Floetrol vs Water ONLY | Acrylic Pouring

Acrylic Pouring Experiment - Floetrol vs Water ONLY.
So different and yet so similar!
Today I will show you the difference between the two most commonly used fluid paint mixing recipes.
One is mixed with Acrylic Paint and Water, the other with Acrylic Paint, Floetrol, and Water.
For the demonstration, I'm using the Flip Cup technique.
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COLORS:
- Carmine (Amazon) - geni.us/KAzSTS3
- Azo Yellow Medium (Amazon) - geni.us/EB66A3
- Prussian Blue (Amazon) - geni.us/BhUn
- Titanium White (Amazon) - geni.us/Z2VLFO
PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Water Only):
Paint: 60%
Water: 40%
PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Floetrol mixture):
Paint: 33% (1 part)
Floetrol: 33% (1 part)
Water: 33% (1 part)
ACRYLIC POURING TOOLS/PRODUCTS:
- Acrylic Painting Canvas (Amazon) - geni.us/Hhw8AJb
- Squeeze Bottles (Amazon) - geni.us/Xo13uBt
- Floetrol (Amazon) - geni.us/PqMk
- Silicone Oil (Amazon) - geni.us/w3qXOrf
- Torch (Amazon) - geni.us/Tc8X0h
- Heat Gun (Amazon) - geni.us/mTSkX5
- Craft sticks (Amazon) - geni.us/HIVyuQW
- Spatula Palette Knife (Amazon) - geni.us/TpVo9
- Cups (Amazon) - geni.us/d27L
- Spinner Lazy Susan (Amazon) - geni.us/OKbwt
- Flexible Silicone Tube (Amazon) - geni.us/xqAEZ
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- Main lights (Amazon) - geni.us/2cNNMj
- Secondary light (Amazon) - geni.us/Hfdbs
- My Camera (Amazon) - geni.us/FMRsW
- Tripod (Amazon) - geni.us/pzjUk
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro Water vs Floetrol
0:10 Mixing the colors (Water only)
2:59 Mixing the colors (Floetrol)
6:00 Adding the colors to the cups
6:51 Pouring the acrylic paint (Water only)
7:28 Lifting the Canvas (Water only)
8:00 Pouring the acrylic paint (Floetrol)
8:35 Lifting the Canvas (Floetrol)
9:06 Finished fluid art painting close up
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[@VizoliArt]

Which one do you like better? :)

[@angie-makes-art1036]

I Like both😂😍👍🏻

[@Trebbor1958]

I like the water only one better.

[@mandiwood3524]

I don’t like the way the water one crinkled a bit in that area when it dried. Question: is that an American brand of Floetrol?

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you! :)

[@VizoliArt]

Seems most people prefer that one. :)

[@karengoodenough827]

I’m probably going to be in the minority but I actually prefer the water over flattop one, it has a dreamy quality that I like

[@VizoliArt]

Haha, thanks a lot, Karen! :)

[@MysticTarotwithTiffany]

Same

[@vickyb9918]

Me too

[@angelraborn6705]

I love it too

[@classyria1713]

The water version was wayyyyyy nicer looking , I agree

[@316lvmnoneofyourbusiness7]

Better late than never. I really like the water only painting. It's "soft" looking, tranquil, but there's areas that are sharper so it's a nice contrast. Plus, for me, the water only painting pulls me into it - like looking at clouds

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@nicoletribble6005]

I love the water only one. It has a ghostly effect that captivates me. Smoke in mirrors! 👏🏽

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot, Nicole! :)

[@lyndavincent2069]

I am going to try the water only, can you help me with the ratio? Thank you

[@marysue5]

Both beautiful. I like the cells in the Floetrol pour and the softer no cell water pour.

[@mylenefarmer7204]

The one with Floetrol is much vibrant, lines well defined, no mudiness, right amount of cells 👍

[@VizoliArt]

Well said. Thanks for watching!

[@terrireid5445]

Thank you for this. I actually like the vibrancy of the colors in the Floetrol painting, but I like the lack of the cells in the water only painting. I'm collecting paints and canvases to try my hand at this artwork (I have never considered myself and artist or thought I had and artistic bone in my body). I think it is so neat!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much, Terri! I wish you the best good of luck with your first piece! :)

[@terrireid5445]

@@VizoliArt THANK YOU!

[@allfortheking469]

I like the softer dreamier effect of the water. Both are beautiful though.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@serenityjewel]

The water only one is GORGEOUS. It looks so smooth and other worldly. I love it.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much for the feedback! :)

[@anazec2887]

I am New in this. I didn't tray yet. Do you put pouring liquid in color before you mix it with color. Also I got synthetic oil for making cells in color. NOW i watch this video and have no klue whot is in larger canister 😢. Tell me how do I begin. Give me eny advice please. Vith love Ana

[@serenityjewel]

​@@anazec2887Floetrol is in the large canister. You prepare each color mixture separately first, like she did in this video. When each color is ready, then you add it to your cup, like she did in this mixture. I have no idea what synthetic oil is, so if you got that off a video, follow the video instructions that told you to buy the synthetic oil. Everyone does their paint pours a little different so it's best to stick with one person and try their techniques to see if it works for you. Then you can always look someone else up and try their techniques. I don't suggest mixing techniques before you even try the first one.

[@CynthiaPorterStudio]

I've never used water only. I think you might have made me change my mind. I'm glad I found you ❤

[@VizoliArt]

Go for it, Cynthia! :) Thanks a lot!

[@angelarae]

Same here, Cyndi! I'm really rethinking all my pouring mediums, and tiring of bubbles and cells. I love the translucency of the water-only design. We should try this experiment on our channels!

[@CynthiaPorterStudio]

@@angelarae humm, sounds like a collaboration in the making.

[@angelarae]

@@CynthiaPorterStudio YESSS!

[@dixiedawnmillergoode6850]

It might sound strange but what looks really artistic to me is the streams of paint sitting in the water like open roses. I’d love to see a photo of that close up

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much! I will post close ups to my instagram, follow me! :) Thanks a lot, Dixie!

[@asher1383]

I had the same thought. 😄

[@rallen9433]

I was thinking the same thing. In photography class we had an assignment where you take a close-up of something and then the class would try to figure out what it was. I always go there in my mind when I see compositions that could be taken in photos.

[@annsiebel3682]

Thank you for showing us the difference.

[@ArtbyBrooke]

Great comparison! In this instance, I actually like the water one, but I tend to prefer pouring with Floetrol because it's hard to get good results every time with water.

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot for the feedback! :)

[@michellebyrom6551]

I like both for different purposes. The floetrol mix has an interesting image as it is. The water mix I would be inclined to use as a backdrop for a clock or a quote, it has a more ethereal feel.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much for the feedback! :)

[@scarlettrose5562]

Wow. This was the most therapeutic experience I have had in a long time. The music. The methodical nature of the process. The colors and movement. The video alone was a work of art. Thank you ❤️

[@VizoliArt]

I'm glad you like it! :)

[@birdingsue]

Actually I like them both!

[@VizoliArt]

Haha, same for me, I can't decide neither..

[@agnesbatallones1860]

Both are good, they have their own uniqueness of art flow 🥰👍.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you!

[@ellenylitalo5809]

I like the floetrol one. It seems more vibrant. It was fun to watch. Thanks!

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot, Ellen!

[@SumondaVArom]

I like the one with cells. Both are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much, Sumonda! :)

[@pasqualebazin7964]

Thank you! So beautiful, so clear! So simple!

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@veronicapayan3849]

Beautiful side by side comparison. Love them both! 😮😮

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@Cchouette]

The best comparison on the subject 👀👍🏻 Thank you 😊🌈

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@tessgoyne6350]

Thank you so much for showing how to mix and the difference in the water and Flotrel. I liked them both actually. ❤

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@128cherylmarie]

I'm deciding I want to do one of each. I love how you did this video contrasting and comparing and doing it without any words. Just visual. So nice! Beautiful work. I like this natural flow out of any other work I've seen on KZbin with the pouring techniques 🌈🌅🌈

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@JulissaHernandez-xp1qx]

I love them both but the first one is absolutely breathtaking! I haven't tried this technique but I'm going to! You do amazing work!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@carolynchin4828]

Great job showing us the difference. Like both of them

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@martypullen1218]

Wow … I love both of them. Great experiment …. Well worth watching 😃😃

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@maxinejohnson524]

I like both of them. Both are a dream state. One with muted colors and the other with vibrant colors upon colors (cells). Thanks for sharing.

[@VizoliArt]

You are so welcome! :)

[@silversagestudio]

I’m not an artist like most of you, but I like both. Floetrol maybe a bit more, but I suppose it depends on the look you’re going for. Great video. Great to see side by side.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@Analitycznaona]

Water!!! 😄 Thank You for showing the whole process ! ❤️

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks for watching, Lilu! :)

[@jennifermcalchemy9816]

I like the water better this time. Thank you for showing the tutorial. Very interesting and informative

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much! :)

[@tinagerhardt2376]

I think the flotrol gives cleaner and more vibrant colors. With just water, the colors kind of run together and get a little muddied.

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

I actually like them both... for different reasons. The water only - doesn't have as many cells, and the colors aren't as vibrant, however, the colors blended together to form new colors, which gives the painting a more ethereal, dreamlike look, which I love. The floetrol colors have more cells, which if you like that kind of look, it sparks more interest. But what pulls me into the second one is the colors. There is a little blending of colors there, not as much, but the colors are more vibrant, more alive to me which I also love. There's also a bolder distinction between the colors. I don't have a choice of one painting over the other... I actually love the distinctive differences between the two.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much for the detailed feedback!

[@vesnabluestar3314]

Wow what a difference using floetrol..cells galore!!..definitely my choice!!..thank you for the tutorial..😊

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@irenebetros2691]

It truly depends on what you like, either the softness of the water one or the more vibrant one with cells on it. I personally love both of them and think that it's great that you can do this pour with water only. Thankyou for your tutorial great information 👍

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much for the feedback, Irene! :)

[@rongzwon]

They both look dope. It's hard to pick a favorite

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@badproductionfilms]

Thanks for this video, was helpful. I liked the water only one a little bit more but the cells in the floetrol are pretty cool.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@cindydady9685]

Both are fabulous

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@ThePetspock]

I love the water only much better ! More to see in the picture ! Beautiful

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@alexrc7333]

Both are awesome!

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@frances3254]

This is second time today you've helped me. I do prefer 'water only'...it lets me see into the layers of paint. So big grazie, again. Happy painting Fran NM USA

[@VizoliArt]

I'm glad I could help you, Fran! :) Cheers!

[@mariewatson1926]

They both look really cool Makes me want to try Thank you for showing the difference ❤❤❤

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you! :)

[@AnaLopez-ol7nl]

Me gustó👏muchas gracias🙏directo y conciso, sin bla bla bla👏👏

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@marylyndurie8157]

I think I like the water only too. The colors seem to flow better and it has given a lovely water color effect.

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@marylourdes-cz9uu]

@@VizoliArt k

[@dimitrovboeleepianoduo]

Wonderful video thanks for sharing! I prefer the water but they’re both beautiful!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@treciah.2047]

This answered so many questions! Thank you

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@junerobbins6871]

I like both of them. The water only blends pretty good, and it produces calm mellow. Whereas the flotrol one has many cells and is spectacular. It's makes me feel the activity going on in the painting, so if I try this, I'd do it depending on my mood at the time

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@osilva2367]

I love them both!❤

[@VizoliArt]

Many thanks! :)

[@brucemjson]

Both look fantastic! I do prefer the water only one, but I'd have to see them in reality to make a true decision ❤

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@chef474]

Beautiful art thank’s for sharing

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@edgarfabioramirezvalencia7338]

This is beautiful my brother, thank you very much by your art, it is magnificent.

[@VizoliArt]

I'm glad you like it!

[@teajonsen5329]

wow amazing video! I also do acrylic painting and I always thought I needed glue or Floetrol to make this work. but Now I know :D thank you !! I like both of them btw

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@sadfiremccraven4579]

You do such an amazing job and your tortorials are picture perfect . Keep up the amazing work ❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@PaintwithAfsaneh]

Wow, both are beautiful 🤩

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks! :)

[@jessicaryker]

Going to try this with diff. Colors and upload a video as well. They both look nice!!

[@VizoliArt]

Cool, thanks a lot! :)

[@douglasmagill8880]

@@VizoliArt what did you spray after you poured the paint but before you moved the paint around by hand ?

[@renosmith1837]

@@douglasmagill8880 it’s a heat gun, I think it helps the cells appear.

[@christinawolfgang9657]

I like the effects of both....

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@FreeSpiritinLove]

I preferred the floetrol and water because the colors stayed slightly more vibrant. I’ve made fluid art before and I don’t care as much for cells everywhere. I thought both of these were beautiful.

[@TheInnerVortex]

10Q without ART we die of REALITY

[@catbenjamin5838]

Both ate very beautiful.....

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@stephanietruthseeker5554]

Wow amazing. I love them both. But I think I like the floetrol best.

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks! :)

[@carrma57]

Both are good. It would depend on what outcome you're looking for. If you don't want cells, water is fine. I've only ever used Australian floetrol and I noticed that the UK one is thicker and gives less cells. If I don't want cells, I use a mixture of PVA glue and water as my medium. I do love Amsterdam acrylics. Thank you for sharing ✌️❤️

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot for the informative comment! :)

[@donnayeager2703]

First, I love the way you filmed this! I have never tried water only, but I will now. I use Flotrol some, but I really like a glue/water mix because I like the finish. Of these two of yours, I would pick the water.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! :)

[@taramitrovka2942]

Donna, what kind of glue do you use, and in what proportion? Does it give a bit of a glossy finish?

[@entelakusi-kauffmann9038]

@@taramitrovka2942 I have seen on a video from Mixed media that they use Elmers Glue all… if I am not mistaken the same ratio as paint+floetrol

[@michellebyrom6551]

@@entelakusi-kauffmann9038 never used Elmers glue as it hasn't been on the GB market long and costs a lot more than domestic brands. Woodworking quality pva is still fairly cheap but thicker and stronger as a glue than school craft pva and I find that works in similar proportions as recommended for floetrol.

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Very interesting. Thank you for this.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much! :)

[@lorrainemitchell9093]

The floetrol helps with cells coming through but the smoothness looks good too, they both look nice in their own way, with or without cells 👍

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@user-qz7gf7zl6k]

Спасибо за такое показательное исследование!👍 И, конечно, справа картина более мистическая 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@chuckychan6627]

The first looks so beautiful

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@melissafrey1308]

This overall quality of your canvas is going to depend on the quality level of your paints.. professional level paints has has higher pigmentation and doesn't look as flat vs student level paint which has lower level quality pigmentation that can separate causing the colors to look less bright. Golden Fluid Paint Vs Paint Masters Pouring paint is a good comparison. You can add just water to the Golden Fluid paints without issues whatsoever but student level paints start to separate a bit when diluted.

[@VizoliArt]

Well said. Also, you gave me an excellent comparison idea, Cheap vs Expensive paint. :) Thanks a lot for your feedback!

[@curtriceennis2924]

Thanks for the info.

[@watercolorlegend423]

Really awesome artworks,enjoyable watching your video,stay healthy n big hopes for your success in this 2021👍👍👍👍👍

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@laurienye7514]

Wonderful

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jacklangley861]

Very difficult to choose. They are both wonderful. But i have to say I really like the depth and composition of the floetrol/water one.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@jasimmohammed4210]

I just love it.😊❤

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you! :)

[@pauldejesus9644]

ive been waiting over a year for a mixing video like yours and finally i found it thx

[@VizoliArt]

I'm so glad to hear that! :)

[@juliehenderson7417]

I like the water also thank you for doing this. Im just gettinf into this and i appreciate someone showing the difference between the two 😌

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much for the feedback! :)

[@angelarae]

The water-only design is richer, more depth, no annoying pock-marks and bubbles. After three years of acrylic pouring, I am finally rethinking both Floetrol and GAC800. The jury is still out on Liquitex Pouring Medium. Well done video, new sub here.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much, Angela! :)

[@truthsayer6329]

What's the Liquitex pouring medium? Is this an alternative to the floetrol or how is it used?

[@pamelatitterington2453]

Both, because depending on what you're aiming for, there are options for you to try, thanks so much

[@VizoliArt]

True. :) Thanks a lot!

[@jennywowk-jcdmah2144]

GREAT VIDEO!!! THANK YOU 💐

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@Yaz1231]

I like them both, but the one on the right looks more like the paint is more controlled. Awesome examples. Thanks

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@STYLEDbyLA]

I need this for the correct measurement :) I like both, hoping I can do this.

[@VizoliArt]

I'm sure you can do it, show me the final result once it's done! :)

[@milvaoleandro1081]

Ho cercato per mesi e poi ho trovato te... grazie di cuore. Mi è tantissimo utile vedere i tuoi video.

[@VizoliArt]

I'm so glad that you like my content! Welcome to my channel! :)

[@Marguerite-wu3nw]

WOW... this is awesome......Floetrol & water for me as I love more vibrant colors..

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@susanb1997]

I love it when the cells are really big. That's why I add silicone to my paint+floetrol mix.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jessicaleslie-byrn8008]

What is the paint conditioner? Is that your flortol?

[@dodomaz4687]

Danke für diesen direkten Vergleich:)

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks! :)

[@chrisbryson6309]

🙆couldn't decide. Loved them both

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much! :)

[@frankie9457]

Kind of watercolor vibes, very interesting

[@VizoliArt]

Glad you think so!

[@Omegawerewolfx]

Thank you for this video! I am doing my first ever pours this week and I had no clue about the Floetrol etc.....I actually prefer the water only results, I like the more solid colors and prefer no cells in the painting.

[@VizoliArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JeffreyC610]

GREAT!!! 1ST v-e-r-y much enjoy there isn-t a-l-o-t of talking!! 👏👏👏👏 I can focus on the steps!! (Unlike so many other videos. 😔) 😍😍😍 your channel!!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!! :)

[@Marcia_Garcia]

Thank you !👏👏👏👏👏

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@SarahMagicMakeup]

I usually prefer when there's floetrol but the water only is absolutely gorgeous !

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much, Sarah! :)

[@brencarr3629]

Thank you.

[@VizoliArt]

No worries!

[@jd-sm7qj]

Merci !

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks! :)

[@joannawestgrove7239]

Best tutorial ever

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@dickweed6975]

Ty for the demo...shortly gonna make one outta same mixture...thank goodness daughter my numb 1 fan....😅😜😍😍connie

[@VizoliArt]

Good luck! :) Thanks a lot!

[@debbiewisdom-davenport6603]

11/5/2023 I am not a big fan of cells so for this type of pour I would choose water only. Very pretty 🎉

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@jenniferlittle1905]

Thanks for that!

[@VizoliArt]

:)

[@sandrabrogan6826]

each has their own beauty

[@VizoliArt]

I agree. Thanks!

[@ericagoldstone5126]

They are both lovely, but I definitely prefer the Floetrol one better.....there is more going on with the colours appearing to be more vibrant, with 3D effects, clear lines and some cells....a little bit of everything to catch the eye.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you for your detailed comment, I appreciate it!

[@abstracttouch]

beautiful

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you very much!

[@claudiafowlkes208]

Water is awesome. Going to try it now

[@VizoliArt]

Wish you the best good of luck, Claudia! :)

[@laurafrancesconi7087]

Grazie!!

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you!

[@laurienye7514]

I really liked the one with the Water.

[@VizoliArt]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilaroberts6560]

I like the flow troll!❤

[@VizoliArt]

Thanks a lot! :)