Secret To The Colander Pour

This was so much fun! Choose three or more colors and create something! So - here is the link to the little sink strainer I found. As I mentioned, I had a hard time finding it - so hope this link will help.
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Thanks for watching!
Kathy
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[@laurieriehl2042]

Love this! Love the simple 3 colors and leaving pattern good idea! Thank you!

[@creativewithelizabeth6396]

Thanks for sharing. I really appreciated seeing how you, like me, can't always leave well enough alone.

[@harmony331000]

Wow👏🏼😎it’s beautiful, thank you for sharing....and the sink strainer hack is brilliant too✌️

[@lindahyden]

Gorgeous, love the finished product and thanks for giving us the link to the strainer.

[@ladyloneill]

Awesome! Thank you for putting this together. Very helpful.

[@cathifamjourney469]

Beautiful!! Love this pattern

[@canadashannon]

Thank you for this Kathy! It was very helpful on many levels. (I'm brand new to paint pouring and already loving it's endless beauty and possibilities.)

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Shannon! It is so much fun -- and actually relaxing to me! Have fun!

[@kimberlyperkins2992]

Before using strainer, put a wet background on so paint wont stick to canvas and will flow

[@MooseKrazysFlowingCanvas]

You inspire me so very much! Thank you! I love the end result!

[@Xenopticon]

Thanks for this! This is a great technique, and a good initial insight into what works and what doesn't. One clarification, and a couple of suggestions for spreading the paint better: The thing that makes this work is not exactly that there are lines instead of holes, but where those lines (or holes) are. They have to be a the /edge/ of the flat bottom, so that the paint easily runs out. If you'd found a colander or sink strainer with round holes at exactly the place where the sides turn under to the flat "bottom" (as you have the strainer sitting on the canvas), that would have worked, as well. For encouraging the paint to spread farther toward the edges, there are a couple of things to try. The first only works on a somewhat resilient, "elastic" substrate, such as the stretched canvas you used in this video: Carefully lift the canvas in one hand, holding it firmly, and run a finger of the other hand along the under side, gently pressing upward, until you locate the the point from which you want the paint to spread. Press up more firmly, in that location. Use care. You don't want to stretch the canvas too much, or you can cause a depression into which the paint will puddle, once you release your finger. If this happens, you may be able to save the piece by supporting the center on something that slightly raises the surface. If the spreading point is in the very center of your canvas, you can try balancing it on something like a spray-paint can, or a partly-used roll of paper towels. If you do ever distort a stretched canvas, you can often remedy the problem--after the paint has thoroughly dried--by heavily misting the back of the canvas with water, then drying under a hot hair dryer, to shrink the canvas taut again (more or less, depending on how badly it's distorted). The other way I think of to spread the paint is to use very light centrifugal force, either by suspending the canvas on sling of crossed cords and gently spinning the canvas like a turntable. Or you could use a good-quality, easy-rotating lazy susan to support the canvas, and gently spin that. The lazy susan method has the advantage that the canvas can be secured in place with double-sided tape (such as carpet tape). In addition, with care, the canvas can be secured off-center, locating the spread-point of the paint in the center of the rotation, if your pour is off-center, or if you want to experiment with various manipulations for different effects. Thanks again for this video. Your result is spectacular!

[@mawi1172]

Why don't you write a book on it?

[@michelleprice7605]

Thank you so much for the wealth of information. Much appreciated ❤😊

[@acquanettakommenus3711]

Thank you, I've got to try this, love the design!

[@peanut924]

Im glad somebody did this! I had thought about it but had yet to try it! Subscribed, thanks!

[@sandytennant1365]

This turned out wonderfully!! great job!!

[@beckymonaghan50]

This a game changer! Thank you so very much for sharing the link! I can’t wait to try it!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thanks for watching! Have fun!

[@chookchook9352]

A beautiful pattern even when you turned it. A lovely video that was a joy to watch.

[@andrewchen3736]

I never knew these videos on the internet existed, it’s such a different niche to what I’m used to! Either way, great video Kathy! Very calming and beautiful watching and listening to you sharing your passion ☺️

[@DesignedByKathy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@catinagervasi4765]

Thank you sooo very much I have purchased 500+strainers and was unhappy with the results. Now I know why!

[@acquanettakommenus3711]

Hi, I had to watch this one again! I love the design!

[@john7027]

Kathy, I love this pour much more then the other pours people do. Love, Love, Love this. Thanks for this video.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you John!

[@annshelton3503]

Thank you so much for sharing this 👍... Great idea on the technique 💯

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Ann!

[@janiswond8556]

thanks so much for sharing this , just got my mini colander from amazon . cant wait to try it tonight

[@michelleprice7605]

Beautiful! Love your tilt effect.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Lovely job. Such great s/ Western pattern. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnaverrilli6604]

I ordered the strainers from Amazon. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Donna - have fun with it!

[@VintagePillows]

Best one I have seen yet.

[@josephinelynch9138]

Amazing! Love it.

[@psw4763]

Enjoyed watching to see what pattern appeared. Very cool will try it and see what pops up on my canvas. Thank you

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Phyllis! Have fun pouring!

[@cherylsartdesigns4873]

Thank you so much for the tip! Love how yours turned out!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sunshinejenny5536]

Thank you for showing this. That is super cool!!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Jenny!

[@aquillawinborne1936]

That's beautiful Kathy you can do many things with that design. The first thing I thought of when I saw it transforming was a peacock. Put the body in the middle and there you go! Thanks sweetie and stay blessed!

[@ita14101]

Thank you. Great tutorial on the Colander.

[@nishamehta2662]

It's very beautiful. Loved it.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Nisha! Thank you for watching!

[@lesleybrown6979]

Thank you for letting me know exactly what to use. Just ordered some and can't wait to get them and give it a go.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Great Lesley! Have fun with it! Thanks for watching.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Great Lesley! Have fun with it! Thanks for watching.

[@judyevans4665]

Thank you so much for the great tip!

[@sandramoreno5265]

Have to admit I'm an artist this is one of the most impressive pours I gave seen absolutely beautiful great job.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Hi Sandra, thank you - and thanks for watching!

[@johnnyboy55]

Just bought the same set from Amazon yesterday. Doing a pour today with the same colander. Great idea! Subscribed

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you so much!!! Have fun with your pouring!

[@bamabev79]

Beautiful!! I've heard other artists say they had found those strainers at the Dollar Store. After seeing this, I'm definitely gonna try it!! Thank you!!

[@DesignedByKathy]

My dollar store does not have them! Some probably do. You can find them at the Amazon link I have.

[@jozwaters1388]

Thank you for the link to the strainer. Been on the lookout for one. Amazon.ca also has these for $6 and that includes shipping.

[@WitchyCharlie]

Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you so much for watching! Sorry - I've been away for a while.

[@barbara4959]

Love the pour...

[@miabibby275]

KATHY, i have JUST found you on youtube. Oh, wow, i wish I'd found you earlier. I love you technique. YOU are my saviour lol i can now do paint pours...I've found you so inspirational, i have subscribed for 'anything' from your youtube programmes. Bless you for sharing. Love from UK

[@DesignedByKathy]

Hi Mia - and thank you so much! Thank means so very much to me! Have fun pouring!

[@amy8460]

Great color choices, they all compliment each other really nice! Cool pattern. I see I havent been using enough paint from the look of yours.

[@taniw1509]

Beautiful design. I need to get me a colander like this and try this. Thanks for all the info on what works better n what doesn't.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you so much Tanja! Happy pouring!

[@darlenenelson215]

Very pretty. I haven't tried any of this kind of art, but you made it look easier.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Darlene -- just jump in! It is so much fun.

[@rippi37]

The only place I found these strainers was on eBay...I looked everywhere ! This is a beautiful result. Thank you

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

Great...I also got mine from AMAZON, and took one and snipped every third little black strip for a different pattern.

[@SeverelyAmbitious]

Very nice. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@RebeccaTurnerEsotericCreations]

Sharing this in my facebook group. Thank you for posting this!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Rebecca! Thanks for watching!

[@barbarastothart4172]

Thank you for the tip. Looked in sooo many stores in Canada and did not find the strainers. Loved the video.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Barbara - you can get them through Amazon also.

[@danielmack1254]

I loved the final result....the manipulation definitely added to it rather than detracting from it.....it ended up with a beautiful, feather-like pattern.

[@serenity8368]

Nice and glad you kept the pattern

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you!

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

New Subscriber here: I liked it when you finished it the first time, but when you tipped it, I loved it. Look forward to seeing more.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Sarah!

[@lizhamilton5934]

It's really cool! Thanks!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thanks Liz!

[@tazzycat40]

I absolutely love it very nice

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Denise!

[@lindatemple09]

Thank you so much for not adding music. So great to watch this and hear you speak.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Linda! We have experimented with adding music to some - say where there is a lull - or I'm using the hair dryer. Thank you so much for input on this - I appreciate it!

[@lindaroberts792]

Awesome I loved it

[@twistedluck3120]

Great tip! I was looking for one just like that one today and will probably also go to amazon. I did find a neat little one at a dollar store that is different but I got a very cool and unique result. It has small round holes all around in a line but they are spiraled and I was not sure what to expect but I LOVE what turned out!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Awesome! Keep on pouring and have fun!

[@judimarks1703]

..this demo was great ….Iam a beginner your help was appreciated....thanks judi

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Judi. Have fun!

[@gidgetnsweetpealacarter9797]

I have used the same strainer as yours and it worked out great. I found them on eBay and you get 4 strainers all different in one package. You can use all of them and each one leaves its own distinct pattern. I did like and subscribed to your channel! I'm so glad I found you! This pour turned out great only I have the same problem and I can never leave well enough alone! Keep on pouring!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Hi! I'm glad you found me too! Thank you so much for watching.

[@mariwarnick5710]

Kathy, I wouldn't have been able to have left it alone either! The color you used around the edges was the one I would have picked also, and if you hadn't stretched the paint, I think it might have cracked as it seemed quite thick. Your color choices were impeccable, and I have always been a huge admirer of your beautiful art! God bless you! Mari 😊❤❤❤

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you so much Mari for your kind words and for watching my videos. God bless you too!

[@tonia4934]

Wow love it

[@kblndngel70]

I found some in our Dollar Tree which is a dollar store...they have lots of different things you can use...Good luck all! Thanks for sharing!

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

Thank you for the tips and advice! I’m going to try this! Just Subscribed!

[@kaleidoscopicreature7019]

i love this! i want to do this to the top of one of my cabinets tables

[@DesignedByKathy]

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out - and have fun pouring!

[@lourdeslopez9833]

Pretty. I've seen the strainers in General Dollar.

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

Thanks for showing, Kathy. I found mine at Dollar General in their Dollar Days section. Creative Blessings!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Kelly. Happy pouring!

[@lauracross3144]

Gorgeous!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Laura!

[@jeffstrong4311]

Yeah, I did the search gig too and then I found one at a flea market for a quarter. But, then I started trying other things and the one I really like is a dollar store orange juicer. Made in plastic, So you should give that a whirl. But you are right the thinness of the paint is the key to successes

[@sholly59]

I found that my colors just ran together when I poured them through the colander. My paint's viscosity seemed exactly the same as Kathy's. No idea why.

[@Linda-zd4ec]

Love it !

[@sweatintotheoldies]

PRETTY! The painting is very nice too ;-)

[@pambunner6547]

Love this!

[@chelemathewsmartines1861]

I have not seen it before either. Thank you for sharing!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thanks for watching!

[@artranchero]

Great hint! Thanks!

[@trulylynn9941]

You are so pretty. Love your tutorial!💜

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you! Very kind!

[@laurieriehl2042]

Love the horse head pour!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Laurie!

[@fortheloveofart6436]

I love the design you got with this!! That water bottle you showed. I am getting ready to do a bottle bottom pour with one of those bottles lol theres more "petals" than the regular soda bottles. I just recently found these strainers you used at my local dollar tree. I havent tried it with a pour yet. I wasnt sure how it would do. Thanks for sharing this technique with us! It's beautiful!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you! Have fun with the bottle bottom pour!

[@nancybisogno118]

Beautiful!I like it didn’t get everywhere!!!

[@sharonhamilton4478]

Lolol

[@loisquainton837]

Thank you I have tried everything now I’ll try this

[@DesignedByKathy]

Have fun

[@joycewhite4190]

Beautiful art thanks!

[@sandraroberts9400]

Thx for sharing! I love your southern accent ❤️. I’m from WV 😃

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Sandra!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful love thx. It looks more like a strainer pour .

[@LindaMcIntosh-vp9nm]

I saw one (sink strainer) like it at the dollar store...( the stores are ALL different) but see if yours has what you need next time. Beautiful work!!😃

[@crazyldy002]

WOW just found your channel, this turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing :-) You do great work :-)

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Linda! Welcome! Have fun pouring!

[@laurellee5903]

Thank you!!! 💕

[@palipali4264]

Wonderful!!, tgank you!!

[@revelation2and3]

Beautiful

[@sandystrehlow9836]

Thank you for sharing

[@Kaff231]

WOW!!!! Simply beautiful!!😍😍 Thanks for sharing this with us. New Subscriber here!😃👍🎉

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you for watching --- and welcome!

[@stacywhieldon9373]

If you had a flowing base coat, like the teal in the background, on the canvas first it makes it easier to spread the design once you move the colander. Also try push pins in the corners rather than tall cups works so much better. Thanks for the great video. Beautiful pattern!!!

[@glendalangley1877]

New sub. Thank you for this. It’s beautiful and it should be fun to do.

[@DesignedByKathy]

Hi Glenda -- welcome!

[@MALVABEE]

you got a new subscriber! What an amazing idea!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Malva!!

[@melvaburke2608]

🤗 Thanks For Showing this Technique! Many Possibilities! Dollar Tree rite down the Street! Merci⚘ Beacoup 😎

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you and have fun!

[@juliebittinger46]

Lovely!!

[@buckywilliamshooker9690]

Awesome job

[@JudeNance]

Beautiful 😍

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you Jude!

[@kiddidok8766]

Awesome!

[@susanjones9721]

I love that advice too.. "If at first you don't succeed....try, try again." That quote comes from the Scottish hero, Robert the Bruce. When he was holed up in a cave, and hiding from the English he had plenty of time to think. He watched a spider rebuild his web after it had been destroyed many times. Hence the saying....... I love the previous video on card making from a napkin. Keep them coming.👍

[@DirtyArtist]

Ahaha! yes Thank you! Cannot find them in shops in Australia. Cheers for the link! New subbie :)

[@DesignedByKathy]

Thank you! Amazon does have them.

[@peterdougheney6345]

The sink strainer is brilliant and easy to do

[@joycewilliams9704]

Hi, i liked your video very informative and clear sounding. I have found if you want your pour to spread alittle further on a dry canvas add a paint all around the pour touching it. The pour will not curl over itself. I do like the flower effect. Will you let it dry before adding the border color you mentioned.

[@mssaylav1]

Thank you for sharing I just ordered at Amazon. I checked the dollar store but they don't have with straight lines. Thanks again😁