Terracotta pots dirty pour acrylic flow art painting NO silicone No heat AMAZING results

I'm doing quite a lot of these lately and have found that the results are more to my liking without adding silicone and heat.
When planing these two, I kept the carmine out of the second pour intending to drizzle it over at the end, however, I was so impressed with the result without it that I left it off. What do you think? Was it the right decision?

[@jennygreco3631]

Absolutely fantastic! Going to try this myself ! Great gift idea👍🏻

[@rhondaphillips432]

ALL THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@kelciawheeler986]

WOW the pots are spectacular and the colors even more beautiful. Thank you for sharing this pour.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Kelcia Wheeler thank you 😀 I'm pleased you've enjoyed watching. These pots were very quickly snapped up!

[@lindajohnston759]

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous! I think you have helped me decide where I want to focus for a while. Thank you! Very inspiring!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Linda Johnston thank you for your words. If I can give you one tip for doing pots, make your paint slightly thicker than you normally would to get better coverage on the pots. I made several pretty but awful mistakes with these when I started doing them! And I was determined to get cells! Ultimately when I did, I didn't like them. So now I just use sparkles instead, pearl paints or added iridescent medium. All the best with yours 😊

[@ggfabris8474]

Wow..just beautiful💕

[@feedingsparrows]

They're beautiful. It gives them a unique mable look.👍😃

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thanks for that tip, I'll keep it in mind myself for anything that comes up. ☺

[@shirleyann1901]

Beautiful... a work of art.

[@territ2892]

Beautiful technique love the idea thanks for sharing 🌾

[@lully381]

They are lovely I can't wait to try it myself. Thank you for a great idea.

[@kalenaflows4574]

lully381 Thank you :) I hope you have as much fun with them as I do!

[@I.am.gnarlyCrone]

They are both absolutely stunning!

[@kalenaflows4574]

All4n4h thank you ☺

[@mitanigreen8749]

Wow.. Super duper love your ideas. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

Very beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@aminsa1]

Love this idea and tips!

[@radha_2307]

Gorgeous...Amazing....Beautiful...So great art.....

[@kalenaflows4574]

raslila rangoli thank you 😊

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful art

[@renegusmus264]

Beautiful.

[@titalinda9093]

Very beautiful, thank you❤️👏

[@melissamiew4056]

Love this idea so much. Great job.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Melissa Miew thank you 😏🙂 I love doing these.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Relaxing…your music is matching your video perfect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mlady204103]

Love the dark blue pot! It looks like it belongs in a high-end garden center or art gallery.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Christine Nichols thank you 😊 these two both sold as Christmas presents. I'm sure they're well loved 😉

[@niallwexeire]

Looks awesome Kalena! I need to get my hands on some pots :P

[@kalenaflows4574]

niallwexeire dude you so totally should, they are a lot of fun!

[@ChaysLove]

Oh wow! These are so cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Chays Love my pleasure, thank you for the compliment. I'm glad you like them 😊

[@Bluviolet7392]

Loved it...

[@DoBeLove]

I haven't done a dirty pour yet and was wondering about pots, I think this will be so fun!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Rene' Warren oh, it is! Great fun. Just make sure you catch the drips off with a skewer or something so you don't end up with a bumpy rim. Enjoy it! Kalena 😀

[@marievanangamoudiar4922]

This is amazing beautiful

[@lisaharms9387]

Both are STUNNING!!! Awesome pours!!!!!

[@kalenaflows4574]

LISA HARMS thank you :)

[@MarikaIomaLantz]

Wow. Beautiful

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you 🙂

[@jp2593]

I love it. I just did a pot as well. So fun. These are lovely 🤗🤩

[@Artwanna.8]

I love how beautiful they turned!♥️ Btw love the music background too♥️

[@SarbjitEmbroideryDesigns]

Beautiful colours & nice work

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sarbjit Embroidery Designs thank you so much 🙂

[@carolyntipping3413]

Perfect.

[@vickichavez9956]

Very nice

[@anjalaahmad4219]

Gorgeous♥️

[@kalenaflows4574]

Anjala Ahmad thank you ☺

[@donnalynn2]

Wow! Beautifl!

[@jerrycallender9691]

Beautiful work...

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jerry Callender thank you :)

[@Jo-lg8rj]

These are splendidly beautiful

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jodi thank you so much 🙄

[@Jo-lg8rj]

Kalena Flows your welcome 😁 keep inspiring

[@reshelejackson9269]

Love It!💙

[@tamicohn2421]

Very pretty. I may have to try this.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Tami Cohn thank you 🙂

[@dhanyasreekanth7121]

Awesome..

[@p7s5]

Super se bhi upar

[@70shellyb]

Those are beautiful!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Michelle Bible thank you so much. I loved these too. I was so torn when they sold!

[@anilsaraf7319]

Excellent

[@nelidaquintana6419]

Really beautiful

[@itsme-tg9qr]

Yrr it is looking amazing... 😍😍

[@NolaGB]

Just found your video. Your pots turned out beautifully!!!

[@kalenaflows4574]

NG B thank you 🙂

[@camillefulton7709]

I LOVE BOTH OF THEM. PINK AND BLUE IVE SEEN AT SUNSET WHEN A STORMS COMING. ID LOVE TO TRY. (ENVY) CAMILLE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

[@freakingcatlady]

Beautiful pots. I want to learn how to do this. Thank you so much for posting the videos for someone like me who needs to learn. You have inspired me to not have fear and just do it. :)

[@kalenaflows4574]

All the best with it, use colours you love and you can't go wrong!

[@rfgrannyb4092]

beautiful

[@michaels612]

Nice work

[@noramcfall9193]

I LOVE THEM,, I'M GONNA GIVE THIS A TRY,,

[@kalenaflows4574]

Nora Mcfall thank you, that's wonderful! I hope you have a world of fun with it! Cheers, Kalena

[@diannamoore8630]

Very nice!

[@lilaapeanapple5162]

J'ADORE !!!!!!!!!!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Philippe Vanoli thank you !

[@naimatnaimat6851]

Very nice super lovely and beautiful

[@saragrayce2035]

I love this video! I'm trying this tomorrow. I did have to turn the sound off though the music felt a bit heavy for the art you're creating ❤

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sara Mahoney I'm glad you liked it and that it inspired you. You make a good point on the music side too. Often I pick it in the wrong mood! I must be more conscious of it... good luck with your pour, don't forget to water proof the inside first! Kalena

[@robertov1781]

Did you try?

[@bikerleathertv]

@@kalenaflows4574 how do you waterproof the inside? What will be safe for plants?

[@scarletrebel3125]

@@kalenaflows4574 I really enjoyed the music piece! It was profoundly beautiful and relaxing 👌

[@vandanadangi8657]

Beautiful

[@kalenaflows4574]

maggi choudhary thank you 🙂

[@latressa8]

Amazing I've always wanted how to do it I'm gonna try on 2 vases thanks for the inspiration

[@kalenaflows4574]

Latressa Allen the sky is the limit, it's so much satisfaction and fun seeing the paint create patterns and watching them change and settle. My only suggestion on using glass as opposed to terracotta is to make the paint a little thicker to decrease the amount of flow as the glossy surface of glass means the paint wants to keep flowing and will get quite thin. The inside will look fascinating as well! All the best, Kalena

[@latressa8]

Kalena Flows I've been diy's for a short time and I'm tired of glitter and bling and I've wanted to learn how to do this when I do my vase I'll share it with you once again thanks

[@kalenaflows4574]

Latressa Allen I'd love to see it. I have some clear glass projects waiting for me but was in a car accident last weekend where another car hit me and my wrist was badly sprained so I'm a little out of action. Desperate to get back!

[@latressa8]

Kalena Flows Sorry to hear that hope you make a full recovery I'll be waiting for your projects take it easy

[@ashg7219]

Watching that in reverse is super fun.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Had so much fun editing the clip for this one! Reversing was definitely my favourite part and it was so tempting to put more of it in!

[@user-sk5oo9bf7m]

Very very beautiful

[@kalenaflows4574]

علي ع thank you 🙂

[@sanascorner6458]

Wowwwwww

[@floutour]

Magnifique superbe jolie jouer avec les couleurs c'est superbes

[@kalenaflows4574]

Papillionvert Merci. Vert Je suis content que tu les aies appréciés.

[@uttammajumder1487]

Wow awesome

[@kalenaflows4574]

Uttam Majumder thank you :)

[@skali2312]

Amazing

[@succulent7garden]

WOW Beautiful Very good Video 예쁘네요😍😘😘

[@marinicebusetti5282]

LINDÍSSIMO.... AMEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.... BJOSSSS.... 🇧🇷

[@charlotteweinberg3804]

Me gusta mucho.....

[@YulTv77]

Amazing madam👌

[@Armygirl-rd5ok]

Wow

[@tarannumreza7600]

I wanna learn this work...

[@devsgarden1239]

Superb and great job 👏👍👌😀....keep it up n stay connected with new joined friend 🍀☘🤝🤝🤝🤝🙏👍🍂

[@lisefosse6118]

Superbe, je viens de découvrir votre chaîne et je suis en train de prendre tous vos conseils pour mes pots de fleurs, vous dites que cela est très résistant. Je suis ravie de pouvoir les mettre dehors. Merci pour ce partage

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you for your feedback, I'm pleased you have found my channel helpful. I hope you have a lot of fun creating beautiful pieces. 🥰

[@sharoncares6599]

I'm wondering if the porous pots would be more vivid if you had sprayed them first with a sealer? Asking because I want to try this. They are great. What does the inside look like with the hole allowing paint in?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sharon Carty if you check out a couple of most recent videos you'll see that the varnish put on at the end actually makes the colour pop and it looks like when it was wet. These ones just sold before I remembered to photograph them finished!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sharon Carty oh and I missed responding to your second question, sorry, the inside of the pot is all clear from paint as I have the pots sitting on cups so the extra paint falls directly into there and can be used for another pour sometimes though usually is too messy by then. Have a great day! Kalena

[@jillbull9665]

Definitely the right decision, they are both quite beautiful. I haven't watched you before, but most certainly shall again. Thank you. By the way, please do more videos with you talking (as opposed to just music), you are fun and interesting to listen to!!!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jill Bull I think you're the first person to request more chatter from me! Thank you most sincerely. I'm glad you stumbled across my clips and enjoy them. 🙂

[@MariaRodriguez-qp5ir]

Absolutely amazing! Could you please let us know what type and brand of paint you used. It's beautiful.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Maria Rodriguez Thank you so much, Maria ❤ the paints I use are heavy body acrylics and are Mont Marte dimensions range. Kalena

[@marjiens8163]

Where do you find the beautiful shaped terra-cotta pots? Your work is beautiful!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Marjie NS816 Thank you 🙄 I pick the pots up from gardening shops. I love this shape too. I'm glad you enjoyed watching. Kalena

[@TheKoolkat1961]

love both of them may i ask if you sealed the pots with anything first? any advice appreciated

[@kalenaflows4574]

Katrina Hoskin hi! I used Bondall Pot and Ornament Sealer. It's a terracotta pot sealer. In Aus it's available at hardware stores and plant nurseries. I'm sure you'd be able to find similar anywhere else, just a matter of asking in shop for how to waterproof the pot. All the best!

[@TheKoolkat1961]

thankyou kalena its appreciated

[@kimcropsey-sinclair7893]

How long does it take to dry?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Katrina Hoskin the sealer only takes around 4 hours. Two coats are needed to achieve a decent degree off waterproofing though. From memory I think it's 4 hours between coats then 48 until it can be used for plants.

[@TheKoolkat1961]

ty kalena

[@takehomeahottie]

So very beautiful! So unique! So interesting to watch! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@kalenaflows4574]

takehomeahottie thank you very much 😊

[@janetlomicka3593]

Gorgeous!!

[@ilenereiter6636]

do you put a coating over them if you want to use them for outside so the paint don't come off ?

[@gradyjones9678]

Beautiful. Do you have to use any kind of sealant after painting the pot on the inside or the outside?

[@kalenaflows4574]

I use a terracotta sealant on the inside before pouring. After the pour I apply dulux matt clear indoor outdoor spray. Typically 2 coats. I have quite a few pots which have been in use outside for years now and still look brand new.

[@swaggerking2154]

I was wondering if this would work with epoxy. Blend your dye and epoxy together. Then layer the colors in one cup like you did, and pour. Thoughts?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Swagger King hi there, I'm afraid I can't give you an answer on this one as I've not worked with epoxy. There's only one way to find out! Pick some colours and give it a whirl, you may be on to a beautiful thing. Art is all about having an idea and playing with it to see if it works if you can't find someone else already doing it. It's trial and error and learning along the way, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but it's fun! I hope you give it a go.

[@sfeliob6913]

loved it what kind a paint u guys used

[@kalenaflows4574]

Sfeli Ob thank you. It's heavy body acrylic paint, mixed with floetrol and pva craft glue.

[@sadiqabasiri847]

Beautiful. Will I get similar effects on plastic vases?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Aqidas Irisab hi, you would but you may find it peels off very readily. I would try it like that first then, if it doesn't work, perhaps rubbing the vase with sandpaper to create a rough surface for the paint to stick to will work. Good luck!

[@TheKoolkat1961]

you could also prime them with a plastic primer thats used for plastic outdoor furniture befor you repaint them

[@pomwanwu-2925]

Wow thankyou for the video. Definately will try doing. Just wonder, whats the difference with/without silicone and heat?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you :) the silicone adds a clearer and more uniform cell structure to the pattern produced by the layers of paint. It isn't necessary to add it as you will still get a cell structure without it, it will simply be different. The heat brings out the cells quicker so you will get more uniformity as more will dorm at the same time, again, this is the case with or without silicone. Neither heat nor silicone is necessary and passing around with different combinations will let you discover your preferences. Good luck, I know you will enjoy it!

[@pomwanwu-2925]

@@kalenaflows4574 Thank you so much for sharing. Appreciate

[@TheTexred]

Oh WOW! Those are beautiful! Guess I know what to do with all those pots I have on a shelf in the garage! Did you use some sort of primer before and what kind of varnish?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Llana Dyess thank you. I don't use a primer on the pots. Internally I seal them to waterproof them and use a regular terracotta pot and ornament sealer. After painting I finish with an indoor outdoor clear gloss made by dulux. I have half a dozen sitting on my front porch by the door with succulents growing in them.

[@sylysyly9759]

They are beautiful!!!! Do you just put them straight on the pots or do you put something on them before the paint?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Syly Syly I pour directly onto the pots. The inside is treated and the varnish that goes on the paint waterproofs the outside. Also the floetrol and pva go towards helping to waterproof the outside but on their own don't waterproof.

[@rkyobo4344]

Kalena Flows how many coats of varnish do you use, and could I use Minwax polycrylic varnish? Do you recommend spray or paint-on varnish?

[@rkyobo4344]

Kalena Flows, You said the inside of the pots are treated. What are they treated with? I would like to make a bunch of these as gifts for the ladies in my church. 😊❤️

[@kalenaflows4574]

Syly Syly that would be a lovely gift! They're treated with Bondall terracotta pot and ornament sealer. I picked it up at a hardware shop. It shouldn't be too difficult to track down a similar product if you can't find the same where you are. I'd guess any plant nursery or place that sells pots would be able to point you to the best product for the job. All the best with it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

[@kalenaflows4574]

rkyobo I haven't used minwax so would suggest contacting the manufacturer to see if they have any advice on if they would recommend it for this kind of product. I use generally 2 or 3 coats of Micador spray varnish. I decide on how many coasts by how well the coats have adhered and that is usually dependent on how much silicone I've used in the paint.

[@desireedsouza447]

Beautiful!! Did you mix the paint with water?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hi, thank you. The paint is mixed with Floetrol, PVA, and a very small amount of silicone. You can use water instead of Floetrol but I prefer the latter as the patterns are a little crisper.

[@donnabuchan9696]

What did you use to place the pots on to hold them off the table? They are lovely and I would like to do this with a group of seniors in a long term care so I am working at getting all the tips I can on how to do it the easiest way possible. Thanks

[@kalenaflows4574]

Donna Buchan I'm fortunate that I have a big enough table to leave them there and get several pours going to dry at a time, however, if they're left for a couple of hours for the paint to absorb into the pot, they are then dry enough to move and you could put them on a bench. Mine sit on a moveable circle of thin melamine so that they can be moved easily anyway. To stand them high enough to pour them I have them on inverted cups so they are not touching the pouring surface. They're inverted so that isn't excess paint pooling in the centre hole, it drains into the cup instead. Doing this as a project how you've mentioned is a great idea and I'm happy to give you further info if you like, just drop a line here and ask. Good luck with it!

[@janevalle5741]

Amei,simplesmente lindo! Por favor,gostaria de saber qual tipo de tinta foi usado e se você impermeabiliza.Desde já agradeço.

[@kalenaflows4574]

Jane Valle Oi obrigado! Eu uso tintas acrílicas de corpo pesado e as misturo com cola e floetrol para obter a viscosidade correta. Eu impermeabilizo internamente com um selador de vaso de terracota genérico. Externamente, depois que a tinta seca, aplico um verniz de alto brilho. Kalena

[@janevalle5741]

Obrigada minha querida por me esclarecer tão prontamente.Ganhou uma fã.Um grande abraço😘

[@heather798207]

Hi! Did you seal/varnish your pots to be outside? If so what did you use?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hi Heather, I seal the internal with a terracotta sealer - two coats with 24 hours between them, and I varnish using a dulux indoor outdoor gloss. These are both extremely effective and I have had half a dozen pots in varying sizes sitting out the front of my house for the past 3 years and they look like new still.

[@susanweidman4389]

Hi Kalena, I just found you and this video. I love your work, and I am so very impressed with your kindness in sharing your info with us new painters. I have Liquitex standard acrylic paints. How will they work in comparison with the paints you use? Also, I live in the California desert. Do you think the painted pots can stand up in summer extreme heat? Thank you!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Hi! Thank you Susan, I'm pleased you've enjoyed my work. Pour painting will work just as well with any type of acrylic paint, the only thing you will find is the necessity to change the amount of liquid you add depending on the viscosity of the paint. I've used very thin acrylic paints and added more PVA in order to thicken it slightly and then added Floetrol - less than if I use the heavy body paints. Basically which ever type of paint you use you'll still be targeting the same end texture of warm honey - it should flow smoothly but not quickly from your mixing stick when you lift it from the container. Hope this helps!

[@kalenaflows4574]

Oh, and yes, there's no reason the heat will cause problems. Here in Australia mine have been outdoors for more than 2 years in temperatures up to 45 Celsius and have not been damaged.

[@susanweidman4389]

Thank you so much. If you use silicone, do you need to clean the surface after the pot drys, before you spray varnish? I can't wait to try this. My friend is ill, and a colorful flower pot will cheer her up.

[@susanweidman4389]

@@kalenaflows4574 45 Celsius is about 113 Fahrenheit. We actually can get a few days a year up to 51 Celsius! Be safe from the virus.

[@kalenaflows4574]

I understand that a lot of painters will wash canvases to remove silicone but it's not something I've ever had trouble with - the varnish has always stuck cleanly and I've still got no discolouration on my original paintings. Not much silicone is used and I use a spray so maybe that's why. Regarding the heat (other than my heart going out to you! ) I'd simply suggest trying to find the coolest place you can for the pots to dry as it can apparently cause problems if they dry too quick. Maybe a basement. Dry and not too hot or humid. At this time of year I'm guessing the heat wouldn't be excessive as it's early spring. I hope your friend gets great enjoyment from your gift and recovers quickly. Stay safe and well, Kalena

[@Serai3]

Gorgeous! But how do you protect it from chipping and peeling off?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you :) I use a terracotta sealer on the inside and varnish the finished product on the outside. I have pots that I painted 5 years or more so which live outside with plants in them. They still look brand new.

[@Serai3]

@@kalenaflows4574 Ah, thank you. They're so pretty. I really want to try this myself. :)

[@kalenaflows4574]

You definitely should, it's very satisfying.

[@ranjitkaur8861]

Amazing..Can u tell me ...which color did u use??

[@kalenaflows4574]

Ranjit Kaur the colour names all appear on screen at the beginning of the clip. As for brand, I'm using Mont Marte dimension heavy body acrylic paints for all of them. 🙂

[@bamacfa3130102]

What varnish do you use. They look great

[@kalenaflows4574]

Thank you! I use Dulux indoor/outdoor clear gloss spray for the pots. This has worked fantastically for me. You should be able to find this or similar product in any paint shop.

[@helenharper9556]

Lovely What is your paint to Floetrol ratio and how long before you can varathane?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Paintball you :) Paint to Floetrol will vary slightly depending on how thick the paint is. I use a high density paint which is almost as thick as peanut butter. You can mix this with a combination of water and Floetrol or with just Floetrol (in addition to the pva). My preference is to leave out the water as I feel the results are crisper. I would usually end up using at least 3 times as much Floetrol. The aim is to achieve a fluid which has the consistency of warm honey - a little thick but not so thick that it's dripping off the end of your mixer. Hope this helps!

[@robertov1781]

What exactly kind or type of product you used?

[@sdatta7573]

Very beautiful design and idea i must say. Is there any other way to get similar design without wasting so much paint?

[@kalenaflows4574]

Shibani Datta thanks! I use extra paint as I create jewellery from the flow off paint when it dries. Using less paint isn't a problem as looking as you manage to cover the entire pot.

[@simratamalhotra3996]

Interesting

[@adnansatti-wp7ef]

Very nice both of them . Which type of colours is this?

[@kalenaflows4574]

adnan satti2018 hi they are all Mont Marte dimension acrylic paints. The paints are very thick which makes them ideal. They are an Australian company so I'm not sure where they are available. outside Australia.

[@adnansatti-wp7ef]

Kalena Flows thnxx for rply me.😍

[@bhawnasharma8975]

nice