Acrylic Pour Cells: Silicone vs Dish Soap vs Alcohol - Which Cells Recipe Works the best???🤔🤓

[@OlgaSoby]

📣Want to master the perfect consistency for any pouring technique? Grab my FREE Consistency Cheat Sheet and watch the Masterclass here: www.sobyartacademy.com/acrylic-pouring-consistency-cheat-sheet-by-olga-soby ⭐ What do you guys think about this experiment? What is your favorite way to create acrylic pouring cells? And I forgot to mention in the video, I’m not sure if adding dish soap/alcohol or even silicone is good in terms of the archival properties of the artwork. What are your thoughts on that?

[@sinjun1973]

I don't remember his name but this Russian makes some beautiful works adding vodka!

[@artsabeach]

I practiced for hours today trying to get cells and chameleon cells and all were fails! Argh! I used 2 parts floetrol to 1 part Basic paints, and a litter water to thin it out some. The only time I was able to get some cells was when I used Elmer's Glue All but I want to learn how to do archival pours so I'm trying not to use glue or much water.

[@rajivsingh5385]

Subscribed....keep up the amzing work.....i dont have any experience with acrylic pour....but the one with rubbing alchol....if you added more i think it would have more cells....and also do a video outside tourching it...just for an experiment...the fire......it might create cells or just burn.....😬😂...thank you for this video...you are appreciated❤❤❤

[@nancylockner353]

The alcohol evaporates very fast. Don't know why you would need to add water to the soap.

[@rajivsingh5385]

@@nancylockner353 the soap does be a little thick...that was may be why she added the water.....thats what i think...🙋‍♂️

[@beebee1676]

You can also mix alcohol ( about 96%/ 4% water) and spray it on the canvas at the end to create cells.

[@tiffanytaylor3]

Yup

[@beatricegreen1113]

@@tiffanytaylor3 saved me paint and the mess GUESS I'LL TRY IT!!!

[@gypsylex6540]

Trying this!

[@scootermom1791]

@@jessicaryker how did this work out?

[@soozannah4555]

Really! I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip!

[@angelamajor313]

When you use alcohol, you have to pour paint quickly after adding alcohol. If you noticed the cells were in the yellow because it had the least amount of time to evaporate.

[@lkenglish9756]

Angela Major that’s what I was getting ready to say 😊

[@OlgaSoby]

Very interesting observation! I didn't think about it, thank you for the tip, Angela!

[@rebelsoul8593]

Wow thank you 😍

[@aikanae1]

@@OlgaSoby I bet you could get some interesting effects dripping alcohol or spraying alcohol inks on top of a pour too.

[@YouTubeNazi]

It doesnt evaporate that quickly. Its not ethyl acetate (fastest evaporation) but you have a point, shouldn't leave it standing around too long

[@sharigirardeau3367]

This is exactly what I wanted to see done: different cell activators at the same time, same colors, same type canvas. Thanks!!! 🥰

[@amberlasings]

But alcohol evaporates so quickly I still aint think it showed it at its peak performance.

[@englishclub4you]

Ольга, а если залить например цветок в центре и высушить, его можно будет отодрать😅 от холста и использовать дальше самостоятельно? С флутроном или без?... Спасибо👍

[@mona_B.]

The ALCOHOL is added after your pour. Using a dropper it expands the paint giving a flowering affect. 💚

[@kelsiechiles2457]

Old comment, I know, but can you elaborate?

[@kandi679]

Yes when its stretched,then use a dropper or soak a paint brush in alcohol, then pinch the bristles to cause a droplet,amazing effects and can manipulate where you want the individual cells to be,I hope this helps

[@beverlypeterson291]

@@kandi679 Thank you! I was wondering about that!

[@rcassin889able]

If you add alcohol is it safe to use a blow dryer on it.?

[@GEMINI33NAC]

​@@rcassin889ableI would say definitely not a torch

[@skatatataatje]

"A lot of artists use alcohol" It's a rough career choice for sure.

[@OlgaSoby]

hahahahahhahah 🙊🙈

[@mionrugheart2340]

Lol

[@tiffanyo8792]

😂😂

[@bigtimetorifan]

Lmao!!!

[@zach_blackburn]

Skaatje yes. Yes it is indeed!

[@zipporahdelong324]

Unpopular opinion: I love the rubbing alcohol mixture most. The effect is subtle and I love how the colors blend together. Thanks for demonstrating this experiment!

[@TubeAngst]

I agree about the rubbing alcohol. Maybe switch rubbing alcohol and then silicone between colors then pour.

[@rpireland6131]

Totally. It doesn't look busy, but has character :)

[@Ms.Behaving]

It dries so fast though for a beginner like myself but I do like the results and think it will look even better once I get better at pouring

[@matthewlawton9241]

It reminded me of polished stone! Except for the yellow. Curious how it caused large bubbles in that color specifically but completely denatured the binders of the other colors.

[@SRHMorbid]

My favs the dish soap. I'm not a huge fan of a bunch of cells.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Lourine!

[@vanessalynn7016]

Same lol

[@jenniferford2067]

Same

[@glassdiamond2185]

Me, either! I don't know why people like them so much.

[@tinai7857]

I agree!

[@claudiaellis8212]

I liked them all, but I love the idea of the dish soap and alcohol because they are household items and readily available. Please yes, more experiments! 😃

[@OlgaSoby]

Shanks for sharing!!!😊

[@bonwestlake3928]

Please do not shank her. . . boB

[@joireland5184]

Next time you use the dish soap, pour the colors first and then in a bowl mix water and dish soap to form bubbles and gently place the bubbles where you want the cells. Once the painting dries simply wipe away the bubbles to reveal the cells. It works awesome when doing fingernails this way. Hope that helps.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you for the tip!!

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

That's so logical. Thanks for that. It's Basic Science. I wish I had thought of it.

[@akmjashimuddin137]

Many answers of thinking in my mind. Thanks.

[@NuttyNatt]

I was thinking just add the dish soap to the paint without water?

[@vanessam3716]

They all came out cool. But Silicone was my favorite.

[@alisonmaschmeier8850]

I like the Silicone and Soap. Especially the Silicone. Those cells are incredible!

[@randyvalimont4006]

Well, it's been 2 years now since you did this cell experiment. I hope you've finished reading your comments by now. I've been binge watching this technique for weeks now and I'm getting ready to leap out of the nest and see if I can fly. I've used oils, acrylics, and water colors since I was 25 and I've never heard or seen the acrylic pour technique until recently...and I'm retired now. It's never too late to try something new. One thing I like are all the comments. You can learn quite a bit from those who have already experimented. It was nice of you to commend all of those who discovered a new way of creating cells or shared some new information. But then, you seem like a very nice person; always smiling. Keep painting, sharing, and good luck. There's a few of yours that I'm really excited to try. Quite a few.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, Randy! Happy creating!!!😊

[@arihia-gy2bt]

Love what you did must try soap an alcohol which I have floetrol very expensive for my pension anyway will subscribe im k from rotorua nz

[@Kaycyd]

I actually like all three pieces! They all have their own beauty.

[@cajen9669]

Agree totally. Each has their place and if you think about it, Olga used all same colors and same pouring technique... the results yielded very different color palates.

[@meryemhacbeyoglu2326]

Silikon

[@helenchilcott6024]

I found this about isopropyl alcohol & paint pouring: "91% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol in a spritzer bottle to pop bubbles in the paint. You can spray this into the paint cups before pouring, spritz it onto the canvas after pouring, or both. Alcohol also helps to open up the cells in paintings when you're using silicone oil."

[@Inspirationcomesinmanyforms]

Can you resin over a piece that you have used alcohol in? You seem to be knowledgeable so I’d thought I’d ask. Thanks.

[@deborahkinnel5261]

When my daughter was 3, she's now 31, we mixed paint and soapy water. Made bubbles with a straw, and popped them against paper. I read about it in a book of kids crafts.

[@liesalllies]

I did the same craft when I was a kid (I'm 33). Was trendy at the time I guess.

[@svelas100]

In preschool we mixed soap with milk and paint. The results are amazing.

[@thomaskendrat5210]

🤩 . After reading this comment, it brought back a memory from art class in elementary school!! 😁 Art is amazing!!

[@peety6323]

Cool!

[@LukjanovArt]

Same! I'm 30 and we did that technique in primary school, aged 5 years old 😂 now people will buy it!

[@heidithomas5455]

I have tried many pours using different household items. Hairspray gives a combination of dishsoap and alcohol, coconut milk oil which gave big cells, but took forever to dry and wd40 (without silicone) that was a mistake, but waves and ripples formed..very cool. I usually add a bit of white glue to ensure a thicker pour. There are lots of products to add that give many different effects and once one layer is dry you can pour another on top in the areas that didn't come out so well. You can't really mess up on pours.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for your insights!

[@SuperDubess]

Add a drop or 2 of minwax wood conditioner

[@mariadasilva1341]

Thank you for the tips. Could you please tell me the ratio of paint to floetrol to silicone?what brand of silicone? I'd like to try this technique. Many thanks😊

[@heidithomas5455]

@@mariadasilva1341 First, I mix paint and white glue in plastic cups to a 4:1 ratio (more paint than glue). I use a solo cup and layer paint colors, floetrol more paint and the top with WD 40 with silicone. Sometimes I add the WD40 with silicone in between paint layers, but I have never poured WD 40 silicone next to floetrol. I have always spaced the two agents between layers of paint. I try to pour equal amounts of everything, but sometimes that isn't always the case. I find if you have more of the agents, the cells are muted and if you have more paint then the cells are smaller or don't come out as well. It is trial by error, and sometimes happy mistakes are made. There are pouring videos available to show how to set up the pour. It is easier to see than to describe.

[@fridamartins9834]

Interesting comparison! I had an art teacher 25 years ago who used dish soap to dissolve clumps in old acrylic paint in its original container, to make it usable for a longer time. I thought that was a neat idea to save material and money with a simple household trick. Knowing the "dissolving" properties of the dish soap, I am not surprised if the dishsoap paint is overmixing:)

[@OlgaSoby]

Oh wow! thank you for sharing, Frida! It is neat💗

[@TheBlueBee98]

Thanks for the info!!

[@JustGillyMoon]

Im a bit late But wanted to say THANK YOU for the tip! I have paint I forgot about and just found it!!

[@christinebender7193]

Use 2 different / on one canvas..... What about Peroxide ????? Would like to try..... 🤔 hummm

[@kawaneehamilton4038]

I really prefer the softer look of the dish soap. I'm super glad I looked at this before spending a ton of money. I can't wait to play with my paints :)

[@reenaravichandran7000]

I loved the one with Dish Soap. Never had an idea that dish soap could be used for such a beautiful piece of art.

[@LELOOSHIAN]

Great job Olga! I'm an illustrator of the late sixties all the way into late eighties when magazine illustration was king and was at its height of popularity unlike what it is now days. We often used liquid soap with acrylic paint to get all different effects, somewhat similar to what you're trying to experiment and accomplish with. So yes, older illustrators know what I'm talking about. Oh by the way, my favorite was the one mixed with alcohol and the one with liquid soap mix, second. The one with silicone mix was too busy the way it was. I'm sure if used with a better design and composition on a larger surface would have made all the big difference.

[@gretatillett1100]

Yes, I agree, but if only maybe 2 colours had silicone it wouldn't have been so busy, but this was an experiment and correctly they all got the same treatment. I also really loved the alcohol one.

[@soozannah4555]

Thanks so much for your experiment! I've been wondering about the different cell-making mediums and you've answered that completely. Very nice of you to donate your time and materials for all of us.

[@sp.2222]

I have never commented on anyone’s video before but I had to take a moment to say thank you for your straightforward comparison of different additives for creating acrylic pour cells! I’ve watched it numerous times!

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you for feedback! Happy it was helpful!

[@rpireland6131]

The alcohol one is stunning, not busy and not chaotic look. Beautiful!

[@mansardmanor3869]

I use soap in my paints to increase the "Open" time to work the paint before it dries. Uses: White Wash, Destressed, Chalk Paint effects Alcohol will evaporate quickly, reducing the Open time, paint will dry faster. Must work quickly, good for Crackle effect

[@OlgaSoby]

Excellent information! Thank you 💗

[@mansardmanor3869]

@@OlgaSoby the least I can do, thanks for sharing your talents with all of us 😄

[@moriganna67ify]

Shouldn't you be adding a couple drops of dish soap directly to the paint and not diluted? I mean it makes sense to me. This was a very informative and cool video to watch. From one artist to another I am definitely going to experiment with my paints. BTW WOW at all those paints on the rack behind you!

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you! I decided to dilute for my first experiment as I wasn't sure if it's going to be to thick in the paint. But now I know I would be just fine. I did Chameleon cells with dish soap and it worked out great

[@marcussparticus8380]

@@OlgaSoby Can you please do a tutorial with dish soap added directly from the bottle into the paint without dilution. OK found it, already made. Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7dZX1-bJuBgNU

[@moriganna67ify]

@@OlgaSoby Oh how beautiful they must of been. Can you do a video on this. What about adding say Sweet Almond oil or an oil? That would be interesting.

[@OlgaSoby]

@@moriganna67ify I didn't add Sweet Almond oil, but I have few other ideas with "what else I can add" for cells. I will definitely share in the video. And here is the first chameleon test with dish soap kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7dZX1-bJuBgNU

[@eaglestudios1]

It's an experiment. There is no right or wrong way. In art...all rules are broken and nothing make sense...That's what being an artist is all about. Pushing every boundary to its limit and then going even further.

[@darrenkaukau7075]

Try Spritzing Isopropyl Alcohol on top of paint you’ll get so many more cells. You’ll love. It works really great over epoxy resin so try it out.💖

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for the tip!😊

[@NoelDeOcampo-w3l]

What is Spritzing?

[@NatalieKita]

Great video! FYI, I use alcohol in most of my pours and I torch them anyway with no issues. The alcohol evaporates so quickly, it's safe unless you pour the alcohol right on top and then immediately torch it.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much for the info!👌😃

[@VMKinnovations]

Now theres an idea...use a courser spray with alkie and flash-burn it immediately. BUT dont forget boys and girls....SAFETY FIIIRST!!!

[@brucebaldy]

I think the dish soap was thinned down too much.

[@sisterbarbie2045]

bruce baldy I wonder if no water was add to the water first!

[@DarcOne13]

Ive used dish soap without adding extra water. As long as you froth it up, you can still get great cells without overmixing the colors.

[@nancycooper8642]

I always thought a couple drops of dish soap without added water was how it was supposed to be done.

[@Eternlsunshine]

That’s what I thought too

[@michaelhanson6152]

I agree. I wonder what would happen if you added it without water. The viscosity should allow it to pour without problem.

[@damightyshark]

I was wondering how to make cells without floetrol and this gave me everything I needed. Very accessible and very easy. Thank you so much!

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome! Glad it was helpful!😊

[@robarcher3892]

@damightyshark, floetrol was used. She mentioned that at the beginning of the video.

[@alexatorres568]

I wonder what it would look like if you used all three in the same canvas

[@vegieveganic7963]

I was almost thinking the same, not same canvas but 3 different which are beside each other. Cheers!

[@murdermitts8271]

Oooooh yeees!!!!

[@heatherfoster4154]

That may work well on a dragged dirty pour.

[@DrHax2012]

hmmm mabye too messed

[@mala3isity]

Striped and then pulls through to each?

[@juanjomarinero3990]

I was about to scream when I saw you heading with the torch to the alcohol paint! Love the results.

[@heiditiredmommyartist4423]

Love them all for different reasons - I do love the silicon! The colors stayed really bold!

[@bethstie]

I'm really surprised to find I like the one with dish soap the most! I've never used silicone or alcohol but I've always loved the cells silicone creates. but in this scenario, with this colour scheme I think the big cells make it quite busy. plus, the colours mixed so beautifully in the one with the soap!

[@sharlawilliamson9609]

Thank you for showing the differences. I haven't yet begun, but I am very interested in this kind of art and I have only seen silicone vs no silicone, so I appreciate the three comparison. Merci infiniment!

[@charlieagnesparker4891]

Gorgeous results! I've used all three plus vinegar and baking soda, and WD40. I've tried so many different substances I can not remember all of them. Great experiment!

[@joymorrison6614]

How well did wd-40 do?

[@katelovell625]

I am dying to know how WD40 do. Please don’t leave us hanging

[@mjpete27]

Very cool! I would love to see even more tests and so thankful you did this video! Thanks! I do know that silicon has trouble with contamination and can effect the paintings longevity, but as long as you clean the canvas or surface and seal it your artwork should last the longevity of the paint used. Quality paint rated for the longer periods will last longer no matter how it is used!

[@CecileJanicek]

thank you for doing this comparison - sometimes with all the available materials and tutorials out there - its hard to hone in on a special effect and what contributes to it - this helps a ton Thank you -love your work

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Cecile! I hear ya! The amount of information about fluid art recipes is overwhelming. But honestly, I think it's just like with cooking - there is no one perfect recipe that works for all. Each "cook" needs to find his own way (of course, based on common principles.... or not😅)

[@dotcosmo9238]

At first I thought I liked the alcohol painting best, but in the end, I think I like the dish soap, which surprised me. Cool experiment!

[@crzycatchick]

I've been adding dish soap and water to my latex indoor house paints for years. It extends the amount of paint you have and helps eliminate brush strokes.

[@shelliestorevik3553]

Thank you for sharing Can you tell me how much to add please?

[@RameyRocks]

Really?! This is interesting I would like to know the ratios!

[@rleequ]

Well, I love all three of your creations. Yours is the first experiment of this type that I was able to follow well. Most of the others I've watched weren't able to keep the differences between the methods used, in order very well. Well done and thanks much.

[@faeleia]

Mixed media girl also did a dish soap experiment iirc

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you for such a great feedback! I'm glad that a was follow-able😀 I love experimenting!

[@aspirecan4829]

I know you were looking to see which one made the most cells, and the silicone definitely won that contest. But, I loved the way the colors with the liquid soap flowed together. It looks like something from outer space. The silicone did great cells, but it kinda looks "diseased" to me. 😂

[@christinagowrylow7081]

🤭😂

[@bobbyr7948]

Thank you,it's very nice.

[@aspirecan4829]

@@bobbyr7948 You're welcome.

[@shirleyping7058]

I love the one with the dish soap! It's so much more interesting a subtle!

[@acaciablossom558]

I loved the dish soap. It makes me think it could make a stunning nebula with dark blue, teal, purple, white, red, and yellow.

[@OlgaSoby]

That is a great idea!

[@IcyBluAngel]

I’ve actually done that- and did a whole space scene on an 8x10 canvas for my dad, it even had rhinestones on it once fully dry for star effects.... lol

[@lauralake7430]

Pre school teachers add a few drops of dish soap to a cup of tempra paint to make it stick to all the different materials we paint with the kids. It also makes it easier to clean up! Maybe the first artist to add it to acrylic was also a teacher of young children.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for sharing, Laura!😊

[@MsRubyRayne]

All 3 are great. The dish soap is my favorite because the appearance is more subtle and galaxy-like. So cool! Thank you for sharing your talent. :)

[@petofthecentury2802]

The left one has some clarity of color. But the middle one is beautiful in a soft way and is my favorite. Regardless of cell amount.

[@saadwaqar8477]

All 3 are lovely

[@ryankohls6921]

When I saw some of Olga's work. I literally wept. Her work is awesome and inspiring hopefully her work will continue to inspirer me.

[@OlgaSoby]

Wow, thank you, Ryan!😊

[@hannahd4701]

I liked the alcohol one the best because it had a very cool rainbow type pattern

[@hannahd4701]

Don’t judge me it was like 5am I stayed up all night so if it does not make sense that is why

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Thanks, that was great! Now that the comparison is done you can play with each individually. Personally, I'm not a fan of the overabundance of cells that silicone produces. The only time it works for me is when the colors are monochromatic but both dish soap and alcohol have potential. If you know that you plan to use the soap then you leave the paint a bit thicker and that should give a good consistency once the soap is added. If you are using alcohol you want to work quickly so that it doesn't evaporate,...and that should give you more cells...or you could try just spraying the alcohol over the top of the painting once it's stretched out. Just some thoughts...have fun!

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for sharing, Susan!!!!

[@teresitahamman7295]

I agree that silicone shows the colors the best. All the mediums have interesting results though. Thanks for doing the experiment.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks for watching, Teresita!!😊

[@speedgonzalez489]

As an artist who loves all forms of expression, I would love to have all three hanging on my wall!! Very cool on all of them 👍

[@OlgaSoby]

YAY! Thank you so much!

[@carolpearce7228]

I thought they were all great. The silicone makes great cells with variants of colour contained within and it all looks crisp and clean. The dish soap came out looking dirty (or as you say 'muddied') because the colours were too close to distinguish properly. However, no water (as you've shown in another lesson) and light torching resulted in larger cells. The alcohol looked almost cosmic and, with the right colours, I think would make great galaxy/spacey pours. Thank you for such an interesting and informed video comparison/lesson.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you so much, Carol!

[@RareInTheHistory]

The dish soap one reminds me of watercolor paintings which is really cool. I think they all have interesting looks. I'm curious about how the alcohol would work if poured sooner before it evaporated vs spraying it after the pour. Very interesting!

[@cindijennings2285]

Usually when people use the dish soap they don’t add it directly to the paint like that. They do the flip cup and then spray it on mixed with water.

[@agnosticdeity4687]

Can I ask what ratio of w-u-liquid to water you would recommend as I am just beginning to experiment with this and I cannot find a product specifically labelled silicon oil. Thankyou.

[@cindijennings2285]

agnostic deity if you go to Walmart in the section where they sell bicycle supplies you should be able to find the Spot On treadmill silicone oil.

[@agnosticdeity4687]

@@cindijennings2285 Thankyou so much for replying. Sadly we don't have Walmart in England but I have just bought some bicycle lubricant in the hope that it will work the same way , so it looks like I might be in the right direction. Always fun to experiment ;-)

[@Tamara01234]

agnostic deity here in the UK you have a number of options. Durex personal lubricant, coco hair serum, you’ll find in most supermarkets. What you are looking for ingredients wise is Dimethicone, that is the beauty worlds word for silicone. You can also buy dimethicone dircect from beauty suppliers. Happy hunting 🤗

[@agnosticdeity4687]

@@Tamara01234 Thanks. Quick heads up... bike oil does not work, but got an acceptable pour without cells.

[@Punslinger1005]

Silicon looks best to me. I thinking of trying this and making something for my living room wall

[@Christiane5256]

I have watch dozen and dozen of vidéo pouring. I watch one with the use of silicone and the guy said to avoid silicone if it’s was the first one we were to do. Very complicated. After watching this I know what is my choice ... the alcohol one is a no for me. The silicone one is very to busy for my taste. The middle one with the dish wash ( and we all have dish wash) is from very far my favourite one. The colors are beautiful and the look is more “marble” ... Thanks so much for this great demonstration ... I’m not gonna spent any more money and I will try with the dish wash.

[@kathie9823]

I added dish soap to paint to make it washable when painting with children. I did way back in 1990 when I worked daycare, years before KZbin.

[@OlgaSoby]

nice! was it also acrylic paint?

[@dixiedawnmillergoode6850]

I added it in the 90s as a preschool special ed teacher to tempra paints for washability. Always worked gbut no cells, but sometimes added a lot of water with it, and then had the kids blow a pile of painty bubbles and drop the paper onto the pile, that was light but pretty.

[@heloneida.Toronto]

Smart Art Materials & Techniques I think that the inventor of the dish soap was an artist, 🤩 because experimenting with paint different materials is old, too old, including alcohol and soap.

[@louiscypher7090]

So you're wonder which makes the most beautiful cells? That's easy. You do.

[@OlgaSoby]

😆😆 good one!

[@itsodiebytchx]

😩 sliiiiiick 😂

[@6stringgunner511]

You sly dog, you! 🤣😂🤣😉!!! Very funny.

[@jessicacole8404]

That's so sweet man

[@bingefox4056]

In 2001 after using Penetrol and Floetrol in sprayers I brought it to my art class. The following class the professor and several students had purchased it.

[@lindamorris7572]

All three have different and beautiful qualities and I think most of us were wondering what the differences would be. Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@OlgaSoby]

Hi Linda! I'm glad that it was helpful!!😊

[@megibug]

The silicone one is crazy amazing! Great job on them all!

[@amyrhoden4681]

I love them all. I think they are just beautiful!!

[@emexyz8348]

They are ALL BEAUTIFUL in their own ways! ❤❤❤

[@larayoungsil3120]

The alcohol one is so pretty. My favorite.

[@jackyeu2079]

Definitely,the Silicone is the most beautiful.I love your art.😍

[@OlgaSoby]

Thanks so much, Jacky😊

[@deannalindsey889]

Thank you, I am a beginner learning how to do poured paint and this gives me new ideas and ways of doing the different techniques and I don't have to do them all to see the ones I like. Thanks again.

[@delorisgilmore4959]

I got a pour kit for Christmas and can't wait to use it. I like the outcome of all 3. I usually work in oil and in an impressionistic manner, I'm so happy to have found your video.

[@OlgaSoby]

Happy you like it!😊

[@aubertandrado7298]

Silicone is the best I think. Appreciate the experiment. Thanks for doing what you did. Awesome.

[@OlgaSoby]

You're most welcome😊

[@tiffanygagnier434]

I love the cells in the silicone pour this also shows me what I did wrong and how to fix thanks great video it covered all my questions in one. ♡

[@maiviousp.j.morgan4325]

Great demo of all 3. Thank you

[@christinekeel6224]

😲 WOW , i like it all, but the favorit is the silicon one 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍😍🙋🏼

[@RobGraham048]

try the soap straight with no water, much different results that way.

[@mercurysbest]

Do you get cells

[@notimportant3686]

@@mercurysbest cancer cells...so don't drink too much of it

[@Bob-dt8tc]

Just what I was thinking.

[@dawnallan6334]

To cool, my friend was just telling me about the soap and alcohol. So it was nice to them, I liked them all.🤗

[@kingdomkeata]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I actually like the silicone the least, its just always too busy IMO. I love the dish soap and the alcohol, they have some cells but not many. I do like that the silicone preserves the vibrancy of the colors though. These are all great in their own way. Interesting. 🤗💖

[@colleenohara5743]

Thank you for this demo. I'm just beginning to do pour paintings and this is very helpful.

[@TheXoninu20]

They are all beautiful ! Colors are amazing! I'm going to try them all of them for flowers

[@widfara1]

the soap was traditionally used to marble the paper for book covers

[@charlieagnesparker4891]

Thank you widfara1! Interesting fact. I have not tried it to marble....

[@cassclark2644]

I did this for a project recently and we used a mix of glue and water. Has anyone else tried it? I think the cells depend on how much you add but we came out with some super cool paintings

[@travelwell6049]

AB creative’s channel she uses pva glue and water mixed with the paint and Floetrol.

[@stellarzenreiki2884]

I sincerely enjoy all three! Lovely work!

[@tiaguile6865]

So grateful I found your channel. I'm just learning about this process. I just received a pour kit. I'm a paper crafter so water color is what I'm familiar with. I think I'm going to love what you can teach me. Great video, I loved all three pieces. ❤️ From Oregon

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Tia! Have fun playing with new techniques! By the way, I share a lot of info on my website, hope you find it helpful smartartmaterials.com/

[@sherrifortier]

I agree with you as I’m also a beginner & find this to be very helpful! 🙏🏻 Thank you Olga

[@lorikendrick5076]

Very interesting experiment! I'm glad I know about those additives now.

[@OlgaSoby]

thank you for checking it out 😉

[@gabriellaengler1476]

I like all of them 😀it’s like 3 sisters. Everyone has their own character

[@OlgaSoby]

Happy you like them😉

[@AJ-rv1cg]

#1 beautiful. #2 quite delicate, and #3 much larger cells taking up more room. Loving all of them for different techniques.

[@SalemSphynx]

Im always super amazed how different the sometimes seemingly strange choice of paint colors look once poured & have a chance to mix on the canvas! I'll admit I wasnt thrilled about these primary colors but LOVE how all 3 ended up! Gotta try this myself 😊

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Heather!

[@AdriSantander79]

I love how they all look, but definitely the silicone oil works best ❤ very consistent

[@karendennison7309]

love the experiment-all 3 look great !

[@pyjamaramasam]

I actually like the middle one the most. It looks kind of like a nebula. Definitely going to try dish soap now.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you! And I did couple more experiments with dish soap - work out great!

[@acmoroney]

Thank You so much for showing us this demo, for people like me just starting out with this Art method. It is very helpful.

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normaraynor9420]

Thanks for the lesson; I'll be trying the dish soap

[@OlgaSoby]

Have fun with it! I just posted one more video experimenting with dish soap - very promising results!

[@clarissa1963]

I use dish soap more, but variety goes a long way. So I like all 3.

[@Murphbuzzy531]

That experiment was a great outcome of the choices you chose. Love the Silcone then Dawn. But they all do look cool. thank you for playing.

[@MinisByEvelyne]

I like them all, but the middle one, with dish soap, is my favorite. I like the "excessive mixture" of alcohol because it looks like a marble effect. Maybe if you try the soap dish again but without diluting it in water beforehand, like using it directly, you might get a result more similar to the silicon one?

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you, Evelyne, and voila kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYG3ZWSce9-eea8

[@yefenushki6113]

My favorite was with alcohol. Thank you for trying.

[@greed498]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see. Thank you for doing this video.

[@OlgaSoby]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@kyennastarr2144]

So i was wanting to know at the end how they all came out after they dried and how long did it take to dry each one. And did any of them survive or do they just fall apart?

[@OlgaSoby]

I shared dry results on my facebook page couple days ago - facebook.com/olga.soby.art/

[@ursulajohnson-ahee9422]

Smart Art Materials - Acrylic Pouring & Painting and

[@gopro7164]

A lot of us do not use Facebook anymore. Next time could you please just stop the video keep everything right where it is in the next day start the video again and give us enough time to see the results? Please.

[@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11]

Smart Art Materials & Techniques So instead of writing the number of hours for each, you write about us having to go to your facebook page to get the info. A bit like asking someone directions, and they tell you to buy a map. Some of us aren’t on FB.

[@draketeeth8004]

I can't find the results if how long it took the various pours to dry. If the info is in the comments, I can't see it. That was after scrolling forever to even find the post since this video was from months ago. Putting the drying info in the video description would have been awesome without all the extra links or fruitless hunting.

[@certainlysomeone481]

Dish soap is what I use to clean paint off canvas... it will f up your bond! And your paintings may lift in the future

[@IcedWings]

I feel like this isn’t talked about enough. People be experimenting and doing gimicky kind of KZbin videos with different oils or whatever, but fail to explain or tell viewers what would happen to the painting in say... 6months-year, or years++ after.

[@midwid2809]

It's so crazy I like all three the middle one is my favorite. 🥰. The first time I watched this video a year ago I immediately tried this experiment but never used anything but silicone after. Tomorrow I'll do alcohol and a dish soap mixture and see what I get. Sometimes it's good to get back to basics. Thanks for the reminder😊

[@OlgaSoby]

Great idea! Have fun creating one😉

[@pin6868]

I like the cells on the silicone one but, the dish soap one had a nicer blend of the colors.

[@OlgaSoby]

Thank you! And I did couple more experiments with dish soap - worked out great

[@doctorfeelfunny584]

The first one looks the most like pour paintings with cells usually do. The other two are more original-looking. Alcohol is my favorite of these three, but the dish soap one has more emotional depth (subjectively-speaking, of course).

[@רחלמור-ל6צ]

היי, תודה רבה מקרב לב על ההדרכה המדוייקת, הרגועה והסבלנית לביצוע עבודות כל כך יפות. פשוט היה נעים לעקוב אחרי ההסברים. שלך. כל כך נהניתי שכאשר אמרת להתראות, עניתי לך ואף חייכתי. אין ספק שאעקוב אחר עבודות נוספות שלך. 💝תודה רבה

[@OlgaSoby]

You are most welcome! Happy you like it!😉