Acrylic Pour on Paper - Watercolor Paper, Photo Paper, Yupo Paper, Canvas Paper | Acrylic Pour Paper

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

What kind of paper have you used to do acrylic paint pouring?

[@MariaGarcia-em9jq]

printmaking by srcathmore 8 by 10 and also meeden acrylic paper. 9 by 12 question can I put a clear shine on them when very dry?

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I use card stock or multi media paper

[@kathyvance8913]

Learned something NEW watching this video also thanks for not playing music we want to hear you what a great teacher you are best on KZbin .

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I appreciate that Kathy. Anytime you see something I can improve please let me know. I am always looking for feedback.

[@oguislacasa2253]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, DAVID, WE NEWBIES NEED THIS KIND OF ORIENTATION, OTHERWISE WE SPEND MUCH, MUCH MONEY. AGAIN, THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏, FOR BEING SUPER KIND AND GENEROUS. AS ALWAYS, BEST WISHES, GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS FROM 🇲🇩.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure Oguis. Thanks again for watching my friend.

[@dandani2]

I didn't think paper woul work untill I saw you do this, thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 It does still bow a little but I have some nice paintings from these.

[@janeslocomb4050]

Thank you. I have learned so much from your teaching. You are a great teacher! Watch all your videos! I basically always pour on paper for my card ministry. Cut the edges off and attach to card stock. Buckling is the problem and I have tried many methods. Will use this one today.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@vivianecollet2069]

I started acrylic pouring before but did not go far. I am happy I found your tutorials, I am learning the basics and more. Thank you for taking the time and money to do this. I have a lot of unused photo paper. I will try to make cards.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Excellent. Let me know how they turn out Viviane.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

I'm eager to learn all the tips and tricks and caveats about paint pouring on paper, as I'm a card maker and plan to use this new-found art as backgrounds for the front of some of my cards. I JUST discovered the art of paint pouring, and I'm not naturally artistic, so I have a LOT to learn...such as how to mix paint and what to mix it with. Yep--that new!! Thank you for sharing this technique! 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome. Let me know what tips and tricks you find Marguerite.

[@tracybufil2420]

Love this video. I will try this before using canvases. Wet on wet makes a lot of sense with paper. Thank you for all your videos!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It really is quite nice to have some quick cheap testing materials. Thanks Tracy.

[@simonewellhuner888]

Hi David, thank you so much for your analytical explenations and tutorials. Very helpfull. Just started with pouring, for my experiments i use non woven wallpaper. No preparations needed, straigt on the wallpaper. It does not curl up and can be cut in every size you want. Dried result looks te same as on canvas. Regards from The Netherlands, Europe.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is a very interesting use of wallpaper.

[@donnagoray3551]

Thank you for this suggestion!! Will save me tons of money because my kids want to use my canvases and I prefer to use those for my art efforts.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My daughter is the same way. Goes through stuff like a vacuum.

[@francoforleo4971]

Your posts are always so filled with good advice and creativity… 🙏🎨🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. I really appreciate the kind words.

[@karenknowlton4341]

Thank for all your efforts to help us achieve success.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So nice of you Karen. I am so glad it is helping.

[@starh8049]

Thank you for your time & help. So kind if you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure. Always glad to help my friends.

[@marthafontaine9797]

I am so glad you made this video. Thank you for helping us to learn and save money. God Bless

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Martha. I hope the paper serves you well in the future.

[@ek1215]

Your videos are the most helpful I've found so far! Thank you so much for making these! :D

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're very welcome!

[@Kari77251]

E K, I totally agree! I’m just starting, and these videos have taught me so much!

[@gkemp77]

Agree!

[@DanaSimmons]

Thank you for your helpful and money savvy tips.I am new to pouring so watching your vids are like school to me. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DanaSimmons]

Which do you think is better. Canvas paper or watercolor paper.

[@janeslocomb4050]

I have found a way to stop buckling without the problem of having too much water on the paper interfering with the paint. I dip the paper into a pan of water, let it drip off for a minute, then lightly dry off with a paper towel. It is still wet enough not to buckle but has no visible water and it also helps with the problem of the paper sticking badly to the mat while drying. It will still need to be loosened carefully while wet from the mat but does not stick so badly. I use a wide dry wall knife to separate the pour from the silicone mat. It also dries faster. I normally use 100 - 140 either cold press or smooth water color paper. As I stated in another comment it does not dry flat so I press the dried pour. I've also changed the dry press method a little. I use sheetrock panels. The painted side faces down on the shiny paper that laminating sheets come on The paint does not stick to these, then paper towels on top of the unpainted side, sprayed to dampness, then a top layer of sheetrock and a couple of gallons of floetrol or whatever giving pressure. I get great results.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Jane. I appreciate that tip. I started laying a silicone pad on my grate so it wouldn't stick also.

[@daphnebenjamins]

Great video! Lots of great honest information to help artists! I'm using Brea Reese acrylic paper, 40pc 9x12, 130lb acid free. I do gesso spray it before doing acrylic painting on :)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome, thanks for the tip Dephne.

[@judyeuller7602]

I like the he watercolor effect you got while pouring. Thanks for the info!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Judy. I love that look also. Seems to happen more when I layer white in between colors.

[@theresaast7049]

Very helpful, especially the "wet the paper first technique. I have used paper and it curled so badly I gave it up. This will be a great way to work with the grandkids inexpensively. Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It always curls some but not near as much if you wet the paper and let it sit a second.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Putting washi tape on the back edges only. Helps the paper stay flat. I use card stock for that.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Ooh, I need to look at this. Thanks Melody.

[@ARBernstein]

Simply looking your work. Learning so much from you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to hear that Adriane.

[@cathleen7432]

Thank you so much for your videos. They are a great help to us just starting out! This video has got me thinking maybe I could try the same on unstretched loose canvas? I think I will give it a try.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can, however, if/when you stretch it the paint might crack or pull away from the canvas.

[@ChrisBreier]

Nice video David!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Chris. How do you prepare your paper for normal acrylic painting?

[@ChrisBreier]

​@@LeftBrainedArtist I use Montval acrylic paper because it has a lot of sizing and it's thick so you don't have to gesso it. It still develops a slight curve with the first layer though. It has a slight cold press texture, I don't know if you'd like that for pouring.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

I did it!! My first pour is in the books!!!😮 I even got a little cell action (which I really wanted), but I don't know how. Thank you for the push and the encouragement. Didn't even hurt. 😏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is awesome! So glad to hear it my friend.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you! How long will it take the paint to dry?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@MargueriteAtHome 24 - 48 hours for dry. Another few days to fully cure.

[@MargueriteAtHome]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you. The paper is soaked through with the paint.

[@suzanne1864]

Thanks David ! I tried a swipe pour on the Canson paper a couple days ago. Epic Fail ! This was so helpful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome Suzanne. Glad to be of service.

[@MariaGarcia-em9jq]

Really enjoy this mini lesson, I have 8 X 10 frames that was given to me. So I be happy to do these in paper. So when done lay them in a plastic garage bag. Last ones I did they got torn. So don't want the same mistake. P.S. I am using pre mix paint.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, you want to make sure they dry on a non-stick surface like silicone.

[@MariaGarcia-em9jq]

Can I apply a clear coat when dry.

[@aliciabell4850]

You are just the best. I love your videos! ❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Alicia. I am glad they are helpful.

[@KALEIDO-MARBLING-ART]

A million thanks! You are my acrylic pouring hero! Many thanks for sharing so much valuable advice! I have a question: I noticed that when pouring the excess paint that falls from the edges of the paper/canvas creates lovely designs/patterns I'd love to keep also because I hate wasting paint. Since you are much more left brain than I am, do you have any suggestion/advice you can share? Again many thanks for all the great teaching and inspiration! 🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

If you have a pouring container you can let it dry inside and peel it off and use for cabochon jewelry. really and smooth plastic or a silicone matte will let it dry and be able to peel off later.

[@KALEIDO-MARBLING-ART]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Fabulous! Thank you ever so much for your super quick reply and super helpful advice, much appreciated! Can't wait to binge watch more of your great videos! Best wishes from your number one British fan!🙏💪😃

[@rebeccamartz9689]

I like it better when you show the colours you're using.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Fair point. This video was a long time ago though. Was still figuring out my vibe.

[@cherie7100]

This is so helpful. I have acrylic paper I got a while back and was wondering if it would stand up to a pour as I wasn't sure if it would be too wet. It's 300gsm/140lb the same as the watercolour paper I have...I'm going to test it and see if it works just as well.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let us know how it goes.

[@cherie7100]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Hi I used the dip pour technique with acrylic paper and it worked really well. I left it to dry on a document wallet and it doesn't show any signs of warping as yet

[@dawnwilliams8997]

Thank you, never thought to wet the paper first. Is your paint mix just paint and water.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I use all sorts of mixtures and haven't had problems. These were with glue if I recall correctly.

[@melissae3337]

I've seen that people put push pins on the backs of stretched canvases to keep their edges from sticking to the drying surface. How do you set up papers to dry?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have small silicone drying racks I use.

[@waukonstandard]

Have you ever poured on red rosin paper? I have and the texture makes great patterns.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Nope but I am going to look it up now.

[@hissonshinegirl]

I came here to see if I could pour on Kraft paper to use in decoupaging ....Thanks for the Rosin paper idea...it must suck up the paint uniquely ... I am thinking ram board texture and thickness would be awesome for marbling ram board for faux tile work :)

[@elenacoventry1922]

Hi David, huge thanks for your wonderful detailed and yet simple videos and explanations. Few questions, I have never done pour before and would like to try using paper. How should I mix paints for those two projects in your video? Do I need to add any glue or water? Many thanks, Lena

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I always use Floetrol or Glue as my base as it is much cheaper that just using paint and water. Keep in mind no matter what you do paper will buckle slightly when it gets wet but is great for practice for sure Elena.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

Way too pretty!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much. I need to use up the rest of my paper sometime soon.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I can not wait to see what you come up with!

[@ancyjain764]

Very helpful for a beginner like me..Thanks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome.

[@VALERIENEWCOMBE-rh7se]

I WONDER IF IT WOULD WORK ADDING CLING FILM TO THE METAL RACK.??

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

it probably would at that. Even spraying with PAM might help now that I think about it.

[@shikha905]

Hello my artist guru. can we use silicone oil for making cells on these paper?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure. Silicone will work on paper.

[@normalmiquirray982]

David I'm sorry I didn't find the video where you surely explain the reason why it is important to put paint on the corners of the canva could you tell me? Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

When you tilt the paint comes at the corner in a circular fashion. That means as it hits the corners you lose a TON of paint of the side. If you have a little "guide" paint on the corner the tip of the tilting paint runs faster than the rest and you don't lose as much off the edge.

[@jeanimagee5832]

Love this idea 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad Jeani. really is an easy way to start and churn out some practice.

[@redgeminiarts3674]

AMAZINGLY beautiful. Thank you for sharing. What is your paint pour made of? Is it paint and water ONLY?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I use Floetrol and Glue as my medium normally for testing and experiments. I don't use paint and water except for some versions of Dutch Pours. It is just too expensive compared to thinning it down a bit with medium.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

Great brains think a like!! I have been failing so bad for 3 days now. I am luckily stubborn as heck.. I ran out of canvas and thought about water colour paper. I have tons and it looks like it works amazing. THANK GOODNESS! I am going to have to binge your videos. You make it look so easy! *jealous whines to myself* I also went thought my house and found all my old acrylic house paints and it is working amazing but all my colours are musted and I take over an hour a painting. I was thinking adding water colour or pigments to help? What are your thought. There is so much to learn but it is so much fun! I have "normal" paints coming so if my paint is the problem I guess we will know soon? Again thanks a ton for being a great teacher!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I would shy away from custom mixes like that to start out with. Use the same paints and methods till you've learned how to do those and get 80% great results. Then move on. It is the "squirrl syndrome" that defeats most new artists. Jumping around from paint to paint and medium to medium and technique to technique without learning enough.

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Good thing I have some coming! Today. I have a hard time taking myself away from something I am learning. I DID IT YESTERDAY!!!! ALL THANKS TO YOU!!

[@judyeuller7602]

I’ve stopped using paper because of buckling. I can hardly wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You'll still get a little buckling Judy but not near as much as before. Once it is a few weeks dry I have an old large encyclopedia I put them in for a few days and it straightens them right out.

[@judyeuller7602]

@@LeftBrainedArtist that’s good to know. Again, thanks.

[@joycarles8271]

Thank you for the tip about straightening paintings once they’re dry I have several posterboard paintings that dried warped. Will try weighing them down with heavy books!! 📚. Thanks again for the great tip David!!

[@tinabarratt1525]

Does it take longer to dry on paper. Also best way to seal it. I'm planning on using it as a back splash in our camper van. Txs

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It takes about the same time to dry. 24-48 hours. Spray on is the easiest for paper but other methods will work too.

[@aliciabell4850]

Could you frame this as a picture? Would you seal this maybe with something to give it a little shine? Could you use less paint so it doesn’t look so thick? TY

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes absolutely. You can varnish just like any other painting. If I would have tilted off more that wouldn't have been able to pool. However, because paper does curl a little with so much moisture it retains from the paint that is very difficult to keep from happening.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

I wanted to see how you moved painting off of the rack. Picturing spatulas, or ??

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I just use my hands.

[@dixi3150]

Prepare the paper the same way as you prepare for WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Tape it down on a hardboard first while still wet. All paper will warp once dried.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I learned that one the hard way not being an "artist" before taking up paint pouring. Thanks for the reminder.

[@cbrm3067]

Won't the tape take paint off when you remove it?

[@virginiaandsarah]

@@cbrm3067 The tape would leave a clean border (like a mask) and would be hidden by the frame. In theory anyway!)

[@acsingleton1]

Such a good suggestion! Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I did a lot of testing with paper and still do a couple times a month.

[@rajenderkaur9373]

Yr videos are so helpful. Didnt cld do it on paper. Wasted couple of canvases practising. What actylic flow mix did you use please?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I make my own. Usually with glue and water for floetrol and water.

[@marynichter4133]

I do acrylic painting on canvas sheets sometime times & frame them. Any reason I can't do the same with pours

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Should be fine. Just getting them in a place to tilt and manipulate what you need to work around.

[@carolperez1426]

Can you do that to all acrylic pouring techniques?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. Some are are harder than others because the paper starts to warp so things like a Dutch pour or a intentional pour don't work as well.

[@kathyvance8913]

Do you ever use blow dryer? If so please demo, it can be confusing as to how and when to use.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't used one for a while but need to do some Dutch pours and get back in to it. I'll add it to my video list.

[@daniellehaverland8936]

Can you double the 98 lb multi media paper to lessen the buckling? Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure. However, even thick like cardboard it buckles unfortunately. Danielle.

[@daniellehaverland8936]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you! Good to know.

[@catestaid5850]

What a gift to find you!!! I want to make notecards using light card stock. How do I keep the back free of overflow paint so, when folded, the inside of the card is blank for writing?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can tape the backside where paint would normally get. Or tape two pieces of paper together maybe?

[@catestaid5850]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thx, I think making a full sheet and then cutting it in half before gluing it to the folded note card is the way I’ll go. If I figure out a better solution, I’ll let you know. 😁

[@monitubed]

Can you finish/seal the paintings with expoxy resin or any sealer? Are there any sealer one should not use for acrylic pour on watercolor paper?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Resin wouldn't work very well unless you back it with something.

[@monitubed]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Do you have any suggestions or recommendations?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@monitubed Honestely, for paper I almost always use spray varnish from Lowes. I just save them until it is summer and varnish them all together.

[@normalmiquirray982]

You're amazing!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much Norma. Just trying to video all the things I am learning about acrylic pouring.

[@snokat6025]

Hi, David. Enjoying your videos. I practice on butcher paper on a flat tray. Then, whdn it dries, I have skins for other uses. Good tip about wetting the paper. I would pour on paper for bookmarks. I use skins for jewelry so thickness isn't an issue. Keep up the great work!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks. I have been cutting my paper pours up and laminating them for bookmarks too. Seems to work great.

[@tammyblake14]

What type of medium do you use when you want to paint on glass jars or vases ?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I try to use a professional one. They are more sticky and dry harder than glue or floetrol. Liquitex is my favorite for that.

[@tonyah3488]

Have you used wetting solution for this?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I have not. Honestly, not even sure what that is.

[@tonyah3488]

@@LeftBrainedArtist it's a medium used in canvas or paper stain techniques it helps to saturate the page and allow for wet to sink in rather than float on top

[@payalshah9699]

Thanks for the informative video. How do you protect your paper after its done? Varnish?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Spray varnish does work. I usually use this for practice so I turn them into bookmarks are things like that and I laminate them.

[@payalshah9699]

Thanks!

[@bonniedahl3156]

Did you mix your paints with water or floetrol or PVC medium or are you just pouring straight acrylic paints on the paper?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I think these were with Glue. I don't generally use only water and paint because it is so much more expensive per ounce.

[@bonniedahl3156]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you

[@LeAnneMcDaniel]

Great stuff! I didn’t quite catch that part where you ran your finger around the underneath of the edge of the paper. Were you just checking to make sure that it wasn’t stuck? Looking forward to your response! I know it’s been a while since you did this video but since I’m new I’m just discovering this amazing resource.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes correct. Just pulling the stick paper up so it didn't try to rip.

[@susanlessa6730]

Great video!. Do you thin your acrylic paint with water or Floetrol?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Both generally. Floetrol first and then water for final touches.

[@sunnycharacter]

I wonder how Grafix Craft Plastic would do? It does great with alcohol ink, India ink and Acrylic inks. And pretty much heat and water resistant.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sounds like it would totally work then Lori.

[@sunnycharacter]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I might try that then. Always good to keep some in stock, and it comes in white, black and clear!

[@nancishufritz5499]

What if I did a painting on paper but it turned out amazing- is there any way to mount or frame it?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely. Once it is dry you can glue it to cardstock or something with some rigidity and just frame like you would a picture.

[@bethmargallo260]

Thank you for the video - very helpful. I was looking to frame some of my pours but don't really like framing the thick canvases. Have you ever put one of these in glass frame? Is there something you would need to do before framing it? I'm very new. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You shouldn't need to do anything special to frame it. I would still varnish just to give it some added UV protection but that isn't necessary.

[@bethr1776ad]

I would consider framing it in a shadowbox frame.

[@VHPINC]

I wonder how these could be framed… Would you put them under class? I am downsizing in a year or two and thinking I could still paint on paper but the storage would be less than with canvases :-) thanks for sharing this information with us all.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can totally put them in picture frames.

[@tinaalexander8576]

I saw your video on using polyclyric to finish a painting and was wondering can you use polyurethane to finish one?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't because of the yellowing but I am sure you could.

[@tinaalexander8576]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you for the heads-up, also thank you for all of your videos, they are very helpful and make my painting more enjoyable.

[@jamalynbeck2725]

Do you apply any heat in order to reduce bubbling like you do on canvas?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can Jamalyn. I prefer a heat gun as opposed to a torch just in case.

[@deborahberry6455]

How do you transfer the painting without it buckling?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Transfer to the place where for it to dry? Most of the paint has been tilted off and isn't moving hardly any at this point. I carefully put my fingers under the two sides and slip my hand underneath and move it that way. I don't see much paint flow off at that point.

[@aliciabell4850]

I got some yupo paper. I hope that will help me.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

What are you trying to fix? Email me on the contact form on my website leftbrainedartist.com. Sorry, it's hard to have a real conversation. on KZbin messages.

[@debbiemrwn853]

Do you seal these?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes. Usualy these I do with spray sealer since it is so much eaiser than others since they are flimsy and no attached to anything.

[@janetlambert371]

Great video😛

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for the visit Janet. Glad to help.

[@sherrydonturner3318]

How do you finish the back?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

For paper? I don't. I make lots of things out of them like bookmarks with strips cut back to back, or I frame them.

[@merrilmoon5604]

Can you use just water with your paint then paint on paper?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely Merril.

[@debbiethatcher1338]

Once you have made up your paint mix, how long will it keep for?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

With tap water, two to three weeks. With distilled water more like a month. With no water for months.

[@MaNa-bz6tx]

I have boxes of chocolate, tea and the like. Can this technique be done on this thin cardboard?thank you for all your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Kind of. The cardboard socks up the moisture quite a bit and will warp a lot. If you can seal it with a spray-paint or gesso before you paint it will work much better.

[@MaNa-bz6tx]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you very much:)

[@louisestubois9241]

Do you use flotrol or anything in your paints?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure do Louise. I use lots of different medium mixtures depending on what technique of pour I am making. Glue-All and Floetrol are my go to mediums for practicing.

[@robertawills7219]

I used masking tape to tape my water colour paper to hardboard. Do you think that would work? I have lots and lots of watercolour colour paper

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It could definitely help Roberta. I've seen quite a few artist's do that with great affect. You might put a piece of double sided tape in the middle too for some additional support.. The problem is when the paper gets wet and absorbs the water is starts to curl. You can't get all the curl out but you can definitely minimize it.

[@sharivanoene455]

Is there a way to not ruin the back of the paper when you remove it so i can use the whole paper as a Birthday card by folding it

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let it dry on a silicone matte so that it peels up easy.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I always get paint on the back so not sure if you meant that or the paper ripping because of the dried paint.

[@sharivanoene455]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for responding. That answers my question. I make Birthday cards. That's why I was asking

[@BBFCCO733]

Hey thank you! I was thinking the same about practicing on canvas, just accumulating tons of finished practice runs I just don't have the space but I love the idea of paper pouring! I am wondering if I can use Acrylic paper? I tried mixed media paper and the dried results looked chalky. I also am wondering if you bind together all of the pour paper one finished or what you do with them? Do you frame any? Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

All papers are going to look a bit more matte when dry I have found. I have used a spray varnish to bring back the color vibrancy and tne used these as framed pictures, I have cut them up for bookmarks, and I have sued them for collages and other project too. They make great cards also.

[@virginiaandsarah]

I was thinking if you used watercolour paper that is small enough to put in a scrapbooking album, you could add the recipe beside it for future reference.

[@ItsLaurenE]

@@virginiaandsarah yes this!! I keep jotting down notes into random planners, but would love to dedicate one of my happy planners into a swatch and recipes notebook and or take wet and dry pics and note any mishaps or triumphs. I once went in a crafters rant titled So you Bought a Box of Resin... regarding how it isn't that easy. I can relate several pouring concepts with my years with resin, while other times I feel like i could wright a rant called I bought some paint to pour 🤣😂 so many learning curves.

[@bethr1776ad]

@@ItsLaurenE David has said in the past that it's important to keep a journal about very recipe you've tried with it's pros and cons.Meanwhile I have tons of notes from all the how-to videos I've watched. Some of those recipes needed to be tweaked; maybe because of the particular brand or type of paint, altitude, humidity, room temperature during the pour and curing, filtered water vs. distilled water, with or without Floetrol, varnish vs. resin, etc. Very helpful when wanting to replicate a pour.

[@jozf8163]

As an Art Major - the concept of wetting your paper first is called - in watercolor terms - is wet on wet. Wet paint on wet paper =)

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good to know. I haven't really thought of it in watercolor terms. I was just trying to contain my warping.

[@philmcavity4303]

Totally fascinating and informative! I was watching this on my tablet and found myself wanting to tip the screen as you were tipping the paper on the rack - LOL!!! 3 questions: 1. I noticed you didn’t use the torch on these. Is there a reason for that? 2. Have you ever finished a piece on paper, e.g., varnished it and if yes, how did it turn out? What are the implications of adding this additional layer to paper? And finally, 3. I would love to see an instructional video on preparing larger quantities of paint, e.g., for the squirt bottles - what is the process for doing that, and what are the challenges and things one needs to be aware of? Thanks!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

1. It is paper, albeit wet paper at the end, and I just didn't want to risk unwanted fire. I usually use my heat gun on paper pours but I didn't have it handy. 2. The second layer doesn't affect the paper itself. I is already covered with dried acrylic so it doesn't buckle anymore. You do want to flatten it out before you put a top coat on unless you use a spray. The rest would have to be very thin or they would drip. 3. Getting the same consistency with a larger stirring stick can be a pain. Large quantities flows off the stick differently. Otherwise it is pretty much the same on a larger scale.

[@bonniedahl3156]

Oh my gosh glad to hear I wasn't the only one tipping my phone as I was watching this video.

[@bethr1776ad]

Me, too!

[@hafsaasif2569]

Can i use canvas sheet for this?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Canvas board? You can. They will warp also. You can pour directly on canvas too but you can't move it till it dries and it will bleed through without a sealing coat first.

[@hafsaasif2569]

@@LeftBrainedArtist k thnkyou❤️

[@jozf8163]

Have you ever used Bristol Board paper? I had to buy a pad of Bristol Board paper for a class - which I dropped prof was horrible) - but I bought 2 (2 for 1 coupon) - and I now have 2 pads in my closet doing nothing. Will it work for this ???

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I honestly had no idea what that was. It looks like it is slightly thicker than mix media and thinner than watercolor paper. It would probably work but you'll want to secure it to something so it doesn't warp as much. Even very thick watercolor paper warps a bit.

[@vickiparker8262]

Have u ever kept the paper paintings ...if so how do you "show them" please...be good to be able to use paper instead of canvases ...lots cheaper🤔😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I usually buy cheap frames from the craft store or thrift store and put them in like you would a regular picture.

[@ooohlaa13]

I never thought to practice ahead of time on paper even though I have used paper to use up leftover paint. I love these brilliant colors, normally I am not into orange but this is really nice. I have practiced on canvas board and the board lands up curling or warping. I have a really nice painting which is really warped. How to avoid that? I like spraying paper things with spray bottle of water. I save any pretty box from cosmetics or apple devices, nice boxes, and I dip them into the leftover paint splatters. Shoe boxes come out really nice especially if they are nice quality to begin with. It's just for fun to use up the excess.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You can't avoid warping on canvas panels or paper. For canvas panels you can straighten it out by putting freezer paper above and below the completely dry and cured painting and then putting it on a flat surface under something heavy (books etc.) Takes a few days and that will straighten it out nice. Test your freezer paper on a throw away panel before doing one that you really love. Don't overdo the weight as it can compress the dried paint and cause issues. Some people wet the back of the panel slightly beforehand but I haven't had to do that.

[@ooohlaa13]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanx love your teaching style and responses and appreciate your time and very helpful feedback.

[@annar6430]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Hi ,i would like to know how to prepare a ceramic tile surface . Also ,as it is shinny surface does the paint have to be thicker ? Lockdown in Jamaica learning a new skill 🇯🇲

[@luannfischer747]

I’ve been saving those nifty boxes one gets that have the tops with closures. I’ve attached watercolor paintings to them in the past, sprayed them with a protective finish and sent them off with gifts inside. The post office workers always comment that they might get marks on them from the machines they’ll go through. I just say, “it’ll add to the reality of life that this box has lived through”. I have a friend that has kept one such box for close to 15 years. She doesn’t remember who gave it to her, but she keeps her treasures in it. People at the care facility say that it brings her joy whenever she takes it out of the drawer. So, always share your artwork, even those pieces we think aren’t all that great, the beauty as well as the enjoyment belongs to the recipient. These were two very interesting pours!

[@joycarles8271]

That’s a wonderful idea Barbara!! Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️

[@SnarkasticSunny]

I did not think it possible to pour with paper!?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I've done it quite a bit.

[@SnarkasticSunny]

​​@@LeftBrainedArtistAre you wetting the back side of paper with H2O? Is that before or after, if you do? ....never mind. I get it now

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@SnarkasticSunny No problemo. I try to pre-wet to keep it from buckling as much after pouring.

[@dswatik99]

were these paints used mixed with floetrol and silicone?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't believe I used silicone in any of these paintings Debra. I'll have to rewatch the video to verify but that's my recollection now.

[@aliciabell4850]

I tried to email you. It came back...saying not a valid email.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hmm, I got a few from other people the last few days. You used contactus "at" leftbrainedartist.com correct?

[@aliciabell4850]

Yes.

[@Bright-It]

Simplify.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sure thing.

[@luannfischer747]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Don’t change a thing, many of us need the ‘full’ information of what you are doing. Thanks

[@TheMyssT]

I was hoping to see you transfer the paper painting without messing it up. Maybe next time...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I need to practice with paper some more. I've gotten some other great suggestions on how to make it work better that I need to try.