Master Acrylic Pouring with a Spinner

[@death057]

Shower caps work great for covering up spinner tops

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

A few people have told me that. I need to try it.

[@death057]

I think I actually have the same spinner as you do but I needed it to have a larger diameter so I got a 14in round non-stick 1in deep Pizza Pan and use rubber cement to put the pizza pan upside down on top of the spinner which gave me an extra 2 in which is incredibly useful when you are doing 12in by 12in squares. unfortunately the shower cap thing doesn't work on that but the paint comes off relatively easy for the non stick pan you just wait for it to dry kind of like the giant thumbtacks

[@MariaWalker-qo3vi]

You are the BEST. PERIOD. ❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad these videos are helping you Maria.

[@wendyroe5154]

Thanks so much! Excellent tutorial!❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy.

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

LBA to the rescue, with mucho explanation as always!!! TY David! 👍🏼🦋👍🏼

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

As always it is my pleasure my friend.

[@marie23christine]

Excellent! Thank you so much … you have such a great way of explaining things!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad these are helpful to you Marie.

[@RebekahSue]

Great video - because fluid art is, by definition, fluid, it's going to puddle in a circle when we do a straight pour. I find that a spinner is better than tilting if I want to keep the shape of rings. I never thought the 7th grade lessons centrifugal force would matter beyond using a centrifuge - who knew I'd care about it a few decades later?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So true about spinning instead of tilting. Then you don't get the four corner look.

[@Mells33]

Shower caps from the dollar store is what I use to cover my spinner. Two for a buck!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome idea. Thanks Michelle.

[@brindavancrafts424]

As with all your videos, this is really helpful to have basic physics demonstrated - thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure my friend.

[@artwithangie2023]

Hi, I use a shower cap to cover the top and another one for the bottom. I always make a big mess 😂. You can get a large amount of shower caps on Amazon. Thank you so much for sharing this. It really will help me as I spin out paintings. 🎆

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great tip! Good luck Angie!

[@venikrishnan3920]

So enjoyable. Bringing back memories of physics at university. Good job young man. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hopefully those are good memories Veni. 😆

[@venikrishnan3920]

@@LeftBrainedArtist yes for sure

[@nitamaharaj290]

Good day. It's Nita from South Africa. As a beginner, it's not always possible to have different size spinners. I was hoping you would touch on how to fix a larger than the spinner canvas to the spinner. If it's at all possible. Tx

[@LauraGarcia-lf3ht]

As always you are a great teacher explaining how things work with new ideas and tips. Thank you !!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to help Laura.

[@g8rmomof2]

You’re a great teacher!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate that Pam. I blame my mom who was a school teacher for decades.

[@carrieholdthemaccountable]

As always, thank you for your time

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure!

[@michelleguelfi2249]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you so much!! I just got a spinner and you answered all my questions!!!! I vote you #1 Teacher!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw, thanks Michelle. I really appreciate that.

[@BearsDenAcrylicArt]

It’s amazing just what a difference the quality of the spinner can make. The first one I had was plastic and didn’t spin smoothly, but when I upgraded to the aluminum spinner? Good lord, what a difference! The weightier parts allowed it to spin so much more smoothly. Lesson learned! Another great video, David. Thanks for the informative content. It’s not everyone who can weave centripetal and centrifugal force into everyday conversation! 😜 -Bear

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I know right? I do love having this and I should use it more often.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Yeah, I bought 1 that sounded real good & sold in art supplies, but this is no spinner - a very Lazy Susan, for spice bottles maybe, or on dinner table. Waste of $!!

[@Karen8ism]

I love your videos. They are very inspiring, and helpful. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate you coming back to watch Karen.

[@99Marna]

Thank you David - wonderful to see and so very helpful to really understand! Plus nice blooms!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiepickel73]

Fascinating! Wonderfully explained and demonstrated. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@jerrie1946]

You are wonderful to post this very helpful video. I just bought a cheap spinner but haven't used it yet. Now I am prepared with foil, rulers, and information I didn't have. Thank you so very much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Nowan. Good luck.

[@colleenlinville7558]

Totally appreciate you. Thank you for the details on using a spinner, very helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Colleen.

[@piahousse9971]

Many thanks for your great tips again 🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you like them.

[@sandyl.7608]

Thank you so much. I love these types of videos. Thank you for reaffirming what I already knew, that spinning one way or the other doesn't make any difference, physics etc. It helped to settle a discussion. You are great at teaching things in a way that works for my brain. 👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It seems counter-intuitive but that is the reality of centrifugal force. Glad to help you solve the argument.

[@poppykrallidis3872]

Thank you David, this is brilliant! I've been waiting for someone to do a video on this 👏👏👏👍🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Poppy!

[@lzfluidart8315]

Thanks for the great information! ❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always a pleasure to help my friends.

[@lisapoulin1853]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Lisa.

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Lovely. MANY thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you too!

[@janbatin4708]

Thanks for a great video!! I appreciate you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Glad to help my friends Jan.

[@jeanniedorsey6772]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome Jeannie.

[@pyritecindi7384]

So good to see this video. I've been so out of the painting mode...makes me want to get back with it. Thanks for all this information 👌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Cindi. Hope you see some new work from you soon!

[@suzannerenay8910]

That explains a lot! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to hear it Suzanne. Hope it helps.

[@hawkpaul8735]

What a brilliant, informative video you gave us here. Thanks so much. Another suggestion for keeping your canvas on the spinner would be the plastic/plasticine like stuff you can get for hanging posters etc. Easy to put on, holds well and no resistance when you take it off. Thanks again.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That's a great idea!

[@ToTheEnd1]

Thank you so much, so helpful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're so welcome Teri.

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

Hai David. Super explanation.personaly I use a silicon baking mat, cut in a round on the Spinner. It is sticky on booth sides. Your canvas don,t run off. For the langer canvases I use Katleen Millers idea. The same Spinner with 2 small brett 2cm x 5mm x 60 or 80cm depends how big your canvas is. Seal them with frogg tape on your Spinner. Seal your canvas on the bret. With this construction I work on the floor with a plastic sheet under it. Or using a puppypool 80 0r 100 cm. Its funn to do it. Like you blue Bloom, mustbe beautifull when it dry,s out.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I do have a large LoliVefe matt that I use sometime also. Works great just like you mention. I do have to ask though . . . what is a brett? I tried looking it up but apparently I didn't ask Google the right way.

[@amandabutcher1519]

Thanks! This was very helpful. I was just thinking about spinning now that I got my doggy pool

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I need to get me something like that.

[@patgilbert1351]

I got disposable shower caps on Amazon that are awesome 👌. Great vid!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is an excellent tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindaharden-lantz1783]

Great tips, glad I tuned in. Thanks for the details.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it was helpful Linda.

[@tonysfluidart]

Very good video on how everything works. I've had a spinner with my unopened paints for 6 months not yet really having tried it much. Needing to learn how paint moved first was really important in the last year before branching out to something like this. This was a great tutorial, so thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am excited to see what results you get Tony.

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you for this information, I need to get a better spinner. My first spinner is plastic from Amazon, which was about a year ago. You always have helpful information

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Small incremental upgrades is great way to learn pouring without breaking the bank.

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you

[@florafromaustralia7306]

Thankyou David. I may have to invest in a better spinner. Your aluminium one works so smoothly, compared to my plastic (cheap) jerky one. Also thanks for the hint about making the painting be placed off centre (duh - slaps head) the simplest solutions are not always obvious!!! Again many thanks for your time and clear and concise instructions. 🥰👍🤗💗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Flora.

[@JoanSmith-xr8bo]

You are so kind to share your knowledge and expertise. Have learned alot from you. Have you ever experimented with high heat spray varnish for coasters? Looking forward to more experiments from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not yet but it is on my list Joan.

[@fowlintent]

Just wanted to thank you for your analytical approach to acrylic pour painting. I'm having a ball experimenting with different techniques.....my biggest problem is what to do with all the accumulating "art".

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sell it, give it away (nursing homes, drug rehab facilities, dental offices etc), or repurpose to make more art are my go to things.

[@angelamontgomery9007]

I’m so off topic but I always think of Ed Grimley auditioning for Wheel of Fortune when I hear about a spinning wheel. “Oh spin wheel, spin, I must say”.

[@willashriver1356]

Haha! I loved the Ed Grimley character! He was so obssessed with Pat Sajack, lol. Great memory, I must say! 🤣 Thanks!

[@k.mayabstractpointalism9962]

Oh my goodness, when I read your comment, I almost did a spit take with my tea all over my tablet screen. My hubby and I have been talking about that character for a few weeks lately. Thanks for your comment and bringing me this true nugget of humor this morning.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Haha, maybe I'll throw that in next time.

[@tonie1106]

I was wondering how to make paint skins, I been looking to create some jewelry piece from it. Thanks for sharing

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let your paint dry on a peelable surface like a plastic liner or silicone matte. Then just peel it off after a few days of drying.

[@dbaroness1]

Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching.

[@susanmcalvany6181]

Thank you so much! Love understanding the science behind the action! Question, do you have a video on what you use for your pillow/base paint?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Depends on which technique you are doing but yes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmO3i2aCZrmSeqc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmO3i2aCZrmSeqc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp6knpymeJKjna8

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

I got a pottery spinner pretty cheap on Amazon. It’s super sturdy and heavy. 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for the tip! I'll have to look at that. Will it hold bigger canvases?

[@bostonbutterfly4473]

@@LeftBrainedArtist well what I do is use double sided tape and stick a big piece of cardboard on it, then put some paint down and the canvas will stay. So far so good! I like it because it’s heavy and sturdy. Lol… when the student becomes the teacher 😉.

[@sarahhaakanson4289]

Thanks so much for your time sharing this. I’ve had my spinner for the longest time and only yesterday tried to bloom, so what a coincidence that your video popped up! I’m using 6” tiles and have a beautiful bloom when I blow, but it’s washed out when I spin 🙄. Maybe I’m waiting too long for the cells to develop or not putting enough colour on to reach the edges without thinning too much 🤔? I’m off to watch your consistency video and practice more. Top tips - thanks again ⭐️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

The paint is too thin would be my guess if they don't hold their shape.

[@sarahhaakanson4289]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for your time and advice. I thickened up my colours and found a huge, huge improvement. Trouble now is that our untinted Valspar base c (needed some more) in the uk has changed and no longer works - for even the best bloomers 😳🙄. Back to the drawing board, looking for a new recipe. I’m thinking the varnish is added to the pm to replace binders to stop cracking as the paint dries. Your thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@sarahhaakanson4289 That's a rough one without being able to test them myself unfortunately.

[@sarahhaakanson4289]

@@LeftBrainedArtist No worries, thanks again for all you do! Take care ⭐️👍😊

[@CarlaLammertink]

Hai David, what a clear explanation! I have only one question left: I'm trying to work on larger canvasses, larger than my spinner is. Do you have a tip on how to attach that canvas onto the spinner? Thanks in advance for your reaction.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There are some people that sell 3d printed attachments. You could also try taping thin wood to your spinner. Just have to make sure they are notched in the middle so one piece of wood isn't on top of the other.

[@spawnofsean]

Fantastic tool! I am binging and yet to do my first pour. I'll play your intro when I do. 😊 I notice you have transparency ratings. I've been wondering if folks pour over prexisting paintings, like pouring a transparent ocean treatment over an already rendered sea floor. Is that possible?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It is. It is a bit more difficult than doing the same with resin but it is possible for sure.

[@dijoyjoe]

Thank you for putting all this info together, I need to get a better spinner, have been using a lazy susan, it gives an uneven spin and the paint constantly sticks the base to the spinner, I'm learning lol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Work with what you have an upgrade as you get the time/money.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

On one hand, I have often regretted not trying to get more out of my high-school physics class. On the other hand, now that I’ve discovered your channel, I realize I needn’t harbor that regret. Thank you so, so much for this video! I haven’t had the pleasure of pouring paint for the first time, and this information is priceless. Did you get those few cells in that one iteration because you had added water to one of the paints?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not specificially because of the water. This was original a sheleeart bloom recipe (which is the reason for the cells) for all of the paints so the water was just to get the consistency back to near where it should have been because I let them dry out in my studio too long.

[@maeve4385]

❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Maeve.

[@ChrisBreier]

What is that plastic scraper you’re using? Is it for joint compound?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I got them with my silicone mats. Kind of like a dough scraper that bakers use.

[@ChrisBreier]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks. I’ve been having fun playing around with those silicone scrapers that are made for painting.

[@PaintWithPencil]

Have you ever tried to use an object like a paint laden marble to spin off and leave interesting trails?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not with the spinner but just a marble and tilting I have.

[@janetacook1375]

What do you mix your colours with. I usually use glue but it can be too thick. Should I add Water to thin it?? Grands coming tomorrow to try this. thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

When I use glue, I start with a glue/water mixture (70%/30%). Then I mix in my paint and add water for the consistency I want. For this particular painting it was the sheleeart bloom recipe plus water case my paints were thickening because they'd been sitting too long.

[@SUSANADDISON-y7x]

Thankyou for this very helpful post. However would you please tell us how to spin a large canvas.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You need to build something to do that. I haven't made myself one yet so I can't tell you yet.

[@SUSANADDISON-y7x]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Ok thankyou, please let us know, when you know yourself 🙂

[@michaellivingston5032]

I have a lawn sprinkler, the kind that rotates using a water hose. It’s ok for smaller jobs, but could you give details on the homemade one? Thanks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I just bought an industrial lazy suzan www.amazon.com/Lazy-Susan-Bearing/s?k=Lazy+Susan+Bearing and then attached a smaller but thick piece of wood to the bottom and a circle wood piece on top that was wider than the base.

[@marynichter4133]

Do you need a spinner larger than your canvas? Like an 8 x 10 or 9 x 12

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

For canvases yes you need it to have at least arms that are bigger. Some people put arts on these cake spinner to let them spin much larger canvases. I haven't done that.

[@mariarharrison2224]

Question? can you use wall paint to get the same effect as acrylic paints?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. They just don't function the same as acrylic paint and a pouring medium. The latex is a whole different beast. I only use it for something like the SheleeArt blooms.

[@denniscarter7241]

Off topic newbie question .What do you use to clean off the silicone before coating with resin?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Soap and water for me. Very little on a sponge and I clean it 3 or 4 times. If I am really worried I put a coat of spray on varnish first then resin.

[@denniscarter7241]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you ☺️

[@drn.z4248]

Appreciated. Q; Please, some of them are using Alcohol in mixing paint with medium! Is this to create cells? Thanks🌿

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't found great luck mixing alcohol with my paint so I don't do it anymore. Sometimes I spritz it directly on my paint after pouring, especially a flip cup, to help cells create since the drops of alcohol on top break surface tension. This doesn't always work but it something to try. I have mine in a very small spray bottle which I use to spritz.

[@drn.z4248]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks a lot. It is helpful 💐

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

"This" David is suchhhh an obliging person. Good for the soul😂🤣😅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Aw thanks so much. So glad to have you with me on this journey.

[@amytalbert2911]

How do you get the wet tile off the spinner without smearing it?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I wedge a screw driver or a palete knife underneath and twist to pull it up.

[@Kirlars]

Please, allow me a stupid question: when people say that they are using "house paint", are they then referring to any acrilic white paint that can be used for walls and ceilings?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. Most house paints, at least in the US, are latex based and not acrylic based though.

[@Kirlars]

@@LeftBrainedArtist And latex based paint is the one you have to thin with for instance white spirit? Sorry, but I am one big confusion.

[@LynnMittendorf]

Do the have to be heavy I have a plastic spinner

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No. I think they spin better when they are heavier especially with larger canvases.

[@justlooking1985]

You could use a shower cap to cover a spinner.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I heard that. I am going to have to try it.

[@justlooking1985]

@@LeftBrainedArtist they’re $1 in the dollar store or dollarama, which ever you have where you live.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Some people use a shower cap on spinner to keep it clean...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I heard that. I am going to have to try.

[@rlukasr]

I recommend a dog pool to contain the splatters.

[@angelamontgomery9007]

Tremendous recommendation

[@hawkpaul8735]

What a great idea. I've always balked at using a spinner because of the potential mess. That simple fix would mean I can spin to my heart's content. Thanks a lot.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't have room on my table but I will definitely be doing something like that in the future when I get more organized.

[@carolewalker6913]

Very informative. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Carole.