PAINT MIXING VIDEO for the Acrylic Pouring Swipe Technique

I've had a number of you ask for a paint mixing video. So here it is. Just remember that my experience at acrylic pouring has been brief so far so I don't have all the answers. I do however do my best to help other that are new to this art like me :).
Hope you get something out of this. Enjoy!
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Pouring Mediums I use:
Liquitex pouring medium amzn.to/3m8nWFG
Paints I use:
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[@heatherleighartistry]

Great video! I think sometimes a little water is needed for this ratio especially if using “Flood” floetrol which is as you mentioned thicker.

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Great tip!

[@heatherleighartistry]

@@fionascreativecanvasmy comment was confusing because o realize that Aussie floetrol is also flood. I meant to say the ratios are correct but when you use American you often need water too.

[@fionascreativecanvas]

@@heatherleighartistry That's what I thought you meant but it might be confusing for some people. Thanks for clarifying 👍

[@micheledoherty8118]

Very informative thank you it’s so nice to find an Aussie I can relate to i to are new to this art The swipe is one of my favourites too I do like the bloom technique as well 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Glad it was helpful! I like the bloom too, I need to have another crack at it. 😉

[@AngryMimi0919]

Thank you thank you! I am a newbie to fluid art so trying to learn about consistency and this video is the best I’ve seen! Thank you for this! ❤

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Aw thank you 😊 Glad it was helpful!

[@lisePaquette-ue1to]

Thank you for sharing! Your swipes are very stunning. ❤

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bubbamohinzful]

Let the pigments settle in the jar, so when you open the lid, you'll have less particle floating about. Jo Sonja gloss varnish polyurethane water base is what I use also to 'wet' the pigments before adding PM. Stir gently at first to help minimize pigments floating, then mix well until it's like a paste. Add your PM to your desired consistency. It may get a bit bubbly but resting it for an hour or so, then a few taps under the container of your paint mixture will help those bubbles rise up to the top. My heart stopped for a second when the Liquitex PM spilt but it was saved, then I breathed again lol Love your vids! Looking forward to seeing more 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you! I'll have to purchase some Jo Sonja and try it out. Great tips! Sorry to scare you like that! Had to demonstrate the purpose of putting a surface protector down 😆😉 😊

[@bubbamohinzful]

@@fionascreativecanvas Thank goodness for the silicone mat 😆 it saved a pretty penny though! I find the Atelier pouring medium is quite good and a cheaper alternative. Dries clear, stores good, no yellowing or crazing and a nice consistency. 1 litre is about $50 online here in Aussie. Liquitex is the best around though but for me, it hurts the pockets lol

[@fionascreativecanvas]

@@bubbamohinzful yes it did thank goodness! When I buy the almost 4l of liquitex online I can get it anywhere from $150 - $180ish so it works out about the same if not a little cheaper. 😉 I think the Jo Sonya is available in Spotlight. Where do you recommend to purchase it from?

[@bubbamohinzful]

@@fionascreativecanvas Oh that's pretty good price for 4ltrs of liquitex! I go hunting around online sourcing only within Australia for art supplies, but Spotlight had a good deal last week for a 250ml bottle of Jo Sonja gloss varnish, so I grabbed me a couple online. I'm in Brisbane btw 😊 Very interested on where you sourced the Liquitex PM for that price!

[@fionascreativecanvas]

@@bubbamohinzful I actually just checked the price for the liquitex. I buy it on Amazon. It's $130 atm so I just grabbed one 😉 free delivery if you have Prime. I'm in Perth.

[@lisalemonjello1462]

This was an excellent video and so helpful to watch you mix everything. I love the colors and can't wait to see what you do with them. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this with us!

[@fionascreativecanvas]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@mervynholman6397]

Thanks Fiona. Looking forward to your next video using those colours you mixed. Trish, Brisbane.

[@mdc8702]

Thank you very much for taking your time and explaining everything so nice and clear ❤

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@janebradley4516]

Very pretty, bug n all!😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynne2945]

This was really helpful, thank you. When I have mixed pigments I use Jo Sonja gloss varnish to disperse, then add my PM. Approx 1 teaspoon of the gloss varnish then add pigment, stir well until there is no graininess left then add my PM and stir well again. Hope this makes sense. 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thanks Lynne! That makes perfect sense! Any particular reason you use the Jo Sonja? Could I use something else? I've never tried Jo Sonja 🤔

[@lynne2945]

@@fionascreativecanvas I have only ever used the Jo Sonja as this was recommended to me when I first started pouring and I find it really works, also I add a little bit of the gel gloss as pigments have no binders like tube paints do. This will make it more like a tube paint. I know it’s yet again another expense. I usually source my Jo Sonja from Spotlight and they usually have it on sale every few weeks and can get a bottle from $14-$16

[@fionascreativecanvas]

@@lynne2945 Thanks Lynne! I was just asking someone where they get their Jo Sonja from 😉 I new the brand was available at Spotlight but didn't know how much it would cost. That doesn't sound to bad. I'll get some next time they have a sale 👍

[@heatherleighartistry]

I have used other varnishes and it works.

[@fionascreativecanvas]

@@heatherleighartistry Great! Thanks Heather 😊

[@alanas137]

Great video Fiona! Thank you for putting your time and experience into making this. I have NEVER mixed pigments myself, but Mina Villegas (spelling?) has a couple of videos where she shows how she mixes pigments with alcohol first I believe, but please don’t quote me on that. In the video names is ‘tipsy piggies’. Hope that is helpful for you 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you so much! Oh that's interesting 🤔 I'll have to check it out. Thank you ☺

[@leehill7598]

Thanks Fiona. Love you work too.😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you Lee 😊

[@Falcone777]

Thank you! Found my answers!❤️🙏

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Great!

[@marylinequennoy8081]

Bonsoir. Merci pour ces explications. Très constructif..

[@fionascreativecanvas]

You're welcome 😊

[@karlasoraya2175]

So helpful!! ❤

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I'm so glad! 😀

[@juliearthur3380]

Thanks for sharing tips😉

[@fionascreativecanvas]

My pleasure 😊

[@Durga695]

Thank you so much for sharing,

[@fionascreativecanvas]

You're welcome 😊

[@Whatintheworld259]

awesome thank you

[@fionascreativecanvas]

You're welcome!

[@danielbardsley1347]

Thanks!

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you so much Daniel! Appreciate it 😊

[@Jimbombi]

Great helpful video . Thanks . Wish I could get Australian floetrol here in uk . Ours is very thick

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you! Hopefully you can find something that works well for you.

[@wearingyourartonyoursleeve]

Hello Fiona I just found your Channel wow I've always wanted to try the Molly swipe as I call it you did an amazing job I just got done watching one of your videos where you did the rainbow swipe on the black bass as I'm watching you do your mixing video I wanted to let you know that you can always disperse your pigment in the floetrol itself as I have done many times , just has to be mixed a little bit longer maybe a minute the gel gloss is good though because it acts as a binder I do a lot of blooms and when I dispersed my pigment in the varnish I add a little pea sized amount of the gel gloss to act as a binding agent the way you do it is awesome too but I have mixed up pigments in a lot of different things people probably wouldn't try but it does mix well I just started my KZbin channel about 6 months ago mainly blooms but now you've inspired me to try this I'm wondering if the liquitex gloss varnish pouring medium will work as well I think Molly has used that as well too cuz I don't have the other anyway so happy I found you keep up the great work sunshine❤

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Oh that's interesting. I do have some of the Liquitex gloss varnish that I could use. Thanks for checking out my channel. I'm actually already subbed to you 😉 I'm not very good at blowing out blooms. But there is plenty of time for that 😉

[@towardsthelight4919]

I had to buy the big container of Liquitex pouring medium as well the only way I could find to transfer it was using a soup ladle into the funnel much easier than trying to lift it and pour it hope that helps thanks for your video🙏

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Great tip! I do find once I get a bit of it out, it's much easier. I will have to find something to scoop it with. Maybe a little pouring jug 🤔

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Thanks 😍❤️🤪

[@fionascreativecanvas]

No problem 😊

[@joylev3331]

Super comme d’habitude 👍🏻 Nous en France nous n’avons pas de floetrol australien Nous avons que du floetrol ordinaire, Mais ça ne fonctionne pas . J’ai jeté plusieurs toiles car ça ne fonctionne pas. Ce que tu fais est très beau. Bravo.😘

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Oh what a shame. Have you tried different ratios? Also make sure you try Amsterdam paint for your swipe mix. Titanium White is best. This paint was a game changer for me. Also look up an additive called Penotrol. I think some people have tried adding that but I don't know much about it or if you can get it.

[@joeycasey2323]

Do you just use acrylic paint for your base as well? Is it mixed much thicker? Or do you use house paint? Also it would really be helpful if we knew what size your canvas is. Sometimes on larger canvases the swipe doesn't make it all the way to the end. Thank you for showing the consistency as well. Your video is very good, thank you. I really love your swipes, especially the metallic ones!!

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thank you 😊 I use the same paint for the base and same thickness. I do have some other videos that I do differently using house paint as the base and different mix for my colours.

[@joeycasey2323]

Thank you! @@fionascreativecanvas

[@sdeaglefeather]

Your channel just popped up so thank you for sharing this. I have been collecting supplies to start pouring and I have a question….what goes onto the canvas? Is it the pouring medium with black or white paint? Can you use any color to cover the canvas? I’m going to go back to binge watch some of your videos. Thank you for sharing this.

[@fionascreativecanvas]

You can use any colour or multiple colours. There are so many different methods, so it depends on what you are trying to achieve. I've done swipes through puddles of colour, and put down a base colour, and then added colour on top to swipe through. I'm going to try something new soon mixing two different methods. Have fun with it 😉

[@demimcallan7359]

Thank you! Do you use the same mix for a cell activator (the top colour being swiped), or is this just your mix for the based and design colours?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I think I mentioned the CA/swipe m8x in the video. But I just use Australian Floetrol.

[@hazemkhalaf1]

Thank you Fiona , its really informative ...yet , please let me know if you are using the same recipe and ratio for both the paints and the cell activator (swipe paint ) , is it 3:1 ?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

The cell activator is 3:1. The paints to pouring medium are roughly 3 to one, but as different brands have different consitancys, it can vary. When mixing your paints I believe the most important part is that they are all similar in consistency. To test, put a small amount of the same size of each paint on some paper and then hold up the paper and see if they flow at the same rate. Over time, you'll get use to what consistency works best.

[@cherylfrank6468]

Thank you, very informative. Could you please tell us where you purchased the Liquitex PM and the price? Thank you❤️✔️

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I purchased it from Amazon. There is a link in the description. The price varies though so can't give you an exact price but is the cheapest way to buy it for me.

[@colleenmcdonald1958]

Mix pigment with a little water first then add medium 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mariaisabelvelazquezmedran7999]

Creo que los pigmentos se deben mezclar primero con un barniz de poliuretano de tres golpes, tipo Jo Sonja y cuando está bien diluido mezclarlo con tu mezcla de vertido.

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Ah yes I have since purchased some Jo Sonja varnish so will try it out. Thanks.

[@Whatintheworld259]

I’m in Australia so good to follow an aussies as I’ll be able to buy the same things Please where did you get the huge tube of pouring medium liquitex

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Hey 👋 I picked it up on Amazon. It's the most cost effective way to buy it 😉

[@Whatintheworld259]

@@fionascreativecanvas ty amazon Australia or I guess America ty

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I use AU 😉@@Whatintheworld259

[@MaureenBaugh]

I'm confused im a Newbe and in the UK. I was told we should use pouring medium with paint but not flowtrol as it's the same thing .is this wrong ?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Hi Maureen, I've only been doing this a year and have gained my knowledge through following other youtubers. My understanding about Floetrol is that it's used by professional painters in house paint to make the paint flow better and avoid roller marks. I use a combination of both this and pouring medium. It helps keep the price down and works very well. Pouring medium is made specifically for paint pouring, so it's perfect. I have seen people use just glue and water and get good results as well. I guess it depends on what your goals are, on which products you'd like to use. Hope that helps.

[@debragibson6364]

hi, can i ask where you got your mat from😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Of course. I purchased this one from Just Resin 😉

[@srrs3562]

Excuse me, English is not my mother tongue, so I'm not sure I've understood everything, and I don't see the mix you're making for the black background paint. Do you also use Floetrol or just medium with this black peint? Thank you

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Hi, I'm so sorry which video with the black paint are you referring to? This might be the wrong paint mixing video for that one. If it's the one with the big cells. You can use the swipe mix from this video but the paints are different.

[@srrs3562]

@@fionascreativecanvas This is the video entitled: WOW! Must see LACING on Exquisite Metallics - Best Acrylic Pour Swipe Yet! made 4 months ago. In your comments of this video, you indicated the video of preparation with the products and quantities. So I watched this 2nd video and followed everything to the letter except for the Liquitex medium, which I replaced with the combined medium: cleopatre glue + Easycryl (medium used here in France by Bernie): so 3 parts Australian Floetrol + medium (half/half) for 1 part Amsterdam paint and 3 parts Australian Fleotrol for 1 part paint for the color put on the swipe knife. And for the background paint, as you didn't mention, I used 2 parts medium (half glue, half Easycryl) and 2 parts black paint. These are the proportions I used to use. For the black background paint, I recently tried gouache. Unfortunately, I didn't get the lacings at all like yours. If you could leave me a mailbox so that I can send you the results, maybe you could help me understand what's going on and what I haven't done correctly. It's all the more annoying because I've brought a 4L can of Floetrol from Australia, and I was really looking forward to it....I was really hoping to succeed...so I don't understand.... Thank you in advance for your help.

[@kathyfilipiak7022]

What do you use to mix the white swipe medium?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Australian Floetrol, it's in the video 😉

[@JennyMifsud-is8qx]

I pour over a thick hard plastic square and just scoop up left over paint and clean to use over and over again, much cheaper

[@fionascreativecanvas]

That's a great idea 🤔 I do have a desk mat but found it a bit difficult to clean. What kind of plastic do you use?

[@kathyfilipiak7022]

What do you use for a white swipe

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Amsterdam Titanium White

[@natalieself8791]

Hi Fiona where do you get your plastic bottles from? Nat (Tassie)

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Hi Nat, if you mean the ones with the red lid. I got them on sale from Spotlight. They are a sauce bottle. 😉

[@debvoso9490]

Is your base made the same as your other paints

[@fionascreativecanvas]

Depends on the technique. For my swipes, the base is the same. Unless I'm using Bloom paints.

[@brendaberisha2634]

What do u mean strain the floetrol?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I believe the US Floetrol has lumps in it that can end up in your painting, So using a strainers or straining it through a mesh meterial eg a stocking is advisable. It's also thicker so you will have to adjust the recipe or maybe add a little water. Experiment.

[@pierregerin8142]

Please how much the floetrol costs in Australia.Regards. (In France 10 liters is 149 euros )

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I don't think we can buy 10 litres. The biggest I get is 4 litres. It costs about $69 Australian.

[@pierregerin8142]

Thanks for your answer, I appreciate very much yours videos , please I want to know too for your background what is the ratio medium - paint or it doesn’t matter , and for the swipe is Inunderstand the ratio is 3 pouring medium for one part paint usually an opaque one, not a transparente one Best regards.

[@pierregerin8142]

You never use water for preparing yours paints if they are too thick and have the right consistency and never silicone to get easier cells ? Sorry for all these questions and If you have time what quantity of background you prepare for example with a canvas 16x12 inches how many oz you use .Again thank you from France .Pierre

[@Whatintheworld259]

oh why didnt i think of glad bake haha even the silicone is hard to clean Im trying the glad bake

[@Whatintheworld259]

ill just keep commenting on my way through the video. did you find a better way to pour the bucket in ? where do you buy your paints from? have you worked out the most affordable place with postage? i was getting them from Officeworks then noticed a art shop was cheaper?

[@Whatintheworld259]

oh my i never thought to add a gel medium to the deco art extreme sheen great video thank you its so wonderful to have another Australian to follow

[@Whatintheworld259]

i have heard with pigments you should have a correct mask as the powder if so find its back for your lungs. you might know of this now

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I love using the baking paper 😊

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I would say using a sturdier funnel would have been better 😉 As for art supplies I mostly by them online except for occasionally Spotlight when there is a sale on. Which is often 😉 I've used a few online stores now depending on what I'm after.

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

Your Aussie Floetrol looks way bigger than the one we get in America. 🤔

[@fionascreativecanvas]

It's 4 litres. Cheaper in bulk 😉

[@lynnevalentino105]

What’s the name of the mat please

[@fionascreativecanvas]

It's a silicone mat from Just Resin.

[@adorabellearts]

This is pretty similar to the mix I use, except I use less Liquitex since it's so expensive. Where do you buy such a big container of Lt?

[@fionascreativecanvas]

I get it from Amazon. 😉