How much pouring medium do you need?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

At 02:31 the chard for Liquitex and Glue should be 25% Paint, 25% Medium, and 35% water.

[@angelamontgomery9007]

Just like my life, the struggle is with consistency! Thanks for this awesome info!!!!

[@auntiehollyd6395]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You got this!

[@TrinaRaysTrekofLife]

@Angela Soooo true!! 🙋‍♀️🤣🤣🤣 Great comment!! 👍 👏

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Truly

[@Phoenix-fe4ib]

Same 😅😂😂

[@slygun451]

This guy should make tutorials on tutorials because there is NO wasted info in this at all….solid stuff I learned a lot for the beginning of my acrylic pouring arts

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I try to make them as concise and helpful as possible (most of the time).

[@drn.z4248]

For a year, I have been watching dozens of KZbin videos about the Art of Pouring. Honestly, all of your videos are some of the most honest, generous, and informative. Congratulations🎉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@drn.z4248]

@@LeftBrainedArtist You are most welcome.

[@ahoarsewithnoname]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking as someone who has never done a paint pour. Short and to the point. Attempting my first pour today. Wish me luck!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help! I hope it turns out awesome for you.

[@KL-vu8jm]

You are a very intelligent man. Wish I had your mathematical mind. Since I don’t , I watch your videos. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am glad to help my friend.

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

Thank you David, your the best Teach, who is making us clear how to mix, and what you can use for the best results. Its a big help.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure! Glad to help Lydia.

[@tanyagosbee3498]

I'm have been doing a lot of research with paint and what to use. I haven't started any projects yet as i am new to all this. Thanks so much for posting this. It has a lot of information.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Tanya.

[@brendanorton5742]

You really are a great teacher. Patient, thorough, and well done.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Brenda.

[@franlewis8906]

Thanks David! Really appreciate this info! You’re a star! xx 🎉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw, thanks so much Fran.

[@elenabrent1861]

Thank you so much, David for looking after us. It is priceless information for beginners.💗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Elena. Glad to help.

[@elenabrent1861]

@@LeftBrainedArtist ❤️❤️🥰

[@221b-Maker-Street]

This chart at 2:38. makes my ASC heart sing, David. Even though my ADHD brain boggles at the mere mention of spreadsheets, I am still drawn to this level of investigative meta-analysis! Thank you so much! 🤍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I actually have a whole video where I went through how I created that chart here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5molWhpaNukn8k

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Oooh, thankyou! 🤓

[@MSBLS721]

Thank you for the detailed instructions!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help!

[@ginalombardi2507]

Just found this and thank you. I saved it in two places so I definitely can find it. And signed up for all your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That's awesome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@Ketobbey]

David, I was thinking the same from my own usage. It's so nice to see this information so easily explained.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help. Love the username BTW. Wife and I went ketovore this year. So worth it.

[@delindaduggan4020]

Thank you so much, have all the videos that I have watched to try and figure out how to mix my pants. You did the best job. Thank you so much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to help Delinda.

[@BeverlyBattles]

Thank you so much, I am learning, watching and listening. Watching this has help me so much about how to mix my paints by brands.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Let me know if you have more questions.

[@ChristineYardley-u7u]

Thanks for all your valuable advice David!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure!

[@carrieholdthemaccountable]

I have truly learned a lot from watching your videos. Thank you 😁 Have a beautiful day!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindarandles2106]

I'm just starting , gathering supplies. Thanks for the info! This is a tremendous help.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always a pleasure to help. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@janmaulMansfield5436]

Thanks David, always look forward to your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you

[@ohheyitsmatt]

Have you tried the new liquitex basics fluid paints? Do you think they need PM?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't tried them but I don't believe they have pouring medium already so you'd treat them as a very liquidy and very pigmented student level paint.

[@deborahmusgrove5937]

Thank you for all the info you are passing on. You are an encouragement to me to start creating.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can do it Deborah.

[@florafromaustralia7306]

Thankyou David for the time and effort you put into making our lives and paintings easier🎨💞.😃

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Flora.

[@carolmoorcraft5386]

Thankyou for this information. I am new to this art form, and have so many craft paints that I want to use up before I buy anything else. I really have to see if I can get this before I invest too much. Your videos have really helped.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Carol.

[@Karen8ism]

Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Karen.

[@lindarandles2106]

Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Right back at you Linda. I’m so glad these have been helpful to you.

[@youtoucan2312]

Have you ever tried using water based household paint (emulsion) for interior walls and ceilings ? Lots of remnants from friends and family’s decorating to practice with and a massive colour chart if you want to get specific colours mixed.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have. I prefer glue, floetrol, or professional pouring mediums. I know a few people that use those quite a bit though.

[@BobWyatt-s6q]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Bob.

[@noemisartcorner841]

Such an excellent tutorial thank you. Have a great weekend.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! You too!

[@ginalombardi2507]

Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much for this Gina.

[@ginalombardi2507]

@ Glad to have opened up your channel. Just a small way of saying I am now following you.

[@pennysmovingart5478]

Thanks Dave! This really helps me allot. I’m always scared I’m using to much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You got this!

[@carolynbrew3770]

Good info ‼️I am finally getting the rt consistent with the paint..I have this issue with F/ dulls paint so trying to mix both, and Water..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful! Floetrol will always dull paints but a good varnish brings back the shine just fine.

[@carolynbrew3770]

@@LeftBrainedArtist really? This is something I did not know even though it makes the paint lose some of the richness or deeper color resin or varnish bring it back.?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@carolynbrew3770 Yup. As long as you don't thin it too much with floetrol you get most of the color back with a good varnish

[@auntiehollyd6395]

A new video from my favorite fellow pourer!! Liked! Obvi.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much for watching again my friend.

[@wryter93]

That was incredibly helpful. Thank you. Knowing the mixes for different brands sheds light on my mixing struggle. I just did 2 disasters because the paint wouldn't move!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help. good luck on the next one.

[@judithspanhake7913]

Thank you. Short simple and really helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Judith.

[@robertcolon4272]

This explains why my pours with craft paint were Coming Apart.... too much P. Medium.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I think we all experience this as some point Robert.

[@amandabutcher1519]

Thanks, David! You always make great videos!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure to help Amanda.

[@kimberlyridge3064]

can you go over how to hold / handle your canvas when tilting? Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'll add that to my list Kim.

[@nicholelynne13]

such a helpful video, thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Nicholelynne

[@shesvibes]

Smh! I'm so thankful for channels like this, I "HAD TO" subscribe!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I hope my other videos help too.

[@shesvibes]

@@LeftBrainedArtist They actually have! I'm getting more serious about painting and a lot of your videos answers questions I've had. Even things I didn't know I needed to know about. You make it simple and clear for people to understand without feeling like an airhead lol! Very nice! 🙌🏽👏🏽👌🏽🫶🏽

[@michmichart5283]

So informativa and HELPFUL! thank you for this video!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Glad to help my friends.

[@justlooking1985]

Thanks David, very informative as always 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure!

[@louiselewis5061]

Great information-very helpful. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Louise.

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

Thanks for the info.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet!

[@judygrubbs1093]

Great information.!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Judy.

[@lisadumas6422]

Thanks for sharing .

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Lisa.

[@Artchick1972]

thank you!! I have been looking for this type of video

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I'm so glad to help Lisa.

[@ErinBennett-t2f]

Hey there, Love your work and vids. Need some advise on using high flow acrylics such as Golden. Im struggling to find medium to paint ratios for these. I want to use flotrol as my medium but cant find any recipes for it. Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Start with the amount of floetrol you want. eg. if you want 2 ounces of paint start with 2 ounces of floetrol. Then add color until you get just lightly lighter than the color you want as acrylic paint tends to dry a slight bit darker than it looks wet. Then add water until you get the consistency you want. You always end up having a little more paint than you need but I have found that is the easiest and more efficient way to do this.

[@AnnKa-i6e]

Thank you David from Geneva! I do even well understand your American 😂🥰 perfectly. You pronounce so well! You asked for an advice for beginners as the one I am, I have one: I got a very thick coton gardener's apron. That works well!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true. I love my apron!

[@janetbranch1532]

Have you ever tried Shuttle Art paints with Flood Floetrol? I had a student that mixed1 part paint with 6 parts flood Floetrol (1/2 ounce to 3 ounces). His acrylic pour painting was fantastic! I really enjoy your videos and tips. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't heard of those paints. You can definitely do some awesome things mixing thinner more diluted paints but it is a careful balance for sure.

[@tracyblakeley2709]

Great information😊 Question foe you When you say 5 Oz for covering canvas with paint , how do you figure out how much extra for flooding canvas amount any suggestions ??

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You take it from your total paint. If you manually cover your canvas for a base coat you can do that with say 3 ounces and then use the last 2 for your flip cup or whatever technique you use. SOme techniques use less paint because you aren't "tilting" off anything or at least not as much like the Dutch Pour.

[@combineNewcastle]

Hi , Your video is very useful on the amount of paint required for doing a Pour painting, just to be awkward if you are using different colours what’s the best way to work the amount of each colour. Thank you in advance for your help. John Amos

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Each color will need a different ratio based on what type of paint they are. I mix different student and craft colors all the time and I divide the total I want of each color by 2 for craft and by 3 for student level and then that is how much paint I start out with for each.

[@patriciamora2915]

When you open and use Liquitex, do you flip open and squeeze it or screw off the top? Someone I was watching that using a tube paint, I don’t know what kind said they screw cap off so there not making a mess. Well I tried doing that with Liquitex hot pink and I wore it.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I use the squeeze top. However, when it gets close to the end I just cut the bottle in half and scoop it out with a stick. Otherwise when you try and squeeze it shoots out everywhere. One trick is to always keep your paints stored exit side down so the paint stays where it comes out instead of air.

[@andres11519]

thank you so much❤ now i know why my painting is always different👍👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome 😊

[@nitzchick]

Thank you so much for all your videos which are so helpful and clear to understand. Been doing this for approximately 4 months now and still struggling. I have just purchased Amsterdam acrylic paints, can you please tell me are they student level and what is the ratio with medium please.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

1 part paint to 2 parts medium generally.

[@LollyWildharber]

Thanks for the good information..

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Lolly.

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Great video David!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Donna.

[@amerusan3341]

thank you for this explanation. but tell us if we use Amsterdam or pebeo what is the ratio

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I still do 2:1 unless I really want the colors to mix or to have transparent layers.

[@amerusan3341]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I use some one opaque and some transparent. I'm new to pouring I don't master the ratios

[@karintolbert7452]

Thank you!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome Karin. Thanks for watching.

[@azmandoo1572]

Brilliant thank you 🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joeygibbons6049]

Hello I am planning on applying some uv acrylic paint to some fabric for a multi media project and was curious if this would also work for an entire piece of small fabric

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't done it myself but I have hear people do it with great results.

[@joeygibbons6049]

@@LeftBrainedArtist appreciate you and your guidance

[@Sandyseefried]

Thank you so much for this fantastic information. It is the best that I have ever seen and heard. Just one question, if you have time. I use golden and liquidex for pours. Do you half to add water and if so how much water do you use? Sandy

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No you don't. You can just add more of those mediums. However, I have found that I can't get really thin consistency becaue those are both very "sticky" mediums. That is when I do add some water. The amount will very based on the paint and the amount of medium you have added and the thinness that you are looking for.

[@mywifetheartist]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@aprildegele1510]

Another wonderful video! I was surprised to see the Golden fluid paints. Have you ever tried the transparents?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have not.

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Great info as always. ❤ you make the “science” fun.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you!

[@danjustthinking1188]

Question, cheap crafter’s paint (flat) can I add. Bit of poly acrylic to add some sheen?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You sure can. Crafting paint is usually a 1:1 ratio where higher quality paint you can dilute more.

[@danjustthinking1188]

@@LeftBrainedArtist hey thanks for replying!

[@Kirlars]

Hi, there!! What quality is the Amsterdam Standard? Student level? I use Cleopatre vinilic white clue which does not contain solvents. Floetrol is hard to get here in Spain. Sometimes we can find Owatrol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Amsterdam I would consider a cut above normal student level acrylic. Tends to have better colors and things like the white and black are awesome for cell creation. Owatrol will work just like Floetrol.

[@joannmaclaughlin3307]

Hi David I'm confused which doesn't take much but I have mixed my Elmer's Glu all and water together as a 70 / 30 glue / water do I still do 50 / 50 with the mixture of glue and water on craft paint? Have I screwed up 😊 help please

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

nope, that is correct. I call it 1:1 for medium:paint but that is the right ratio for craft paint and a 70/30 glue mixture.

[@lzfluidart8315]

Great info! Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for continuing to watch.

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

Thank you for not wanting to get your first 15 minutes of fame. Right down to the point…Your video is awesome. But most of all YOU are the AWESOME 1…🫶🫶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much! I can't stand long drawn out video too. Just not my style.

[@nitaedwards8934]

Great information!! This is something I have been wondering about but not had the time to do the experiment. I live in a very humid area and for economic reasons I started with glue but found it remained sticky for months, even in my air conditioned house. I had used Elmer's Glue. Have you or anyone else had this issue? Do you know if other glues have the same issue?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't had that with EG but I am in a high desert so humidity is never a problem. Craftsmart Glue from Michael's is my preferred glue at the moment.

[@girijanarayanan6735]

Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome Girija

[@Flashpg]

Great video, I have Amsterdam acrylic paints and the pouring medium too. Can I ask which class the paints would come under? I'm thinking 1x3 parts but not sure. I'm in the UK so wasn't planning on using this Floetrol stuff.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I use min between 1:2 and 1:4 depending on the color.

[@Flashpg]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Ok thanks, keep up the great work

[@stepedino9445]

thanks so much!😺

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome! Glad to help.

[@creativeness68]

Hello. I recently purchased liquitex basic paints because they were on sale. Do I need the liquitex pouring medium for these paints, or can I use floetrol or glue? Second, can floetrol and glue be mixed together for these liquitex paints? Thank you for educating us.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can use any pouring medium with any acrylic paint really. I wouldn't recommend mixing floetrol and glue as your pouring medium, at least not when you are first starting off. Use one and learn it well, then think about mix and matching.

[@gabrieladascalu3403]

Hello,can you tell me how is the mix for dutch poor? Paint,water and pouring medium or only water and paint and whai is the proportions? Thank you very much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Dutch pour you'd use the same paint/medium and then add more water to get it on the thinner side.

[@gabrieladascalu3403]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you very much! I appreciate you work and your tutorials!

[@patriciamora2915]

I am using Folkart,Deco Art and I have one Essentials. I do have Amsterdam white where would they fall

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Folk, Deco are craft. Essentials is student and amsterdam is right between student and professional.

[@patriciamora2915]

@@LeftBrainedArtist If I don’t have a house paint but I have Floetrol and Glueall can I make a base paint or pillow paint with my white or black paint and what would the ratios be

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@patriciamora2915 What do you mean by base paint and what technique are you trying to do? 99% of the time the base paint is made up exactly the same as the rest of the paint.

[@patriciamora2915]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Like the pillow paint. And I only have US Floetrol and I just bought some GlueAll. I haven’t started anything, I have just been watching videos. I want to like try ring pours on vases and canvas and maybe try a swipe on tile.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@patriciamora2915 You don't use a pillow for those techniques. I have a video that talkes about how terminology with acrylic pour is too confusing for people just starting out. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnTdJ6XZbSqgNk

[@lally816]

Great info😁👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful.

[@fluidipityfluidipity3085]

Such good information!🙌❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. Glad ot help.

[@Kirlars]

What do you think about the brand called Lefranc Bourgeois? Low quality, right?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't ever used them but the fact that they provide opacity and lightfast ratings usually makes them a student or better type paint.

[@Kirlars]

Thank you.@@LeftBrainedArtist

[@charbrooks-mitchell8530]

Is it possible to mix Golden high flow medium with Brusho powder paints? I want to drop onto paper, then spread with water. Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

They appear to be water based so I don't see why now. Their pigmentation will determine how effective they are.

[@Aussie413]

Thank you. do you use scales?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. I find it is the easiest way to measure paints as I am mixing them.

[@maryjorgensen1085]

thank you. much needed!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Mary. Glad to help.

[@JPJustSaying23]

Hi new to you and to pouring... what about using a few drops of say cooking oil, or baby oil to create cells .

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Cooking oil doesn't do much. It doesn't naturally stay together like silicone oil does. I haven't tried baby oil.

[@JPJustSaying23]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you , I have to use what I have, no job, and I want to create to Lift my Spirits.

[@lisawilson3360]

Thank you so much for this video I really needed it Youre the best for this type of information Love your channel!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Lisa.

[@vegasmainiac7745]

Thanks for another great video! I'm guessing you don't use much amsterdam? I use it pretty frequently and find that even the basic version is very pigmented and will take a lot of pm without breaking down. Whats your take?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I would consider some of the Amsterdam colors on the Pro side.

[@AdiArtinFrance]

Hi David, This video is very informative, regarding what you want to do if you want to keep the colors as vibrant and as true as possible. But I am a little puzzled when it comes to adding the consistency factor in the balance, depending on what technique you want to use. What type of pours can you do with the consistencies you get with your recommended mixes, and can you add as much water as you want with every single type of paint you use in these mixes? Is there more risks of binder issues if you add pouring medium rather than water, or is it the other way around, or does it depend on the paint quality? I have another issue regarding consistencies. I tried mixing some french craft paints for a split cup, I wanted a good definition so I mixed them thick. My PM was sometimes thicker than the paints themselves, so I added more of it, but some of my colors literally broke down during the drying process, and sometimes right after pouring them. I didn't try adding heavy gloss acrylic gel instead of PM, though. But how can you thicken your mixes, depending on the type of paint you want to use? I am not talking about fluid paints though, the only type of fluid paints you can get here are the golden ones, and we know they play well with almost every PM thick or thin, and with gloss acrylic gels too.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have a video and a blog post about which consitencies to use for different pouring techniques - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn3LqIF9ebaiY7c and leftbrainedartist.com/how-to-prepare-acrylic-paint-for-pouring/ Adding water can reduce the binders in the paint. However, with most student + paints you can add up to about 30/40% water and still have enough binders to prevent crazing (depends on your climate too). If your medium is thicker than your paint you'll have to use water or a different medium to thin it down to the right consistency. I always use water and haven't had trouble with cracking unless I was doing it on purpose or left my paints too thin.

[@joefalchetto94]

Thank you for this video! Where would you categorize Pebeo colors? Students?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Student yes.

[@joefalchetto94]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Perfect, thank you very much. I suppose that it's still possible to use them professionally right? I'm talking especially about durability, resistance during the years...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@joefalchetto94 Yes. Just make sure you put on a high quality varnish with a UV protectant and keep them out of direct sunlight.

[@joefalchetto94]

@@LeftBrainedArtist very good. Thank you for your kindness!

[@Loonit23]

Thank you for the useful video! So if I use cheap paint, like in dollar stores, it counts as crafts paint?

[@Loonit23]

@mm gareau Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes it does!

[@BruceMyers-ov3dg]

What about ready to pour acrylis paint

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You don't use any pouring medium. Just use them as they are.

[@kathyziegenmier4009]

Where does Amsterdam come in?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Some colors are like the student level. Some seems to have more pigment and are more like the pro 3+ ones.

[@carolarc6488]

Hi David I'm a beginner and have been watching All your videos, they are very helpful especially mixing paints and mediums etc but I'm stuck for an answer to this, I want 6 oz of decoart 24ct gold in total, can you please advise me as to how much gold, pouring medium and water to add to get to 6oz total please thankyou carol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I do 1:1 for most decoart metallics. So 2.5 oz of paint and 2.5 ounces of medium and then water to consistency. I can't say exactly how much water because it depends on how thin you want it. If you want it thick go 3 and 3 and then water. Thin would be more like 2 - 2.5 each and then water.

[@Stickweeed]

10/10 video. Thank you for immediately giving the ratios and getting into the information. So many tutorial videos begin with a long intro and just too much yapping.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I try only to provide the relevant info. Thanks for commenting.

[@caribee4me833]

In your “Paint Comparison” spreadsheet, column D, rows 7-9 for Liquitex & Glue…I believe those should add up to 100%, but they only add up to 90%. Should it be 55% Medium instead of 45%? Or more paint? More water? Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Totally right. I have since edited to 25 paint, 45 medium, 20 water but unfortunately I can't edit the video.

[@robertprescott9577]

What about Amsterdam paints???

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Some colors are 2:1 and some are more pigmented and can go 3+:1. Just have to experiment.

[@hawkpaul8735]

Thanks so much for this great info. I'm guessing this is for average use as some methods want different thickness of paint. Or should we use this as firm and then add water to get the desired consistency for what we are doing?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Exactly right.

[@jcarndt1]

what about the difference in pouring mediums ? I'm using PVA glue mixed with water 70/30

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

craft paint 1:1 student level acrylic 2:1 (medium:paint) partist level paint 3+:1

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is a general rule but once you have experience with a color you can adjust as necessary.

[@jcarndt1]

Thank you @@LeftBrainedArtist

[@giotaaus9471]

Is floetrol a pouring medium?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is not a professional pouring medium but it is a replacement pouring medium just like glue can be. So I would say yes to your question.

[@venikrishnan3920]

Hi I’m new to your channel. Thank you. Do you do an online course. Also what’s a Pillow paint. How’s it that I see people using regular wall paint for that.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I only use latex house paint for certain pours. I expain in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_LnJKpfLSYg5Y

[@venikrishnan3920]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you so much