# 434 - NEW & UPDATED‼️ Paint Mixing & Ratios for the perfect👌🏼blowout ~ Acrylic Pouring

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I hope you all find this video helpful and it helps you do amazing Dutch pours! TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:35 Things you need 4:19 Lolivefe Bottles 7:13 Where to buy floetrol 12:23 Artist Loft & Liquitex Basics Ratios 14:30 Pebeo Ratio 15:03 DecoArt Metallics Ratio 19:13 Artist Loft Flow Acrylic Ratio 20:13 Artist Loft Base Paint Ratio 25:46 Arteza Ratio 26:18 Atelier Ratio 28:12 Holbein Ratio 33:45 Amsterdam & Winsor & Newton Ratios 44:58 Drip Test

[@suzanneabraham1681]

Thank you Kanella. Great instruction video. Love it. So useful.

[@TheMorgan48612]

Great video like always..... I get some great ideas from you and Tammy.... all videos need at least 1 blooper like your blue oopsy. If we can't laugh at ourselves who can we laugh at at.... I'd like to see a Dutch pour with the 4 colors you did your drip test in.... bet it would look good.

[@amyfrusha2792]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for the details and all the time and effort you put forth I'm putting this together! I have 1 question: once the paints are mixed in the bottles, what's their shelf life? I have some that are coming up on 2 years in the bottle. Would those still be ok to use?

[@mietta11]

Hi watched the whole video and will probably watch again and again. Very helpful thank you from Australia

[@margaretrangel7110]

Thank you Kanella. Great job 111♥️

[@ellenbane2829]

I just wanted to thank you for including the approximate amount of water, yours is the only video that has given a approximate weight it made so much easier😃

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you. I truly believe measuring is so much more efficient and easier for artists

[@lisamb4269]

I really needed this!!! i struggle with paint consitency. But, I can do a ring pour and flip cups no problem. I tried 2 dutch pours and went back to the basics!!! the left side of the painting turned out fantastic, but the right side was a sloppy mess!!! i have your blow dryer, the drew berry more one i got on sale at walmart, plus i got a discount cause my son works there. So, I said i'll follow Kanella, and Tammy anderson!!! welp, FAIL!!! I have a learning disorder, and adhd so like you're the ONLY teacher that i can sit through an ENTIRE video without fidgeting once or getting nervous, cause you teach the right way!!! Thank you for this!!! I'll keep going!!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Awwww wow. Thanks! That means a lot to me!

[@susanhiemstra1148]

What a great video! You do absolutely the BEST instructional videos of any that I have seen. They are straightforward, neat and very informative. Plus it feels like "my friend" is talking to me. Thank you so much!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you!

[@susanludlum2385]

@@KanellaCiracoArt Hi miss kanella this is Susan blood lum I want you all the time but I can't type I have a broken arm I just want to let you know I love you at your program thank you bye bye

[@mokaitacortez5188]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much Ms Kanella you are absolutely my favorite teacher, you explain so well and it's so easy to follow what your saying, I love the way you teach us and have the patience for it all,God bless you and your family.🤗🥰😘😍😊♥️

[@mayutakeshi4864]

I most definitely agree with you, she's amazing isn't she.😊

[@marthaburge5209]

Thank you ! This was very informative and well done. I learned a lot and watched it 3 times. No questions here.

[@susanmoore7369]

This was as clear as it possibly could have been. Thank you. Unsure why anyone would feel it necessary to tell YOU what worked for them if different from yours? lol. SMH…. If their ratios work for them so be it. Lord have mercy. Bless your heart. Your patience is envied.

[@susanallyn-mccoy2203]

Rewatched, thank goodness I did, paint mixing weekend with new paints. I would be lost without this video. Thank you, Kanella, for being the best teacher ever!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You’re most welcome

[@lorettajones7284]

I really appreciate the mega work and prep time it took to prepare this video, Kanella. I don’t think you missed a thing. Thank you SO much!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thanks. I appreciate that

[@mandy-janeart-mjdesignhous3600]

Kanella it would be great to create a text/pdf file, with your logo. A PDF of your mixes as a quick reference. would help the customer/subscriber experience! Much love MJ

[@katrinahanko1638]

Ty Kanella! This was very nice of you to teach us! 46:02

[@kathybrowne6056]

You are the best Instructor with so much information. Thank you so much for the time you spent creating these videos for us. Hello from Western Australia 🇦🇺 😀

[@laurenw3787]

It hurts my heart some cant get paints because of where you live. I would be honored to help if needed. Very informative video thanks!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I appreciate that

[@brookecowley6505]

This has literally changed my art and my view of myself as an artist! I am so grateful....thank you❤

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You're so welcome!

[@sandraroney3059]

Thank you, you have no idea how long far and wide I have searched for this tutorial. I’m in Australia and I can get most of the items you mentioned. I have saved or downloaded your videos. ❤ thanks again Kanella you’re a gem.

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Kanella, you knocked it out of the park again. Thank you so much for updating the info on how you mix your paints. This will help a lot of us to use less paint and not have to buy it over and over before we should have to.

[@neelowe52]

Thank you for this video!! Very detailed and full of information for those of us being beginners in dutch pour painting.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You are so welcome!

[@patking5155]

Thank you so much. I'm differently a beginner. You have answered a lot of questions. I have been looking at videos for a long time. I have a great interest in starting this new adventure. I will be looking at your other videos to learn even more. Thanks again.

[@bobmadnm]

My dear Kanella, I hope you were able to take a nap after making this very helpful video.

[@agalpin7025]

Super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I really appreciate your dedication to teaching us. You’re a great inspiration to all of us learning!

[@hollynoyes2687]

Love the drip test idea! Thank you so much for sharing in great detail... You're the best!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@adrianeartistry4543]

I've watched this for a 2nd time. This time taking notes. Thank you so much. Your tutorial is so informative and helpful. I just bought a bunch of Amsterdam paints so can't wait to mix them for a dutch pour. Thank you again.

[@judithcook4491]

One of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Gives me the kick in the a$$ to get back into my studio.

[@helensonnichsen1173]

Thank you Kanella, for all your knowledge, teaching how to mix the paint. I have followed your recipe for about two years now and I will keep following your recipes thank you ! Take a rest! 🧘🏼‍♀️👍👏🧋

[@tanyahawka4874]

I'm in Regina and our local Home Hardware now carries Floetrel, canvases, paint, paint pens, resin supplies, and an awesome selection of spray paints. Thanks so much for the explanation of mixing paint! Your explanation is very easy to follow!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

That is awesome!

[@vconerly5984]

Thank you for the updated mixing video. Video 63 deserves a rest! I hated trying to get the paint in my small bottles when mixing, I started using a syringe to transfer. They clean easily. Thank you also for the time and effort you put in to help others!

[@ANNEsART101]

Thank you Kannela, I watched it twice! Good good info!

[@sharons7949]

Thanks Kanella for the update! I started with your ratio and tweaked it to what works for me, on the Liqutex Basics type brands. I have notes on what I changed and why so with the new ratios I should be able to mix the higher pigment paints correctly. I have so many project notes from ideas/color palettes from your videos. I really appreciate that you share and teach your process. ♥️🙂

[@WinnieMallan]

Kanella…What a great demonstration!. You made everything so clear and easy to understand. Thanks for all the time and prep you put into the video. Great Great Job.

[@kimbarrows7131]

This is so helpful! My favorite tip from the whole video is the part about placing the checkmark on your stock bottle of paint so you know you already made a Lolivefe of that color!! I've definitely made that mistake and then suddenly had two bottles of that color haha

[@km6625]

Watched THE FULL video!! Go relax! Thanks so much!!

[@patsydoiron2453]

Kanella: Thank you so much for taking so much time and attention to making this video. So so helpful!!

[@onespirit7094]

This video covered all my questions and concerns. It was definitely well made and delivered and I will rewatch again. Thank you for sharing so much incredible knowledge with us beginners.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Aww thanks

[@amethystphoenix264]

I had this saved to watch. My daughter wants to learn how to do this and I said not until I watch this for better ratios on mixing the paints with Flotrol and water. Thank you for putting this out there. I have purchased some paints from Micheals, my go-to normally is Hobby Lobby and I like the discounts they off usually once a month on their paints. Arteza is the one I usually get.

[@winifredthomas2313]

I was just saying today that I needed to watch video 63. Thank you for taking the time to update #63.

[@FloatingDreamsStudio]

Thanks so much Kanella! We appreciate you sooo much!❤️🇨🇦

[@user-fq8lz9fb9s]

Brilliant video tutorial, especially for a novice who intends to give this type of artwork a go. Saw your amazing videos on Tiktok also - your work is fantastic.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dleigh4534]

Thank you Kanella for the updated tutorial. Well done!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thanks 😊

[@kimscudder7167]

Thank You so much for getting back to me so quickly! Love you and your family and Dogs so much! Have you ever thought of a underground fencing for your dogs? My sister has a big yard around a lake. They have a rule about fencing so you can’t see it! I know it’s a shock, and they control for each dog while the collar is on. They come inside, you take the collar off. They learn their bounds pretty quickly! Not that I’ve ever used that, but it seems to work well for them.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Yes we’ve heard of it but huskies are VERY stubborn and will blow right by it… shock or not. They will be gone lol

[@joycedavidson895]

Thank you so much Kanella. Very informative video and I will get busy. You are the Queen of Dutch pours. I absolutely love your work. ❤

[@tamimorgan3689]

Thank you Kanella for taking the time to show us all.

[@helensonnichsen1173]

Thank you Kanella, for all your knowledge, teaching us the right mixture for painting. I followed your painting for the last two years and I will keep following you for as long as you keep doing videos thank you! 👍❤️👏

[@debkaiser7376]

Excellent example of mixing so helpful i watched in full and even went back to listen again. Thank you. ❤

[@sandywestberry185]

Kanella: Thank you, thank you, thank you. This has been so helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to do this. Love your work and even by following everything on this video, I know my paintings won't come out as beautiful as yours. You're the best. Thank you❤️

[@sylviarowlands1883]

Just watched again to refresh my memory, not been in my summerhouse where i paint because its been too cold in winter. Thank you Kanella.

[@shelleykholsmith1472]

Thank-you so much Kanella!!! I wrote everything down. You are such a giving and caring person. I never miss your you tube videos.I have learned so much.🤗You are the best!!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thanks hun

[@elizabethwilson2606]

I watched in its entirety. Very informative. I will use the time stamps below so I can write these ratios down. Thank you!

[@ddearce]

After this I feel confident I can tackle this on my own, along with this video that is.

[@amrcnwoman]

Thank you for sharing this. A lot of people don't understand that different brands and types of paints will use different formulas for techniques.

[@kathryncurry2662]

Thank you so much for taking the time to update and make a new video. We really do appreciate how thorough and how much you teach us. I have many of those brands, so this will be very helpful considering I was using your original formula for all the paints, just checking consistency before painting. ❤️❤️❤️

[@karaokerebel8082]

Hello, Hello my Canadian compatriote ! I'm from Brampton, ON and I have only watched videos on Pour Painting so far. I'm getting my supplies now and try to avoid wasting $$$. Your video is the first I watch by you and I am thoroughly impressed !!! I am very artistic and have done copper enameling, pottery, wreaths with vines, and still sew and garden. Can't wait to view your videos with very good vibes. Gisele

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! 😊

[@normajeanprice6158]

Thanks again for the very informative video Kanella. You have made it easy to understand just how to get the great pours and gorgeous paintings that you do. 👌

[@karenking7079]

Great video thank you so much and yes do you have to take notes and watch the video in full

[@yvonnegent7723]

Fantastic Kanella, thank you so much for taking the time to share your ratios for different brands. You are a star. I appreciate this so much. Xx😘❤️

[@dianaguy148]

I love how clean you are when u work!! ❤

[@jessm4359]

Very kind of you to share this information. Thank you. BTW- If you ever wanted to clean your extra oxide black bottle, a cheap set of fish aquarium brushes works. Set looks like miniature bottle scrubbers. Can be found in most pet stores, usually comes with 3 sizes, including one small enough to clean the lid. 🤗💜

[@KimsArtAlchemy]

Thanks for the tip

[@theresapiper1179]

Thank you for taking the time out to redue the mixtures of different consistency of paint

[@Rollagray]

Thank you so so much, Kanella! You are absolutely amazing and I love watching your work. I think I've seen this video about 3 times to make sure nothing was omitted 😂. Would love to attend one of your events. Hope you guys consider coming to the DC/Northern Virginia area soon!

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Northern VA would be amazing for me!

[@kimcuervo2905]

Wow Kanella. You have totally out done yourself. Amazing tutorial.

[@julianabenson1141]

I want to thank you so much for making this video. Totally helps a newbie like me with a starting point. Wonderful tips besides the mixing. Thank You Kanella ❤️

[@RochelleJones-bf8ve]

Thank you from New Zealand. So much easier with a recipe and THEN u did a video on the different floetrols!!! When I discovered I could get American floetrol here it was a Game changer!!❤your work & videos. Big fan

[@catherinecarey4897]

Excellent, thank you for your very detailed explanation, time and effort you put into your videos xx

[@jrck0609]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I am a beginner and have not painted a single thing yet. I’m trying to gather the materials needed and the knowledge before attempting anything. After watching your videos I believe I definitely need to find less powerful dryer than what I have or I will end up with a mess.

[@nancy6144]

thank you so much. This video is super, super informative. You did a great job. I took so many notes, I really appreciate the time you took to to do this . God bless you and your entire family.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you Nancy

[@sueparsons6073]

oh my gosh!1! you made this so much more easy than the scores of videos i have watched! i am stoked to get painting now, where before i was only intimidated. im excited to have a first bloom pour finally work. i have done many other techniques and feel confident with them but i never felt good about a bloom pour. thank you so much my canadian friend!!! you will be my go to for it all.......

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You’re welcome. However this is not a ‘bloom’ pour. This is for the blow out/dutch pour technique. The bloom technique is something totally different 😊

[@daniellenadon3920]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise I noted everything much appreciated I am in Canada also

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

Thank you glad to met you from Olga's channel

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Welcome! Thanks for being here. Hope you subscribe 😊

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

@@KanellaCiracoArt I thought I did be right there

[@descampsmarie3114]

Hi kanella , I missed this great video ...;thank you so much to give all these helpful instructions . I still was using video 63 , even for Arteza and Amsterdam .....I wrote everything 😉 I usually take paper to verify if each paint has the same consistency . You are a fantastic teacher !💝

[@ItsLaurenE]

I love that you put the PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO disclaimer in, often people watch or skim a longer video with out taking into consideration the work you put into thinking" if I had a question what would i ask myself" Or ask questions along the viewing when it's later to be discussed. Thank you for this video, i can't even imagine how long you prepared yourself to film it all.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I appreciate the fact that you understand it! It’s a 50 min video and the average viewing time is only 20 min 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol 😂

[@janebethel1977]

Thank you for this video and the time and effort you put into it. It is appreciated. xxx

[@amerusan3341]

thank you very much everything is clear. so the more the paint is of good quality and is rich in pigments the more the medium is used because it will not alter the color

[@connjo]

Thank you!!! I was using the 80/40/30 for all paint so this is great! Always learning! Really appreciate your time and tutelage!

[@pattirussell3650]

Best informational video and I have watched hundreds. Thank you for all your giving. We love you.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You are so welcome

[@EdieSimons]

This was just what I needed. I’m doing my first pours in 2 days.

[@lizymojica5676]

Finally found a person that explains it perfectly!! I was so frustrated with my mixtures 😩 thank you for this video!! ❤

[@daphnebenjamins]

Awesome!! Needed this!! Your amazing! Thank you!!

[@nancy6144]

I watched this twice. and found it so full of information. I forgot some of the info. but am now refreshed and ready to go onto another batch. Thanks again

[@cherrishpryor7568]

Helpful and appreciated. Thank you

[@munchie3310]

Watching this video I finally had the a ha light bulb moment! Thank you very much!

[@robinsonresources2]

Thank you!!! I have been waiting for this update!😃💞

[@keelyclevenger]

Thank you again for the video. I have checked this and others as a resource many different times. I usually make notes but sometimes after i take a few month break i need to watch again. Thank you again!!❤

[@willmariegirona2911]

Thank you sooo much! It's going to help me kick start what I have planned. I appreciate and admire your work and time doing this for us, thank you 🙏🏻☺.

[@cathymack6961]

Kanella …..brilliant tutorial ! Thanks so much for taking the time ..a lot of time to do this ! 💕

[@dorishaynes5467]

Thank you so much learned a lot.

[@doreenalexander]

Wonderful learning video. You leave no questions; all has been answered. Thank You Very Much!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Happy to hear it.

[@imagination914]

Thanks for sharing all your information it I really helpful. Is that not Love Life bottles? 😕 ha ha sorry I bet lots of people have said the same. I enjoyed watching and have learned so much thank you 🙏

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Hahaha yes lots of ppl have said that but that’s not what they’re called. Lol

[@DavidJackson-hy9cw]

New at this and watching you and Carole. Very helpful. Thank you from Waco, Texas

[@louiseneuls9413]

Thank you for the time that you took to make this video. The information was helpful and useful. As a fellow Canadian, I really appreciate having you speak about brands that are available here and places that we can get them. Thank you.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@mariaassuntamariani3235]

Perfetto , grazie per aver condiviso con noi la preparazione dei colori ! Grazie per la tua gentilezza e generosità! Ti voglio bene ❤

[@mangomomma]

thanx so much for doing this....ive been away from painting for 1 1/2 years due to different surgeries im back in. my studio now but in truth I needed this instructive to bring me back to reality check. you did great I applaud you

[@cagey381]

Best video ever! I must have paused you over a dozen times to take notes. Thanks so much for sharing all this info.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@indigogalstarseed7544]

I have a few of those deture brushes and those long tooth brushes that has a little brush on one end and a normal one on the other end and I have duck taped a toothbrush to a ruler and used it that way before to clean my bottles out!

[@fredachesner7933]

This is the BEST video I’ve watched and I’ve learned so much. Words can’t express how I appreciate all you do. I’m going to start painting today . If you were here I’d give you a big hug 🥰

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@annefarris7485]

Thank you thank you thank you! Off to get a scale tomorrow! See you in July.

[@larrypelfrey5103]

I just watched your video and really appreciate your excellent instruction.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheryltrue1092]

Your video helped me laugh out loud over the blue paint spatter. At 1:30am. Thanks so much for your hard work & interest in helping us newer painters improve.

[@ginitaprofitt4065]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, I am doing the Wave and thanking you. Wow, that is a lot of explaining but you covered it all. I took so many notes and will try again to do Dutch pours like you do them. This was so needed by those who are trying to achieve something they can display in their own homes or give as gifts. I started doing art because I noticed it distracted me from chronic back pain. You are very encouraging and love your paintings. I am in awe of how neat you are, you even keep your watch on. Me yesterday… the top on my pink mixed paint was not on tight and when I lifted it it slipped of my hand… it opened and spilled all over my pants and work area. I already ruined a kitchen scale when one of the Floetrol bottles (not a LoloVife) popped when I squeezed Floetrol out of it. What a mess and I had to purchase another kitchen scale. Watching you work and your good habits give me hope… 🤣.

[@ursulamackinnon119]

This is very timely Kanella. When I do a lot of painting I get cocky because I know the consistencies, but every so often I have to get back on track with measuring especially with different brands and sometimes different colours in the same lines or different techniques. As always your instruction are clear and helpful. Thanks girl!

[@susanweidman3525]

This is the most helpful video ever! I have tried Dutch Pours at least 8 time without success. Your ratios really work, and it showed me what the consistency should be. I will go to your Amazon shop to buy the labeler. Thank you so very much.

[@angelanolan2589]

New to pouring and you breakdown and explanation were super helpful. So many give generic ratios and that hasn't been working for me. So thank you so very much.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquiestead9557]

Thank you for this video. You are so generous with your time. Thank you for sharing your precious talent.❤