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[@ThePaintedDreamer]

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! 💜

[@FFuckYouTube]

Great video, Amazing bloom and swipe. I was wondering if you tried this combo with american floetrol as well? Also with the Amsterdam white cell activator. Would you recommend using a thicker titanium white for this combo? I have not tried the triple thick yet, but i have the others. I am having a lot of trouble with my cell activator it seems that it is either too thick or thin im assuming because it will cause crazing or that it will sink and all my cells are gone basically. Maybe even my colors are too thin, I am using mainly heavy body paints because thats what i have. I have had some luck wiht it working at times easier with the swipe. I am using valspar 2000 as a pillow. If you have any other videos with this info could you please tell me which ones to watch in the series. Hahaha oh my I just realized how many real variables I could have off after reading that, any help would be very appreciated thanks for the videos they are super helpful and informative.

[@debramead3567]

Hey Jodi you are just so clever!! Thank you for your experiments and yet another option for a bloom pouring medium. You are way too humble my friend. You did, and you do constantly invent new things and we are all so very grateful for your dedication to your craft. You also are the funniest artist! I just love how excited you get with your work. And the things you say just crack me up. “Rock on with your rad self” 😂🤣 had me in hysterics!! Anyone else would just say: just do your own thing. But you just have such creative language and I love it!!! Does “Jodi” mean bringer of joy?! If not, it should!!! Because you always make me happy after watching your videos. And we all know how good laughter and happiness is for your soul. So thank you once again for your hard work and wonderful art, you are an absolute treasure! Hugs D

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Debbie for your kind words, that really means a lot! 🤗 I actually got that phrase from Lee haha! He says it all the time I picked it up from him, it makes things more fun 😃. I’m glad you liked everything I was just floored by the crispness of colors, totally keeping this recipe! Thank you so much my friend, hugs and love to you!! 🥰💜🥰

[@anthonyfitzgerald3340]

That new varathane is much superior to the old.....wonderful creations. 🤠

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I was floored by how clear it was and how crisp the colors looked! 😃

[@annedoran5469]

Just love both of these paintings and the colours are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and your knowledge!

[@CarlaHarper-o6x]

They are both absolutely beautiful

[@tinawhitcomb7825]

If I get half as good as you are at doing blooms I will be thrilled! You are definitely queen of the blooms. Your swipe is gorgeous also.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you so much Tina 🤗 it’s just a matter of time and practice and totally have fun with it! 💜💜

[@tinawhitcomb7825]

@@ThePaintedDreamer I'm determined and I'm going to keep trying. The good news is I'm enjoying it all so.

[@pamelalovesart852]

Hi Jodie, they're absolutely stunning. I love everything about these pieces, they look incredible. 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]

Hi Pamela 🤗 Thank you so much I’m glad you liked them. I couldn’t believe how crisp the colors came out!! This might be my new favorite PM now 😃🤗💜💜💜

[@joanneralstinart5735]

Brought up some interesting things to think 🤔 about. Paintings are very vibrant.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Joanne 🤗💜

[@debbietrent3857]

So gorgeous! Both pieces are beautiful ❣️❣️Fabulous cells/lacing 🧡 Your color choices are amazing❣️❣️❣️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Debbie, I’m so glad you liked them 🤗💜🤗

[@katssatoricreations519]

I think it looks very magical.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you! 💜

[@keeleyg2636]

You did it Jodie, they are gorgeous!! Thanks for the experiment too.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Keeley! I’m glad you liked them, thank you! 🤗💜🤗

[@katssatoricreations519]

So I am sitting here watching your new video my cat is up on my chair and starts watching you. He then goes to my TV and gets up and starts trying to get your hands and your stick. I am sending you the video.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh that’s awesome, I want to see haha! 💜

[@SusanMMattei]

Thank you for all your testing. They turned out gorgeous.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Susan, thank YOU! 🤗💜

[@domimassou5457]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Domi! 💜💜

[@lorraineferraro8946]

Thank you for testing for us. Beautiful pours.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Lorraine, thank you so much! 🤗💜

[@sherrieasbury3279]

Yay another video and I'm so excited to watch it LOL I love the piece and the colors but you always make beautiful artwork so that's nothing new LOL on the next video I'm going to get my comment in sooner so it can be put in the front like when you're watching the video everyone can see it! 😄🌸💜😆💙🌻😉

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh you’re something else girl haha! 💜 Thank you so much! 🤗

[@SherryinAB]

Really beautiful, I love the colours and that bloom is stunning, as well the colours are more vibrant, really love these.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked them Sherry, thank you! I still can’t get over the crispness of the colors with that Varathane 😃🤗💜

[@donnacampbell9187]

As always, absolutely stunning. I love how you work, and I am now able to embellish thanks to you. I even had success at moving the pattern with the palette knife...I love that I can do that too! Thank you so much Jody...Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh that’s so awesome to hear Donna I love it! 😃😃 Thank you so much and have a Happy Thanksgiving yourself! 🍁🦃

[@dellacampbell7058]

I don't usually care for so many colors going on at once but you have made me a fan. You have become one of my favorite artists. I enjoy you and your art alot. Looking forward to more adventures😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Della, I’m so glad I’ve made you a fan of the colors 🤗. Your kind words mean a lot 💜💜

[@terilechner]

Turned out so pretty!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Teri! 💜

[@terilechner]

@@ThePaintedDreamer your very welcome

[@userMarinainCol]

Beautiful as always. Fortuneately cold weather seems to be the only problem I don't have. I'm sorry for you all that have to change everything when the weather changes. That has to be a hassle. My consistency is still a challenge, but once I get it, done. Thank heavens for small favors. Waiting for the next one, love to see you swipe 🤗

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Maureen, I’m glad you liked it 🤗. I don’t mind the weather changes, I’m born and raised a Chicagoan so we’re used to it 😉💜💜

[@donnasedgyartdeejulia5821]

Hi Jody. Another super video. Valspar PM has become one of my favorites lately so appreciate all your testing and videos even more. That said I watch all your videos as your art is awesome. Have a Wonderful Holiday and Thank You!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Donna 😃👋🏻 You are very welcome, and thank YOU! That Valspar is really something else but now with this regular Varathane, I was floored! 🤗💜

[@miramota7772]

Love watching you work it’s always amazing! Great work Jodie! Love those colours!😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked it Mira, thank you so much! 🤗💜

[@loricleary4473]

Love them both! That swipe is my favorite 💕

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m glad you liked them Lori, thank you so much! I can’t decide myself which one I like better 😃🤗💜

[@joyheeley-ray3727]

Thanks so much for all the information Jodie! It really is appreciated!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Joy! 💜💜

[@gratefulcreations]

Thanks Jodie. These are gorgeous.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Michelle and thank YOU, I’m glad you liked them! 😃🤗💜💜

[@bethpipkin853]

The second one is spectacular!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Beth! 🤗💜

[@margueritejewett7355]

STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PALETTE IS PERFECT I LOVE THE COLOURS . BOTH ARE GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY POURING TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE GOT THE RED GOLD YOU TURNED ME TO TRY IT AND ITS GREAT TY . YOUR VIDEO IS VERY HELPFUL AND WE LEARN ALOT FROM YOU SO THUMBS UP TO YOU . ALL OF THEM ARE THOUGH , WHERE SOMETHING CAN BE LEARNED BY YOU .

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad my videos have helped you, that makes me happy. That red gold is something else isn’t it! 🤗 Thank you Marguerite! 💜💜

[@Pashanny824]

I can’t wait to get myself the regular Polyurethane . I’m low on varnish to boot. Thanks again, Jodi

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Denise 🤗

[@jacquinichols5035]

Thanks for sharing. I am still learning and I find great value in your videos!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Jacqui, I’m so glad my videos help 🤗💜

[@gailtracy8604]

just love the colors, I can see why they are your favorite :)

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you so much Gail!! 💜

[@bebbie2ispouringitoutdebra236]

As usual thanks for the great info!! Love both pieces!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad you liked them Debrann, thank you so much 🤗💜🤗

[@GennaPirigyiArtistry]

Beautiful turn out!! Amazing!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Genna! 💜

[@gingerharger7883]

I do things with my left hand all the time…it’s not that hard. 😂 😂 Now making my right hand work, that can be Interesting! This was very informative. Thanks for testing and sharing with us.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Haha! Yea but your a lefty so it’s easy for you 😃. I’m glad it was helpful for you my dear! 💜💜💜

[@billiebrown7546]

Very pretty Jodi. Again thanks for sharing.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Billie, thank you so much! 💜

[@laurienye7514]

I love those, Jodie. Absolutely gorgeous

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m glad you liked them Laurie, thank you!! 🤗💜

[@mariap.2788]

Thank you, they both are splendid. Love the colors how they turned out need to dive into this my little piggy gorgious color, ty for showing.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Maria, I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 🤗💜

[@melissaphillis7247]

They're beautiful!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Melissa! 🤗💜

[@michelleneville8843]

I greatly appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing your journey!! Michelle

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Michelle, I’m so glad they help 🤗💜

[@lorrieklessig5655]

BEAUTIFUL as always.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Lorrie! 💜

[@ritaabenoza1888]

Magnifiques couleurs! Très belles cellules! Bravo!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Rita! 🤗

[@katmicaleartdesign2242]

Love them both! And love your go to test colors!😎

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Kat, I’m glad you liked them! 🤗 Those colors boy they are something, they are different every time I lay them out and then mixing up the layering, so versatile! 😃🤗💜💜

[@sheilaroberts6560]

Exceptional creation! Thank you!❤❤❤

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Sheila!! 💜💜💜

[@solaramama]

Thanks for the timely info, Jodie! Just filled both of my humidifiers but good to know about the changes to the ingredients will also make a difference.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome, environment definitely plays a role not only in your paints but how things cure including your paints and your resins (I’m learning this last one right now as it’s cooler in my studio than normal, things are taking longer to cure!) 💜

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is fantastic. Excellent work.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much! 🤗💜

[@dublinlee8312]

Jodi, another aaa+ video. Happy thanksgiving, looking forward to your next one. Thank you

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome and thank you so much Dublin Lee. Happy Thanksgiving to you! 🤗🦃🍁

[@stevemurray1030]

Beautiful Jodie 😁. We've been using your 3 favorite colors for a while now and the results are just great.... thanks so much 💕

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh that’s so awesome Steve, I’m so glad you like those colors too. If they took all my paints away and left me with those three colors only, I’d be ok with it 😃. Thank you so much Steve 🤗💜

[@pascalepepette8884]

C'est Magnifique ! 👍💝

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Merci beaucoup Pascale 🥰

[@SherisFluidArtCorner]

That is beautiful reminds me of like a dragon head😊😅

[@josiecapps2555]

WOW, so cool 😎 love it❣️I still don’t know how you make great pieces of art

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Well thank you so much Josie, I’m so glad you liked them! 💜💜

[@nathaliegardyanczyk9844]

Merci beaucoup de partager tous ces produits qui rendent vos créations si resplendissantes. Je rêve de faire de si belles cellules. J espère pouvoir trouver ces produits en France; A bientôt

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

De rien Nathalie, je te souhaite bonne chance dans ton voyage artistique fluide et amuse-toi bien ! 🤗

[@lauraeklund4855]

Absolutely stunning❤️

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Laura! 🤗💜

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Hi there. Watched this a second time. I love this one

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh I’m so glad Lori, thank you so much!! 💜💜

[@lindataylor8805]

Beautifully nice cells

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Linda! 💜

[@melissachamberlin9175]

That bloom made me sing! I’m having a bad week with painting. Everything is turning out, drying poorly, nothing keepable. Welcome to switching climates!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oooh I know that changing of the seasons well, I was in the middle of it about 3-4 weeks ago and just now getting everything stabilized for winter. Unless of course it gets below zero then nothing will work 😂. Thank you so much Melissa! 💜

[@2123Judith]

Hey Jodi Love it I’ve missed you And your beautiful pieces

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Judith 🤗 I’ve missed your comments 💜💜

[@Pugs25]

You're a magician! I so wish to have access to the same material which we don't have in South Africa. I must now experiment with local products.....it's a struggle!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I totally feel your struggle Berto, it was the same way with me when I first learned this technique, everything was Australian products so I had to find US products to work for me. But I did learn a lot along the way so have fun with it! 🤗💜🌺

[@mercedescampain8249]

Stunning love it!!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Mercedes, I’m so glad you liked it! 😃🤗💜

[@sherrye68]

Awesome Jodie.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Sherry! 💜

[@laurienye7514]

I really like it better when we used Artist Loft instead of all this stuff we have to use with the house paint. That is absolutely gorgeous.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Laurie 🤗 you can use whatever paint you want to use, I prefer house paint as it works well for me with the techniques I’m doing. It’s absolutely personal preference along with the technique you want to create 💜

[@pamdirnberger7231]

Gorgeous!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thank you Pam! 💜

[@hollydarby9978]

So beautiful, Jodi! I love how the background is a lovely matte finish and it really allows the colors and cells to stand out. Is that because you use the eggshell for your base and semi- or gloss varnish in the colors? I'm always in awe of your ability and love that you share so much of what you've learned - thank you. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Holly, I really appreciate that 🤗. Yes, the pillow or base paint I use is either satin or eggshell so it’s going to dry more matte than the colors I mix with my pouring mediums. Those dry glossier depending on the untinted base paint I use as well as the varnish, some are glossier than others. When you have negative space you really notice the difference between the different paints. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 💜💜

[@lmtellsho6283]

FYI- that regular Varathane is the best for floor finish. It does not scale over time in wet spots near outside doors. The viscosity makes it dry in a flash, so layers can be done in a shorter space of time. It wears thin after many years but does not scale or turn yellow. It is super tough and binds with the wood much better than any other product I've used.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

This is awesome to hear, thank you so much for this! I was absolutely amazed by the clarity of it! 🤗

[@flowartbyjimbruce4399]

Thanks for all the info

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re very welcome Jim! 😊

[@holynyork7124]

1st one golly Miss Molly , you sure are on a roll. 💕💕🤪🚙

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Aww thank you!! 💜💜

[@holynyork7124]

Amazing my little Creative wizard, it’s a wonderful swipe, you’ve got my address. 🥰🕊🚙

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much my friend! I so love these colors together! 🤗💜🤗

[@jeannecain9541]

Totally stunning! Try with USA floetrol in CA and tell us if it’s as pretty! Txz., Jeanne

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Ooh that would make for some fun cells Jeanne, I’ll add it to my list to do .. thank you so much!! 💜💜

[@lindawatson6375]

I would love to see you do a bloom in pink and coral

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I will write that down Linda thank you! 😃 When I read this an image popped in my head similar to the monochromatic blue and then purple ones I did. I think pink and coral will be just beautiful. It’ll be a little bit but I’m definitely putting it on my list to do. Thanks again for the suggestion! 💜💜

[@hisimagenme]

Whew, girl, you said it!! I live in NM, the BEHR/Infinity/Josonja for tubes and BEHR/Josonja for pigments was excellent for me. But this week I can't get rid of the gloops!! Lord have mercy! I used almost all my GAC800 and put a serious dent in my minwax to thin my paints to a workable though not ideal consistency. I laughed because I had just bought the Varathane regular in a gallon as the smaller sizes were sold out. We still can't get the Valspar Ultra in either semi or gloss in base C here. Lowes has a "shipping" problem that's lasted all summer up to now. No hope in sight for restock. I've never actually been able to try that. I sure wish I could find a suitable or compatible alternative. My results from this week are less than impressive, between the thickening/ thinning process, I'm not sure what to do. I think there's such a thing as too much Poly. Maybe not too much GAC but that's stuff is not cheap and Poly was the best because of cost. I am relegated to my garage for my art, it's not fully insulated, though I have two commercial heaters, it's still expensive to run them to keep my garage at 65° or above, which seems to be the sweet spot for painting. So... I'll fiddle with that new Varathane the rest of this week and hope I find a balance. Any how, awesome results for your test pieces today, thanks again for all you share to help us who are just beginning. Happy Thanksgiving Jodi!! Smiles and blessings...

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh boy do I know the gloops girl! I feel your pain! I’m having similar issues but this Varathane regular is just amazing so give it a go and see how it works out for you. Also you can change your ratios or use no ratio at all. Add some of your untinted base to your container with just a little paint and mix, then add in your varnish a little at a time until you get the consistency you want. It takes some practice but for thicker bases it’s easier then fiddling with a ratio. Also, maybe stick to more soft body or fluid paints to mix in with your PM mix it’ll help keep the gloopiness down. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Lisa! 💜💜

[@hisimagenme]

@@ThePaintedDreamer yep, just went and bought them there fluid paints, whew... then things are pricey I sure hope they last, I hear they are twice as pigmented so I'll go kid gloves to start... otherwise I may have to go all pastel colors for a while...lol! Smiles and blessings...

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@hisimagenme With the more pigmented colors you don’t use as much start with just a little and add drops as you go if needed, they definitely last longer 🤗

[@DoveyG]

Hey, that's what I say sometimes, LOL. Winner winner chicken dinner for sure!! Great tips....

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh that’s so awesome Dovey! 😃💜

[@Carole_Williamson]

Happy Thanksgiving Jodie. This is very cool. Do you have a video of how you mix up pigments?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Happy Thanksgiving Carole! 🤗 Thank you so much. I do have a pigments video, I believe it’s number 66. It was with older pouring mediums I was using compared to now but it’s still the same way I mix them 💜

[@mariexichen1136]

Very nice! Have you ever tried Minwax Polycrylic since it is also thinner than the Triple Thick? I'm curious whether the polyurethane performs better than polyacrylic. I also wonder why you don't use water to your mixtures.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Marie 🤗 I have tried the polycrylic with other untinted bases but not the Valspar. I have switched over to the regular Varathane now instead of the triple thick because it was getting too thick for me especially in winter. I think it just boils down to personal preference with the polycrylic and the regular Varathane as I think they are about the same consistency and what’s available to you. If you have it I say give it a go 🤗. I don’t add water to my mixtures because adding too much can break down the binders in your paints and mediums causing havoc in your piece so I’d rather use something else if I can. A little is okay but just be aware if you do use it 💜

[@m71113]

Thank you. The gac 800 thins the paint out?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You’re welcome Margarete, yes, I use it to thin my mixed paints if they’ve gotten a little thick on me from sitting 😊

[@kateiranio4118]

I like it👍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m glad you liked it Kate, thank you 🤗💜

[@ArtByJodiBauter]

Yes! I have been thinking the Jo Sonja is causing my good cells to very slowly melt or lose shape. I get great cells then they melt a little. The paint relaxes to much. I will have to find the triple thick and try it. 🤔

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

The regular Varathane polyurethane works amazing too, that’s what I was testing in this video and I found it a bit clearer than the triple thick. I’m switching over because it’s cooler here so my paints are thickening and the triple thick is making my paints a bit too thick now lol, it’s always something! I love the jo sonja but with certain high gloss base paints it just gets too slippery for my cells. Let me know how it works out for you Jodi! 😊

[@anthonyfitzgerald3340]

What are you using to coat your paintings because it has got a nice mild sheen to it not like oil based varnish or resin ? 🤠

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

The dried piece at the end isn’t coated with anything yet, it’s still just the dried piece so that’s just the pouring mediums I’m using coming through. When I do finish my pieces I’ll either varnish them with Liquitex varnish or a resin 😊

[@mamadulas6578]

Nice job! Great info. The colours ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving 🤗

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Happy Thanksgiving to you Mama Dulas! I’m so glad you liked it, thank you!! 💜💜

[@juliegordon6853]

sorry if this a silly question but for the pillow paint (I'm in UK) does it have to be satin or would silk paint do, thanks great video

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

No silly questions Julie 🤗 I believe your silk is similar to our satin so you can certainly use it. You just don’t want to use flat as it can crack, you want a low sheen (satin or eggshell or whatever in between and what they may call it there). Hope this helps! 💜

[@gontar72]

❤Master, Thank you for your wonderful lesson. I have a question. I bought a medium C base to mix with Minwax Polycrylic gloss varnish. matt This paint is matte. It's not semi-gloss, it's matte. There was no other. Will matte work?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

You want a semi gloss or a gloss for your paint, the matte typically won't work as well. You can certainly try it and see but if it gives you issues it's probably because it's too matte.

[@Kathy-Carr]

I love both of these, although I think I am partial to the bloom. But the colors are gorgeous together! Love how your followers have increased! 🌸🌸🌸. P. S. I also love and appreciate how you do the experimentation and share in detail with us. 💜

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh I’m so glad Kathy, thank you so much!! 🤗 You know me and experimenting I feel like it’s part of my DNA haha! And if I find something cool I just have to share 💜💜💜

[@dianavestal850]

Super pretty, I never thought to use a varnish as a pour medium. What is your cell activator? Thanks for the video, your work is lovely.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you so much Diana 🤗, I use a mix of untinted house paint and varnish for my pouring medium. I learned that when I took the Shelee Art course but am finding that this medium is very versatile and can be used for more than just blooms (just don’t torch it with the varnish in it!). The cell activator I used here was Australian floetrol and Amsterdam paint but I’ve been known to use US floetrol with a few other ingredients too for cell activator. I like to experiment on this channel so not all videos will I use the same products or ingredients. I usually show them at the beginning or end of a video in pictures what was used as well as in the description box below each video in case you are ever looking 💜

[@dianavestal850]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Almost all my paintings are experimental. lol They don't turn out like yours though. I have a lot of flops, But I post them because I just think that people need to see what doesn't work as well or if a tweak fixes the issue. I really want to try using the varnish, the results are just beautiful. does doing that eliminate the need to varnish at the end when the piece is dry? That would be a welcome thing. Thank you for taking the time to write me such a detailed message and sharing your work/ expertise with the rest of us. Happy New Year!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@dianavestal850 I'm not sure it eliminates the need to varnish your piece once it's cured as I still resin or varnish all my pieces but some don't so it's really up to you. In this instance you are using it as a part of your pouring medium so it really isn't a topcoat but again totally up to you :)

[@dianavestal850]

@@ThePaintedDreamer thanks again for the feedback, so appreciated.

[@karlagunn4889]

Beautifl

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Thank you Karla 🤗

[@cyndypearl3025]

Triple thick reminds me of sweetened condense milk. Haha!... I love all the colors in this bloom, Jody!😍😍😍

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yesss! That’s it!! It does look like that doesn’t it! 🤗 I’m glad you liked it Cyndy 💜💜

[@GinaMacArt]

Gorgeous 😍❤🙏🇦🇺🐨

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

🤗 Thanks Gina! 💜💜

[@lorrietavares8406]

Jody I was wondering if you ever add water to the CA if it gets too thick?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I usually just add more floetrol if my CA is on the thicker side. You can try adding small amounts of water but too much and it may do weird things so just keep that in mind 🤗

[@lorrietavares8406]

@@ThePaintedDreamer thanks I appreciate you replying

[@m71113]

How do you keep the wood from falling off when you tilt?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

There’s paint on the spinner that adheres to it so it doesn’t move 😊

[@terilechner]

Have you used any other Pigments than Piggies? I have some from Mad Micas, Colour Arte, This Little Piggies, Pearl Ex and some others.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Yes, I’ve used some ColourArte (I have a few favorite colors there) and then I have some pearlex I’ll use from time to time 🤗

[@terilechner]

@@ThePaintedDreamer T hank you!

[@carolperez1426]

I have rust oleum triple thick polyurethane instead of Varathane can I use that?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Carol! That Varathane Triple Thick I normally use on the back of my can it says a Rustoleum company so I think Varathane is owned by them. Therefore I’m going to say your triple thick is pretty much the same as what I have 🤗

[@terilechner]

I was watching Carole from Carol's Art Room yesterday and she did a simplistic Bloom that looks like a up swept flower. Have you seen it and have you tried anything like it? Just curious! Thank you for this experiment, I have this varnish, but haven't tried it yet. I haven't gotten any of the Valspar paint yet, still working with Behr. I have a can off Behr that says it's 2-8300, is it the same as 8300 you use?

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I have not done any kind of bloom like that but I’ve seen Niki D doing them 🤗. The 2-8300 is a little different then the regular 8300. That 2-8300 is sold in states where the regular one isn’t allowed due to ingredient restrictions. I think it may have a little more T white in it but it still works! I’ve seen Mina Villegas using it and her stuff is just beautiful 😃💜

[@terilechner]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Happy Thanksgiving Jodie and family! Thank you, Mina and I both live in California that's probably the problem!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@terilechner Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Teri! 💜💜💜

[@kylieblundell366]

Hi. Really love what you do. Such beautiful colours and interesting ideas. Very inspirational. Can I just ask, are the tins of paint you show house paint? I live in Ireland so I don’t think I’d get that brand, I’ve never seen it anyway. Is it interior house paint? Do you use this as a pouring medium instead of floetrol? I’m interested in trying different options.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Kylie 🤗 thank you so much, I’m so glad. The tins of paint are an untinted house paint & varnish for the pouring medium and then a white interior house paint for the base/pillow. You won’t be able to get the brands I use here in the US but if you’ve watched Erica Hughes here on KZbin she’s in Ireland and she uses a Valspar untinted for her medium and then another for her pillow/base paint. She does alot of Dutch pours on her channel but also a lot of blooms and swipes with those ingredients I mentioned. She’ll have the exact products listed in her videos where she does them if you want to check her out! Hope this helps 💜

[@kylieblundell366]

Thanks for such a detailed reply. I really love the transfer pours. They remind me of the beautiful fungi that grows on the trees in my wood. Definitely one I want to try. Keep experimenting, it’s inspiring to watch. 😊

[@alinegendron8331]

Est ce que tu ajoute du silicone pour l’effet cellules?

[@terilechner]

I'm getting ready to buy some Atelier Paint, which should I buy the Fluid, Flow or Interactive? Which do you prefer to work with? The colors I want are available in all three versions!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I like the Interactive for cell activators and then the flow for my PM as it’s a little thinner 💜

[@terilechner]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Thank You!

[@alinegendron8331]

do you add silicone for the cell effect? Tank you !

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

No, no silicone is used, the cell activator is Australian floetrol and paint. Full list of everything used is below in the description box under the video 😊

[@BrandiWineRn]

Do u prefer the varathane brand over the minwax? The minwax seems like it’s kinda in between these two. Just wondering if there is a reason why u don’t use it verse this.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’ve used both Minwax and Varathane and it really just depends on the untinted base I’m using it with, I like the Varathane with the Valspar so it’s really personal preference and what’s available to you 🤗

[@msbgs13]

Happy eyes here!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

I’m so glad Bettie, thank you! 💜

[@salinthecity1]

Hi Jodie, I'm in New Zealand so just wondering if you could clarify a few things please because our Valspar paint has different names here. Is your pillow paint and base paint water based acrylic or enamel? Thanks in advance 💕

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi 🤗 the pillow and untinted base paints I use are latex as opposed to oil so they are more water based 💜

[@holynyork7124]

No. 2 swipe, can I live with u?????? Huh huh 🐾🐾🐾🚙🤪

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Oh my gosh haha!! 🤗

[@userMarinainCol]

Hey Jodi, been awhile, I'm alittle behind in my YT videos watching Shelees. To remind you, I live in Colombia and the only thing I have been able to get for the PM is Minwas. The only varathane I can get is the gallon size of Varahane Ultimate Spar Urethane. I looked up the difference and one was it was thicker and the other was it was more suseptible to harsh cheicals than the polyurethane. I"m sure you've never used it, so I'm just asking your opinion on if you would try it, knowing Shelee is suppose to be doing some test and vid. very soon. Waiting is not one of my strong points. It's not aways avail. to me here. This is the first time I've seen it since I started this process in ??Sept?? maybe? I have to use Amazon for most things. I loved your swipe, I haven't seen this one before. Oh, there is just so much to do and I'll never catch up!! Thank you. If you don't have time to go into this with me, no worries. I know where else I can go, just I trust you a little more than most. Your Biggest Fan, Marina

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

Hi Marina 🤗 I can’t remember I’m sorry have you taken the Shelee Art course or no? It’s ok if you haven’t I was just going to say if you have and you are in the Facebook group I would try to talk with one of the admins to see if they can help you with product where you are they may be better equipped. What you mention for PM it sounds like you have two varnishes. You would need an untinted house base paint and a varnish to make up your PM. If you can get quart sizes of things that may be better as you test in case something doesn’t work right you won’t have a whole gallon and won’t have spent as much. I did a lot of that in the beginning here myself. To answer your question though for your varnish you want a water based polyurethane, anything else and I’m just not sure how it would work. Hope this helps! 💜

[@userMarinainCol]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Hi Jodi, I can understand not remembering with so many subscribers and fans, no problem. I'm unforgettable only in my own mind😁. I've started the Shelee course last week. She's getting ready to do a video on varathanes from different parts of the world to see what gives the best cell, but no set date, so no telling. I did find the house paint base. I must not have told you. I had such a hard time finding it because here in Colombia it is illegal to sell untinted paint. I kid you not! Someone made a comment about her own country being like that and it just gave me the idea to look for it with a different approach. Nothing so silly is illegal here if you manipulate things right. So I now have base c house paint, minwax, Gac 800, and American Floe. Just have to do without AU Floe until the end of March when it gets here. It's taken me about 5 months to get these together. That is why it took me so long to take the course. Now, I can't get anymore minwax. These things come and go as far as shipping here goes, so I'm looking for a back up in just in case. Spar urethane isn't varnish. Its a urethane like polyurethane, only with less urethane elastomers, I'm scaring myself. I know way to much for not knowing anything. Anyway, I trust you so I asked you first. I'll ask one of the admins about Colombia, I hadn't thought of asking an admin. I did post asking, but got no response, but eveyone isn't there, sooo... Sorry for all the fuss. Catching up on my videos but the Couse videos are soooooo longggg. (Though I do shorten them up quite a bit. Shhhhhh.) They take up all my time. See you soon, and thank you.

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

@@userMarinainCol Oh good, that makes things a bit easier as you have the shelee art group at your disposal too for questions if I just don't have the answer. I'm glad you were able to get an untinted base paint. It's not illegal here to purchase it but some people may give you a hard time just because they feel like it. I usually walk in with my dare to stop me face, grab what I need and walk out haha! But I've never had a problem, in my stores the people are usually nice enough and some have even asked me how I was using it. If you are able to get a quart of that Varathane, I'd say give it a go but a gallon is way too much especially if it doesn't work, then you are stuck with it. You can also use artist polyurethane varnishes also, it doesn't have to be from the hardware store like the untinted paint. Jo sonja works well, as do a few other brands I've seen people using and may be easier to get on Amazon. If you have a specific question in the group and are targeting the admin team, be sure to tag them in the post otherwise they might not see it as there are thousands of posts a day.

[@userMarinainCol]

@@ThePaintedDreamer Yea, a gallon is a lot. Figured I could give it to someone if it didn't work. Some in the group said in the Scandanavia countries, they are using wood glaze in place of Base C. Now I'm wondering about that. The base C I finally found I guess is working ok, but I don't have anything to compare it to. So much info it's just impossible to find it all. You're still my favorite Jodi. I'll see you soon. Thank you for all you do for me, and all your subscribers.

[@SherisFluidArtCorner]

Perfect😊🎉❤ blowout

[@cindischaablivingartnpixie2251]

OK so after all is said and done, what is absolute favorite PM recipe?? :-)

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

If I had to choose only one to use forever it would be the Valspar Ultra hi gloss base c mixed with the regular Varathane varnish the Ultimate Polyurethane water based crystal clear gloss. My Dutch Boy/jo sonja is a close second but again if I had to choose only one it would be the first 😉💜