BEGINNERS FLUID ART #7 THE PEARL POUR

BEGINNERS FLUID ART #7 THE PEARL POUR. I have crammed a lot of information in this video and it is by no means exhaustive! This video is mainly for those based in the UK, although not exclusively! I don't use Floetrol, so the aim of this video is to nail this technique using PVA. I show 3 different ways of creating pearls.
00:00 Music Intro
00:11 Intro, Pearls 3 Ways
00:52 Part 1, Straight Pour Using Satin Enamel
01:17 Mixing satin enamel flow extender
06:51 Layering cup
07:35 Pouring and Tilting
11:10 Part 2, Dump and Swirl using Craft Paints
11:12 Mixing Craft Paints
17:47 Dump and Swirl
20:59 Dump and Swirl 2
22:54 Dump and Swirl 3
23:14 Part 3, Straight Pour using House Paint
28:21 Dried Results
Recipes are as follows:
PART 1
A straight pour using Satin Enamels
Satin Enamel Mix: 1 Part Amsterdam Titanium White + 1 Part Satin Enamel + 1 Part Pouring Medium (see below)
Colours are mixed to thinner consistency using 1 part paint and 2 parts PM
PART 2
A Dump and Swirl using Craft Pats
Craft paints mixed with 1 part paint and 2 parts pouring medium (see below) and a small amount of liquadex pouring medium + water
Black Amsterdam: mix with 1 part paint and 2 parts PM + liquadex PM
PART 3
A straight pour using house paint
For the house paint base mix: 1 part paint + 10% Titanium White mixed with 2 parts PM (see below) + water
Colours: 1 part paint + 2 parts PM
My Recipes:
POURING MEDIUM:
700ml of PVA Glue mixed with 300ml water.
COLOURS:
1 part paint mixed with 2 parts pouring medium
add water to correct required consistency
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[@lindatrinick6336]

Thank you Julie for sharing, open & honest, your recipes. How refreshing. Love your work!

[@TravelerPaints]

Excellent video, great information. Impressed how you nail these techniques without having the ingredients commonly used in the US for these techniques.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

It took a lot of work Nathalie!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@wearingyourartonyoursleeve]

Hi Julie where have you been all my life lol I just found your channel... I have been doing the blooms forever and I wanted to get away from that and start doing pearl pores and cloud pores and I am so happy to have found this other alternative.. you said you're very last one it wasn't very effective I think it was stellar looking because the composition of your pour was still there and the pearls came out just enough to give it a nice effect That's just my opinion though lol looking forward to seeing more of your videos Thank you so much sunshine 🥰💜

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Andrea, thank you so much for subscribing! It’s nice to talk with you. Look forward to hearing your comments on other videos 😊

[@dawnyoung4077]

There all beautiful

[@jofritzinger8381]

They all look great. Thank you for this video. So helpful 😊

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Really glad you found it helpful Jo 😊

[@russellandjanburne3387]

I did enjoy the video. I am enthused to try to incorporate some "pearls" in my landscapes. Have had limited success in the past - but you have given my more info on how I MIGHT succeed. So thank you!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Jane! There are lots of ideas whirling around in my head too!! I had to stop and take a step back and not rush into doing hundreds of pear pours!!!

[@miekewwood6909]

Excellent tutorial thankyou so much ❤

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Mieke

[@user-io2pd5bb1r]

Second (third?) view. Enthused again, thanks Julie.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

😊 glad you found it useful Janet x

[@dwightpours1261]

Great video!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks so much Dwight! 😊

[@trevorcoles1162]

I watched the video again to remind myself of which one I liked, me personally it was No 2 with the Decoart because of the fractal like after effect.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, the Decoart paint gives some lovely effects! I must do some more as these have all sold 😊

[@rebeccabarnes3324]

Hi Julie, I have watched several videos from various fluid artists on pearl painting and yours by far made the most sense to me !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Your step-by-step instructions and use of different techniques, paints, etc., has provided me with far more confidence to try it myself than ever before. I also agree with you that it is very important to make whatever technique anyone does “your own.” Thank you again for providing the reference work on painting pearls. When I try it I will let you know how it goes…

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Rebecca, I am so glad you found this video helpful! Pearls are tricky little beasts sometimes… but like everything in fluid art… practice! Looking forward to seeing how you do 😊

[@trevorcoles1162]

So at 21:40 it looks like a Turkish eye. Another fascinating video.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I will have to have a look! Thanks 😊

[@bevferrier]

Thanks Julie, you’ve inspired me to have a go again, been busy with resin lately so have let the painting slide. Love the middle canvases, the effects are so beautiful 😍 😁

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

They are beautiful… had to do 3 to make sure it wasn’t a fluke! Thanks Bev x

[@patriciahogg5763]

Thanks!! For sharing! Cool techniques!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you for watching Patricia 😊

[@cynthiasterling7892]

Fascinating, all of them ‼️Well, the first one was full of cells 😊 For us beginners, thank you for all your inspiring, creative pours, full of cells 🤗 Loved how colours came through. 💙🤍💜✨🌟

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you Cynthia, thanks for watching 😊

[@sandimccarthy-jayne6720]

I am new to you and I find these really cool!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

🥰 thank you Sandi! 😊

[@dixi3150]

I like your down-to-earth approach. Live in Germany and except for the UK house paint...get everything els here. So don't have to "import" expensive goodies. Thanks again

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you Dixie, glad you liked the video x

[@user-by5dm1bh2i]

Really lovely effects. Just subscribed!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks so much! Great to have you @user!

[@paulettehigham4015]

What a great video....good job!!! I needed it all😢

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Paulette, so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@lemzulueta3274]

I’m a big fan of your art. Happy to watch your tutorial video. Thank you

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you very much Lem, I appreciate it!

[@joemullan6924]

Love your work 😂❤

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks you, that’s very kind of you to say 😊

[@karenbisset4753]

Wow❤

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you ☺️ happy new year Karen 😊

[@LostMittens]

I spent the day doing exactly what you just did with almost the exact colors! Too funny! I also love making them my own after they dry. It’s like they need just a finishing touch. I have even used my alcohol markers as well as paint and glaze. So much fun 🤩 Lovely video.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks! These were fun to do… not my normal thing though.

[@SherryStanhope]

Beautiful 😍 Thank you!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks for watching Sherry 😊

[@hayleybell4272]

thank you so much for showing me a recipe using UK products. Really SO helpful, wow!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Hayley, thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@marisabermudez9891]

Thank you to share your way to mix for these pearl pours!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@ChrisSchneiderArt]

Great fun to watch the pearls pop up 🙂

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes… addictive!!

[@lindawhite1515]

Thank you SO much for all this info!!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@janebrownell6828]

Lots of good info. Thank you.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, it took a while to put together!

[@74the_magpie]

Pretty

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you 😊

[@MaddyT54321]

This is fantastic 👏 👌 thank you so much for posting this. I have been trying to get results from my pearl pours here in the UK. So this has been so helpful. I loved the decoart results ❤. Thank you again 🙏

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

So glad you found it all helpful Maddy 😊

[@MaddyT54321]

@@JulieVatcherArtist It really did. Especially when most artists have been using Artist loft soft bodied paint which is very expensive here in the UK. So all this advice has been wonderful. I am now looking through your wonderful videos 😊

[@PiecesofTaraArtistry]

Great video Julie! Super informative and I can’t wait to see how you incorporate this into your work! ☺️❤️

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Tara, yes my mind is whirling around and around with ideas 💡 keep telling myself that I don’t need to rush into anything!

[@susanbrocksmith4255]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thankyou Susan 😊

[@sarahlevinart1701]

Such different and amazing outcomes! Fantastic video! 😊💕

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Sarah! It was a challenge and crazy results, but fun to do!

[@judithsmith1573]

Thank you so much for sharing it has been so helpful X

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

So glad you found it helpful x

[@janw5442]

Thank you Julie..... very good info, well described and illustrated perfectly. I'm experimenting with pearls, and this video contains lots of food for thought, and experiments. Perfect :-)

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Glad you found this video helpful Jan 😊

[@njow7586]

Brilliant explanation. Thank you so much for this Julie. Can’t wait to try this your way 👍🏽

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks N Jow… hope it goes well!!

[@dawnrowe2455]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks For watching dawn x

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Beautiful pearls Julie😍

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, fun to do!!

[@apocketfullofsunshine6060]

Amazing video! Thank you so much! Beautiful paintings!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@angelabstractart6168]

Yes! Making it your own, perfect! I actually prefer your pieces over the entire canvas being saturated with the pearls. I do hope to see those as finished pieces, I admire your art and teaching abilities so much! Thank you

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Angel, I really enjoyed doing these, fun to watch them develop!

[@ritawjoyce]

Thanks for your video. You explained really clearly. I will be trying this techniques soon.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Rita, look forward to seeing what you do!

[@dolleyferguson1861]

Great inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing really appreciate it 👏👏👏👏

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Glad you found this video helpful 😊

[@reginazukauskiene4384]

❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you .

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Pleasure 😊

[@kimberlymathews9341]

Wonderful tutorial. I love the fractals you got witht the dump and swirl. So beautiful! ❤️

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Kimberly… I was surprised too!!

[@klartistic]

Thank you Julie, very informative and a lots of information. I ha e loved watching your series of fluid art techniques and tips. 🥰🇦🇺

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed them x

[@sherry7687]

Wow that was super cool even before the pearls started to take over! Looks like stormy skies...

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Sherry… they were fun to do. I was sorry the pearls took over in the first one, that was the best straight pour I’d done in a while 😂

[@sherry7687]

Exactly... Me too!

[@sherry7687]

That's the whole problem with these pearls. They won't appear when you wish they would and will surely appear when you wish they wouldn't.

[@lindajakub624]

Thank you Julie. You are a great teacher. I have been trying pearls allot. Hard.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hi Linda… Thankyou. It’s not an easy technique, but you just have to keep in practicing and making tweaks to consistency as you go!

[@pJo2973]

Thank you for your very well done teaching video.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Glad you liked it Pam x

[@catherineballinger8941]

Hi Julie, I love seeing your landscapes, but didn’t realise you had a Chanel. I’ve been trying to find a tutorial for pearl techniques and now I am going to practice. I use Johnson’s silk white for bases and I bought some enamel a while back, so will now open it 😂 and keep my fingers crossed 🤞… Thank you so much for such a good tutorial. ❤😊

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Catherine, glad you found my channel!! Always here to answer questions as best I can. Julie x

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Julie this was amazing and soo helpful! I’ve been working on perfecting my pearls and I’m blown away at the results you got with the dump and swirl. I haven’t tried that technique yet but can’t wait to give it a go. Thank you so much again! Much love from North Carolina!💐💝💐

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hi Tressie… I love the dump and swirl, so easy and very effective! Thanks for watching 💜

[@patriciaw7937]

Fabulous video and thank you for sharing a variety of methods!!! I look forward to seeing the final results of your stems with negative space... they’re beautiful :)

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thank you Patricia! I look forward to getting around to finishing them!!! 😂

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

I can’t get enough of your channel. You are a force to be reckoned with sista! Keep making these amazing videos. Please?!!!!!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Thanks Amy!! I will try and make as many videos as I can in 23! Thanks 😊

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

@@JulieVatcherArtist you are welcome ❤️

[@subsha8087]

❤❤❤

[@CnBArtStudio]

Thank you. The expiration of this techniques - beautiful. I do always love your reminders about consistency's. The fact that you emphasized the experiment of thinning down a little bit more each time for the middle three was super helpful because I believe it is the best way to see how it changes things. Experiment experiment - and be amazed at how it changes each time. I appreciate all of your efforts to show us this and always your encouragement to find our own creative voice. Much luv from Canada!!!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

There are so, so many variables with every technique… although I don’t normally do this kind of pour, I did find it very addictive. With these Pearl pours, I tried to give something more precise for people in the uk, without using floetrol! Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@joeycasey2323]

I don't use glue, can 1/2 floetrol and 1/2 liquitex be substituted? These are beautiful!!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I haven’t tried that combo, but I don’t see it matters what pouring medium you use, as this is based on paint densities. Let me know how you get on !

[@cindypage8673]

Interesting, thank you. I would have liked to see the same technique on all three, that would have been a better comparison I think. x

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Perhaps, but I wanted to show that there is no one set technique used for pearls. I was exploring what products are readily available for those here in the uk and for various budgets. 💜

[@margarete1brandenburg908]

Sometimes I add pearl enamel or metallic white to white satin enamel to deal with the chalkiness

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, I did think of that as I do that with my house paint base. If I was doing this regularly I would probably keep on tweaking until I got reaction that I could control! Thanks for the tip!

[@JM-pu8pl]

Unfortunately in uk we only have owatrol wich it's similar but alot thicker not watery like floetrol

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, but I really don’t like using owatrol either… I have learnt to use good old PVA and adapt my art to suit. 😊 (plus I refuse to pay the price of Owatrol)

[@tina-ec7ce]

Super cool …I Have to try this!! I have been curious about it…just intimidated by it I have a question beyond the painting… What was the Amazing piano music you had playing in background?… I Loved it I always like just music playing better than songs… they seem to distract me ( I know I’m goofy… lol) Ty for sharing this You made it seem doable and the colors you chose are Awesome together. Do you prefer one of the ways other than the others? Thanks again 🥰

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Tina. I couldn’t tell you what music I used in this as I don’t have the original video, I don’t tend to keep them once they are uploaded because of file sizes. I get my music through audio hero, so I pay to use it each month. I think I prefer the dump and swirl technique… I’ve done a few of these and incorporated the technique into landscapes.

[@dianpouringbliss9525]

Thank you so much for your inspirational videos! They are just stunning! I'm using PVA too as a PM, but in ratio 50:50 instead of 70:30 and adding water after. Isn't it the same? 💗🥰

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Everyone is different Diana. I just found this easy for me. I know that lots of people do 50:50… occasionally I do go 50:50… I really don’t think there is anything in it

[@74the_magpie]

Folk art will peal off in two years.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

It’s been ok so far…. 4 years I have been using it. Perhaps it’s because I use PVA and not flowtrol ?

[@74the_magpie]

@@JulieVatcherArtist I loved all the different paintings, very nice!!

[@user-bs2xn8ql8b]

Thank you for the beautiful technique you showed us. I will have the same result with simple acrylic colors but not metallic?

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I am really not sure! Deco art or folk art acrylic paints (metallic or normal colours) are generally lighter density paints as they are classed as craft paints. If you use heavy density paint over the top like Amsterdam white or black you will get effects as long as your consistency is correct… if it doesn’t work first time try and thin your paints a little.

[@user-bs2xn8ql8b]

@@JulieVatcherArtist Thanks for the information, here in Greece we don't have deco art or folk art acrylics so I will experiment with amsterdam colors in the consistensy you showed us

[@user-bs2xn8ql8b]

@@JulieVatcherArtist I finally found them in Greece, so I will dare to try. Thank you very much for the response

[@alysonbaskurt2445]

Just a quick query as I am a little confused....in the 1st pour you say 1 part satin enamel (30g) then 1 part paint (30g) but say 1 part pouring medium but say 60g is it 1 part pouring medium or 2...your work is amazing btw

[@kathryncurry2662]

I’m in the US, so is PVA glue the same as our Elmer’s Glue All, not the children’s glue. Also, if we have American Floetrol, can we use that instead of your pouring medium or will the results change? Thanks for your informative videos for us beginners! ❤️

[@gailkutasi3866]

Do you have Aquahere in America, you can get it from the hardware store. PVA is the same, a white glue. Ask the guys at the hardware store, it should have the ingredients on the label PVA stands for poly vinyl acetate. I think your floetrol is different. Good luck.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hi Kathryn. If you use different pouring mediums the results will change. Being based in the uk I haven’t used Elmers Glue All… I know it is widely used in the US and Australia. The American floetrol will give you results… just perhaps a little different. The best thing to do is experiment, pearls mainly come from the correct consistency, which is actually quite thin. Hope this helps a little!!

[@dcaloger]

Will Aussie Floetrol be able to be substituted for the PVA. I have no idea how to get PVA in the USA, but I do have 🤗Aussie Flow! Love you lessons!and Pearls!

[@debbielinda8891]

I'm really surprised at those results. especially the house paint version. when doing the second one did you need to use black? tia ..... Great art 🎨 😄

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I’m trying to remember which was the second version… the dump and swirl? I think you do. The craft paints are light in density so the black Amsterdam sinks to give the effects… would work with white too.

[@debbielinda8891]

@@JulieVatcherArtist thank you 😊

[@joemullan6924]

Julie do you put a base coat on canvas first. Thanks😅

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Joe, I do t put a base coat on first. I find there is no need. 😊

[@annagouge8570]

I'm trying to figure out these pearl pours and your video is very informative. I'm just a little confused about the satin enamel section. You said 1 part white, 1 part satin enamel, and 1 part pouring medium- 1:1:1 ratio. My confusion is when you were measuring them on the scale you added 30g white, 30g satin enamel, and 60g pouring medium. Isn't that a 1:1:2 ratio?

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I will have to look back at this Anna and double check!! But you are correct 1:1:2 (2 parts PM). I very rarely use 1 part paint to 2 part PM! 😊

[@annagouge8570]

@@JulieVatcherArtist Thank you for replying and plz let me know your findings and which ratio is the correct one because your paintings are beautiful and I'd like to try your ratios..

[@milasartfulness]

That's great ❤ What PVA in uk you use?

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

At the time of making this video I used No Nonsense PVA, currently I used craft PVA from Dryad Education 😊

[@milasartfulness]

@@JulieVatcherArtist thank you Julie. That looks really beautiful 🙏🏼🌻😍

[@jackierowland9811]

Thank you so much for this using uk products. Can you tell me if there was satin enamel in the second pour. Thank you

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hi Jackie… I can’t remember!!! I will watch the video back and let you know, but I don’t usually use satin enamels in pearl pours. (I don’t now anyway!!)

[@carolwright1134]

What brand of pva glue do you use. There are so many out there. I’m new to this but absolutely loving learning. I am uk based thanks in advance

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Carol, I use no nonsense PVA… generally I buy it from Screwfix as it’s closer to me. It has a blue and yellow label. I have quite a few beginners videos on my channel, you should find helpful. Happy to answer any questions you have.

[@nora-ub9yi]

What is the difference between liquidez and pouring medium?

[@ewkaj1]

Hi! Thanks a lot for such helpful instructions! What is your experience with PVA glue? Any would do? Did you notice differences between brands and can recommend one specific? Eg Elmer’s? It’s so nice to see recipes without AU floetrol that is unavailable in Europe…

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

So glad you found this video helpful. I have never had any issues with ‘no nonsense PVA’ from Screwfix or B&Q. I recently tried a cheaper one from ‘Dryad Education’, this one was runnier and can only be used 1>1 (not 2>1 as this video says), as you will loose your shapes whilst drying. I have no experience with Elmers.

[@ewkaj1]

@@JulieVatcherArtist thanks a lot for your answers. I’ll check if I can find these in Switzerland or Germany.

[@sylvielandrin6629]

Bonjour ,votre travail est superbe, merci pour vos partages. J aimerai beaucoup en faire d aussi beau ,pour l instant je débute et j essai de comprendre quand vous dites pouring médium 70% PVA ça veux dire quoi enfin c est quoi comme médium perdo j utilisé liquides easycryl ou floetrol Merci d avance pour votre réponse

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Hello Sylvie, here in the uk we use PVA glue as a pouring medium as floetrol and Liquitex is so expensive. I mix 700ml of glue with 300ml of water, then mix well. I then use this as my pouring medium. It’s mixed with 1 part Acrylic paint to 2 parts. You may find my beginners video helpful, it will explain everything. I hope this has helped a little.

[@youme6623]

Hello, is there a cell activator in Amsterdam white? It's not cells without it, is it?

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

I just use Amsterdam Titanium white or black. Both are heavy density paints so they will sink through craft paints. 😊

[@susanbrocksmith4255]

That was a happy accident! It made a lightning bolt!

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Never seen that before! I will have to have another look 👀

[@hayleybell4272]

Have you seen Sarah Taylors work?

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Yes, I know Sarah, I designed her logo and opening sequences to her KZbin videos (not a lot of people know all that) 😊 but we use very different products to each other!!

[@user-wo1cd9yi6n]

New here!! I’ll be back ❤

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

Glad to have you and thanks for watching!

[@elynbryan4500]

What is PVA. Not really for beginners. I'm lost. Thank you though

[@billmtracer]

I'm just getting started, a true beginner. What is PVA? Never heard of it. I have often said, if you don't really care about being understood, then go ahead and use acronyms. If, on the other hand, you actually desire to be understood, then maybe use the actual words.

[@JulieVatcherArtist]

PVA is glue, that’s it’s name here in the uk, that’s what’s on the label. Polyvinyl acetate to be exact… which quite honestly is a bit of a mouth full 😊 if I called it by it’s true name I would have more complaints about people not knowing what I am referring to!