Dirty Pouring Rich Colors (With a Special Ingredient)

[@deborahbeatty]

So glad to see somebody else likes the dark colors.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Oh yes, very much. It feels luxurious to me

[@laurienye7514]

Debby, that is gorgeous, and the colors are outstanding.

[@angelsandfaes]

I don't know if you can get it where you live but, I buy 2ft by 2ft pieces of MDF board that is 1/4th inch thick. I have the hardware store cut it into four pieces that are 12 inch by 12 inch. It cost about me about 4 us dollars. So its only around $1.00 for each 12 by 12 inch piece. I just prime my board with run off from my previous painting.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Sadly I can't get boards cut here. Tried all over the island. But accurate or neat cutting is not something that is seen as necessary in the Caribbean! Maybe I should just flow with it ;-)

[@angelsandfaes]

Deby at Acrylic Pouring that shouldn't be funny I know but I've been to the Caribbean so I understand what your saying. there is a sort of laid back personality there. which isn't always a bad thing. But that does make it difficult because canvases are expensive. Thank you for sharing with us

[@georginaevans3658]

Hi. I use these too and have had the same problem. To stop it bowing whilst the paint sets I sit it on one central cup which help it's natural tendancy to bow. Once the design sets and you set it aside to cure it will still bow but once fully cured cover with some heavy books to flatten out. Hope this helps as it is so disappointing to lose such a beautiful pour.☺️

[@crystalphillips7123]

I'm in love with this one! These are my colors! Just gorgeous!

[@thepourman2563]

Textbook procedure, flawless application!

[@AvidAbstractions]

Those colors were a lovely choice! Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you :-)

[@cuvarsnova]

You know what you're doing and what you want (when you're not irritated with unwanted result) a nice picture :)~

[@jeanthobaben]

Patience is SO important! I appreciate your patience. I tend to rush things.

[@AcrylicPouring]

I think we forget that the paint is going to take ages to dry. We have plenty of time to play with it

[@latam.8706]

This is still beautiful. I love these colours...especially deep red's and metallics.

[@edouardiennec.8193]

Fantastic contrast of colors, I love it! 💖

[@AcrylicPouring]

I'll certainly try them again. Thanks.

[@nuna4307]

Hi Deb making skins are as pretty as a canvas. Pour an amount on plastic leave until dry then peel cut into whatever shapes you want put them onto your canvas. You will still get your beautiful cells...

[@HTMLguruLady2]

I think it came out beautiful. I LOVE the dimensionality of it. Especially the gold and black, on camera it's extremely 3D in appearance.

[@AcrylicPouring]

I always love the dark rich colors, they do seem to draw you in to their depths :-)

[@tracyruether6186]

Hi Deby. I love your channel. Your experiments are always so entertaining. I've watched the other pour artists channels and I like your channel the best. You are so down to earth and genuine. Look forward to more videos.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Tracy for your lovely feedback. Best wishes.

[@hollyxo.]

I seem to learn a lot of very helpful things on the projects that go awry so thank you for posting it even though you decided to paint over it.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Yes it's amazing how much you learn when things don't quite go as planned.

[@larryslemp9698]

That turned out beautiful..!! Absolutely love it..!! I think the painting actually gained a lot in depth and character after it dried.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you Larry, that's kind of you to say

[@cosmlayla]

Looks amazing!

[@garygwwalters712]

That's so beautiful painting. Thank you for your video. Keep up the great work you do.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Gary.

[@ReneeW59]

I love this color combination!

[@danielmack1254]

I have only done one painting on a canvas panel and I had the same problem with it bending and warping. But, once completely dry, I was able to carefully bend it back to shape. And once spray coated with clear enamel it has not warped again. It's an economic alternative to canvas but the bending and warping is a problem. I loved this painting. Particularly before the gold came through and seemed to dominate. I like the purplish blue tones much more -but- it's still a really great painting....nice job.

[@luzgarcia52]

God bless you Deby, I think it's beautiful, I love those colors. Ty 4 sharing.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you, yes the colors are lovely together. I must do this again one day.

[@debtempleton9424]

Hi Debby. A great pour and the colour combo lovely. If you lightly sand your boards/canvases first the paint runs more smoothly. I never mix enought paint to cover completely without lots of tilting. Have to get past that thing of worrying about wasting paint - had frugal parents !! Cheers DEB T

[@Mamsab9]

So beautyful colors! Amazing!

[@AcrylicPouring]

They did go beautifully together.

[@blackicelycan]

I actually really liked the way it turned out in the end. More so then how bright is was to begin with.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks. Best wishes.

[@paulthomasshepherd5156]

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.

[@christinebarker2356]

I see an owl and I absolutely love how it has turned out, well done, you’re an inspiration 😄👍 x

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Christine, you are very kind saying that.

[@marciademond8354]

Hi Deby I think the colours are nice and I can see a giraffe and the eye looks really good love you videos keep up the good work thank you

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Marcia, I really enjoy making the videos so there are lots more plans and crazy experiments to come.

[@suddeninspirations8184]

absolutely beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you

[@vjoy711]

If you have thrift stores in your area, you might be able to pick up some used record albums very cheaply to use as your "canvas" instead of the canvas boards. Just clean the albums with alcohol. You can cover the middle hole with a sticker and gesso that middle circle and you will be good to go.

[@estellegoodnight6338]

I think this is beautiful!

[@alice30045]

This video has been so helpful to me; I've just come from the craft store where I considered those panels because, like you, I need to pay attention to cost since I'm just starting on this venture....I opted out and now so glad I did. So far I've gathered what's available at the Dollar Store and at Home Depot for the Floetrol. I know I'm going to become addicted to this and now I'm glad that I lived alone and won't hear any criticism for a husband about time and money. LOL. Your video is wonderful, I was right there with you and understood each and every part, so thanks.

[@carolalter6697]

Alice - Check out Rick Cheadle on KZbin - He did a video where he accepted the challenge and proved you can create a nice flow painting using all $1 Tree materials - He lists everything and shows you how to do it - He spent under $10 and created a very beautiful painting and had materials left for the next time

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Gorgeous colors!! Wow! I haven't been a huge fan of magenta but...wow, I am going to do my next pour with these colors!

[@AcrylicPouring]

I hope you will come and join us in our Facebook Group and share your results with the team. You'll find us here - facebook.com/groups/acrylicpouring

[@PacificNWGrl]

Simply stunning!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you so much :-)

[@RaysBlueBasementWorkshop]

I think it looks amazing!!!!!!!

[@AcrylicPouring]

You are very kind.

[@karinelisabeth2677]

It's a beautiful paint, I love it😍

[@alittlebirdy1313]

Stunning piece!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you, I do love these rich colors

[@sandrapena2529]

That certainly is My Cup of 🍵 Tea love it! send it to me! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@avilonwalston1317]

I love this, it is gorgeous!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-)

[@kerryb.3533]

I was wondering. I have recently been having trouble when with bowing when I use canvas boards too. I will try the gesso on the back. I saw someone else said to varnish the back first. Guess I will experiment with all of them. It still turned out beautiful I am going to try that color combo. I really liked it.

[@AcrylicPouring]

I've tried all sorts of preventatives, but its still hit or miss. The economy canvas really isn't that much more expensive, so I rarely use panels now.

[@0famz]

I think its amazing cus I can also see a giraffe/sheep with an eye and the eye is actually reflecting!

[@brandybobo2980]

I see your Billygoat. I really love these colors together, even with the loss and difference in the end I still love it!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Brandy. Best wishes.

[@wendyreaves5347]

This is gorgeous!!!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@wendyreaves5347]

You're welcome Deby. I am going to attempt this on a large canvas. What's the difference between using Floetrol and Elmer's Glue? Will you obtain the same effect?

[@charlenebyington7405]

Absolutely gorgeous . . you did great . . . 😎 😎 😎

[@charlenebyington7405]

That was too bad. .

[@AcrylicPouring]

I know, I was disappointed. :-(

[@WHUFC71]

I absolutely love this!!!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you.

[@juttalio2620]

Thank you Debby for this one. Now I wont to use some Glitter in the pours too. I like the small sparkles showing up. Greetings from Germany

[@AcrylicPouring]

I can't get enough sparkle!

[@michaellowrie9061]

I love the end result duck keep as is mick

[@jackiepidgeon4568]

Very pretty. Love it. Thanks.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Cheers Jackie

[@margarethdemery488]

Love the color combinations...

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you, me too. I really like dark, rich colors plus a bit of sparkle or gold.

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

I think it is beautiful!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@karenmooney9684]

At first it looked like a person bowling but as soon as you said billy goat I saw it! That’s pretty cool isn’t it? I really like the shapes in it. It’s a shame the canvas bowed but I still like it anyway. The colors you used are beautiful. You have to be soooo... careful with black though,it always wants to take over. I’m a little saved to use black but this helped me since the black didn’t take over as much as I thought it would. Maybe I’ll try to experiment with black more. I think the painting came out well. I like it a lot.

[@nuna4307]

Love it, great job!

[@nuna4307]

I think once you put varnish on the color and glisten will come back.

[@dynomax101]

Varnish always helps.

[@kabri481]

It's beautiful!

[@AcrylicPouring]

THANK YOU.

[@patriciapfeifer3445]

Yes it did change but it was still very pretty.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you. I was just so disappointed :-( I agree, it was still OK afterwards, just not the same. sigh.

[@EtherealOrbAbastractArt]

The glitter is gorgeous! before the floetrol dried it looked like opals.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Ooh yes, really sparkly. I'll be making more of it for sure.

[@JINX-bw5ib]

you are right ! i can see it on the dried painting. it's great ! colors are fabulous. i liked the wet version better. i wouldn't paint over it! it's very interesting. !

[@vishalseepaul4185]

love the colours

[@AcrylicPouring]

Very rich aren't they. I love the dark colors with a splash of metallic. Thanks for watching.

[@lauriewatson2822]

It's still very pretty and I agree with Margareth that it looks like a giraffe..and sorta 3Dish. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@luzgarcia52]

I think it turn out beautiful, ty for sharin,GBU.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@enemeriogalvan6833]

I loved the Idea of the mystery ingredient (glitter) very clever! May I suggest if you make your own panels glue muslin on .25" plywood then gesso it, and voila!...no more buckling!

[@AcrylicPouring]

OK Enemerio thanks for that advice. I do love glitter. Deby

[@TiffYG2133]

You could try taping or gluing some house paint stir sticks to the back, might prevent the warping!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Ah ha, yes that might work. It would have to be stuck on there pretty strong, but I'll give it a try.

[@snuffy6061]

really beautiful

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@artbyfaith]

I really love ❤️ it!

[@missytaylor8452]

I've heard you can prop the center up with an upside down storage container that has a flat bottom. I wonder if loose shimmer eye shadow will work?

[@tracyruether6186]

Missy Taylor I wondered the same.

[@camillefulton7709]

WOW WHAT A CHANGE WET TO DRY.........AN ASTEROID. YOU REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING TO GET. I LOVED IT WET. CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@AcrylicPouring]

G'day Camille. The pours do change sometimes dramatically from wet to dry. Best wishes. Deby

[@rhuechantal1240]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pour creation, and process. This was a fascinating watch I have to try! I love your initial piece, and understand the utter frustration of product fail. Your idea is wonderful, and I hope you try this pour on a durable substrate. I am a mixed media artist, who loves opalescent techniques in my work. I would be interested in clear media that would open up a pour to deep areas of transparent colour showing throught layers, the way opals do in nature. Please feel free to share with me any recommend products towards this end. Have you ever tried a pour on plexiglass? I think it would be amazing to see both sides of a pour! Plexiglass is inexpensive, and can be cut into many shapes. Would clear gesso help slow down the sliding on a plexiglass substrate? Just sharing some questions and ideas. Thank you for inspiring me with your amazing pours!

[@AcrylicPouring]

I've seen people do pours on glass and the underside is always a bit disappointing compared to the top. A swipe might be fun though. I didn't even know you can get clear gesso, but that does sound intriguing. I'm always thinking of new crazy things to try, mostly for how to add extra sparkle. Thanks for writing Rhue.

[@aussiegal7821]

The same thing happened to me!! I thought i would ' cheat' and buy the flat canvases instead of having to set them up on something with the box frame ones ...the drying process seems to curl the corners slightly 😣 ...still working on it ...i think it looks amazing

[@AcrylicPouring]

I tried all sorts of suggested tips and tricks to stop the warping but I think the cardboard just doesn't stand up to the amount of moisture we add when pouring all that paint.

[@williamjerome7509]

was nice colours, you should try mdf board, it won't bucket or bow, to bad you lost it, beautiful colours.

[@RickCheadle]

those colors!

[@boojay111]

Too many torches to choose from so wondering which one would you recommend for dirty pour work please?

[@colixion2116]

I have a suggestion: poke a hole at the cup bottom to let air in so the paint can flow smoothly and evenly.

[@krislair8019]

love this technique, stunning. do you know if you could do this on metal, wood or glass?

[@AcrylicPouring]

Absolutely you can. If you can paint on it, you can pour on it. But flat surfaces work best to preserve any design you create.

[@sofiaceleste6299]

Muy hermoso, cuáles son los ingredientes? beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍

[@sbtrw]

Hi Deby. Love your videos. I was having the same problem with the warping of panels so I started drying them on cookie cooling racks and that seems to have mostly solved the problem. Just wanted to share in case it helps.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Shelley. I tried all sorts of suggestions but in the end I just decided that the canvas panels just weren't good for pouring. Its so sad to make a good painting and then lose it to warping that I decided it wasn't worth the risk. Economy canvases are so cheap anyway these days.

[@napammule]

To keep the details, take a pic (13 Mpixel res and up) save to your computer, and you can enjoy the 'when it was wet' look. A pic of the finished (dark) one you can take pic, then open in IrFanview, go 'Image', 'Resize', then go 'Image', 'Color Correction' and increase contrast, gama, and color to where it will look 100% better. The video was perfect.

[@AcrylicPouring]

I've only got an old point and press, its about 3mp. I have tried taking some nice pictures and they look sort of OK on the computer but sadly not really good enough quality to print and keep in a nice big size. Thanks for the tips though. Maybe I shouldn't have spent all my money on paint, then I could save towards a new camera!

[@Adlie80]

if i don't have a heat gun can I use a hair dryer? will it has a same effects?

[@lillisarantos3767]

Hi Deby I have a question (and I'm sorry if it sounds so obvious (I'm such a newbie). When you do the corners - is it straight paint or mixed with the medium? I know it must sound silly, but if there was a pre-k for canvas painting - I'm in it! lol. Thank you! And I love this like all of your other ones!!

[@lindapape3738]

I too had 3 nice pours on7x9 canvas board and after 3 days they bubbled up off the board. I had gessoed the front. Little boards worked ok but larger not so good.

[@AcrylicPouring]

I agree, they are a bit hit or miss

[@craftycrafter1960]

Hi Deby, I'm new to your channel and to pouring, just looking around at what everyone is doing. My first pours have been ok, lots of cells and such but problems with paint cracking and also with bubbles not releasing even with using a torch. Ends up with a very bumpy surface when dry.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Sounds like your paint may be mixed a bit too thick or left too thickly on the canvas. Hard to say without seeing it. Can you share some pictures in the FB group? facebook.com/groups/acrylicpouring

[@bobkeller8383]

another nice painting neighbor. im just a few hours from you in Southeast kansas

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Love it!

[@AcrylicPouring]

And again Angela, thank you.

[@Anadiaz-br1jr]

Excellent

[@delanojackson8303]

where did you purchase the acrylic paint? I don't see it on your website

[@barbarajoy2246]

Deby at Acrylic Pouring-I just saw a cool movie called “Passengers” with Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. There is a brilliant line at the end which I think is apropos in all walks of life, but especially pertinent here. The quote is, “You can’t get so hung up on where you’d rather be that you forget to make the most of where you are.” To me, an important component in art, specifically in abstract art, is imagination. Okay, you live on an island that doesn’t have all the components that the mainland does and they don’t cut straight. Look at where you are and make the most of what you’ve got. Make that part of your art’s story. Make it a character. You live in what many would consider a paradise. Instead of your canvas warping, you might say it melted in the hot sun filtering through the palm trees at the beach. If the people at the lumber store didn’t cut your board perfectly square and even, say whatever shape it is was a deliberate idea. Hey, it’s the relaxed, island way of doing things. None of that stressful usage of rulers and levels, right? Personally, I thought using the Floetrol by itself as the medium to deliver your glitter was more creative than I think you imagined. It was sort of like your 5th “color.” It was white when on the wet canvas, which was beautiful, but when it dried clear, it revealed all that lovely gold paint underneath, hiding like buried treasure. One person saw a decaying horse in that gold part, so that could lend to the story of why the canvas melted. This can go to all artists out there. Whenever you have a piece you think didn’t go as you planned, challenge yourself to imagine it in a different light. New perspectives and happy accidents, perhaps? You never know where it will lead! Thank you for sharing, Deby. Looking forward to more “happy accidents.”

[@AcrylicPouring]

I love your imagination and stories. I've never been able to think that way, I'm a bit too logical. In fact Spock is my nickname! If I could make stories behind my art like those, people would be much more interested I think. I really love your comment, thank you.

[@carolalter6697]

@@AcrylicPouring - Check out Priscilla Batzell on KZbin - She is also an artist who is experimenting with flow painting - I think you would appreciate her attitude and sense of humor - Plus she is a fantastic artist as well

[@carolalter6697]

Barbra Joy - Check out artist Priscilla Batzell on KZbin - I think you will appreciate her attitude and her amazing talent

[@racoonsister]

for the panel canvas, if you use a lift only in the middle when pouring, it will keep it from bowing, just dont support the corners

[@AcrylicPouring]

I've tried everything! All the suggestions including this one, and still the panels bow and warp when they get wet. They aren't that much cheaper than an economy canvas anyway, so I think its better to work with a frame to be sure you don't get nasty suprises.

[@annievan-maassen2751]

Beautiful. Thanks. Annie

[@AcrylicPouring]

Glad you liked it.

[@maryrexford7880]

I have read most of the comments and it seems that there is a petting zoo on the pour. This is beautiful and I agree that a "do over" would be a mistake. I wish I lived closer to you as I would ask you for the chips u scrap off your drip plate. I have a use for them. Thank you for your beautiful pours and its wonderful to find a person that is not afraid to try new things.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks for your lovely comments. I love experimenting. Best wishes for 2018 Mary.

[@malindairvin5569]

beautiful

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-)

[@kathymurray570]

Deby, such a shame that it warped...it was beautiful..and I still love your color choices!! I'm new at this and loving it! I'm gonna try extra fine glitter in the floetrol. I wouldn't have thought of that. thanks!!!!! k

[@AcrylicPouring]

You can never have too much glitter!

[@reneewallis5687]

Where can I buy a torch like yours or similar? I live in the States. Ty

[@snowonn]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you Ludmila, shame that it was changed so much in the end

[@CoxJoxSox]

I think you and your husband should have a competition of pours :D

[@AcrylicPouring]

Knowing how some of mine come out he would probably win hands down!

[@VintageAnn]

Very nice.

[@hemaraman7254]

wow!!! soooo cute.u r great mam

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks so much :-) I very much appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@annahaywood7881]

What beautiful colours, I'll definitely be trying a pour with them soon. Don't paint over it, it's still very pretty 😊.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Anna, they are nice colors. I have another project coming up with these today.

[@MsBowmaker]

Deby, while I was watching another one of your videos, I was wondering if I could add some of my micas to the paint to add some shimmer, and then I stumbled against this one and you mentioned that you have done just that. I am also a soap maker and have tons of micas in different colors. Do you have any videos where you show how to use them and the results you've got?

[@AcrylicPouring]

I have three that you can look at MsBowmaker: My home made paints - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6e4e6mmq56dd5Y Trial with the mica paints - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXi9l2uBi9KUrLs Pouring a record with mica paints - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ_CZKmeotSMppo Hope that helps.

[@kaythacker8837]

You can buy 2 ft x 4 foot Luan (thin plywood that is very smooth) at Lowes for $3.84. Works great.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Sadly that's not an option here on a little island, but I agree, it would be a great surface to paint on for this technique.

[@TheStanman99]

I think it turned out well...🎨👀

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thank you Jon, it wasn't too bad, just disappointing that it wasn;t the same.

[@graemesingleton2604]

Hi Deby. I think your brave showing your work and this piece isn't a failure. The colours aren't my choose but it worked well. I use cheap canvases and I'm sure you could get them on line and too be honest for this project they turn out fine. Is Hubby not able to cut wood for you? Ive used 1/2 inch MDF and also plywood thin sheets, both work well. Money is tight here so I often scrounge waste wood, last MDF came off a pallet. Keep 'em coming..... PS love hearing the accent again..... have to say it reminds me of the ... Wurzels.... :-)

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks for all the support. Yes I do originally come from that area of the world, although I've been in the Cayman Islands for more than a decade now. Sunshine every day and we still drive on the left :-)

[@dynomax101]

Can you get plywood? And get someone to cut it into pieces for you? Far less likely to bow than cardboard canvases and thin masonite. That pour is lovely...wonderful colors! Even 1/8th inch thick plywood is not likely to bow enough to bother your acrylic pours.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Sadly on the island there is no place that can cut the wood nicely or accurately enough. Caribbean style is rather more 'relaxed'. I've been asking around because I can get the wood, I just can't get it cut. Shame because I think it would be the perfect answer.

[@nickelvins8272]

Ok I'm being serious here. Does anyone else see a billygoat in the picture? His eye is the large dark spot,nostril at bottom dark spot,chin hair pointing down at bottom,ear at the top. It's a side view of the head and neck. See it? I love the painting and colours.

[@AcrylicPouring]

Thanks Nick ,no, I still don't see it but others can see a giraffe there.

[@eileenmayes8022]

Yes, I see the billy goat!

[@0famz]

Nick Elvins yes I saw it too! I thought it was pretty awesome!

[@carebear29]

Yes a giraffe please keep it it's beautiful.

[@SHER7067]

OMG I didn't see your comment until now!! I had asked my daughter to come in and look and she saw a crane.

[@BLINKerlei]

hello sorry for my bad english, but did you only mixed the acryl paint with water ? or did u mixed something like silicon oil in it, too?? thank you and greetings !

[@AcrylicPouring]

I used acrylic paint, floetrol, water and silicone oil in this one.