Liquitex Pouring Medium Review - Less Expensive than you think!

In this Liquitex Pouring Medium Review we analyze the pouring medium's cost, how it mixes, how the colors look before and after the pour, and how the medium and paint dry. We also reviewed 10 other pouring mediums. You can see our Pouring Medium Roundup video here ►►► • 11 common POURING MEDI...
Liquitex Professional Pouring medium is definitely a premium pouring medium. It dries perfectly glossy, mixes quickly and fully with almost any acrylic paint, keep colors vibrant and beautiful, and usually costs a bit more than other pouring mediums.
HOWEVER, when you really take a look at the cost, the initial price can be deceiving. If purchased in bulk at a gallon at a time (128 oz) then you can actually get this pouring mediums for considerably less than you would expect.
WHERE TO BUY Liquitex Professional Pouring Medium
Amazon - amzn.to/30oFm3b (keep in mind retail is $99.99 for 128 oz)
Michaels - fxo.co/9Szn (don't forget to use a coupon)
How Much Paint to Use for an Acrylic Pour -
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Don't miss the previous episodes in our Acrylic Pouring for Beginners Series:
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✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 2 - Supplies | • Acrylic Pouring for Be...
✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 3 - Mixing Paint | • Acrylic Pouring for Be...
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[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Did you know this pouring medium can be as low as *$.28 per ounce* (for reference Glue and Floetrol are $.15 per ounce) if you buy in bulk or with a coupon? See the description for details.

[@vintagelady73]

Does that mean you don't need a resin, which I don't as the gloss is brilliant, but after doing a lot of reading should I?

[@sawyerreign6628]

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[@marleyparker379]

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[@newlilomunoz]

The problem with liquitex is that people use the same recipe as floetrol. Liquitex is far superior. What liquitex does is keep the pigments so that enough water can be used to achieve the desired thinness of the paint. You don't have to use that much liquitex. When I started I used that amount until I heard Mely D. Now I just cover the paint a little with liquitex on top and this allows me to add almost 30% to 40% water depending on the paint and the technique that I'm going to use.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is indeed a great point. The binders in Liquitex are much greater than other non professional mediums so your diluting no-go point gets much lower in the % range. It depends on the affects I want to get to decide if I use more PM or more water.

[@Littlewings1211]

That's a good money saving tip too!

[@janetkeen8280]

Another great teaching moment. Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Very welcome Janet.

[@holynyork7124]

I’ve started using liquitex with paint, which is Mont Marte. 6’7”, your poor mama, u must have looked 3 months old when born😬. Back to ur teaching methods, YOU ROCK!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I was a 10 lb baby and didn't stop from there. Thanks for watching Holyn.

[@holynyork7124]

@@LeftBrainedArtist u r very welcome. I surely enjoy your teachings & your practical sense. Yay I do Kindly, Holyn

[@jillallaway5514]

Thank you so much for this video!! I didn't know that I could buy it on amazon, and they have a great price!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help Jill.

[@lynnking273]

I love vivid colors. Well made video.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I really like how this turned out.

[@peggysterling57]

This is a game changer looks like you already varnished it. Thx for teaching this, I will try this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 However, don't put two of these that used liquitex together if you haven't varnished your painting. They can stick together. If it goes right on the wall it isn't a problem.

[@XenLong]

I had no idea about the deals. I'm starting to see it's not nearly as expensive I previously thought, thanks for the video

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are welcome. This is now one of my favorites because of the prices being so much less if you get it at the right time.

[@s.bertelsen2145]

What a beautiful pour! With the red at the bottom, I see a dragon at the center where the drips are (and now I can't unsee it 😄) thanks again for the educational moment 👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Oh wow! Yeah, once you have that pointed out there is no going back for sure.

[@MarcusPocus]

absolutely fascinating ❤❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@mawi1172]

Actually you made a beauty pour here, dear! Looks like an aerial with a waterway going thru. And land and sky and traveler thru it all. Nice.......

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jp2593]

Beautiful piece 🤗

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! 😊 I did like this pattern quite a bit.

[@danialdrich4515]

Gorgeous!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@tigertolliver5199]

Brilliant!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks!

[@ibbj2804]

I want to thank you for using 'gentle filler music' when your not talking. Some of it is very pretty and peaceful. . .again much thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are welcome. I usually only use it to fill dead space and low soothing usually fits the mood of the video. Thanks for watching.

[@ccreightify]

This is great! I've been contemplating but the cost had me wondering if it's really worth it! I am using Floetrol but I'm concerned about archival quality. Thanks for the video!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome. I have been very happy with my purchase but it only really makes sense for my budget in bulk.

[@Queen16333]

Gorgeous! And sssspaceyyyy 🤯

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I do love how Liquitex tends to give the layered look.

[@Queen16333]

@@LeftBrainedArtist looks gorgeous - can’t wait to try it (if I can figure out how to open the bucket, lol!!!).

[@lisamb4269]

I always find my self referring back to yours Tammy anderson, mrs Julie cutts, from Australia and Molly D, olga and Heather's video's for cells etc, and PM'S i just bought liquitex from michael's but think I got the wrong dang one!!! grrrr after specific things, bills etc. I am gonna get the big jug of liquitex. I also like Deco art PM, for my deco art paints, you are fantastic dood!!! I need help with consistency!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

What specific problems are you havin gwith consistency? Can you send me an email on my website contact form?

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Very good news.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help Valerie.

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I’m a retired grandmother and every little bit helps.

[@brendanorton5742]

So, I goofed and bought an irredensent liquitex pm vs. Gloss (they all look the same). Any experience with this products? I use it as part of of floetrol recipe.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That can work, it is just a bit thicker as I recall so it might need some water. You'll also get shimmer shine in all of your paintings which is pretty awesome.

[@mawi1172]

I like the idea of liquitex for its finish. Tho I've not used it yet. Glue finish is less than wonderful.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Even adding a little Liquitex to other mediums like Glue makes it shine much better.

[@Queen16333]

Hi David - I bought a bucket of this before I came down with Covid in December 😟. My question is, do I need to strain this like US Floetrol? Thanks very much… I will start re-watching your videos because I can’t seem to remember anything I learned before Covid. Arrrgh!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

As long as it stays sealed when you aren't using it I haven't found any need to strain it Nan.

[@Queen16333]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you ☺️

[@bathcheba]

Hi! While watching this video, I went straight in Amazon to look for deal on the 1 GA. (best price right now is $76 - I'll wait). BUT by doing so, I found a Liquitex "Fluid Medium" and I don't know the softener with a "Pouring Medium". Could you explain it to me?? THANKS!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I honestly hadn't seen that before. I need to do some research.

[@vonellevanzant237]

That is a beautiful painting! Thank you for this demonstration on Liquitex. Besides a drop or two of water, did you have anything else added to the Liquitex? I just checked your Amazon link. It was $62.56 today. Not the best maybe, but definitely not $99.99. At today’s price, it’s $0.49 per ounce. I bought it. 😊

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I did not add anything but water. I think you'll be quite impressed by the Liquitex. Even adding this to other mediums gives some nice effects. My only ding is I haven't had good success with silicone but for all other uses I have loved it.

[@vonellevanzant237]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you! I’ll remember about the silicone and put down a protecting layer instead of flooding first.

[@EggyOrphan]

Are you able to paint with a paint brush? Just wondering if I can use it to lower the viscosity for my acrylics😬

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yes absolutely. I have little skill in that regard so I don't use my paints in that way.

[@EggyOrphan]

Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it😁 I always try to smooth my painting but always have brush strokes so hopefully this helps🤗

[@ooohlaa13]

In my neck of Florida they never have large quantities or rarely usually when there is no coupon. Just finally found Glue All gallon in Lowes, Michaels and Joanne's do not sell it here, so no coupon there either. But now I will be vigilant. I would like to ask you what is it that I am doing that makes a predictable striation effect with lots o small rivulets but few cells. Also I always get a muddied blob in the center where everything around it is lovely. Lots of small cells. Using Oggi dimethicone (hair stuff).

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Use thicker paint to get more definition between colors. Layer the paint in sections rather than pour the paint deeply into the other paints which makes the paint mix more. Use more paint to pouring medium ratio (1:1 or 1:2) to help the color really stand out. Don't use craft paints. Pour the paint out of the cup very slowly and from as close to the canvas as you can for techniques like a tree ring or a straight pour. Those would be my first suggestions.

[@ooohlaa13]

@@LeftBrainedArtist those are excellent, I put them in my notes. I have been trying to use up my craft paints. I have been trying to find your color pour recent video and it doesn't come up in any search even with left brain in the search? I just got some at 75% off at HL and watching some videos for tips. Will keep looking for yours pretty sure recent, or can you give me link?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2LdqHaFdtN-pLs

[@ooohlaa13]

@@LeftBrainedArtist no i may have been dreaming, I thot you did one on color pour which is ready to use sold in Hobby L. Thanx I did see the liquitex one and waiting for a coupon and availability to happen at same time.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't purchased any premixed pouring paints yet. They are outside of my price range currently. Plus I need to get through my older paints before they go bad. I am trying to find good ways to use odd colors like brown, and yellow, and the like.

[@karendsanders8304]

Can I safely use Liquitex on a 36x48 without it drying too quickly?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Absolutely.

[@ShriyaAnupam]

I ordered mine thats 946 ml and got it today but I can see that on the bottle Gloss isn't mentioned. Earlier I used to order the smaller bottles and they clearly mentioned Gloss on the bottle. Even the bigger one I ordered now says Gloss in the picture that I saw on Amazon but the bottle I have received looks different and Gloss isn't mentioned though it says Liquitex pouring medium. Are the two same? Or is there Matt and Gloss both variants available? I am confused whether I have received the right product or not.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any chance you could send me a picture? My website has a contactus form where you can email from (leftbrainedartist.com/contact). I don't want to put the email here as the bots pick it up and I start getting a lot of spam.

[@ShriyaAnupam]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Have mailed you the pictures just now. Thank you.

[@jcarndt1]

I buy a lot of stuff from Michaels and have NEVER seen a coupon for 60 % off. Sometimes I will see 40% but never 60......

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Looks like a duplicate comment. I responded to the other one.

[@Kirlars]

Is Liquitex Gloss medium OK or should I buy the matte Liquitex medium? I mean, the gloss version works just as well as the matte version? Sorry about bothering you with these simple questions.... :-((((

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Matte Medium and Gloss Medium and Pouring Medium are all different. You want the Pouring Medium and not the regular Gloss or Matte mediums. Those are for adding directly to paint to make them glossy or matte and not for pouring.

[@Kirlars]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Oh, dear..... Thank you so very much for your answer.

[@bigtimetorifan]

Amazon does have this at $62 last i checked. Trying not support bezos tho...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, it is usually well below retail on Amazon.

[@jcarndt1]

I buy a lot of stuff from Michaels and have never seen a coupon for 60 % off. Sometimes I will see 40% but never 60......

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Since the Pandemic they haven't had any 60% off any more. I rarely see even 40% now.

[@mawi1172]

You could have two cups in one pour. Say about 4 ozs for a flip cup making the cosmos and a smaller two ounce, you can pinch the cup together to make a small spout and make your 'alien' figure pouring come out fast for some action. ???

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Interesting idea.

[@mawi1172]

From 9:06 on you were off center of the camera. You tall guys have to focus! 😱🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

A constant battle for me. Camera work is obviously not my calling.

[@Littlewings1211]

Does the Liquitex come in a matte finish too? I really like the idea of highlighting aspects of a pour by using a gloss varnish on them against a really flat negative space of base colour that has a matte finish. I'm struggling to find a matte finish pouring medium though. 6'8"?!? Holy crap! I'm 5'3" - it'd be like being a Hobbit standing next to you! 🤣 Then again I feel that with most people, even of a "normal" height 🤣

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not the medium that I have seen. Only the varnish.

[@Littlewings1211]

@@LeftBrainedArtist hmmm.... I wonder, do you think using a matte varnish over a gloss finish medium would leave it matte or gloss?

[@GregoryGeilman]

How does this compare with Gloss Medium?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There used to be a glosss medium & varnish which had additional protectants (UV and hardeners). There wasn't much of a differentce when I used them.

[@GregoryGeilman]

@@LeftBrainedArtist so I can use that? I have 2 quarts that have been sitting around for about 6 years or so

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@GregoryGeilman Gloss medium by itself is too thick as I recall. It can be added to paint but needs to get thinned by water. Gloss Medium & Vranish can be used more like a traditional pouring medium.

[@siageorge2837]

Omg yes it sticky I learned the hard way. I had to use mineral turpentine to get it off my hands. 😱

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Oh no! A warm shower takes it right off the skin. You have to wait for your skin to heat up and soak up the water but then it flakes right off with minimal scrubbing. In case you try it again next time. 8)

[@ryanmurray1252]

Right no at Micheal’s you can get 1 and the second at 50% off

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Nice. Thanks Ryan.

[@dublinlee8312]

That is aaa+

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks my friend. I did like this one and eventually sold the painting.

[@roryk85]

I’m now praying they discount it that heavily on Amazon U.K. 😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I watch it like a hawk here so I can get it as cheaply as possible.

[@roryk85]

@@LeftBrainedArtist gonna write to Jeff and recommend a function that alerts you when something you want is offered at a discount of a certain rate

[@vintagelady73]

I buy mine from Cowling and Wilcox as their price is quite good better with the smaller bottle 1l one at £19.99 and £49.99 for the tub at the moment for a few months at least.

[@roryk85]

@@vintagelady73 I got an ad on here today for them actually stating the gallon is on sale at £50 when it’s usually £100 I’m now praying the sale is still running on payday

[@vintagelady73]

It has been that price for a few months now,I have been buying the 1l for a few months but doubling just in case, brilliant price delivery is fairly quick too.@@roryk85

[@robertkat]

On the Liquitex container it says 95% Liquitex to 5% paint. Can that be true?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That makes the paint way too runny. I am sure it works for other types of painting but not pouring like we are doing.

[@robertkat]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks for the advice, totally true, will do 4 to 1.