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[@ThePaintedDreamer]

NOTE: If you can’t find these brands or are in a different country the components you want are an untinted base house paint (base c or d, base 3 or 4 whichever is lowest, deep base or ultra deep base or neutral base) plus a water based polyurethane gloss varnish to make up your Pouring Medium. If you want to try a more traditional pouring medium base because you can’t get certain components, TOTALLY go for it and give it a try 😃 it’s YOUR Art after all! 💜

[@naptimecreations]

Gorgeous, love them both 🤗🤗🤗💟💟❤❤❤❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you so much Tish!! 💜🌺💜

[@naptimecreations]

@@ThePaintedDreamer 🤗🤗🤗❤❤

[@janbatin4708]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial, Jodie. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and your paintings are gorgeous. Hugs. 🎶💞🎶

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Jan, thank you so much, that really means a lot! 🥰🌺🥰💜

[@bethgriffin8064]

I tell everyone that you are the reason I can bloom!! And it’s so true 😊. Thank you for testing the Valspar. As always, you knocked it out of the park 💥

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww I’m so glad I’ve helped you Beth! Thank you so much!! 🥰🌺🥰

[@annakowalenko7002]

Love the depth of information in your videos, don't shorten them. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Anna, and thank you for the feedback, I’m so glad it’s helpful 🤗🌺

[@pamelalovesart852]

Hi Jodie, they are all absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours you have chosen, they look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your time, talent, and your creativity with us. As always my dear friend looking forward to your next video, kind regards Pamela 😘😘❤❤🌺🌺

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Pamela, thank you so much my dear!! 🌺💜💜🤗

[@pamelalovesart852]

You're very welcome Jodie, happy painting lovely 😘❤❤🌺

[@Laura-pb4zf]

I love your investigative instincts. It helps a lot of people and probably saves them money too. Thanks for all you do ❣️plus your work is very beautiful.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, Laura, Thank YOU so much!! 🥰🌺🥰

[@melissaphillis7247]

You truly are a fantastic teacher Jodie. I love, love, love these

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you so much Melissa, I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 💜🌺

[@millyfluidart7482]

So beautiful Jodie, I send as many people as I can from the Facebook groups to you, I appreciate your effort and enthusiasm shared by you in all tour tutorials, what a beautiful smile and pleasure to watch you 👏👏👏👏👏🌹

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Milly, I really appreciate it so much, truly! 🥰🌺🥰

[@terithompson4144]

You are an amazing instructor and I get so much inspiration and information from your videos. Love your positive energy. Thank you!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, Teri, thank you so much, I truly appreciate that! 🥰🌺

[@clasinajordaan4995]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love love love all your blooms and swipes!!! You are extremely talented! Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise with us xxx

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You are so very welcome, Clasina, it’s my absolute pleasure 🤗 Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@JudyM500]

Great outcomes! I love your videos. I especially love your giggles! You always brighten my day! 💖🌼

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww I’m so glad Judy, thank you so much! 🥰🌺

[@Xomenra01]

I absolutely LOVE your tutorials! You have the demeanor of a natural teacher and you go the extra mile to show comparisons. My work is CPTSD therapy and after discovering you (and subscribing), my frustration levels have dropped tremendously. I have broken through to work I enjoy seeing. Retracing the blooms and cells with my eyes after my pieces are sealed relaxes me, and I am able to smile. Thank you for what you do! You help this world more than you know... PEACE is (still) the word.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad my videos have helped you! And thank you for your kind words, they truly mean a lot 🥰✌🏻💜

[@sheilaroberts6560]

Every time I watch you the light bulb in my head gets brighter! Love your techniques and colors. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Sheila! I’m so glad it’s clicking for you 😃🤗💜🌺

[@amyhelton6364]

New to your channel and can’t thank you enough for the time and energy you’ve given to explain the methods! You are so talented!❤

[@terilechner]

I love to learn from you keep exploring and experimenting for us all! Beautiful bloom👍🏼👏🥰💯

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww I’m so glad Teri, thank you so much! 🥰🌺🥰

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

Gorgeous painting I like how the white runs in all different directions. Breaking things up alittle. And the second one. Also Gorgeous!! Jodi , your amazing!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Ben! 🤗

[@wendympeacock3807]

Thank you for your curious nature really pays off and you generous is appreciated. Your paintings are always beautiful.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, Wendy, thank you so much 🥰🌺

[@JRB1691]

I love how you test different products and that I have a Lowes, Home Depot and Menards all in the same town I live fairly close to. Your paintings are beautiful. You are a great teacher and explain everything well. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh that’s so awesome you have all three near you, you get your pick 🤗. Thank you so much Janice, that really means a lot, I’m just so happy I can help 🥰🌺💜

[@lindamayall8706]

Thank you so much for all your experimenting!! These products worked great! Love both pieces!! ❤🥳❤❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome, Linda, thank YOU so much! 🥰🌺🥰

[@crystalwaters9059]

Paint scientist. Gotta love it! I've been stuck in a cycles of paints drying poorly and condensing, so I'm pumped to find your recipes 🙃 Thanks for being so thorough.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Crystal I’m so glad it’s helped 🤗. As far as drying if you have too low of humidity that can definitely constrict your paints and even cause them to split as they dry, regardless of the recipe. I have issues myself as the seasons change and the humidity drops before I put my humidifier on.

[@crystalwaters9059]

@@ThePaintedDreamer I have my paintings drying in a cold room (keeps the cat out!). Im in Maine by the ocean, so humidity usually isn’t a problem. Would the lower temperature cause those issues?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@crystalwaters9059 lower temps (62 or lower for me) plus low humidity (under 25%, sometimes under 30% for me) would definitely cause it, it happens to me if I’m not careful before I turn on the humidifier combined with the type of paints being used and how they dry typically. I would experiment to see what works best in your environment as it changes or if it changes for you. The first couple years of me doing fluid art was interesting as the seasons changed I had to adjust things as my environment changed but once you come to know it you can quickly correct it for your environment 😊

[@crystalwaters9059]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Awesome, thank you. I just checked on a painting I tried with your recipe and it looks great so far. 🥳 drying like a champ!

[@sonjagignac3914]

Jody you are a fantastic teacher. I’m an experimenter, too. And a stocker upper. 💕💕

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Sonja I appreciate that 🤗 .. it’s fun to experiment isn’t it and I’m glad I’m not the only one who stocks up haha! It’s true though, every time I fall in love with something (food product, make up product, clothes, paint products) they discontinue it, I’ve learned to buy a few of something I love 😂😃💜

[@andreagraziano3052]

Thanks for sharing all your experiments, Jodi!!! I'm loving how the Valspar and Varathyne triple thick combo works!!! Experimentation is fun! ☮💜🌟

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, Andrea, thank you so much!! 🥰🌺🥰

[@davehaskill1369]

Another great video chock-full of very useful information! Thanks for having a curious itch! 🤗

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome, Dave, thank you so much!! 🤗🌺🤗

[@gloriaijaramillol.8451]

Absolutely stunning! Loved it! You’re such an artist.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Gloria! 🥰🌺

[@dalefrank5543]

Beautiful compassion and colors.

[@allandavidson9176]

Love both paintings. The colours are beautiful. Love the finished product. Glenis

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Glenis! 🤗🌺💜

[@terilechner]

Love the swipe!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Teri!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@morganaeffect]

Thank you Jody for all your recommends!! I love you!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww you are so welcome, Morgana, thank YOU so much! 🥰🌺

[@marinabelatsimply_arter]

Hi to you too. I always say it back to you as if you can see me. Love you Jodie for all you’ve done and we all learned from you!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww Hi Marina! 😃👋🏻 .. Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@junethiel632]

Really lovely results, Jodie! Always an inspiration....

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much June! 🤗💜🌺

[@cheryl3895]

I really love your style❤️ Those both turned out awesome

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Cheryl! 🥰🌺

[@carenstevens693]

Thank you for all the information. I'm new at this. 2 1/2 months. Your paintings are beautiful! 😊💗💗💗😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Caren, thank YOU!! Have fun on your journey 🤗💜🌺💜

[@JoaBea4]

Amazing, Jodie!!! Simply amazing! You're the best! 👏👏👏👏👏🧡

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you so much Jodie! 💜🌺💜

[@danielletini2004]

Jodi, thanks so much for all the info you share with us. I’m going to try this pm and looking forward to seeing how it works for me. Both of these pieces turned out beautiful 💕🤩🙏

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Danielle, thank you so much! I’d love to hear how it works out for you! 🤗💜🌺

[@cindypage8673]

Just so beautiful and your test pieces were stunning too x

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Cindy! 🤗💜🌺

[@gloriapalethorpe2312]

Your pictures are so pretty thank you Gloria

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Gloria! 🤗💜🌺

[@KimsArtAlchemy]

The first one is my favorite! I love, love, love the color combos and the result!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

That was my favorite one too 🤗, thanks so much Kim! 💜💜

[@kisheacox8147]

Wow. Wow wow wow! I’ve said it before, you are amazing 🤩. I’m a cheap painter so I haven’t used the Valspar and such. But when I do.. beautifully done my dear. I did get my hands on a 5 gallon bucket of something I’m playing around with. Haven’t made anything yet but super excited! Thank you for experimenting and how well you explain everything.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Kishea! Thank YOU so much 🤗 .. I’d love to see what do with the 5 gallon bucket you have when you start playing, send it over!! 🥰🌺🥰

[@kl4334]

Love both of these! I love the blue and orange together! 🌹🌹🌹

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Kathi!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@santababy1952]

I am so excited about this video. I have that Valspar Ultra that I bought in ignorance and because I've waited so long (fear) to start this technique I knew that Lowes would not take it back and I didn't have a receipt. I just went in there and said "I need the cheapest paint base you have and leave it untinted". Then later I read all my notes and realized (too late) that I had bought the wrong pillow paint (high gloss) and the for-mentioned Valspar. Now you've tested it and I had also purchased some Triple Thick so man, I'm so jazzed about this. Thanks so much for your spirit in experimenting because it sure helped me out. You're amazing and so were your paintings.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh yay Laura, I’m so glad you already have everything, totally give it a go!! Let me know how it works out for you 😃💜🌺

[@loricleary4473]

Jodie.... I can't get enough!! Your videos are so informative and your blooms and swipes are just stunning!! Thank you so much for all your experiments 💕

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Lori, I’m so glad they have helped 🤗 Thank you so much 💜💜

[@yvencia1150]

Great video 😊😊

[@elycesacrylicpouring2815]

Absolutely gorgeous wow everything you do is honestly amazing! I love all of them, even all the tests!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Elyce, I truly appreciate that, it means a lot! 🥰🥰🌺

[@MyMojosRisin]

Both the bloom and swipe came out awesome!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Diane! 🥰🌺

[@loriwilliams9263]

Hi, Jodie. Great informational video! Loved both pours! Interested to see that purplish ribbon when resined.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Lori 😃👋🏻 Thank you so much! I’ll take video of the finished piece. I may do another where are they now video also 🤗💜

[@bebbie2ispouringitoutdebra236]

Great tutorial Jodie! I loved the first one! The second one the white n black looks like a cats paw!! Keep up the great work!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh it does haha! I love it 😃. Thank you so much Debrann! 😃🌺

[@BubblesByYoli]

Thank you so much. I really love your videos

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Yoli, thank YOU so much! 🤗💜🌺

[@dawnvavra5992]

Thank you Jody. This information is really helpful. I live in Canada and the Aussie floetrol is not an option. I am beginning to get decent results with the American floetrol recipes due to the work you and a couple of others have posted. I love and appreciate your testing of all these products. You are creating amazing art.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You are so welcome Dawn and thank YOU! I’m so glad the US floetrol is working out for you 😃. In case you are unaware the fluid art company (link in description box below video) is now stocking Aussie floetrol in Canada so it would just be local shipping instead of international. Just something to think about on your journey 🤗💜🌺

[@ellenmacarthur9669]

LOVE. Haven’t used . As usual turned out amazing.

[@debbietrent5254]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thank you for all of your information you share! Your art work is stunning!😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Debbie, thank YOU!! 💜💜💜

[@annettefarnan8710]

Both are beautiful!!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Annette! 🥰🌺

[@anitajessup3609]

As always, your videos are so informative and well executed. I always learn something new. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiments. Much appreciated.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Anita, thank you so much for your kind words, I truly appreciate that! 🥰🌺

[@darlenemiller4542]

Thanks. I love your work.

[@snkdesignsbykelleyvanscyoc2039]

I AM SOOOOO GLAD I ACCIDENTALLY FOUND YOUR KZbin CHANNEL ❤️❤️❤️ YOU ARE FABULOUS 😍🥰😉

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Kelley 🤗 I appreciate that, I’m so glad you found my channel, welcome! 💜

[@deonaeddy7749]

You rock. I would like to see you do a painting on a big canvas

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Deona! 🤗 Your wish is my command, check out my recent video number 153, it was my first bigger canvas 😃💜😃

[@FloatingDreamsStudio]

Beautiful Jodie 💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Tracie! 🤗💜🌺

[@Denise-Snow]

Thank you for sharing, your videos are full of useful information and you use such lovely colours.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Denise, thank YOU so much! 🥰🌺

[@tonyachrismon3489]

Hi Jodi. I want to first say I NEVER miss any of your videos. Thank you for ALL your time and Money that you put in this to help us learn , your an amazing Artist and an Awesome teacher. I have been using this combo for a little over a month with terrific outcomes for the most part , the issue I have had is (to the best of my knowledge) with only one brand and its only a few colors, the Liquitex Prof. Heavy body in the colors Brilliant yellow green , Quinacridone Burnt Orange and Yellow Orange Azo. I am going to try each one again changing combos of colors or layout etc.... I’m also getting very deep lines through some of my pieces that are fine through the spin and or tilt, go check a few hours later and I have a race track through my finished piece.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Tonya! 😃👋🏻 You’re so welcome, thank you so much for your support, I truly appreciate it 🥰. That’s awesome you are using this combo and it’s working out well for you. I’m wondering with those paints you mentioned if because they are a heavy body paint and a bit thicker they are drying like that. Do you cover your pieces for drying? If not that may help too. I’ve had similar issues when I try to use the Behr 8300 alone with JS besides the wonky cells I get cracks along the CA lines. I’ve attributed it to the thicker base paint so I’m wondering if that’s happening because you are using the heavy body paints? It’s a theory anyways, let me know what comes of it, if you find a solution 😃🤗💜🌺

[@debramead3567]

Another Winner winner chicken dinner!! Jodi you did it again and superbly as usual. I would have loved to also see the consistency of the triple thick valthane. As you know I have had my own issues with my ultra thick PM. And you’ve helped me immensely to adjust mine to finally work and for that I’m eternally grateful. That struggle was REAL!!! But I’m SOOOO tempted to go out and try and find a thinner untinted paint to use with my Cabothane non Drip. And then I’ll have 2 distinct PMs. I’m into having options!!!!! Love your trials and your results speak for themselves. Love it as always hugs Deb

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Debbie! 🤗 .. ooohh good idea, I’ll show the consistency of the triple thick varnish, I totally have no idea why I didn’t do that lol! I’ve already filmed the third video so I’ll show it in the 4th and then again in the mixing video for sure. Thank you! I’m so glad you’ve found a base that works well for you but it’s always nice to have a backup, just in case 😉😃🤗💜💜🌺

[@debramead3567]

OMG you covered so much I can’t believe you can remember all that you do put it your videos!! It’s just I was really interested to see if the triple thick varnish was similar to my Cabothane Non Drip. And if it was then I’m definitely going to find my nice Bunnings Paint Guy (not mr grumpy pants) and ask him to open a few cans of paints so I can find a thinner untinted base. I really want to have 2 PMS because then I can paint twice as many blooms!! Thank you again for all that you do for us out here in KZbin land. You are the bloom goddess for sure!!! Hugs again

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@debramead3567 Absolutely! Totally makes sense to me, I'll be sure to show it for you! :D

[@carolstedman6631]

So glad I watched this. It was educational and just lively to look at!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked it Carol, thank you so much! 🤗🌺

[@Pashanny824]

Breathtaking Jodie.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you Denise!! 💜

[@diannehershey1938]

This was very helpful. Loved the results.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you Dianne, thank you! 💜🤗

[@holynyork7124]

Hi ya honey, your a researcher , doing a darn good job. As Karen would say “TADA” Happy to see you & love learning from you

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Holyn! 😃 Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate that 🤗 .. I love when Karen says Tada! 😃🤗💜🌺

[@holynyork7124]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Jodi Jodi Jodi, Ya had me so excited I braved the heat and went to Lowe’s . Question, they sold me triple one coat polyurethane by minwax, YIKES, will that be ok to use ? I need to get computer fixed so I can get on your page. Keep cool, put your feet up & have a beverage of your choice. Kindly, Holyn

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@holynyork7124 That Minwax One Coat is the one varnish that didn't mix up well with the Valspar Ultra it looked really weird, I talked about it in this video that I didn't even test it because it mixed up just wrong. It's a great varnish for other bases but just not the Valspar Ultra. If you can take it back I would and get the Varathane Triple Thick which is sold at Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware and maybe even Walmart. Keep cool yourself, it's super hot over here in Chicago so I feel your pain! :)

[@holynyork7124]

@@ThePaintedDreamer I checked the pour this afternoon, no cracking, or crazing. I wish I knew how to send u a picture of it. Frustrated ol’ bat in the hat, my friends call ma Kimmer. 💕🚙🤪

[@SherryinAB]

Gorgeous

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Sherry! 🥰🌺

[@holynyork7124]

Morning has broken, good old Cat Steven's.la la la , Let's paint 👍👍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Let’s paint is right, have a great day Kimmer! 💜💜

[@holynyork7124]

I love us, some REALLY don’t like my humor, & to that I say Bite me 😉💕💕💕💕🚙🐾🐾

[@barbaradandrea9971]

thanks for the sharing of your knowledge. these are amazing

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Barbara, thank you so much! 🥰🌺

[@SMessai]

So glad I came across this video and dying to watch the next one using US FL. We have Valspasr but do not have a lot of the other products. So thank you soooo much. Now I can give it a try ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m glad it helped 🤗 where are you located if I may ask?

[@sarahhaakanson4289]

Aah, I wish there was an answer to the location. I’m in the uk (Cornwall) and v700 valspar wood and metal gloss varnish base c apparently worked here when I started trying to bloom - with no success for me. I just got really busy and stopped trying, but recently was reignited, had some me time and tried fluid art again. Realised I couldn’t Dutch pour so tried to bloom and, hey presto, I got results I was excited about but had to work on colour combos etc, using my old can. Here our v700 has changed recipe since I bought mine and now, apparently, the currently available v700 doesn’t work for blooms now. Just wondering Jodie if there has been a change in your v700 so it’s now a universal recipe, as in the change is just here in the uk? Sorry if it’s a bit of a chemistry question; mainly has your base c v700 changed in the last year? We had Marathons, you guys had Snickers and now ours are Snickers (with a taste change) but peanut butter is still the same! Sorry it’s a bit rambling, long day in school today. The kiddies I work with love balloon dipping because they can be artists without being fine artists and it came from your advice on consistency, so, thanks so much 😊 because they create ‘art’ and they love it! Tia if you have time to reply. 😊

[@cherylmossing6317]

U are amazing ❤

[@reneecountrygirl1]

Hi Jodi, thank you for all of your trials. I am new at pouring. You, KZbin, and all the other fabulous artists have certainly inspired & taught me so much. I thank you all! I do want to pass along a rather surprising fact that was told to me by the Home Depot paint mgr. last week when I was placing my order for Behr 8300 deep base. He said that is the base that is used to mix the Ultra Pure White. Shocked me cause I kinda figured like you that it was used for the dark colors.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Renee 😃 you’re so welcome I’m glad I’ve been able to help! KZbin and all the artists here are just a wealth of knowledge and inspiration 🥰. That is interesting about the Behr 8300, I wonder if it’s the same for other brands as I suppose you would need to start with an untinted base for anything really to get your color, thanks for that! 🤗💜🤗

[@bronmckenzie4640]

Thank you Jodie for another great instructional video! Whilst watching you the light bulb finally switched on and I understood about the different base you used in the pouring medium. It’s only taken me months to understand and convert it to Australian products arghhhh!! I’m now excited to try this out and see how it goes. Also can’t wait to watch what you have in store for your subscribers with the next lot of experiments. Of course it goes without saying both of those pours turned out beautifully! Thank you again for this fabulous video! 🥰❤️😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so so much Bron, I really appreciate that truly 🤗 .. I’m so glad it finally clicked for you! Believe me I’ve been there! I’d love to see your progress if you ever want to email me 😃, my email link is on the about tab if you go to my YT channel home page. 💜💜

[@bronmckenzie4640]

Thank you I will do that when I’m next playing in my art room. Another quick question if I may - do you layer your paints/pigments in any particular order? As in pigments first then opaque, semi transparent & transparent? Your blooms always turn out beautifully but I forgot to watch how you layer what, arghhhh! 💖

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I know there can be a science to it meaning layering using the opaqueness or transparency of the paint but honestly I don’t follow it at all, I just look at my paints mixed up and say this is the order I want haha! I will say though I do think through what I want on the bottom like for example when I use the red orange, I like that on the bottom because it comes through the cells then as sort of the middle color. I also try not to layer a pigment as my last color before CA as it can get a little grainy looking but sometimes I don’t follow that rule either. I hope this somewhat helps Bron! 🥰🌺🥰

[@bronmckenzie4640]

Thanks Jodie it was really helpful! 💖

[@lorraineferraro8946]

Thank you for all your research. They are beautiful.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Lorraine, thank YOU! 🤗💜

[@grannyof12kids]

Thank you for that, the paintings are beautiful, and finally a paint base I can get, Valspar is Australian made :) I haven't been able to get any of the others that different artists use :)

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, Marilyn, thank you so much! Valspar seems to be a good line for the blooms. I know others in Europe use an untinted paint base for blooms by Valspar and the one I’m testing is amazing so if you have Valspar paint give their untinted base a try 😃💜

[@joannasundquist8494]

Thank you! You are the bestest ever! I have been getting squiggly cells and I use Behr..... I am switching and see what happens!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Joanna! I have a love hate with the Behr, it’s so clear and beautiful but it’s SO thick and super glossy my cells just move all over the place, I have yet to find a cure for it but I keep trying in the background. In the meantime this Valspar Ultra really is something else!! Let me know how it works out for you! 😃💜🌺

[@holynyork7124]

Your back at it, my up coming award winning sweet artist. I enjoy bringing into my home. Kindly, The o l bat in the hat ✌👒

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thanks so much Kimmer! 🤗💜

[@holynyork7124]

@@ThePaintedDreamer You are so welcome, from the bottom of my heart. I’ve only been sleeping 2-3 hours a night. Home life is stutter in my art journey. Hoping this to shall pass. U bring me out of it. Thank u dear one. 💕💕🐾🚙

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@holynyork7124 I'm sorry to hear you aren't sleeping well :(, Does melatonin help any? Art journey's definitely ebb and flow, just go with it, it will start to flow again :)

[@choosinghope]

This is amazing! I watched a few other videos a while back on sheelee bloom art and I bought all the stuff including pigments, which cost a fortune, and they just didn't work for me. Now i will give it another go with your recipe. I really appreciate your dedication.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Totally give it another go Pam, it’s totally worth it. I also highly recommend the Shelee Art course as well as the fb group if that’s something that interests you .. either way, totally give it a go! 🤗💜🌺

[@HopeDesigns]

Love this Jodie! Love your color choice. I have stock piled Infinity too, but they also told me this other one (can't remember the name right now) is supposed to be the same formula, so I have a video that needs one larger pour added where I have tested just subbing for Infinity. Hopefully I'll get that out soon too. A lot of artists use Triple Thick too and this comparison is great for those who can't get JS or it's too much. You're wonderful my friend ❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much my friend 😃 .. I’m curious about that base you mentioned (shocker) .. is it the showcase perhaps or something non HGTV. I think the Triple Thick and the Minwax One Coat overall are on par with the Jo Sonja so for sure great substitutes if you can’t get JS. I’ll be looking for your video 👀👀 🤗💜🌺

[@HopeDesigns]

@@ThePaintedDreamer I'll message you the pic when I locate it on my phone too

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@HopeDesigns Awesome! :D

[@MsLBMS7258]

Thank you so much for this, Jodie. I’m out of my Infinity base, and I just can’t pull the trigger $-wise to keep getting it. Looking forward to trying the Valspar/triple-thick recipe.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome, totally give it a go! I’d love to hear how you like it! 😃💜💜

[@chiarascerrato9957]

Thank you as always very informative

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Chiara 🤗🌺

[@maryamghorbani1]

Love this experiment because I’m using valspar and I always use it w jo Sonja thanks honey 🥰🥰❤️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh good, you’re so welcome Maryam! Let me if you ever try it with the Varathane Triple Thick how you like it 🤗💜🤗

[@maryamghorbani1]

@@ThePaintedDreamer sure I’ll try it and let u know thanks again for great video 😍

[@lisathrash7047]

THANKYOU!!! Great work

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Lisa, thank YOU! 🤗🌺

[@angelaweathersby8185]

Very nice piece

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Angela 🤗🌺

[@domimassou5457]

Gorgeous painting use full information

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Domi, I’m glad it helped 🤗💜

[@lydiadevries8408]

I have not used it but will give it a try

[@jfishman7592]

The video was wonderful & very informative. My local Lowes also told me that they are having trouble getting new stock of infinity and I ended up paying $25.00 quart - so expensive for the Base C. I can't do BEHR because of the VOC's (really toxic for headaches) - so I am happy to try this alternative that is hopefully low VOC. NEVER apologize for the length of your videos, you are giving your followers so much and asking nothing in return...and with that I say 'Thank you for everything you do and share with us'

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You are so welcome, thank YOU so much! That Infinity is just getting super expensive! I fell in love with it when it was still $43 a gallon at my Lowe’s but last time I bought a gallon it was over $50 a gallon 😳. Needless to say I have a few stockpiled but definitely switching to this Valspar Ultra next. Let me know what you think of the Infinity and then the Valspar when you try it! 🤗🌺

[@caroleok978]

This is so very helpful! Thank you for sharing your tests and beautiful work. I haven't done much with this technique and the paints I have on hand just don't seem to be working. The Base C I've been using with polycrylic varnish has too much white pigment and swallows my colors as they dry. I have a new can of Glidden Essentials Semi-gloss Deep Base that I am hopeful about. Following your example, I put it side by side with the other base and it seems much less opaque. I am 60+ miles away from the nearest Home Depot and 70+ miles from Lowes and always seem to forget what brands folks are having success with when I find myself able to go, lol! My local options are Ace hardware, Walmart, and Sherwin Williams (which doesn't carry HGTV Infinity), so if you've had success with any of their brands, I'd love to hear!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad it was helpful Carole. I’ve not used the Glidden Essentials base myself but if it’s less opaque that’s good, I’d love to hear how it works out for you! I have a couple bases from Ace Hardware that I want to test out as I’ve heard others use them and love them. It’s the Clark & Kensington line, there’s a semigloss interior neutral base (orange & black can) and then a hi gloss interior/exterior neutral base (purple & gold can) so maybe that’s something you want to try too, they have them in quart cans 😃💜

[@mandamorris7934]

New sub here... so happy to find you... I'm drawn to your color sense with your blooms.... Ahhhh blooms.... I want blooms... but alas I'm a bit of a bloomin ninny about them. I'm intimidated by the blooming bloom! I have been though gathering all manner of pots and buckets- paints and tiles ....and for sure a handy dandy scraper stands at the ready. I'm most intrigued at being able to use floetrol in the cell activator instead of the wood conditioner, as one of my migraine triggers is certain smells. I enjoy your quiet way and can actually think fast enough to understand what you are so kindly sharing. If I may ask... do you wash your tiles in vinegar or anything to start? Do you spray with a sealer for adhesion? One last question and I'll hush lol... I'd appreciate your opinion about Arteza paints for the bloom technique. I have lots and I'd love to use then assuming I can add sparkle medium. Ok I'm goin.. thank you for you help! Have a very brilliant day!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Nalla and welcome to my channel! 😃👋🏻 .. don’t be intimidated by it, it can be challenging but with time and practice you’ll find it’s very rewarding and a lot of fun! For my tiles I usually just wipe them off with isopropyl alcohol to get any dust off, let that dry and then you’re ready to go. I’m not sure what you mean about spraying with a sealer for adhesion but once my tiles have dried and cured and ready to be finished I’ll either varnish or resin them. You can certainly use a spray varnish or other type of varnish you like to use or resin. As far as Arteza paints go, I love them, I don’t use them enough and I have a whole drawer full haha! I always seem to be in a rut and stick to the paints I always use but Arteza is a good paint to use for sure so totally if you have them, use them! Hope this helps and have an awesome day yourself! 💜💜

[@rosemarycarley2948]

very nice

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thanks so much Rosemary! 🥰🌺

[@MyMojosRisin]

I'm so glad you did this! Valspar was the first untinted I used and I've got a slew of polycrylics including triple Varathane.. Only since incorporating josonja, all my stuff is wonky af! 😂 I have to eliminate the Jo and just use the jowa for thinning if necessary. You rock.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

It’s funny and I just love the jo Sonja varnish but I’m finding with certain untinted paint bases that are high gloss combined with the jo Sonja it’s TOO glossy, apparently that’s a thing because your cells just go all weird and that’s just not acceptable. Let me know what you think of this combo after you’ve tried it and how your cells are with it, I’d love to know! 🤗🌺

[@jackieodell7980]

Beautiful

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Jackie! 🤗🌺

[@vevurkad]

All nice, I like your pouring job. Which I once wrote to you. The question was how do you cells do it. I wanted to do the same as at 11:16. I've done it 10 times like you did according to the recipe. I mix farms according to your recipe and nothing I've never gotten such big cells. Orange and around white. I bought everything for £ 100, paint, Australian flood, Owatrol and Pebeo are poured. Silicone oil, coconul milk. I mixed one then the other. I experimented. I've never done it like you 37:31. I will return to painting the landscape and still life. it is a pity that I can't do it by pouring like you. I like your paintings.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Dusan 🤗 I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble with your cells. The only thing I can say is time and practice. It took me about a thousand tries before I had it right so if you want to put that into perspective a little. I’ve been doing this for about two years now. Once you get used to the paints and products used and how you blow it, it does get easier. One thing though with the blooms technique, silicone is not used for your cell activator and I don’t use it. Everything I use is listed in the front of each of my videos and well as description boxes. I learned this blooms technique from the Shelee Art online course so if you keep having trouble, that may be something to think about. 💜

[@vevurkad]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Thank you very much for your quick reply. 💕 Maybe I'll pay for the course.Shelee Art. I saw her video I mixed like her. Nothing. I've already thrown away so many colors and Floetrol. I also used your mixing recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/omeaimBporaSd8U I don't even know where the mistake is. It's not blowing. It's about mixing the ratio of color + Floetrol + water. I think you are magicians and a magician will not reveal tricks.(I'm just joking) Well, I'm losing patience.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@vevurkad My mixing recipe you link and reference is for the cell activator only. What you are using for your pillow paint and then your pouring medium for your color paints will also make a difference in your success. Are you in the US or outside? If you are outside that might be part of the issue as all the ingredients I am using are local to me here in the US. I can absolutely help but only to a certain extent as I know how the products work that I've used but not so much for anything I haven't used or can't get here. There are different types of floetrol also, the Australian is the magic sauce and one I use the most. I have also gotten the US floetrol to work with other ingredients added to it. The video I released today on my channel shows both of my US floetrol cell activators. I know there is also owatrol but I have no experience with that as a cell activator and wouldn't know what to mix it with. Can you tell me what exactly it is you are using and I can at least point you in the right direction? Also, if you do decide to take the shelee art class, in the group they do have people from around the world using local products to them so that might help you a bit more if you aren't in the states.

[@squirlsworld]

Amazing new to chaannel and i find paint freeing i want to see it all do it all and take pictures bhaha TY i will be back to learn more

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel! I hope you find it helpful! 🤗🌺🤗

[@clozer555]

I sooo needed this! Thanks a bunch Jodie! I’ve been using the Valspar Ultra in High Gloss mixed with Jo Sonja (just ordered a 32 oz bottle of Jo😩)and my results have been just meh..Since I have almost a full gallon left, I’ll grab some triple thick and hopefully that’ll be the ticket. Thanks again💫💓

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh good, I’m so glad Latoya, you’re welcome! 😃 .. how has it been with you and the jo Sonja, are things kind of shifty? The cells just moved around too much for me with it. You’ll like the Triple thick. And the Jo Sonja you have save it for if you ever try a different base or use it as varnish on your pieces 🤗💜🌺

[@denaemcintosh5863]

Hey I love this THANK YOU the hgtv is 55! Actually I would love to see a dried comparison on the SW hgtv and the valspar side by side? But this is ultra encouraging going to home depot tomorrow! Also love that you did tube fluid and pigments. Thank you so so much!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Denae! You’re so welcome, thank YOU! That SW Infinity keeps going up in price I’m wondering if there’s some gold in there 😂. When I first started using it, it was $42 a gallon now it’s $50 at my Lowe’s but other parts of the country it’s up to $56+ 😳 .. The Valspar is definitely cheaper. Good idea, I’ll insert a comparison of the Infinity and the Valspar dried bases in the next video I film 🤗💜🌺

[@denaemcintosh5863]

@@ThePaintedDreamer excellent! 🎨 thank you so much! Looking forward to watching 👀

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@denaemcintosh5863 I've already released today's video and then already have Sunday's edited but I'm going to film next Wednesday's tomorrow or Friday. Since that will be the last of the testing of the Valspar, I think it will be a great place to add the comparison of the Infinity compared to these PMs. Just wanted to update you when it will be as I was thinking about it :)

[@denaemcintosh5863]

@@ThePaintedDreamer that's awesome! Btw if you ate in the US Lowes has all gallon paint 10.00 off! I went ahead and grabbed the Infinity due to the never having the correct Valspar in stock. Just a heads up in case you wanna grab one or three 😉

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@denaemcintosh5863 haha! Thanks!! I did get over there to take advantage and got some more Valspar 😃

[@dkk06]

Thank you so much for all your recipes. So many people won't do that. I used glidden essentials in white semi gloss. On tiles. It's too runny. Can I add something to thicken it up. If so how much would I add. I'm a newbie.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You mean for your white pillow paint, that's what you are using? I'm not sure what you can add to thicken but I know some people will leave the paint can lid off for a day or two to help thicken it up. Or if you don't want to do the whole can put some in a smaller container and do it that way to see if it works out for you.

[@grandmasallysart7479]

Jody thank you for this experiment and all the experimenting that you do. This option will help cut down on costs for sure as well as just give us another option! I have used Clark+Kensington base from Ace Hardware and it works pretty well too. I use it with Josonja varnish for best results. Ace has a rewards program and has competitive pricing with their varnishes. They also offer sample sizes in the C+K which makes it a decent price point for beginners without breaking the bank.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re so welcome Sally, thank you so much! That’s funny you mention the Clark & Kensington because after I’m done with the Valspar tests and videos I was planning to start testing behind the scenes the semi gloss and hi gloss of that C&K brand with various varnishes 😃. I’m glad you like it. The Valspar is definitely cheaper than the Infinity I love. They raised the price again of the Infinity to $50 a gallon where I’m at 😳. I was just told both the Valspar ultra hi gloss and semigloss are $32.99 a gallon! Definitely better price points. But I’m excited to try out the CK next! 🤗💜

[@Kathy-Carr]

Beautiful!! Thank you for all you do in teaching and explaining - it helps more than you know. How do your canvas boards not dip in the middle after they are dry? 😊. So much good information! 🌺

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Kathy! Smaller canvases I don’t do this to but bigger, 8” and above, if they aren’t truly tight before painting I’ll spray the back with a little water to tighten the canvas up. That’s all I do before painting I don’t do anything after. As far as the canvas panels, the flat boards, I can’t use anything over 4”x6” panels as they will start to bend in the middle as they dry. I haven’t found a bigger canvas panel that doesn’t do this yet. Hope this helps! 🤗💜

[@Kathy-Carr]

@@ThePaintedDreamer are these regular canvases or the canvas boards? With the boards, every time I use one, warps.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@Kathy-Carr These here that I'm testing with are 6" square deep sided canvases, the ones you get at Michaels in the 4 pack. I can't use the canvas boards bigger than 4"x6", they warp on me too. The 4"x6" is the only size that does not warp and those I use for a lot of testing or making small art :)

[@Kathy-Carr]

@@ThePaintedDreamer thank you so much!

[@grayscreations7004]

I like the bloom one the best than the swipe one.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Totally agree, the bloom is my favorite of these two also. The cells just completely exploded! 😃🌺💜

[@MsLBMS7258]

Hey Jodie. What do you recommend using if this PM needs to be thinned out? Thanks!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi! You could add in a little more varnish to thin it or GAC800 or another acrylic extender. I usually stay away from water only because too much can degrade paints especially more inexpensive and less pigmented ones but if you are using qualitypaints you can probably get away with a tiny bit of water. 😊

[@Kathy-Carr]

@@ThePaintedDreamer wha about Elmers Glue All?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@Kathy-Carr Elmers Glue All I think would actually thicken it up instead of thin it. I know when I used to use Glue-All in straight pours or flip cups as part of my PM after I mixed up my paints they thickened up a lot after sitting awhile so I'm afraid that might happen if you use Glue All. You can totally give it a go and report back, I'd love to hear if it works :D

[@carolebrand6172]

Im in the UK so finding it difficult to find any of the products that you have used. Will keep trying as love what you’re achieving x

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Carole! Have you ever watched Erica Hughes here on KZbin? She’s based in Ireland and uses a Valspar untinted base paint and a Valspar pillow. She has listed what she uses in the description box of her videos when she’s doing blooms and she’s done mixing videos too. If you haven’t, please go check her out it may help you with your paints! 😃💜