Acrylic pouring: CLEANING SILICONE 3 ways & avoid Varnish disaster. Must-do!

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to create cells we often use silicon oil or Dimithicone. you need to clean it of before Varnish as it will otherwise have wholes. I shown here 3 options. no guarantee.
- cornstarch, talk, baby pourer
- alcohol
- dishsoap
always make sure it's properly cured ( 2 weeks ). after cleaning use clear water to finish it and let it dry another day or two before Varnish. if you see any colour coming off then stop. there is no guarantee.
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[@myavatar9590]

Thank you very much! I haven't seen any other video that talked about cleaning poured paintings and had no idea that cleaning is even necessary. I have a few cured poured paintings that I will clean later today with dish soap and warm water. Thanks again!

[@nrich5127]

Yep - dish soap and warm water does the job - I would let the painting dry at least 4 days before cleaning - I use soft cloth to wash and paper towels to dab it dry. I have found that black sometimes bleeds when you wash it although it might have been the brand of paint I used. Treat the paint surface gently and you should be ok.

[@PouringArtExperience]

You need to cure it 3 weeks. Only then the paint reaches maximum surface hardness.

[@nrich5127]

Thanks for the "heads up tip" - knowledge is power ...

[@briannatodd6882]

Thank you so much. I'm new to this and didn't realize the downfall of silicone. I figured dish soap and water but wanted to research more and am glad to see it's a hopeful method. If it doesn't work out well I'll be sure to comment!

[@PouringArtExperience]

Have a look at the one minute demonstration video how to all wash it off

[@FinisP]

Hello, Thank you! Very good information! I am not drying my paintings long enough, this help me so much. Have a good day!

[@PouringArtExperience]

+Vikie Victoria Hinojosa you're very welcome and thank you for watching

[@heatherbrooks7006]

Thank you for a very informative video. I needed to see it!

[@PouringArtExperience]

Happy you like it. There is also a 1 minute video on how i clean one with soap

[@anna-nn4ix]

thanks so much i have been leaving the cornstarch powder for a about 5 days.. then cleaning off with soapy water.. rinsing and drying for a week.. i also spray the backside of the canvas (inside the wood) with water and let it dry to tighten up the canvas if its loose or saggy.

[@PouringArtExperience]

anna c sounds like a very good plan. I only don't like the cornstarch myself as o gets sticks in possible air bubbles wholes. But if it works for you perfect

[@zareenarashidrashid2590]

anna c Do u use corn starch powder in place of cilicone ?

[@PouringArtExperience]

That has really nothing to do with eachother

[@ufo2go]

Hallo Santana / folks. How about a vigorous spray with window cleaner, washed off under a warm shower, then dryed? Two more questions please. Do fluid artists progress to resin art? Does a resin varnish work on acrylic paintings on canvas?

[@PouringArtExperience]

Haven't tried windows cleaner. You can do resin art or not has nothing to do with progressing. Yes you can put resin as a varnish over a clean pour. Check out the other videos

[@3moocow2]

What music are you playing...name, please. Very relaxing, nice.

[@PouringArtExperience]

karl ochs it's copyright free music from bensound.com Not sure about the name.

[@3moocow2]

Much appreciated.

[@ufo2go]

Relaxing? A bit like a death march. Cleaning silicone of your work should not be so morbid.

[@jessicabarna5251]

@@ufo2go Lol.

[@catb7029]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@PouringArtExperience]

+catb7029 you're very welcome. Thanks for watching

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Thanks! Does this get the surface of the canvas fully flat again with none of the craters left?

[@PouringArtExperience]

+IAMGiftbearer you're only removing silicone. Your not adding anything. So if you have craters or puddles you'll get the silicone out but has nothing to do with the paint.

[@sabinah5136]

Hi! so did my first acrylic pour..it's been drying for 3 days. I am leaving in 2.5 weeks and its supposed to be a gift for someone overseas. problem is i want to varnish it but am afraid itll be too soon...also will have to remove silicone from it...any tips? or am i doomed

[@PouringArtExperience]

Well for sure you need to clean it. Normally after 3 weeks but then donit after 2. Really well! Video on my channel too for soap which is best. Then leave 2 days to dry and then varnish. Dont wrap it air tight and use like wax paper on top for protection as it wont stick.

[@gerrywaters4175]

Thank you so.. for that info..

[@PouringArtExperience]

Gerry Waters you're welcome and thanks for watching

[@carlasmith2105]

Thanks so much!

[@PouringArtExperience]

+Carla Smith you're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@peggythompson3238]

is it necessary to varnish your paintings? what kind of varnish do you use? what kind of silicone do you use? thanks

[@PouringArtExperience]

+peggy thompson it depends on you if you want to Varnish or not. It protects your painting and makes the colour pop. I use 100%silicone oil or Dimithicone. I'll make a video about varnish options soon

[@peggythompson3238]

thanks

[@peggythompson3238]

how long do you let your paintings dry before you varnish them. Thanks.

[@PouringArtExperience]

peggy thompson 48 hours dry to the touch. Cleaning and Varnish 2 weeks

[@jacquelineduigou5923]

Why we need to clean off the silicone before varnish canvas?

[@PouringArtExperience]

jacqueline duigou it won't stick evenly and you'll have wholes

[@sayerscampoverde]

jacqueline duigou I

[@ruthannmolyneaux478]

Please more about "proper curing. "

[@PouringArtExperience]

+Ruth Ann Molyneaux it means to dry it thru and thru. Not only superficial. Allow it to get air from top and below. And then wait 2-3 weeks

[@annietremblay7236]

Thank you 😊

[@PouringArtExperience]

+Annie Tremblay no problem and thanks for watching