How To Clean Silicone Off An Acrylic Pour

[@red988]

2 days ago I finished my first large acrylic pour and I was wondering why there was so much silicone oil still on my canvas, I thought I had messed up in someway, I stumbled across your tutorial and I am relieved that you have shared your knowledge on how I can clean up my work, now I will give this a try, and perhaps my first flow art won't hit the bin. Thanks a lot for sharing your tips, United Kingdom residents may wish to know that "Corn Starch" here is referred to as "Corn flour" I was racking my brains to remember what corn starch is because its been years and years since I used it in my cooking, to thicken gravy, sauces, soups etc. it can be purchased in many grocery shops and supermarkets in the UK .

[@AnnaBlountArt]

I’m so glad this was helpful! And yes, different names for different countries.

[@cutechiangels]

Thanks Anna for the demo.👍😊 But, if the canvas is big, I would just take a soft cloth, soaked in soap water and clean it with that. Even for the small ones, isn't that sufficient?

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Soapy water might be sufficient for some oil residue (like fingerprints), but for particularly oily paint techniques the cornstarch helps a ton.

[@barbarasorrells8474]

Thank you, very valuable information. I needed this.❤

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re very welcome, Barbara!

[@kjo8090]

Thankyou so much for sharing this information. I would have been so discouraged without it, when I try my first painting.

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You are very welcome! It has worked great for me and I wish you all the best when you try it!

[@mikieholtz7973]

Thank you very much! I have several I need to clean

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re welcome!

[@shubiemelanis]

This is so amazingly helpful. Thank you.

[@AnnaBlountArt]

I’m so glad!

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

You're the best

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Thanks!

[@machtnix1863]

NC pouring art 🎨 🤩 🎨 🤩

[@Tmbkt]

Helpful. Thanks

[@AnnaBlountArt]

I’m so glad!

[@juanita920]

Thank you that was very informative

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re welcome!

[@millyfluidart7482]

Hi Anna needed this tutorial will be doing flip cups with silicone Thanks for sharing

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Great, you’re welcome!

[@bonniedavis5238]

Thank you very much for sending me the link thank you again

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You bet!

[@evan2290]

Thank you for showing how to remove silicone oil. Quick question if you don’t mind: why doesnt introducing a wet cloth to the paint cause more issues. I would have thought it would smear etc,kind of messing up whatever design you had… but doesn’t seem to? The. Lastly, I was watching a vid where the artist cleaned off the silicone, and then poured Liquitex pouring medium over the whole piece before finishing with a coat of resin. Why would you do this? Pouring the pouring medium over an already finished fluid pour? Anyway, thanks again for the video and any advice you can give me. I greatly appreciate it!

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re welcome! Once the paint has cured, water will not reactivate and smear the paint. Craft paints dry more quickly than artist quality paints. The artist you mentioned is using the pouring medium as an isolation coat, like a first layer of varnish that seals any remaining silicone residue underneath so it won’t mess up the resin layer!

[@JannyMaha]

Thank you for this!

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re welcome!

[@MissChelle]

Thank you, I had no idea about this!❤️🇦🇺

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re welcome!

[@mirnadls6007]

Thanks a lot , very helpful👍🙏

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Thanks, I’m glad!

[@corinnecudicio9405]

Super, merci beaucoup 😊

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Merci!

[@red988]

Silly question here please forgive me I am new to flow art. Do you prepared your canvases before using them for flow art, or is the high level of paint enough. I usually gesso my other canvases two or three times before use, I would appreciate your advice on this, thank you so much Anna.

[@AnnaBlountArt]

No problem! I don’t usually gesso my canvases, as they are pre-primed. If I’m using dark paint, I will often paint the sides of my canvas first because thin paint doesn’t always cover fully. I also spray the back of my canvases with water to make sure they are fully tight before painting.

[@red988]

@@AnnaBlountArt Thank you for those further snippets of info. I will be in my studio I hope tomorrow to commence my second flow art, I hope next time if I follow your hints and techniques I will have a better end result. In my first attempt I was too heavy handed on the silicone oil, which I will never do again, instead of cleaning it all off I decided it was unsavable and it hit the bin, no matter we all have to learn, and I am glad that I stumbled my way to your very helpful tutorials. Many thanks JB (United Kingdom).

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

Ty so much for this video

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@kathibarrett5303]

If you use glue all and water as your pouring medium can you use anything other than corn starch that won’t remove the paint? I’ve heard using anything wet will remove paint. Thank you

[@AnnaBlountArt]

You have to let the paint fully cure before you clean it. Some color may come off on your cloth but it shouldn’t wipe away your design…

[@michaelmoss1128]

Thank you 👍

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Sure thing!

[@alienangel777]

Could one use baby wipes instead of soapy paper towel?

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Possibly! The soap helps remove all remaining oils, though.

[@joannedwy7100]

What do you use for varnish?

[@AnnaBlountArt]

Liquitex basics gloss varnish! Here’s the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2enqKSFh5lno68

[@OutOfFocusWot]

How do you clean your brushes? 😘

[@AnnaBlountArt]

The makeup brush? I don’t clean it after every use, just brush off the excess cornstarch. But if I’ve been cleaning a particularly oily painting, I will wash the brush with some warm water and dish soap.

[@jeanduclos2177]

" terre de sommières " instead of corn powder .

[@AnnaBlountArt]

That’s a good idea too!