(12) Acrylic Pouring For Beginners- Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

[@emilyflotilla931]

Beginner or not, there's nothing like the basics! This is just maaahvelous!

[@kathrynwilliamson6233]

You are truly a teacher. I have watched dozens of artists giving different methods but none explaining, why they are doing what they are doing. You explained the why behind your instructions. So helpful, thank you so much. Your work's also beautiful and I look forward to following you.

[@anitanabonne8699]

This was fantastic. Months and months of research has not revealed so comprehensively the most important bits of the puzzle. I'm definitely going for it this time. Thank you.

[@aidawalsh1134]

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[@TheArtAcademy1]

Excellent painting

[@joannes8434]

You are an amazing teacher and artist. 🙏🏻

[@successisachoice1896]

This is what it’s about, this is how legacy’s are made. People giving back and making a contribution. My fullest respect and thanks 🍻

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@nancy9704]

Thank you so much, Gina DeLuca, for making this very informative video! I really learned a lot. I haven't done acrylic pouring before, but I plan on doing it after studying the technique for awhile, and this video was truly a good tool of study. :)

[@eserbelding3582]

Hi, your voice and speed is comforting

[@eserbelding3582]

And i have very basic question, please not laugh, can we pour paint on any other surfac

[@GinaDeLuca]

No laughing here. You can pour on many surfaces. Glass, MDF, wood, metal. You just have to make sure you use the proper primer for the surface.

[@slipthetrap]

This was perfect for a beginner, like me, thank you ... it's hard to find tutorials with all of the details and a demo too. ☮️

[@yvonnehaddow7729]

Love your comments, great sense of humour which makes your video's very entertaining. And very informative.

[@ZenaHerbert]

This is immensely helpful, thank you, and so thoroughly explained. I love to know the 'why' of what we do and you are the tops at this. Thank you again.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 😊

[@almabayomi8065]

This seems like so much fun! Gorgeous by the way!

[@ArtbyLC]

Brilliant video - really helpful for this particular ‘newbie’. Thank you so much.

[@Mystique-Dreams]

In the end it is very beautifully balanced, and primary colours looks so beautiful, loveee it!

[@cjromb]

This was so so helpful! All the tips and information about things like transparency, and how to layer, and flexi-straws, and on and on....thank you very much for putting this together. :) . Plus, cute funny! My favorite was the part about the spackle knife's new life. I'll bet it's way happier now.

[@bethziemba2293]

I've watched 100s of videos on pour painting and this is THE BEST tutorial on this art that I've seen. You are now my favorite teacher and your art is awesome. I now feel I can be .successful instead of wasteful as I go forward with this medium. THANK YOU!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you ❤️

[@ariesgirl3444]

Beautiful painting Gina. Although I have done quite a few pours and watched a whole lot of videos, this is the most helpful video of the whole process from A to Z. Thank you.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! I tried to think of all the issues I had when I first started. Hopefully, it will help others avoid making the same mistakes!

[@ariesgirl3444]

You nailed it Gina.

[@kaydimitri4749]

I have learnt more from one of your videos than I have watching 5 others. Thank you.

[@janwelsman]

This has been very helpful. Good paced advice and guidance ending with a wonderful pour

[@pennyhope4796]

You are so incredibly patient answering the same questions over and over again. So positive and responsive. Well done :). Beautiful work also.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@NiSeeeeee]

This is the best video for beginners! Thank You Gina for a wonderful video!!!

[@LegitMinnesotaAngel]

At 43, I'm only just now rediscovering how relaxing and fun creating is. I really appreciate the detail in your explanations and the pace of your video. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and being willing to teach. ❤️

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@cynthiakelly9621]

So informative, I believe you answered all my questions. Time flew thank you so so much

[@santababy1952]

All of my favorite colors in one painting. I simply LOVE it!

[@foryourhealth4481]

Thank you very much for making this video. You answered every single one of my questions. Great info. Thank you again.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@michellebivona9899]

I've watched a tonnnnnnnnn of videos on the science of pour painting, (I truly feel like this type of art is not only a freedom of expression and imagination, but also does fall under the category of scientific) this video is by far the most well thought out, amazingly presented and one of the most useful tools I have seen when wanting to understand the ins and outs of pour painting for beginners. I want to thank you so much for taking the time to make such an amazing video for us fellow pour painters!!!

[@Gr8Bezoo]

Thank-you so much for this video! You answered so many questions that I haven't been able to find the answers for anywhere else. You are awesome :) !!!

[@guitardee1]

Easily the BEST beginner by a country mile! Thank you so much

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you 🙏

[@KevinGuyerPrime]

Outstanding intro to pouring. This is the video I was hoping to find to get me started. Thanks!

[@JCWhite50]

I am watching this just prior to starting my first pour painting. Excellent video.

[@Mountainman1971]

This was Incredibly helpful! I am devouring your video's and appreciate the information you share so much! Love love Love your work💖

[@addictedtoartandcrime3624]

This painting is beautiful. One of my favorites.

[@LonaPhilosophicus]

very informative. And a stunningly beautiful piece of art.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Thank you so much for all your explanation of how paints behave, how they work together, etc. I really appreciate the effort that goes into trying to explain these details clearly for beginners as you are working. Thanks...this is a video I will continue to revisit over and over, I’m sure :)

[@maurachambers3797]

This turned out absolutely beautiful! Love the colours and the composition. Love the idea of using the syringe to inject into the painting👍🏼

[@giuliettakristinsson7520]

I find your videos the best in order to understand how to start pouring. Thank you.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Glad they are helpful!

[@LoveWiena]

wow, I can't get over how beautiful that turned out, how amazing!

[@juliechambers5333]

This video was a great refresher. I'm teaching a class today and wanted to make sure that I remembered the basics for beginners. Thanks.

[@lizhamilton5934]

Thank you soooo much for teaching all of these aspects! Beautiful!

[@shba110011]

this is absolutely the most informative video on acrylic pour on I've come across on KZbin. Thank you so so much

[@rosemariekosma9516]

The best part of this video was saying you eyeball your recipes because you’re Italian! LOL! I’m Italian and use my eyes to measure too! I’ve been pouring for about 2 months while recovering from open heart surgery to replace my Aortic Valve. Now I’m hooked on this! Can’t get enough! Doing great! Ready to try a craft show next month. I’m using canvas but also wood, record albums and frisbees ( both becoming wall clocks) . Take care and hugs from one Paisana to another!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Congratulations on your first show! I hope it's a smashing success!

[@levikiddd]

Wow, my mom has to get an aortic valve put in her heart within the next few years, pretty nervous. she was born without one! Awesome to hear your doing well.

[@robertperryman513]

I’m sorry but I didn’t hear what you said you actually sprayed on the canvas. Is it the water/flow trim mixture? You didn’t say. You just said you spray the canvas.

[@caramoon540]

@@robertperryman513 Yes, I wanted to know that, too - maybe a primer?

[@margaritasilva708]

Beautiful!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you so much!

[@donaljolley8222]

Gina, if you store your materials upside down, with the cap at the bottom (tightly sealed, of course!) they will be airtight and less likely to clump.

[@s_r_art]

That is so beautiful!!!

[@vkn3359]

Wow, you are so much more detailed than others I saw. Thanks so much, I can't wait to get started because of this video. (and I've seen lots) So glad I found yours.

[@Rainbowsandswirls47]

Thanks for a really great video Gina and taking the time to explain how it all works and measurements, great for beginners. I started last year and the most difficult thing is getting the consistency right 😊🎉

[@BD-bi2yl]

The nylon on the floetrol is a great ideal! I was thinking I needed to get a strainer or something to run it through to keep the lumps out of my paint.

[@angelaanderson803]

WOW!!! So that's how it's done. THANKS for the super detailed instructions.

[@SofieRimmer]

Your work is formidable! Going to try my first acrylic pours soon and I cannot wait since you have inspired me greatly.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Good luck!

[@louiseproulx-beaudoin9292]

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[@martiecase300]

Sofie Rimme

[@arknark]

@@louiseproulx-beaudoin9292 It's okay

[@larrypelfrey5103]

Great job, beautiful painting

[@vivaladolcevita10]

You have some really great tips that I haven't seen on the other videos I've seen so far. Thank you!

[@josephinemusumeci5029]

OMG! When you said "I'm Italian, I eye everything". I laughed so hard cause it's true! I "eye" the paint amount when I pour and 95 percent of the time I get it good. Love watching your pours! Much inspiration!! Thank you!!

[@grammiejoyce7974]

Best tutorial EVER! I've been doing this awhile but still am not getting good cells. I'll be coming back to this for reference. You rock!

[@Irene-Donald]

Thank you so much for these videos Gina, I’m a newbie and these are so useful.

[@garybryant2995]

Always learn something new, your a great teacher and inspiration. By the way, used Keurig pods are great for supporting your canvas also, for the coffee drinkers that is.

[@satyakaamkatznelson8915]

Beautiful artwork and valuable information on how to get these types of results. Thank you and love your beingness.🙏🏻

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you very much! 🙏❤️

[@brigittemcguire2030]

Beautiful as always . I am learning so much from your teaching i also see the mistakes i made thank you so much

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@artsession3393]

Beautiful!!!!

[@peggydid]

Those 3 colors are the ones used in printers! They give true colors when mixed! Just starting to watch, and can't wait to see the result!

[@pennycaldwell8141]

Again, a great tutorial, and another beautiful creation. Thankyou ;))

[@nordicmind82]

So. The specific products used here is Acrylic paint (with specifically a Titanium white, here used is Liquitex Basics (~$10/color)), Floetrol® Latex-Based Paint Additive (~$23), Ogx Coconut Milk Serum (~$7), B'laster 16-SL Industrial Strength Silicone Lubricant (~$10), isopropyl alcohol, (~$6) and water. All available online. + Creme Brulee torch (~$15), small and large spatula, plastic cups, wooden sticks, spray bottle, canvas. Cool! Thanks!

[@hopewins1629]

And thank you!

[@frizzelfrazzel99]

Thanks I think I found my new hobby! this is so awesome!!!!

[@sharonharrison4739]

Great info, thanks 👍💕

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you!

[@anthonyguerriero103]

Thanks for all the information. Your refreshing and extremely funny. Being 100% Italian and a chef your comparison to making sauce was hilarious!! I've smashed too many tomatoes in a sauce pan and I'm also very happy that you called it sauce instead of gravy as many"Italian" do! You are easy to listen to have a great teaching ability and willingness to pass on your knowledge, I am grateful for all your efforts to make videos to help us learn how to be artists!!!! Well maybe ? Thanks again.

[@Dragon-wl5ic]

I also signed up to your FB group. Even though I haven't got the materials yet, I am obsessed with pouring art. How come it took me so long to find this????

[@michellenovak6331]

Omg I can totally relate.im just starting this too and I’m obsessed!! 🥰🥰I don’t have face book but I love these videos.shes a great teacher💖

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you!

[@tanyabeede8450]

Love this! Great explanations and many thanks for pointing out the importance of waiting instead of rushing thru the process!

[@cynrich1]

Once it's dry, I wash the painting with Dawn to remove the silicone. Then dry completely (another couple of weeks) before varnish or clear-cote or lacquer is added. Not washing it can result in "orange peel" texture as the silicone fights with the sealer.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Yes. They need to be cleaned well prior to varnishing. I'll be doing a video on that soon.

[@Flowerpower65]

I think this is the first that I have heard about washing the painting. Very good information to know.

[@Imdancerd]

Well crap. 😂 Thank you for the info, I’m glad to know it now at least!

[@sandimeyer4715]

Is this just a light soap and water cleaning? Damp? B/4 Varnish? Thank you@@GinaDeLuca

[@birthekostrup897]

Thank you very much Gina - Now I have bought all the materials and feel ready to try you beautiful Acrylic Pouring- very exciting!

[@calendarcalendar3838]

COLORS: Artists Loft White Flo , Liquitex BASICS Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, BASICS Quinacridone Magenta, BASICS Cerulean Blue . 91% Rubbing Alcohol (splash, about 5 drops) to stop bubbles. Mix 1 Paint - 2 Floetrol. Thinner: Water 9 parts - Floetrol 1 Part. Thin out WHITE BASECOAT slightly more than the other colors - no silicone/Coconut Milk in Base Coat. Coconut Milk (few drops in each color cup, folded once, not stirred). Formula Height (inches) x Width (inches) / 28 = oz of paint to cover canvas. 10x10 =100 / 28 = 3.5 oz. Uses a bent plastic straw and blow hard enough to move the paint. Dry (3) Weeks before varnish.

[@michellenovak6331]

Oh wow that is so beautiful 😍

[@keekeedavis3521]

I didn’t hear a difference except for me making myself hear one lol. Anyway, WHAT are you spraying your canvas with!? I’m a very much so beginner

[@GinaDeLuca]

Just water

[@denkerdunsmuir3370]

Do you rub water into canvas so there is no pulling or rotting at corners? And do you wait for it to dry b 4 painting on canvas surface which helps with circulation of air and drying time?

[@karenandrews4023]

Brillant video just thinking about trying this . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and valuable tips. Love from England

[@LukeZalvino]

A bit slow moving at times but overall your very helpful and knowledgeable of the tricks we need to know. Thanks

[@kitts1890]

A bit, lol

[@cindyann3]

Yeah, it's alittle off the cuff and therefore hard to follow.

[@shirleyweeks2597]

I appreciate "slow moving". I'm ADHD!!! Can you tell me what you do with the skins? How 2use in jewelry & or another painting? How much paint ratio for different size canvas?

[@margaretwiddowson1271]

Total beginner about to embark on my first pour. Found this very helpful and inspiring. Thank you 😊

[@deeliprampersad6086]

Hi. Marvellous dear . you have inspired me. i love arts. am not professional. but i love art. would like to get some materials for acrylic pour painting. thank you beforehand for your help. take care. God bless

[@donnamckay9068]

Thank you for the beautiful video .I’m just learning. In fact ,this morning , I got cells. I was so excited! Your work is lovely.

[@FairyArtMother]

You were part way to the modern version of Primary Colors. Those are Magenta, Cyan and Yellow.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Ha! I ran out of cyan! Used the closest to it. 😉

[@MAXLAWLESSIBIZA]

CMYK :) I have only RGB.

[@elfiewilkins6639]

Judy Actually the tree colors you mentioned as primary are used primarily in printing

[@gloriasgallery820]

Thank you for your tutorial! As a beginner, it is very appreciated. Very pretty!

[@kenmeyerjr57]

good catch, grammar goddess!

[@GinaDeLuca]

I can't help myself. 😂

[@kenmeyerjr57]

that's a good thing!

[@josephbella23]

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[@mo0dswings]

thanks lady. Very informative.

[@lindalong1504]

Do you have a supply list. Please put that in your lesson

[@GinaDeLuca]

Most of the items used are available in the Amazon link in the description box.

[@beautytrapiverse]

The link isn't working? 😣

[@coltharwood494]

@@beautytrapiverse Copy and paste; it's working

[@beautytrapiverse]

@@coltharwood494 you can't copy and paste stuff from the description I tried.....

[@coltharwood494]

@@beautytrapiverse Yes you can. I just did it again.Try this www.spreesy.com/GinaDeLuca

[@consueloyoung4484]

Thank you so much Gina for sharing your way of mixing paint. Those cells in the center are superb!

[@patricahodges3473]

I'm a beginner. I am still confused by the ratios of paint and pouring medium. My 1st one was today. I love the colors, but the picture is a disaster. I ended up with empty, bare spots on the canvas, and I guess white wasn't diluted enough. I'd be embarrassed to show it, but it was fun to try.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Empty bare spot are probably due to silicone on your canvas. Did you do a base coat?

[@alyssaslusser406]

Patrica Hodges me too

[@lyndaevans1132]

I like your attitude toward your art: "I like it, so I'm using it!" Thanks a million for the 'Pour 101" class. I'm new to this shindig, and it is just what I need?

[@GinaDeLuca]

Wonderful! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@pattym8639]

I have just started watching your videos and love your paintings. The only problem I have is I have a hard time hearing you. I have the volume turned all the way up and can barely hear you. No, I'm not deaf.😔

[@rebeccamurillo9694]

You can turn on closed caption. I'm deaf so I use closed caption.

[@Suekyle]

You are just fabulous! Thank you for sharing!

[@GinaDeLuca]

Thank you very much! 🙏❤️

[@maryfdevine2049]

What are you spraying the canvas with?

[@GinaDeLuca]

Plain water.

[@QEAREMR7]

What are u ading in acrylic paints

[@melissapeterson1298]

@@QEAREMR7 if you watch the first part of the video she explains everything she uses and then she uses those items through out the process. She mixes paint (ratio of 2:1 floetrol to paint) floetrol, a mixture of 90% water 10% floetrol (to thin the paint) and rubbing alcohol (to eliminate air bubbles) and lastly two drops of the "coconut milk" (silicone)

[@raoufawad4028]

Beautiful, wonderful thanks for video

[@rosearthur1]

Thanks. Lots of great tips!

[@erinlovelady1768]

Thank you so much for such an incredibly thorough video, Gina. I have been watching acrylic pouring videos for about 3 years now and have been staggeringly intimidated by the process. You have inspired me to take the plunge. I use art as my main for of therapy so I truly can't thank you enough form the time and care that you put into your descriptions while making this tutorial. You absolutely deserve my lifelong subscriptionhood. 😊

[@TillyDouglas]

Thank you for this in depth tutorial! As soon as the building work has finished on my house I'll be able to put all this information into practice and see what I can produce... I can't flippin wait!

[@lindaconnolly5232]

Excellent Lesson. You are a born teacher! Going to go do this now! Thank you so very much.

[@patriciagraham4771]

Very pretty!

[@jesschapman531]

I really love the effect from blowing with the straw!

[@scotncan]

Thank you for this in-depth tutorial. I have seen a lot of other pour videos and got excited to start my first pour, but, was disappointed as I believe they missed some foundational steps which I believe you have covered well. I am looking forward to trying more pours with your information as a guide.

[@GinaDeLuca]

Video (175) will probably also be very useful to you as well. It’s a troubleshooting video. Lots of used tips.

[@kristy7191]

I love your videos! I have watched this one twice because I am still new at all of this lol.

[@39BABYLON]

Amazing I can't wait to try it myself. You are a good teacher x

[@realwindowcreative]

Gina, amazing from start to finish, thank you!

[@vascocostabekofa3728]

Gina, thank you so much, I absolutely learned so much watching your video. I know feel, I can seriously attack this wonderful creative art. 😊 I have watched videos non stop for a week and yours was simply the best. 🌈

[@99treasures1]

Wow beautiful