How to Clean SILICONE off Acrylic Pour | Tips & Tricks on How to Prepare for Varnish & RESIN

[@OlgaSoby]

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[@alexsoby7892]

Super helpful! Haven't tried Resin yet, now I know how to take care of those oily spots😎 Thank you!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!

[@elk2502]

I have ALL my artwork to either spray varnish or resin (over 100 pieces and growing). I understand the method for cleaning /prepping canvas for either finish, but my concern is with ceramic tile coasters where a bit of silicone was used. I’ve tried gently wiping with alcohol but it began to smear the paint. I can’t use any water or it will wipe the paint completely off the tile😩. I don’t know what to do

[@OlgaSoby]

I think your best option is to wipe them gently like you did, with Windex and/or Alcohol, and use an isolation coat after

[@kimberleymartin9541]

Smart Art Materials & Techniques thank you for your completeness of information and directives. Glad you wear protective equipment when called for. God bless🙏🏼👩🏻‍🎨🎨🦋 Kimi

[@annapetryniec3645]

Thank you Olga, no one has ever mentioned anything about cleaning the canvases before applying varnishes. I'm shocked I didn't have a problem applying varnish because I didn't clean my canvases first. Now I know what to do.

[@gratefulcreations]

I have never seen such an in-depth tutorial on cleaning silicone!! Thank you thank you thank you 🙏

[@naptimecreations]

Very cool great tips and tricks. Silicone can be hard to clean off. What I've found that works best is taking a paper towel. Use it to Soak up any silicone oil on your canvas. Then cover the entire canvas with 2 or 3 coats of mod podge. Then after the mod podge is dry you can resin without difficulty and no fish eyes will appear 😊😊😊

[@purplepanterachick]

The mod podge doesn't interfere or react with the resin?

[@OlgaSoby]

nice! Do you find that paper towel removes a lot of silicone?

[@naptimecreations]

@@purplepanterachick Nope, the mod podge doesn't interact with the resin at all. Its almost like a sealer. I've never had any problems adding resin right on top of the dry mod podge.

[@naptimecreations]

@@OlgaSoby I like to use bounty paper towels. To me they're very absorbent. My friend @JOTZdesigns swears by the blue shop paper towels from home depot. She actually uses silicone oil in her resin pours for cells. Then the next day she will wipe the oil off the surface of the resin pour with a blue shop paper towel. Clean it well with a new blue shop towel and 91% isopropyl alcohol then she will do a clear top coat. She doesn't have problems with pits or fish eyes when she does it that way. 😊

[@purplepanterachick]

@@naptimecreations thank you so very much. I also love watching your channel!

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

This is so helpful to us! You are the only one who went through all this trouble to explain the details of finishing the work- even with all the other videos I've watched, no one has mentioned the things that are so important. I appreciate so much. I would've varnished right over the silicone that I didn't even know was there!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@ИринаРоссия-с4з]

Дорогая Ольга! Столько позитива и положительной энергии от тебя и твоих прекрасных картин! Большое спасибо за щедрость твоей души!

[@OlgaSoby]

Рада что Вам нравится, Ирина!😊

[@nanasue4481]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos, I’m learning so much from them. As a beginner I need all the help I can get. You’re a great tutor Olga. Easy to listen to too! Thank you. 😊🙏🙏

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@artbyt.greer.]

How have I only just found you after 2 years of pouring?!?! Great videos, short and to the point and so informative! Gorgeous paintings.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much for this!

[@ClwnPrnce92]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!! I started pouring a little over a month ago and I've learned SO much from your channel. This was my biggest "problem" to figure out. Between Tiktus color Art, Dirty Artist, and yourself, I've had a most colorful time of my life. Keep up the good work and let the good time FLOW 🎨🌊

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, Devin!

[@kylebarton8349]

How gracious of you to share your wealth of knowledge with others!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome, Kyle!😊

[@threadinglightly]

This was very informative. I like that you not only explain the steps, but the reasons why you choose to use one method or the other. Thanks!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome 😄

[@janinemason3238]

Hi Olga. My name is Janine and I am very new to acrylic pouring and finishes. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills. I learn so much from you. I am from Sydney Australia and I hope you are staying well and safe in your country and get through this time without problems. You are so lovely and kind. Take care 💜

[@OlgaSoby]

Hi Janine! Nice to meet you! Thank you for your kind feedback!

[@BradDunkley-c8v]

I think you are amazing Olga…. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you!

[@disneygal200016]

You’re an outstanding teacher! Thank you for taking so much of your valuable time to teach us so much. 🤗

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@libbylynch5554]

I love how you teach in your videos! Very understandable ... and I'm a visual learner so talking while you do what your doing is quite helpful! Thank you!

[@OlgaSoby]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GoyoMerkier]

THANK YOU OLGA FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CLEANING SILICONE.. YOU ARE AMAZING EVEN WITH GOGGLES.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😉

[@cindyreddoorartstudiogarre2229]

All I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU for being so kind and helpful 💗

[@michalynnlong-baxter5434]

Thank you so much for showing this!! I have had people buy my art and have been doing polycrylic clear-coats on them and couldn't for the life of me figure out why. Now I feel like a dumb-dumb lol. This was so amazingly helpful and you are so great to watch and learn from!!

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@junemyers6275]

Hi Olga! Thanks so much for showing us how you clean silicone from the paint pours. Watching you and your techniques has become one of my favorite things to do. 🙏🏼

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome! Happy to help

[@AnnOriginalDesignWithPamelaAnn]

Olga, the painting with the orange!!! Wow! So beautiful! But every single painting is so beautiful! You got skills love! Thank you so much for shari g your wisdom with us! I wish i could come paint with you! We'd have so much fun! Have an amazing week! Xoxo 🤗😍🥰😙💜😊💜💜💜💜💜

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, honey!

[@leonormartinez6378]

This was SO HELPFUL! Thank you for such an informative video. I’ve saved it as this is the only video I’ve seen with such detail, which is exactly what I needed. 😊

[@DoamnaBroasca]

Thank you! This clarifies everything! I haven't cleaned my first canvas yet but now I'm looking forward to it ♥️

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@dawnvavra5992]

Thank you Olga for this video. I have used all three of the products individually at different times but never used all three together. I'll happily try that. I have gone away from using silicone and given up hope of really nice cells but it would be nice to occasionally have the option.

[@OlgaSoby]

You're welcome Dawn! Silicone is tricky, hope my recipes will make your life and others easier!

[@connectionoflivesandinterests]

*You're So Much fun to watch & listen to. 🤗🤗🤗*

[@saramrose7630]

You're so helpful! I'm very sensitive to smells so I really appreciate your wisdom on which products are low toxic and smells very bad. Thank you for showing your techniques to remove silicone to prep for resin. I have not liked the sprays for coating. But didn't know how to resin my art. Thank you 😊 💓

[@Sallyhomesteader]

I’m so glad I found you! My last piece had way too much silicone on it! So I will use your method when it dries completely! Thank you so much!

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful,Sally!

[@Sallyhomesteader]

@@OlgaSoby I look forward to catching up on your videos!

[@MsSunshine987]

Your artwork is beautiful and I learn so much from your videos. Thanks!!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😉

[@woopwoop6316]

i love your honest manner 💗💗🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lauramccarty2579]

Thank yo so much for this in-depth video. I use silicone a lot and wasn’t sure how to remove the excess silicone. Great job! I love your channel. You are so personable and fun to watch. I have tried so many of you techniques. I hope to be as good as you are. I keep practicing so maybe one day!

[@andiortega4164]

That was an amazing tutorial. Thank you so much, Olga. Now I know where I’ve been going wrong.

[@ginaborkowski3077]

I really enjoy all your videos and explanations. Very helpful!

[@schuylerb3963]

Loved watching you pop that little bubble, too cute!! Thanks for the good info!! Stay safe💕☀️

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@maryannmorgan8609]

Thank you so much! I love your videos. I am learning so much. My 1st few pours didn't quite turn out how I wanted, but as I was learning that is fine. I used silicone in them and left them 4 weeks before using them to practice resin pouring over them. I didn't realise I needed to clean them 1st. This explains why the edges didn't have resin on them at all, and why I ended up with tiny fish eyes on them. Glad I watched this before doing any more!!

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful!!😉

[@maryannmorgan8609]

@@OlgaSoby have just cleaned and re-resined the 2 that I practiced on. Fx I did a good enough job! Don't want to move on to my slightly better art until I have it right!!

[@Isaiahch35vs8]

You’re such an inspiration Olga Soby!

[@badabooms8841]

Olga thank you sooooo much for this video, You had answered a question I had in an email an thanks, but this video really answered as to what i was doing wrong with my application of resin to my acrylic pour, This video should deff be highlighted on your channel for beginners. this would have saved me so much time had i seen it before i started coating with resin. thanks so much for your work and instructional videos.

[@OlgaSoby]

You're most welcome John! Thank you you for amazing feedback!😉

[@lindamckendree2991]

Wonderful tutorial! You’re so easy to watch and listen to. Thank you so much!❤️❤️

[@MarnitzVermeulen]

You and your channel are extremely knowledgeable and informative for those of us who are starting out. You are really inspiring. Thank you VERY much for the useful tips...even though you feel that you are talking too much...it's all helping us to become better at pouring. Keep it up!

[@OlgaSoby]

I appreciate that!

[@mjpete27]

Super video! thanks for continuing to produce such fantastic videos! I know this kind of video is not as sexy as a pour video but I found this video to be enlightening and so necessary for this method of creating artworks! Thanks you Olga!

[@mylesbos1212]

As a chemist, i deal with silicones almost daily. The reason you get cells is silicones are hydrophobic (they hate water, like mixing oil in water), and they form micelles in the hydrophilic paint & water. I believe a much better solvent to remove silicones would be hexanes. Varsol would be a great alternative, as both solvents are non-polar, like the silicones. “Like dissolves like”. Love your channel and will try my first swipe this weekend.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, its great to have a feedback from a chemist regarding this matter! Would varsol react with the paint itself?

[@mylesbos1212]

Smart Art Materials & Techniques : i dont believe so but i will see if i can test this....

[@jtswan007]

Thank you for such an in depth lesson on removing silicone. Have had such problems with it.

[@OlgaSoby]

You're most welcome!

[@phenixevelyphd2149]

That was a fantastic tutorial. Very helpful tips. Thank you Olga, much appreciated.

[@OlgaSoby]

You're very welcome!

[@vickielightsey5134]

Awesome tips, especially for someone new to pouring. Thank you

[@gracescott7370]

Thank you for a great video, and especially for the information about the harsh chemicals of some products.

[@userMarinainCol]

Excellent video and info I don't think is any place else but here. Thank you so much for this. I love all your videos!

[@OlgaSoby]

Happy to hear that!💖

[@alexsoby7892]

Wow, so informative and easy to follow🤓 Thank you for doing this!

[@helenchilcott6024]

Very informative & helpful, as usual. THANK YOU, OLGA!

[@gailk3136]

Thank you thank you thank you. Now I know why I've been having trouble with resin. Your work is amazing.

[@OlgaSoby]

Happy to hear it was helpful for you, Gail! 😉

[@juliemcewen3229]

I loved learning from this video!! Thank you Olga!!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😉

[@lynntomkinson6040]

Thanks olga. Extremely helpful.

[@christopher_martin]

as soon as i have a question, i find a video where you cover it...awesome...thanks!

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad to help!

[@ParadiseLoading]

Thank you so much for this! Iv’e only just started pouring a few months ago, and I never cleaned my work when they were done. I didn’t know! Thank you so much, and your work is always so beautiful!❤❤❤

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😉

[@joycohen938]

Thanks for demonstrating safe practices whilst dealing with serious chemicals. It concerns me how many people are not being careful enough regarding dangerous vapours etc. As always, a clear, well planned and informative video. Thanks heaps!

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you! And I 100% agree with you - safety should always come first

[@lizhamilton5934]

Thank you for this video. I really love the one without silicone the best. Beautiful!

[@scottieable1111]

Thanks for all your cleaning information. I poured half a charcuterie board 3 weeks ago and have been thinking about the best way to prep for a resin coat.

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Thanks Olga, it was very helpful 👍. I enjoy all of your videos and your wonderful personality...in fact I believe that's what I enjoy the most! You are delightful and creative, a beautiful combination and a remarkable soul. Watching you is comparable to listening to good music my friend. Thank you.

[@OlgaSoby]

Wow, thank you from the bottom of my heart, Susan! 💖🤗

[@carolinewaterstone2624]

Hi Olga, that was totally brilliant, SO useful, thanks v much indeed. 😊

[@karenkspitzrdesigns]

I love your accent and I appreciate everything you teach us. Thanks

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, I'm happy to help!

[@karenkspitzrdesigns]

Is there a way to send you a photo of the painting you inspired me to create?

[@OlgaSoby]

@@karenkspitzrdesigns sure, send it to my Facebook page - Olga Soby Art

[@rvkit2873]

honestly, thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of this.

[@OlgaSoby]

you are most welcome

[@artfulbarb5775]

Thanks for sharing this. I've had to pour resin twice on all my paintings because of little spots in the first resin coat. I kept thinking that I needed to create a barrier between the paint and the resin. I didn't know what to use. I will definitely try the gel medium!!! Very helpful!!!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome! Happy creating!

[@gailk3136]

I found a terrific silicone pad. Instead of a $10 makeup spreader, I got a silicone wrist rest for your mouse use. Dollar store, about 4" x 2". The work goes much faster and smoother. Thanks for this video. I learn SO much from you

[@OlgaSoby]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@lindahoagland7516]

Thanks for all the information on cleaning a painting of silicone. Very informative.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@possumbold]

I just use baby wipes. I find as long as the canvas is cleaned thoroughly two separate times, the wipes are enough to clean it ready for varnishing - after a day or two. Never forget to dust your work before varnishing as it totally stuffs your work up if you have dust in it.

[@CoachMirandaLyn]

Does it matter if the baby wipes are scented?

[@jensenbabbie2415]

This is very good to know! Thanks.

[@Fitzfish]

@@CoachMirandaLyn well, a scent is an added chemical designed to remain behind (or on your behind), right? So, I would assume that's not ideal.

[@MarkJRatcliffeArt]

This is such a useful video. Thank you. I always shy away from silicone because I can never clean the canvas properly afterwards. Im going to keep trying. Thank you for doing this 👍🏻

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome, Mark!💖

[@dorisbasko8950]

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! I was just about to try Art Resin for the first time. It’s been awhile since I’ve been doing any finishes on my paintings, so I thought I would check out one of your prep videos for removing silicone. So glad that I did. I had never heard of a barrier layer before. Such a smart thing to do! I have some Golden gel, so I will definitely be giving that a try. Also I had only ever used straight alcohol, which took off pigment, even when paintings were dry for 4 weeks or more. I love your videos, so informative. So kind of you to share your knowledge too.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you for incredible feedback Doris! I'm happy it helped you😊 Happy creating💖

[@lindabrown2699]

Thank you for the great information. I have started using Helmers silicone. Not sure why but it is a great silicone that only takes a drop or two to get the effects I want. It also does not leave much residue on the surface of my canvases. So it is a double Tadah for me. I love your sparkle. May abundance come your way.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Linda! It's so awesome that you found what works for you! How do you like to mix your paint?

[@lindabrown2699]

I use Australian or American Floetrol and Gac 800, it depends on what type of technique. I also do a mix that contains Liquitex varnish. simple things I will also do Elmers Glueall but I always seem to add Golden Gac 800 to help on cracking.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Thank you for sharing this information with us Excellent ideas I’m looking forward to trying out on my canvases

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!

[@CatsassCaptjulie]

Thank you so much for posting this!! Very informative and helpful!!!!

[@tracyblakeley2709]

Wow great information so much extra steps to use silicone. Your video was 👍

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahville1927]

Wow, Olga! Great video! Lots of good information and very well explained! This is so helpful! 👍

[@maryannwasson3146]

Thank you again for another great video. This was so informative and you are easy to follow.

[@OlgaSoby]

Happy to hear you find it helpful 😍

[@devonrex4]

Very informative! Thank you also for including links to Canadian Amazon!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@penkakostadinova9136]

I love your videos! This is exact I need, because my daughter likes to use silicone in her paintings. Thank you for sharing, Olga!🌹💖🍀

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!

[@mrsjimsmith415]

Super helpful information! Thanks for the in depth tutorial!

[@OlgaSoby]

My pleasure!

[@galleryofvalarie6977]

This is so helpful!! Thank you for taking the time to really help all of us artists 🙂

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@jillglidden4273]

Thank you so much for the information. I think all of your videos and tutorials are awesome!!!

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, Jill !

[@jacquiposener7262]

Excellent Olga! I learned so much! Thank you 🥰

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@hopestambaugh]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you for sharing!!

[@amajjikakumara6942]

Very informative and helpful Olga. Thank you!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😊

[@karenann1768]

Great educational video! Thank you so much Olga!

[@DorianneDelageArt]

Great and very informative video ! Thank you 🤗💙💙💙 And great tips in the comments too !

[@teresacarlson5315]

Thank you so much. This is extremely helpful. I love watching your videos.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome, Teresa!😊

[@julieashton8877]

Thank you, Olga! As usual, awesome information.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@ChoowyPup]

Always very much enjoy your videos. I looked up a paint to canvas ratio calculator and was surprised that it was made by you as well. I've only made a handful of paintings and can see the improvement from one to the next, much thanks to you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome, Sheeple!

[@pamlandry4835]

Thank you. I really learned so much from you in this video. I appreciate you taking the time to explain all of this to us. The info in this video will be quite helpful to me in my future works.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome!😊

[@narayanankutty5295]

Super knowledgeable observations, thanks.

[@Jmundle]

Thank You so much I have been having so many issue removing the silicone

[@Myidea4]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo and a huge Thank you. You are so talented and I know your are successful because you are so detailed in everything you do. You are also getting better and better. I have not seen a single video from you that was not educational . Wishing success if everything you do.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, Stan!😊💖 I'm trying😊

[@Myidea4]

@@OlgaSoby You have succeeded I love you and I am a fan and you are my mentor . Keep up the great work you are doing . I am sure you are helping many many people like me. By the way , the instruction for the box was awesome. I now have a few different ones LOL

[@MrZaidisyedali]

Thank you so very much for so much information about post painting preservation of hard work done in creating beautiful paintings - your tutorial is quite explanatory and I feel you really want to share your knowledge and experience with the beginners , thyank you so very much again

[@OlgaSoby]

My pleasure 😊

[@gswan3622]

Great tips. I actually rinse my canvas off in the sink to make sure I remove all the soap then let them dry again before sealing.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for sharing! Do you ever have problem with wood frame warping?

[@duggar7763]

So very vary helpful! Isolatjon coat for resin...I can't believe I have never heard of that before. That will help me because I use silicone and it has made me shy away from resin as a top coat because of the resist. Thanks again for this video.

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome!

[@sylviegagnon123]

Thank you so much Olga from Montreal (Quebec) Canada... So instructive!! I’ve learned a lot !!! Continue...love to learn for you, you are so talented !!

[@sylviegagnon123]

Sorry...learn from you !!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome, Sylvie! Thank you for feedback😉

[@w215t2]

This was very helpful! Allot of good info to know moving forward. Getting ready to do my first resin finish

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck :)

[@julieelliott2429]

Thank you so much for the information. Very easy to learn from you.

[@barbiekilbourne3226]

This was so informative. Thank you!

[@lalani888ARTblue]

This was extremely helpful ~ And I had no idea that a painting should wait 2-3 weeks before it is ready to sell! But it makes good sense ~ I love your personality, creativity and zero fear of color' 🙋💜💌

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lalani888ARTblue]

@@OlgaSoby It truly is because I am in the process of redirecting myself from my previous career ~ New beginnings ...Out with the old and in with the new ~ All the creative, healing aspects of myself. This artform truly is healing ~ Sleep Well Olga 😊

[@OlgaSoby]

@@lalani888ARTblue so wonderful! This is the most beautiful and important journey you are on

[@shilafirooznam3517]

This video was awesome! I’ve learned so much from you, and look forward to learning more! Thank you so much!! 😁

[@LJAcrylics]

Hey Olga! Thank you for the informative video! I always wondered what to do after my pours dried. I’ve been mixing my paint with Liquitex pouring medium as well as 2-3 drops of Silicone. My pours usually dry up by the 3rd day so do you think I should use windex then? Or give it a few more days? I haven’t started using Resin or Varnish yet but plan on testing both out after I made a couple more pours. Also thank you for all the content you have been posting! It’s cause of you my wife and I started Acrylic pouring channel as a therapeutic hobby of ours! :] It’s good to see fellow Canadians paving the way as well as showing there love for the abstract art! There’s not a lot of us in our region! :( Thank you again Olga and hope to see more informative tutorials! :)

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, and yes - fluid art in Canada growing very slowly but steadily❤ I would recommend waiting for at least a week before cleaning, better 2 weeks. This way you will not lift up any pigment during the process

[@LJAcrylics]

Smart Art Materials & Techniques Sounds good! I have about 10-15 canvas I haven’t touched after they dried so I got to dedicate time to wipe them! XD Thank you again! 😊

[@agnieszkad5786]

Thank you Olga for the detailed and specific description! Please tell us how long should to dry the isolation layer made of gel medium and water?

[@kerriharding3780]

Thank you Olga you are so helpful always. 👍🌹🙋‍♀️

[@OlgaSoby]

You are so welcome, Kerri!😉

[@Nrscathy60]

I used Dawn and washed my canvas well, still pitting when resin applied. Now I will add alcohol to the Dawn! Thanks! Plus the isolation coat makes so much sense.

[@OlgaSoby]

Isolation coat works like a charm! Definitely use it for resin