife]

I think my consistency is my problem. I've only painted 1 other painting a few months ago lol. Thank you for 1 video with all these tests, I'll have way better luck.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is by far the thing I see keeping people from being successful.

[@michelepepperrell4701]

I use the consistency gauge. As a beginner it's helpful. If you laminate it, you can use it over again.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great idea Michele.

[@michelepepperrell4701]

@LeftBrainedArtist It wasn't my idea! I've only been pouring for 2 months so lots to learn. Thank you for your great tutorials.

[@RebekahSue]

I've been doing the drip test on canvas panels, and am adding Mark's chart to a diary (with some tips from your last video).Trace, I've found, looks very different with metallics and pearl, so it doesn't work for me. You, and Molly Leach, demonstrated the drip test and it's what I've been using (bumped up a notch when Tammy Anderson did a video on Mark's chart). Thanks for the content!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. Trace with metallics makes them too thin or too thick.

[@Spiceyspiney]

I had never thought of doing a drip test to check my paint until I started watching your channel. Now I do that ever time (although I messed up my black on my last pour!) I do check the mound as well if I'm mixing in cups. It's been so helpful, so thank you 😁

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help. The drip test and and testing how paints mix before the pour are pretty much my must do stuff now days.

[@SB-uh3yd]

Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw you are a gem my friend. Thank you so much!

[@fluid_art_by_dejony]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!! I've been getting more familiar with the drizzle method, observing the mounds and how quickly they and the traces disappear. However, I think the drip and tilt method is an excellent way to double check your consistency, and I'll be using that for sure! You rock! 🤘

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help my friend. Good luck.

[@abstractpeacock7964]

I also mainly use the mound method and the blob and tilt using the consistency gauge, although I found it on Tammy Anderson's channel. I put mine inside plastic sheet protectors so that I know the water in the paints isn't getting soaked up by the paper. Also, then I can just clean it off and reuse it. 🙂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for the tip.

[@davidcooper1239]

Thanks for the valuable tips about consistency!! The consistency gauge is perfect! never heard some of the tips you shared! very helpful ! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome David. Good luck to you.

[@Queen16333]

Great video, as always❣️. I put this one in my ‘NTK’ file. (Need to Know). Thank you… I struggle with this so much that I usually end up painting rocks where consistency doesn’t really matter ~~ I have many, many rocks 🥰. Your video inspired me to try again.. 🙏. Many thanks David.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Nan.

[@Queen16333]

@@LeftBrainedArtist maybe this time will stick.

[@sarahjordan9769]

Thank you David for breaking this down so well! I'm fairly new to paint pouring but I've wasted so much paint and pouring medium because I can't get the right consistency but I feel confident now using these methods will help me become a better artist thank you 🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Sarah. Let me know if you have questions.

[@cindyertell2824]

I really enjoy your videos. You cover some basic but very important stuff for success in paint pouring art. One question on the consistency issue.. what consistency is best for the various styles..dirty pour, dutch pour, bloom, etc?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My video this last week covers that very topic - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3TOZGqjnt2Md80

[@mariexichen1136]

Excellent! Extremely useful video. :-)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Marie.

[@robindong3802]

This is very educational video, thank you so much for your info.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Robin.

Hello from Germany! Thanks a lot, will help hopefully ... 😜

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Barbel.

[@kilamilka97]

Mind blown…deff gonna try the blot and slide. I just can’t get the drip off the stick. It looks the same but is not… this is super helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. I used both still so having them both in your repertoire is quite helpful.

[@soniahan5646]

Good information! I use drip method i think is better for me. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for commenting Sonia. I haven't mastered that one yet but I know for some people it works great.

[@justinrocca3042]

Awesome as always, very good info for beginners. I’m a visual mound observer as well, occasional drip test if combining techniques such as a pearl pour with a Dutch which ups the ante on having various consistencies to create an overall effect.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Justin. Glad to help and love to hear of other's successes.

[@tictactoedias1908]

I needed to know this today , thanks heaps cheers 🍻

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help!

[@phillippawood1720]

Watch your videos, your amazing

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Phillippa.

[@daughterofzion3884]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated 👍🏽

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. Glad to help.

[@cornishmama]

Thank you for that, I have printer off the consistency gauge and I am going to laminate it so it can be resumed.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent. Hope it helps.

[@cornishmama]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Just read my comment, I must have been half asleep when I wrote it 😂but yes it did, thank you.

[@amywike1196]

Wow, you really go Into detail. I have some Hissco paint and my issue was taking the inside cap off without making a huge mess. Every bottle has a cap for quality after taking the main cap off and the first time I took one off, I got paint on me and on the floor cuz I dropped it.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am especially careful opening paint here in the Utah. Cause we are at high elevation the paint in the bottles expands a bit and causes a bit of pressure so when you open them they freaquently try to escape explosively. 8)

[@candacerobinson4465]

A thousand and one thank you(s)!!!!! After watching and learning, I just did my first pour.....I have a lot to learn and this was right on time!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video 🧡

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help! How did the painting go?

[@candacerobinson4465]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I just did another one and 1000% times better. Working with just water until I can get some Glue All or Floetrol.

[@candacerobinson4465]

@@LeftBrainedArtist PS. I'm super left brain listening to my right for a change :)

[@DanaTS]

Great video! I start out using a combination of feel and checking the amount of drip and trace it leaves. I started then also using the Pour Scrape Repeat consistency gauge as well (as a secondary step) about a month or so ago. Its an awesome tool! I love it! It's amazing how often paint looks and feels the same with the other methods, but then in using the chart you really see how much more variation there can be. It definitely makes it easier to ensure that your consistency is good from paint to paint.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true Dana.

[@emilyflotilla931]

The mound technique is good, but one caution, be sure you're using a clean stick. Other paints built up on the stick can impede the flow.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. Even paint from before the stir and adding water/medium can cause this issue. That's why I always recommend scrapping the tool then mixing then checking consistency.

[@susanmarshall7860]

I just started doing the blob tilt to compare relative consistency (figured it out myself! ). I use Mark's chart, put into a report sleeve. Now I only need a couple copies of the chart; use, wipe, use again. If you want to keep it for a record, just take a picture.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great tip Jamie!

[@joyfulstar1]

Great , thankyou. I might make my own charts drawing equal circles at the top. Love your informative videos ..many thanks .

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Go for it! This is one place where having a system is vitally important. This makes or breaks most pours.

[@Lynn_Clifton]

Another fantastic video. I had learned prior, from you in fact, that distance from the cup definitely changes mound size, etc but I had never thought about stick tilt angle or size. I did want to say that I do use a laminated version of the drip chart. Of course, there is no difference in laminate vs paper when using it to determine whether your paints are consistent with each other for individual pours. In fact, I have a transparency list for my paints printed on the other side of the laminate. I also find using the circles can be problematic with thinner consistency paint which can spread beyond the circles before you can add the other colors to assure the same amount is used so I use a pipette for each, filled to the same level. However, I am getting good at needing a drip test less and less.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is fantastic to hear Lynn. Practice definitely makes perfect in this art form.

[@Lynn_Clifton]

@@LeftBrainedArtist it definitely helps anyway! 😄

[@dianemelton6475]

Thank you for doing such a informative video!!! You didn’t miss anything!!! I saved this. Could you PLEEEEESSSSSEEEE do a video on cell activators. I tried to go by one artists recipe but it turned out water thin. I’m so frustrated.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'll definitely put that on my list Diane.

[@lzfluidart8315]

Excellent info. This consistency part was I think the hardest for me to understand. I started out with way too thick and I messed up a bunch, lol 😆. The only thing I would add is it really does take practice and you will start to feel and understand what these mean. There is not much difference between the different types. Thanks for sharing!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear!

[@SandyNoblitt]

What a great idea to do. Thank you so much. I'm new on this and I am taking Shelleart courses. Thank you for clearing some information I was wondering about. It's like you read my mind. 😆

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Love the Sheleeart blooms/swipes. I need to focus on them in a series sometime here soon.

[@SandyNoblitt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist same here. It was very overwhelming at first. But now that I have a better understanding so it's practice until you got it part. I'm still learning how to reuse your canvas if a pouring didn't work out part lol. I have a few that didn't work out. Just need practice. I probably should use a silicone mat instead of my canvas until I can get some techniques down. I probably should huh? My daughter is done with me and I told her not to use a lot of oil but she did and it didn't come out. I told her don't worry, I have the same issue 😂. But it's so oily and I wonder if I can get it all out.

[@shelley9652]

I use the ‘dollops on a small canvas board and tilt’, then I adjust if necessary. That’s the only way I can assure consistency. If I want cells I make the division layer just a little quicker and make sure I layer opaque and semi opaque correctly. (Thank you David). My issue (one of many) is getting the right consistency in the first place. It’s nearly impossible to see most artists demonstrations of thickness so it’s a crap shoot. 😵‍💫

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Have you tried printing out that card I mention and using that as your guide? At least you know what works for you and have something tangible every pour to adjust from.

[@shelley9652]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I just printed it. I will rematch your tutorial. It’s what I do on my small now very multicoloured canvas. I have circles to fill and I tilt to lines I made that are 3cm apart, then I really know what is quicker and slower. I don’t know what is the correct consistency for a Dutch pour, Pearl pour, bloom, or swipe? How thin is thin, how thick is thick ? I’m a very visual and literal person, I suck at the guessing. I can get all the paints to line up but I don’t get what the consistency is that I need to do the blasted pour. Aaargh.

[@Kathy-Carr]

I agree with you that (for me) the drip test is best. Thanks for showing this! Do you have a video for your pouring medium on the glue? Or do you use only the glue? Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have a few. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4vLhYapfL6ghZY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX6mYWitZtyhY9U are the ones with the best info.

[@jeanmastrangelo1157]

I do what you usually do which is the mound method but I also have a heckuva time with lumps in my paint and it’s new paint originally I thought because I was using you know all paint left all the paint stuff like that that that’s where the mounds were coming from all the lumps were coming from but even the new pains that I get just has the lumps now I’ve stored the paint in the house and it still happened the paint is now in the garage and it’s happening there i’ve been also using the glue as the pouring medium and Dawn detergent for cells still haven’t seen anything that I’ve been happy with in a long time but because I took a very long Break and painting it’s like starting all over again I’ll get there but I’m a whole lot less motivated now than I was before and now that we’re going into summer and this week alone we’re gonna be hitting 110° I don’t think I’m gonna be spending any time in the garage doing any sort of painting plus I Just found a whole mess of clothes that I don’t have paint on… Lol there are days where there is more paint on me and there is on the canvas… Thanks a lot for your experiments! It’s one less thing I have to do and I do appreciate that✌️👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are always welcome Jean. One thing to try with your paints is either mix a very little bit of medium in at a time or leave them over night then mix again. A lot of times I can get the lumps out those ways.

[@susanburns276]

And! I was so prepared, and no mess as well! (Take that landlord!) Except for on me😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

😂

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Thanks for sharing xx

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome. Glad to help Jeanette. 😊

[@projectalice8119]

Something else I have noticed that affects consistency is Floetrol. Sometimes the batch I buy actually makes the paint thicker, even when I add water. I even came across rancid batches during the lockdowns where the Floetrol had a horrible smell and ruined any paint I mixed it with. 😟

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, that couple of months where the Floetrol was bad was not a good time. I have that thickening happen with specific brands of paint as if the chemicals in each one are reacting and making it seem thicker.

[@projectalice8119]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Same here. Metallics also seem to be thicker than other colors. I will say this…I was having a very hard time with this until I can across your channel and website. You definitely help reduce the challenges we all face and the information you provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you. 😊

[@pestraid6356]

Does the base need to be the same constancy as the colours ? Base, as in the initial paint put on the board to pour on to ? Thanks for the video

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. Generally the base should be the same consistency and even the same ratio of mixed paint. Sheleeart blooms/swipes and pearl cells are the exceptions to that.

[@cuba1234100]

Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome Jeff.

[@srdjannalis3037]

I tried twice to make picture with hairdryer but result was bad. After your consistency demonstration it seems to me that I saw where the error was. Thanks very much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know how the next ones goes!

[@srdjannalis3037]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I'll inform you Thanks. Best regards

[@RockWild-fw4be]

Informative but the question of relativity is bothering me. I would like to see a scale of consistencies created. If raw tube is a1 and water a 10 and manufactured ready to pour is a 5 then I can use the blob methods to adjust according to your viscosity chart.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

The problem is that all paints are different enough (even in the same manufacturer) to throw that off. That is why I don't get precise measurements on water. It is literally different every time. Even Floetrol has a different consistency bottle to bottle.

[@robinclark8397]

When you are doing a base paint should that paint be a different consistency than the paints you are using? Ie if using white would the base layer need to be thinner?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No it should be the same with a few caveats. Sheleeart blooms use a different base, pearl cells have a thinner base, and Sarah Taylor's way of painting is quite differnet from the main paints.

[@PottieMar]

Hi Sir. I'm VERY new at acrylic paint pouring and would like to know what will happen if the paint is too thin?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

The colors will turn to mud with no definition or you'll get cracking everywhere.

[@JuJuTours]

Thanks for answering all my questions! If a paint is too thin - do we only add more glue or do we add more glue AND paint? Thanks!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Both is better so you don’t mute your colors too much.

[@f.g.1115]

Merci ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome

[@SKMArtCreations]

Very helpful!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm so glad my friend. Love the sunflower pour BTW. I am doing a similar one this weekend.

[@SKMArtCreations]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks!! Can't wait to see yours :)

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

I do it by checking the mound when mixing the paint and the pour and tilt to check relative consistency. I have seen videos where some artist make their base paint thinner than the pour paints.. Do you ever thin out your base paint /flow extender or keep it the same as the other paints?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I make my base always the same as other paints with a few exceptions. Sheleeart blooms your base is pretty different than the rest. The pearl cells base is much thinner than the rest of the paints also.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Why would a thinner base be a good thing? I guess I missed making a note on base coat thickness, cuz' I thought it would be same as the (color) pouring paints for that piece?

[@savtaesther2]

So....in my part of the world there is no floetrol. Can I use glue and water as a medium?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely you can.

[@camaren1947]

Have you paint poured on a cigar box? I'd love to see how you would do it.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have not but I might need to try now. You've intrigued me.

[@prpr6731]

I wanted to try circles (various colors over white) and let them dry but they were too wet that the circles did not hold.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Were you using a canvas or a hard board? If you want the circles to stay you want to use a hard painting surface.

[@prpr6731]

@LeftBrainedArtist I was using a canvas but that I applied 2 layers of gesso to days earlier, guess that wasn't enough. Ah ok, will look into that. Thanks so much! 🙂

[@freshbreeze108]

Great

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching all my videos my friend.

[@phillippawood1720]

I am having problems with my base mix, can you advise me please, I’m in the Uk

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

What is the problem?

[@deonaeddy7749]

Hello Mr. Voorhees. Hey I bought something that may work in pours. Don't wanna say here but want to tell you so you can fiddle around with it

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can use my Contact Us form on my website Deona. leftbrainedartist.com/contact/

[@deonaeddy7749]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for your reply and suggestion. I'm gonna fiddle around🙂

[@jacobhendrickson7008]

hey so how much paint and pouring medium do i need for a 11*14 sized canvas

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I hvae a calculator and a video about that here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuzeWV-eL53p8U and leftbrainedartist.com/calculator/ The paint to medium depends on which type of paint you are using. 1:1 medium:paint for craft paint. 2:1 for student acrylic and 3+:1 for professional/artist paint. Plus water to consistency.

[@carolstedman6631]

David, it just occurred to me that you might be able to help me with what I consider a problem and keeps me from painting as often as I would like. When I bought my first paints (based on watching Veronica Mii videos), I bought the Lukas paint. What I have realized is that they are on the thick side and I have trouble even getting them out of the bottle they come in, thus I avoid using them. I see many artist have their colors in 8 oz containers for ease of use. But, I realize these paints would need to be thinner for the container to be useful. So, I wonder how I can transfer these different colors to 8 oz containers by adding say water, and not ruining the ability to change consistency if I need it thicker. Does this interfere if you have a recipe that says don’t add water? Thanks so much. I hope you can help me!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I would recommend using a little bit of the paint from the bottle and then just adding just a tiny bit of water to loosen them up. You could definitely transfer them but that seems like a whole lot of extra work. A tiny bit of water in the main container won't hurt anything as you're adding water to your mixture later anyways. Just don't go overboard. No more than say 10% of the total amount of paint as water.