Pour onto terracotta pot with iridescent medium added with silicone

So this was my second try pouring onto a terracotta pot. This time I added iridescent medium to all the colours and it looks beautiful... I also used a new torch aka flame thrower and I'm sure it nearly burnt everything within a 5 metre radius! Lesson learned - don't use the tradies tools!
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[@kyannalenz5012]

People... if you don’t like how long a video is then FAST FORWARD!! It’s really quite simple and it prevents you from leaving comments about how the video is too long! Geez! I appreciate each and every video I watch, even if I don’t care for the content, simply because the person is caring enough to share their experience and giving what they can! Thank you for the video! Thank you for your time!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you :) I think there will always be people who are compelled to find the bad in people rather than the good, it feels nice to be stuck up for. 🤩

[@marykeaveny1425]

I enjoyed this creative exploration. The torching from afar was an added bonus. Wow. My dog Harry and I were spell-bound. And, the best part was listening to Kalena try desperately not to laugh. So much fun. Thank you.

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

I did one today 1st time. Love it. Thx for sharing beautiful

[@boxerblvd3514]

I just watched this video for the first time and its better to laugh than cry . Cells don't like me. 😂

[@leannea4272]

you sound like me lol when i do a craft i half cry half laugh but never tell anyone i mucked it up as art is art it looks amazing

[@kalenaflows4574]

Leanne a I've since poured over this pot several times in order to cover this. I didn't like how I did the pour. Loved the look of the paint though. Oh how far I've come since then...!

[@ruthannmolyneaux478]

Very interesting! Thanks, Kalena!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Ruth Ann Molyneaux thank you, I'm pleased you found it interesting. I've developed the way I do it in further videos to make it much less awkward and more fun. Thanks for subscribing to join the journey with me ☺

[@gaylaroof612]

😂😂😂😂😂 loved the flame thrower!!! AND reading the comments! project was very pretty, & glad you didnt damage it...or burn your table. or burn down your house. good job.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Gayla Roof Thank you ☺ it was a worthwhile experience if only for the laughs it gave me!

[@Gr8Bezoo]

The Torch LOL! I laughed so hard.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Laina I know right? 🤣

[@sheilaraemangum4858]

I laughed so hard to. Your amazing.

[@nelidaquintana6419]

Thank you Kalena

[@Gr8Bezoo]

HOLY CRAP @20minutes! Blow Torch overkill, LOL!! too funny :D

[@kyannalenz5012]

You’re too funny!!! New subscriber here! Thank you!!!

[@pjj9491]

Dont know why haters even watch...i enjoyed your video😂

[@kalenaflows4574]

P Jj thank you :) I often wonder myself!

[@suejameson1517]

P Jj it’s not hating. It’s trying to help a good artist help more people!

[@richardbell2882]

The effect from the "torch" is amazing. Maybe only use 3 colors when using that torch. Also, get smaller pots to stand bigger pot on or place under the overflow to get more than 1 piece per pour

[@CarolReidCA]

Holy cow! That torch seems like a tad much for acrylic paint. You could keep it for making beads with glass (lamp work), however. I like how your pot turned out. Very pretty! If you want a small torch that's better suited to acrylics, you might see if a liquor store there has cigar lighters, or like you said, a creme bruleé or kitchen torch is between those two. A heat gun for crafting works well too, and you don't have an open flame in the house. Great job on the pot! If you use varnish over the paints, especially a gloss or high gloss, it will protect the paint, and will probably make the iridescence come back out again. Great for you for going for it! I'd seal the inside as well, so the paint doesn't get moisture under it, which might cause it to peel. Looks great! Love the colors!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thanks for the tips, Carol :) This one was my first attempt at a pot and I did so much wrong that it's almost embarrassing! Since then I've gone through several creme brulee torches before finding one that I'm truly happy with. I've also started sealing the interior of the pots and using a clear gloss outdoor "paint" by Dulux. It's brilliant and does indeed bring out the irridescence.

[@catherinemiles8021]

Hi 🤗 Enjoyed watching your video it’s fantastic to find someone that lives in Australia doing these kind of things 🤗 where do you buy you pouring medium from to help the paint move better 🤔 thank you for sharing 🤗

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hi! Thank you very much. I use floetrol for controlling the viscosity. You can get it from the paint department at Bunnings. I but a 4L bottle at a time. It costs me around $50.

[@purplecatseyes6429]

CLASSIC AUSSIE. LOL. loved finished pot. Hope the cat is ok. Also please can you tell me where you got the floetrol from.?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Julie Irwin hi sorry for the delay, I get floetrol from Bunnings/ hardware store. It's used to thin paint.

[@vickichavez9956]

Nice

[@ritiamber4726]

It looks nice but first one was fabulous....nice try🤔😉😉😉😉🎉🎉🎉

[@Jingles31653]

Thanks for sharing Kalena. I do hope your Insurance Man isn't watching. :)

[@kalenaflows4574]

Nikki Schwartz it's all ok. I've not burnt anything yet! LOL Mustn't be trying hard enough hehe Seriously though, I've set up a studio now, so you'll see the set up is somewhat safer in my other videos.

[@karenmusa3052]

hahaha loved it..is that the fire brigade i can hear in the background lol :)

[@DesignbyD9]

Nice colours. I just did a similar pour, and it works better it you pour onto the bottom and just let it flow over the pot. Also helps if you plug the hole in the bottom of the pot.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hey that's a great idea! Whilst I do pour from the bottom and let it flow, it never occurred to me to plug the hole. Thank you for that tip, it is appreciated.

[@aimeepartain4390]

The cup reminds me of Dr. Seuss books

[@kalenaflows4574]

Aimee Partain hehe it does too!

[@tjscrafts7953]

Good morning again what colors did You use. Could you please share. Loved the video. Thanks Terri

[@kalenaflows4574]

As noted in the beginning of the clip - I used purple with a little white to lighten it. Then sapphire blue with black (too much) and then white added. Mid yellow. Monastic cerulean. I couldn't say how much of the added colours I used as I've got a habit of adding until I'm more or less happy with the colours.

[@tjscrafts7953]

Good morning very beautiful what was the ratio you used? I’m just starting to learn. Thanks Terri

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hi Terri, I use approximately twice as much paint to pva and then add Floetrol until I have a warm honey consistency. That can be 2-3 times as much paint depending on the colour as I've found some colours need more as they are thicker.

[@brendastolecki4755]

I'm sorry. I made an assumption. You need a large pasta pot or bin, deeper than the pottery that you are working with. You fill it with water a little higher than the pottery. On the water, you drop or squirt the treated paints you are using. With a toothpick swirl the paints just a little. You would have to create a way to hold the pottery so that your fingers don't get paint on them; perhaps a rope through the bottom it 3M wall hooks that are removable. You just dip the pottery in slowly lowering it, turning and twisting to get the desired effect.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Brenda Stolecki oh yes, the marbling! I've considered it in the past and, in fact, when I first got into pouring, I was actually looking at how to do marbling but this looked more fun and less messy (well, in some ways anyway!) This particular pot isn't a very good example of how my work is now as I've taken it a lot further now. I love to see what I can pour onto and what results I can get from different things.

[@niallwexeire]

I love that Iridescent medium stuff, I have the exact same bottle :)

[@kalenaflows4574]

niallwex eire isn't it spectacular!

[@Thatwomanlikeme]

Helloooo Can dirty pour be done on plastic pots? Should they have a special treatment before?

[@kalenaflows4574]

I experimented with plastic. You can do it, however, with such a slippery surface the paint will run off much quicker. I also made an attempt scratching up the surface with sand paper. This didn't slow things down as much as I hoped but it still helped. As a non porous surface the paint will run off instead of soaking in like it does on the terracotta pot.

[@dalainebloom4505]

I love watching the pour. I had a suggestion for putting your finger in the hole to hold the pot during a pour. You can use sanding paper on the inside and the outside of that hole. You can sand down the hole to where it is smooth and you won't hurt Your fingers. Just a thought. Walmart also sell paper towel holders that sit on a table they are metal and sit up taller than the paper towel rolls. That may sit your pot up higher if You want that too.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Dalaine Bloom hi Dalaine, thank you for your suggestion, I hadn't thought of sanding - it certainly would have helped. If you check out later videos you'll see I've started to put them onto glass jars and cups etc to hold them up. I've come along way since this one! Things have definitely improved and I've played with more ideas and techniques. It's oh so fun and rewarding! I'm pleased you enjoyed watching.

[@shannonstewart3801]

Why dont you paint the pot with white primer first? Wouldn't it be more vibrant?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Shannon Stewart Hi Shannon, because of how thick the paint goes onto the pour I'm not sure it would make a great difference. Having recently poured over this particular pot twice as I wasn't happy with it, I can say that in the case of this pot, it certainly didn't appear to make any difference to the top coat having the underneath looking like this. Cheers, Kalena

[@myrnamccolley4251]

I want to see you’re mixing technique and list of supplies you use. I have a big pot I want do, but it has some ole paint on it. Do you think it would work to pour over old paint?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Myrna McColley pouring over old paint should be fine as long as you clean off all the rough edges and leave it as smooth as possible. The interior will need a good seal to make sure the paint doesn't peel off when water goes onto the plants. This can be done with any terracotta sealer available from plant nurseries or home hardware stores. The mixing technique I use is to add pva to the paint at approximately 1:1 and mix thoroughly then start to gradually add floetrol (or water if you don't want to buy the floetrol) until you have a texture of maple syrup - easy running off but not runny like water and not dripping in big heavy drops. Half way between. With floetrol that is around 4:1 with paint. It needs quite a bit to get the texture right. The paints I use are very thick acrylic paints add opposed to the craft acrylic paints, which are very thin. I hope this helps :)

[@EvBarney]

About using these pots: will the moisture from the soil cause problems with the poured surface? Lifting? Bubbling?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Evelyn Lee Barney when they are sealed properly internal then they shouldn't have a problem. Especially if you have a base underneath. I put rubber feet on the bottom so that they drain well.

[@kyannalenz5012]

How do you seal internally??? And what do you use to seal externally??? Thank you!

[@CarolReidCA]

@@kyannalenz5012 You can use paint on or spray on sealers. Art stores here in the states have them, and hardware stores, Walmarts, etc. For outdoors, some use a deck sealer or a similar product. I have been using a clear spray that seems to work well so far. Some people go as far as using a 2 part clear (or colored) epoxy resin. Some do pours with the resin and color thr resin. That's a very different process, and you can't use acrylic paints in them... different colorants, different process altogether. Epoxy resins are fun, and a clearcoat is great over acrylics or oils once they are completely dry. Very durable stuff, yet adds weight to your pots too. Spray-on acrylic sealant, such as Krylon is great stuff!

[@mylenefarmer7204]

Aren’t you not suppose to seal the pot inside and outside to avoid water sipping thru ?

[@kalenaflows4574]

I seal the inside of the pots prior to painting the outside. The paint and varnish seal the outside. This process protects the pots beautifully. I have quite a few that have been used for over 5 years and still look perfect.

[@keighanthony8000]

What would you use or suggest using to clean the pot first? And would it be better to put a clear protective coat on before applying the paint?? I have some terra cotta pots and I’m interested in trying this to see how it goes. And maybe even get my artistic groove back!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Keigh Anthony I'd just give it a good wipe down to get rid of the dust, put a sealer on the internal and the paint directly on the external. The floetrol, pva and a good spray on varnish (preferably a water proof one - I use dulux indoor outdoor high gloss from the hardware store) will seal the external to protect the paint. I hope toy give this a go and regain your groove- it's a load of fun! Kalena

[@carrieeasley3995]

Thought I was going to have to call 911.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Carrie Easley it got close!

[@brendastolecki4755]

It is actually 100% LESS messy. The paint floats on the water and it behaves like iron to a magnet and almost all of it will be on the item dipped in it. Just water remains with maybe a 'ring' at the water level on the sides.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Brenda Stolecki it requires an additive to the water to thicken it or something doesn't it? I've seen some people use some sort of seaweed or something. I haven't looked closely but the artform fascinates me. I watched a clip some time ago of a guy dipping electric guitar frames. They were wonderful. When I have the time I'll have to give it a try as I certainly have enough paint 😉

[@paulal5358]

What is the purpose of using silicon in the pours? Others do not, so I was wondering what the benefit of it is beyond using the floetrol.

[@kalenaflows4574]

paula L hi Paula, silicon helps with creating cells in the paint. Being oil based it reacts with the water based floetrol and acrylic paints and creates the cell patterns. As it's also flammable, using the flame encourages silicone in paint layers bellow to rise to the surface and bubble more cells. It's not necessary to use silicone, you can use just floetrol or even any other oil. I don't use silicone on pots and you'll see some of my more recent pots don't have silicone on them. This gives a very different finishing effect.

[@nelidaquintana6419]

Kalena, you use pva en some terracotta and other not, can you tell me why ???

[@kalenaflows4574]

Nelida Quintana hi Nelida, I use pva in all my paint mixes, it may be that I didn't show the entire mix on the clip or did it quickly and you missed it. 🙂

[@NolaGB]

I use my torch often for acrylic work, as well as alcohol ink work. Oh, my ... what torch were you using???? Think you needed more paint. Pouring is great fun. Never sure just what you'll get.

[@kalenaflows4574]

NG B I definitely needed more paint and now cover the entire base as well so they look a lot better. The torch is a heavy duty tradesman torch! Bad choice when a kitchen torch is required, I'd simply done my head in trying to find one that was controlled how I wanted, all fixed now as I love my current one.

[@jeanmurdock2926]

Do you seal your pots inside and out after the pour dries????? Nice pour.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jean Murdock thank you :) I seal the pots inside prior to pouring then varnish them with a spray varnish, two coats, once the paint cues properly - usually around a week after.

[@karendineen2969]

Hi. As a fellow Aussie I love the fact that you find the flame thrower amusing lol. I understand about sealing the inside of the pot because of moisture but do you seal the exterior once dry? Do you know what the colour intensity is after being in the sun?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Karen Dineen I haven't had one in the sun long enough to know 😞 For the external sealing the paint with a water resistant varnish is adequate and the paint also has pva in it which, I've been told by a builder, is a good sealer as well.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Karen Dineen the flame thrower was so funny! It took me so much by surprise.

[@brendastolecki4755]

I did not see any additive and certainly not seaweed, lol!! Nail polish is even used. Now that I'm thinking about it, the medium cannot be water based since it is floating on water. I think the silicone and the other additives that are already being used may suffice; it is easy to check out on the internet.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Brenda Stolecki Investigations may need to be made here I'm thinking!! Thanks for the tips.

[@wehavealwaysbeenanointed4929]

Maybe try masking tape around the bottom of the flower pot next time. That way you can get the paint poured evenly, with the tape. Then take the tape off immediately so it can dry with a perfect edge.

[@kalenaflows4574]

We have always been anointed I was aiming for a jagged edge but didn't really do it very well. You're right about removing the tape immediately though! I've made that mistake several times and continually remind myself. (To no avail!)

[@scottmclean4237]

Great work. What type of paint do you use for this. Is it the acrylic craft paint in toothpaste style tubes you get in school ?

[@kalenaflows4574]

scott mclean Hi Scott, thanks for watching ☺ there is a wide range of different qualities and styles of acrylic paints available for this depending on budget and the style of painting. I use thicker heavy bodied acrylics so that I have a lot of control over the viscosity. You can use craft acrylics with some success but as they are so thin you need a lot of the paint and very little additive. My preference at the moment is either the Mont Marte Dimension or the Derivan Matisse.

[@kalenaflows4574]

scott mclean oh and it would be very similar, depending on your school budget, possibly identical ;)

[@baronepam]

Well it's a tedious process, isn't it? Got to appreciate that you put yourself out there though.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Pam Barone parts of it can be and when I put it all together like this it does tend to be so I started clipping out a lot of the tedious to watch things and put the videos to music to make them, I hope, more enjoyable to watch. Thanks for watching this one and I hope you check out some of my more recent works to see how my technique with these pots has improved over time to create some beautiful works. Kalena :)

[@shellbug3100]

Pour starts at 16:00 ish

[@kalenaflows4574]

Shellbug-Michelle Greene Just as well I didn't prepare the paint in the clip as well, eh? Might not have done the pour til 45:00 or double that ;) art takes time and unfortunately I hadn't started editing my clips down at this point. My recent clips, including the one I posted today, are far shorter and to the point. And I don't bore everyone to tears carrying on talking either ;) I hope you give me a chance watching one of my more recent videos. Cheers, Kalena

[@shellbug3100]

Kalena Flows talking or not, I enjoyed the video & art. I even sub'd to ur channel. 😎😘😁

[@kalenaflows4574]

Shellbug-Michelle Greene I didn't intend to sound completely defensive, I was hoping to be somewhat humorous as well. It's easy to miss the mark sometimes! Thanks for subbing, have a great day ☺

[@ssue4q]

Hi that's beautiful a suggestion for the cat that used to live in the house since you have an allergy maybe you could find her a forever home? clearly she's not a stray or feral like the other ones and she could really get hurt by one of those because they're not the same I used to live in Miami, florida,usa and the lady across the street I did not know at the time when I moved into my house she was a hoarder and it was just heartbreaking come to find out not only did she pick up ones from everywhere she even picked up one that I knew had been somebody's pet and she ended up telling me that when she found that one it had a collar on it so she was stealing people's pets also very sad please try and find the kitty that belongs to that house a home that would be so awesome thank you in advance maybe you could get ahold of a local rescue or something? And if you heard screeching going on that means they're in heat and you're going to have multiple cats pretty soon because they multiply almost as fast as rabbits local rescues in the United States all come also come in and spay and neuter Strays and feral cats I'm sure you sound like you're from the UK perhaps I'm sure they have something similar to that there I'm just trying to save you the headache of multiplying 7 cats turning into 17 etc etc

[@ssue4q]

PS just wanted to add she is clearly a house cat not at outdoor cat there's got to be somebody that could be her new forever indoor home I'm sure she's fixed I mean I would think so I'm just I'm scared for her so please try to do this I guess I am being nosey yes

[@kalenaflows4574]

ssue thank you so much for your concern, it warms my heart to hear other animal lovers feeling such concern. Thankfully the kitty was definitely desexed as his ear was tattooed. Unfortunately for us we had just gotten to the point where we decided allergies or no, we loved him so much we wanted to keep him and then a neighbour diagonally across our back fence moved out. There are two cats we've not seen since and he's one of them. I guess we were told the wrong thing. We do miss him terribly. But it warms my heart knowing he has a home.

[@ssue4q]

Kalena Flows thank you so much for replying I too have allergies not real bad though just like a runny nose and I've been taken care of one it was freezing cold here in the United States for like a solid month and she was about frozen solid so I'm trying to find her a forever home sweetest little beautiful thing you ever saw I'm sorry for your loss get attached to them so easily don't you thanks again hun

[@kalenaflows4574]

ssue I'd only more people would look after the status and lost animals rather than abusing them. Thank you for taking care of the little one you have.

[@dawnruhl8405]

Sandpaper on the sharp edges will help prevent tearing up your fingers.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Dawn Ruhl I gave it a go with sandpaper but these days I get rid of the drips while it's still wet.

[@thalianewton7680]

Why didn’t you finish the project?

[@kalenaflows4574]

thalia newton sorry for the delay getting back to you. This pot was an experimental one and I ended up doing another pour over the top as I didn't like the base being plain and now pour over the entire outside surface as this looks much better.

[@tealwingz]

I don't understand why you didn't just put some sort of a disc over the hole on the bottom and do a flip cup dirty pour.

[@kalenaflows4574]

tealwingz with this particular pot I wanted to have the base terracotta. I didn't end up liking the finished pot so poured over it covering the entire pot. I don't do a flip cup because I like the effect ofhaving more control over layers of the pour. Just a personal preference. I think it would also use less paint and ensure full coverage this way.

[@rosejarman6920]

Do you have to treat the painted surface after it dries.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Rose Jarman Hi Rose, yes, you do. I use a spray varnish which I originally bought for my canvases. It's a high gloss one and can be used on any type of artwork. It's also water proof by coincidence so I simply spray on 2 heavy coats over a couple of days and allow plenty of time for the paint and varnish to cure. Sometimes a piece will need a third coat but usually 2 is good.

[@rosejarman6920]

thank you /i am gonna try these

[@debbiehagan9543]

Jennifer

[@tjscrafts7953]

Try priming the pot first the paint will flow better. Terri

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thanks for the tip. I prefer to put onto the raw pot as it soaks in just enough paint quickly enough to stop the flow without losing too much paint and losing the impact of the flow. Mind you, I could have just used the wrong primer for the job!

[@maureenhaley112]

Well if there full of dry acrylic paint/fluitrol/silicone they aren't biodegradable!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Not entirely, no. There is no way that painting of this type can be entirely biodegradable though, at least using these containers the paint doesn't go directly into the water source and the containers themselves break down leaving only the paint etc. I want to help somewhere... points for at least trying? It seems Australia is behind the times in affordable biodegradable paints, I'm hoping this changes to enable me to be more friendly.

[@maureenhaley112]

@@kalenaflows4574 "at least using these containers the paint doesn't go directly into the water source" Well it does...and once the cup degrades the paint will still be in the water. Yes, of course you get points for trying....then removed and called 'an epic fail' The cups are biodegradable for a reason.....covering them with paint defeats that. Be more friendly by not defeating the object. You're an artist...be creative. :)

[@YTjndallas]

Why use Floetrol AND PVA glue instead of Floetrol alone, or the PVA alone?

[@kalenaflows4574]

YTjndallas thanks for asking. I experimented with all combinations of water, floetrol, and PVA but found that my preference for finished product is PVA and floetrol. I don't add water because I feel that it doesn't keep the colours separated well enough, they tend to bleed into each other slightly and give me less crisp delineation between colours than I want. I add the PVA (particularly for the pots) as this helps with waterproofing the external of the pots in addition to the varnish on top of the paint. I'm not quite sure but I *think* floetrol may also have some water resistant properties. The PVA also helps me to play with the texture of the paint more. But honestly, it's preference and isn't required. Let me state though that I haven't tried any alternative on the terracotta, only on canvas. Due to the vertical nature of the terracotta pour, it's more important to ensure the colours remain as independent from each other as possible so they do need to be a touch thicker than canvas pours and you do want to make sure you're working with a mix which will work vertically. I have done re-pours... one pot was done 4 times before I was happy with it!

[@patlippa6914]

Couldn’t see the tube of iridescent paint ☹️

[@kalenaflows4574]

pat lippa sorry! It's Reeves iridescent medium. These days I prefer to use Derivan Matisse iridescent medium as it's finer and brighter, however both are excellent.

[@suejameson1517]

Please show the products fully. No need to keep apologising. Just go!

[@bonnyanderson9976]

Your camera is only showing mostly table and the colors

[@influentialolive]

Very cool, but, bummer, can't see the top of the video... Gorgeous pots!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Billie Lemere valid point. I was annoyed with this myself. It improves with more recent videos! And thank you, I'm glad you liked the pot regardless :) Kalena

[@influentialolive]

Kalena Flows Ahhh... no reason to be annoyed with yourself, I have seen Far Worse. I'm re-learning to pour.. I've not done any videos of art of any kind... but, I'm talking myself into it. I just don't want to be a "single" topic craft channel. There isn't a craft I Haven't/Won't try... lol... Right now, I'm figuring out, what I Prefer to pour on, wrapped canvas, canvas board, hard wood, ceramics, records, tiles... lol. I have All of those available to me... and more..

[@kalenaflows4574]

I understand the single topic issue. When I mix up my pours though, the pots are still the most popular and that's the same thing with selling my artworks. Though canvases sell, pots and jewellery are my "bread and butter." Good luck with working out your favourite! It's so hard to do but it's worth all the fun in the meantime ;)

[@pamelagaskin2924]

Sucks not to see final outcome ☹

[@kalenaflows4574]

Pamela Gaskin - Sorry about that, I'll add a slow go around of this project to my next clip and it will be varnished too so you can see the really truly finished product! I've used a spray varnish which is waterproof and is used for oil and acrylic paints so works well for this type of work as it contains silicone. Cheers, Kalena

[@mariellche3144]

after 5 minutes you think it gets interesting but my feeling of speed and getting to the point is different

[@kalenaflows4574]

Mariellche It's fair to say that there is content that is less than interesting which is why I've worked on altering my videos since this one. Thanks for your feedback.

[@duchett743]

I agree

[@jeanmurdock2926]

Where do you find the flotrol? Nice work.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jean Murdock Hi there Jean, I get the floetrol from my local hardware store. It's actually a marine grade paint conditioner. Amazing the stuff we use for art! Thanks for the compliment, glad you like what I'm doing, feedback is always encouraging :)

[@bonnyanderson9976]

And now i can't see any pots only ballowins

[@wehavealwaysbeenanointed4929]

Check to see if you have any eye brows left. LoL

[@crunchypickles99]

Too bad you can't use copyrighted music. When that flame shot out I was hearing "Flamethrower" by the J. Geils Band in my head. LMAO

[@kalenaflows4574]

crunchypickles99 I know right!

[@colleenbarber3517]

Too bad you didn’t get the bottles/tubes on camera. Couldn’t see the brands.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Colleen Barber hi Colleen, I use Mont Marte dimensions for all my paints and the iridescent is Reeves brand. The silicone is just a generic brand from the local hardware shop. :)

[@colleenbarber3517]

Kalena Flows thanks for the info.

[@brendastolecki4755]

The DIP with your paints would be easier.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Brenda Stolecki pardon my ignorance but what do you mean by DIP? I'm hoping this is simply a case of my brain waking up slower than my body and being utterly distracted by the noise of the kids in the background! 😂

[@ReginaBarnett]

OMG!! Lmao!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sweet Pea it went mad! Scared the life out of me!

[@ReginaBarnett]

I can imagine. No telling what I would've done.

[@lisad7733]

I can’t see her stirring the pour cup AT ALL.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Lisa D nope, I never stir the pour cup. I find it muddies the finish for me. 🙂

[@lisad7733]

Kalena Flows Didn’t you drag a stick through it maybe in a crisscross to change the pattern? That was kind of my point, I couldn’t see what you were doing. I love pouring & I alter bottles, jars etc. I was thrilled to see someone pouring on something other than canvas or wood. I just really wanted to see what you were doing. Maybe I can see better in the next video.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Lisa D no, I didn't drag the stick, not once they're all in the pour cup.

[@lisad7733]

Kalena Flows maybe I od’d on pour videos that day. But a lot was at least half off screen. I’ll watch another. Be careful with your torch!!

[@margaretfricke9350]

If you could write out the products and types it would help. Also the ratio of paint to additives. It's very difficult to understand what you are saying because of a vey heavy accent. I love your accent, but for this purpose it's difficult for me to understand. I don't mean this as any type of criticism just asking for clarification. Thank you so much.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Margaret Fricke hi Margaret :) I had to giggle as I've never been told that I have a strong accent or that someone likes it! Thank you ;) The paints I've used here are all Mont Marte dimension paints. This is an Australian brand so I'm not sure that it will be available overseas, however, the colours are: Monastral Cerulean (the light blue) Pearl Yellow Mid Pearl sapphire + black + white Purple + white The black and white additives are only a very small amounts. I've added floetrol, pva glue, and silicone spray to all the paints, and Reeves iridescent medium to the purple paint. This batch of paint I made a little thicker than I normally do for canvases as I was attempting to achieve cells. I've since found that its very difficult to do this and if you watch my more recent videos, you'll see that I simply pour and will get some stunning results regardless of applying flame or not. I don't tend to work on a specific formula for my paint be use approximately half as much pva as paint and simply add floetrol until I have the texture I need. I avoid water as I find it allows the different colours to blend too easily and produces less crisp lines between colours. I hope this answers your questions, thank you for querying. Kalena :)

[@SweetRomanticBliss]

20 mins to get to the pour? Nope...sorry, too long

[@tealwingz]

I totally agree. That's waaay too long to get to the pour.

[@CarolReidCA]

Have you ever done a pour before? Edited videos? You can fast forward. Even a simple pour takes roughly 20 minutes or more. Complex ones more time.

[@margaretdavis96]

I hope she has good insurance.

[@crunchypickles99]

margaret davis LMAO

[@lisad7733]

When showing what paints are being used they are mostly off screen. In fact when layering the pouring cup it’s close to off screen. PLEASE CENTER BETTER.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Lisa D thanks for the tip, I'll work on that to improve it.

[@pamelagaskin2924]

Some people just have to talk through their whole video about the mundane. Music is always a better choice 😊 lovely pour! 👍😉

[@kalenaflows4574]

I did reply but have transferred my account so lost all my replies and I'm not sure if you spotted it, however, suffice it to say, I am in complete agreement! I've also taken your advice on my next video and not only added music but sped things up somewhat. I think I've sped it up just a little too much though and will slow it down a little on subsequent clips. Thanks for your feedback, it's always valued. :)

[@kyannalenz5012]

I personally like hearing you talk! Don’t feel you have to change for people!!! Be you!!! Everyone else can with turn their sound down or fast -forward!

[@jowicker4095]

To bad the camera is not posited better.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jo Wicker I can assure you I've learned from my mistakes!

[@sallymay3643]

4 get it I'm falling asleep

[@kalenaflows4574]

Connie Gurley I agree, that's why I stopped talking in future videos and try to keep them short as possible now.

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

You yapped 16 m, then did not show the final.

[@bradmccarthy7628]

Like the video but way too much talking for me..

[@kalenaflows4574]

You and me both! You'll love the rest of mine then - no talking at all.

[@cindywright5588]

I think it took 15 mins before you even started pouring, way too long. Also why didn't you pour on the bottom of the pot? You also didn't completely cover the sides of the pot with your pour. It just didn't look finished. It would have been nice to see the finished product. I'm not being a hater, just constructive criticism.

[@kalenaflows4574]

This was not only the first video I put together, it was the first pot that I poured. I had ideas as to how it would look but it didn't work so I altered my style to cover the entire pot and ultimately repoured this one as I hated it myself! I also almost exclusively stopped showing the mixing of the paint for exactly the reason you mention - it takes forever. As feedback has been provided I've altered the format of my clips and a number of people have made the same comments as you so it has been taken on board. I appreciate the constructive nature of your comment and hope that you've had a moment to watch some of my newer videos to see how things have changed. Kalena

[@Katz1950]

Terrible video...get to the final and show it!

[@kalenaflows4574]

My first video... one learns from one's mistakes!

[@shanemorgan6609]

Lost interest at the 8 min mark. Watching the mixing of paint is about like watching the grass grow. Fast forwarded to the end to see the mess made. Camera at a bad position. Hope you get better at this. I will give this 1 stars out of 5.

[@kalenaflows4574]

shane morgan all comments are completely accurate. I think this was the first video I did. It took me a little while decrease the length of the videos but I try to keep them as short as possible. I do have people requesting more information on the paintmixing but, like you, I feel shorter is far better than longer. Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated. (And I'm still working on an optimal camera angle 😉)

[@kyannalenz5012]

Bravo to you Kalena for being so gracious to such a rude person!

[@ninininibooboo]

Terrible video. You spend way too much time on the incidentals -- just get on with it!!!

[@kalenaflows4574]

ninininibooboo yup. If you watch pretty much any video I've loaded since this one, you'll see that I agreed with that statement some time ago. Thanks for confirming my own feelings.

[@kyannalenz5012]

You are very gracious Kalena! Bravo to you!!!

[@sallymay3643]

U talk 2 much get on with it

[@mbamac2253]

You talk too much

[@kalenaflows4574]

Yup. That's why this is basically my only video with me talking in it! 🤣