You don't need Australian Floetrol!

[@carrieholdthemaccountable]

You give so much to the pouring community and it is much appreciated. You are an amazing person, thank you for your time! ❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@BearsDenAcrylicArt]

There really is some great potential here. I bought a liter of AUS Floetrol for $50. A quart of Flood Penetrol (at my local Philadelphia Home Depot) is $9.98. The AUS Floetrol is great, but really cost-prohibitive for a lot of people. With this being a viable alternative, it could really allow artists to expand their repertoire of painting techniques. Thank you, David, for once again doing the legwork! -Bear 🐻

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Bear. Can't wait to see what you make with it!

[@BearsDenAcrylicArt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I’m working my way through my different pouring mediums, but just knowing it’s an option is huge. You’ve really helped me along my journey, so thank you. I invite you to check out my Facebook or Instagram art pages. I post more paintings than make videos, although that’s changing. :)

[@mdfarm8979]

I find that US floetrol works just fine at a much higher ratio... 10:1 or there about. The key to great cells and lacing, with swipes or blowouts, is patience. Swipe super slow. Wait to tilt or spin for a few minutes. Same with blowing... wait for good development before tilting or spinning. Tilt or spin slow. I think people watch speeded up videos and think they need to go that fast.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is good point. I need to identify when I speed things up and how long I wait in between. Thanks my friend.

[@farrahbahnfleth116]

See I think Australian floetrol blows us floetrol out of the water. There just is no comparison. I’m just glad to have watched this video bc this is an amazing find!!!! Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@farrahbahnfleth116 It totally does. I just don't want to pay for it. So my alternative is finding locally sourced ingredients to get close.

[@McJimmie]

I’m wondering what the long term durability of this product is? In other words, over time, does Penetrol break down the binders in the acrylic and lead to cracking or other degradation issues? Thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@McJimmie Honestly, the amounts we are putting in I think light would be your worst issue and not this. especially because mixing with paint, albeit oil paint, was what it is made for.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

FYI if you buy this at a hardware store in the US like Lowes or Home Depot it is MUCH cheaper than Amazon ($10-$12 instead of $30 online).

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

It's OUT in ALL Lowes & HD in NC & Im POSITIVE its bc of YOU! Why? BOTH places KNEW why I wanted it, saying people call DAILY for it where 6mos ago they sold 1 p/MONTH; IF! So BRAVA my friend!!! 🤩 Also, NC/SC Lowes & HD can't order it. 😳 Yes. Home improvement stores can't order specific products! 🤯 ACE HARDWARE, CAN! (Delivers to store @ $13 ish. But...they (NC/SC) orders arrive 1x wkly ONLY! They're falling asunder to big box H.I. stores. 😔 Thanks again for these experiments. Youve reached FAR more than you realize. 😉 In convo w/Jody, the Painted Dreamer; she's planning a vid exp w/Penetrol & gave YOU FULL CRED for the EUREKA! So yeah....GREAT JOB!!!!😁

[@cruzalan990]

Yup I buy it at Home Depot

[@Kari77251]

I got mine from Amazon. 32 oz for $12.78. 32 oz at Lowe’s is $12.98. 32 oz at Home Depot is $14.98. For me, it was cheapest on Amazon, but not by much.

[@annecampbell7671]

Wow, that's a beautiful painting. I'll keep watching and practicing until it clicks.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

We're making it happen for sure Anne.

[@janeslocomb4050]

Wowser!! I tried Penetrol for the first time today. Best cells I've ever gotten. So thankful for your awesome videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear! let me know if you find out some tips and tricks we could all use.

[@apoztr]

So is the Penetrol mixed with regular American floetrol, or just on its own??

[@janeslocomb4050]

@@apoztr American floetrol and paint

[@ontarioyamon]

@@janeslocomb4050 I’m a dummy! 😀 So, you mix your swipe paint with American Floetrol, like normal, and then add the drops of Penetrol?

[@tomasinaconti4140]

Your awesome ! Thanks to you so many artists can have a more affordable alternative to creating !

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! More to come on this additive in the next few weeks.

[@robindong3802]

You are not only a artist, but also scientist, analyst.. Great test!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you very much! That's how my brain works so that is how I need to learn.

[@nitaedwards8934]

Thank you for being such a good teacher. I absolutely have you as my go to when I have questions

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Nita. So nice of you to say.

[@ReneeB5]

This is awesome!!! I’m shocked we don’t see this more on other channels… especially the US artists.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There have been a few artists that have used it.

[@javiervidal366]

Love your artsy science experiments!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much Javier. Definitely my style of learning.

[@melaniegee]

Your timing could not have been more perfect! Just this morning I started looking for some Aussie Floetrol to buy! I was seriously going to buy it today! Look at the time and money you saved me! Thank you so much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help! I need to test resin with this but varnish works great after it is dry.

[@melaniegee]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I’ve never used resin. I want to but I’m afraid. Do you resin your pieces inside or outside?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@melaniegee Inside in a well ventilated room. The odors from the amounts I use for my art are way less than painting a room with latex paint.

[@melaniegee]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you!

[@N00T__N00T]

You really made it easy for me getting into pouring. Big thanks for your helpful/educational content.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

My pleasure 😊

[@k.mayabstractpointalism9962]

This may be a game changer for me to try. Thanks for sharing this video with the KZbin community. Keep experimenting and I will keep watching.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks, will do!

[@johannahunderwood4596]

You really are my go-to guy for comparisons. Unfortunately I am in the UK, so depending on the product, your experiments may have limited usefulness, but they are a great place to start. Thanks for sharing your experiments and posting your videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Johannah. I hope at least the way I test gives you some idea of what I am trying to compare and what the results mean.

[@emmachellar798]

We do have Owatrol in the UK though, think I might try to see if there is an oil Penetrol equivalent. It is frustrating not being able to get the products, cheaply. Thank you for your experiments Left Brained Artist 😊

[@animaljammerrares6301]

And I love that painting

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I love that the cells dry just like they were wet. The color changes because it's acrylic and it darkens by nature.

[@Kathy-Carr]

Thank you for this experiment! I have Aussie Floetrol and would use the Penetrol, even if it means cleaning the surface prior to varnish or resin. Bug price difference. Again, thanks!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't think you'll have to clean it like silicone but I haven't resined yet. that is next on my list.

[@franlewis8906]

Hello David! Thank you. You are appreciated! xx

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Fran. Glad to help.

[@michellebisesi4498]

Thanks so much. The canvas is beautiful even as an experiment

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I was pleasantly pleased by this one for sure.

[@barbking2708]

Awesome find, thanks!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet!

[@georgannmartin-kumm100]

Question, do you need to do anything to the painting before you varnish or resin using this product? Does it act like silicone and need washing or alcohol?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Regular varnishes go on fine. I haven't resined yet but that is next on the experiment list.

[@georgannmartin-kumm100]

@@LeftBrainedArtist : thank you,, I varnish too, have to get some Penetrol and try it.🤗

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

I didn't see any "pitting" like you normally see from the wet, side views of silicone so I'm thinking not. Im trying this today on small wrapped canvases from Dollar Tree. ( they also have Small canvas boards 3ct $1)😉

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@yvette_is_Mamacado No pitting. Very flat and even when dry.

[@kathyjohnson409]

You are simply amazing 👏 ❤ Thank you for the knowledge and testing. God bless you always 🙏

[@ZaMura-ol2my]

Great experiment and results. Very kind and giving of you to share these experiments. THANK YOU!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you. Glad it has helped you .

[@schaferin83]

I am so happy someone did a video on this! I was staring at it the other day while in the hardware store and wasn't sure if I should go for it. now I am totally going to go for it!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad I could help! So far I am loving it.

[@shmales7023]

Sweet!! Thanks so much for this! Aussie Floetrol is friggin’ expensive if you live in the US! Been dying to try like blooms and stuff and like the technique from Molly’s artistry, but can’t seem to get the same effect on a budget. This looks like it’s worth a try. Really appreciate this! 🥹

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

For swipes this is magical. I haven't figure out the blooms yet but I am working on it every day.

[@shmales7023]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Understood. Yay for experimentation!!

[@peppermintpixie9240]

@@LeftBrainedArtistany advice for cell activation in UK? Owetrol is ok but for the price you can easily go with Liquidex!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't have a lot of experience with UK products. Importing Aussie Floetrol is the best for swipes but expensive. Many glues, especialy school glues seem to give good results too. @@peppermintpixie9240

[@DineenWil]

Thanks for this video. I just spent over $55.00 for Aussie Floetrol yesterday online. Lowe's has this product Penetrol by Flood for $12.98. The description, I believe, reads 32oz but the picture shows the can\btl is less in grams for $12.98. But still, we only need drops. I had tried a test with M-1 paint additive from Sherwood Williams store, and Celltastic from Etsy. I was hoping the M-1 would do it. But no, it's quite a watery additive too. The Celltastic if used on a pallette knife works like Molly of Molly's Artistry does and you've shown here. For me, my stretching & tilting technique needs a lot of work to get those big spider web like cells I want. Again, thanx for doing and showing us this experiment.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I plan on doing blooms and testing with Resin next.

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

MY GOODNESS! ONLY $55! I can't find it that cheap bc I'm paying more for S & H than the actual mini sized product! I will say this...Lowes has hiked the price of ALL these prices. FLO was $7.98 in NC; last month it jumped to $10.98. Fyi...check artists storefronts. It's still $7.98 p/qt. Although gallons are extinct in my state. I did find 1 Gallon sold on Amazon at $14.98 (price in store 2yrs ago) BUT it ship time is over a month! I'm a bit leary of that.

[@yvette_is_Mamacado]

I'm sorry but are you saying Molly does NOT use AUS FLO but uses Celltastic???? I did not know that!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@yvette_is_Mamacado I don't recall Molly saying what she uses. I think Dineen only meant the results she got looked the same.

[@DineenWil]

@@yvette_is_Mamacado no i didn't say or mean that. She uses AUS Floetrol. I meant i want my cells to look like hers.

[@patriciamarler-bentley8555]

Wow. I wonder how it would work blowing it out? Lacing looks good!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Oh that is on my list. I've done a few and they looked fine but it wasn't specifically testing that.

[@rhondajackson5456]

Wow. I looked at this a couple of months ago to consider the results, and wondered if it would work. Thanks for sharing

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome! I really hope it passess all my tests. Blooms and resin next.

[@brendahill7714]

Looks really good for a test.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It does! More to come Brenda.

[@animaljammerrares6301]

I'm so glad that you did another test with the penetrol that gives me hope that by using that I can get more sales where I want them in a painting I'm so glad I bought it by accident

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So far it is pretty magical.

[@kathibecker5351]

You've done it again, David. Awesomeness in a can. 👏👏👏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Wow, thanks Kathi! FYI buy this at lowes or home depot. It's only $10 for the quare instead of 30 like it is online.

[@bluefish849]

Amazon is out of Flood Penetrol. I've been doing some cell experiments and have been having some success with making a CA from 1 paint mixed with 1/2 water. It worked better than floetrol and paint for me. Thanks for your nice videos.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is awesome and much simpler.

[@bluefish849]

I finally got hold of some penetrol and I must be doing something wrong because I still get better results with paint and water.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@bluefish849 If you are getting good cells with less and cheaper ingredients then definitely stick with that.

[@gretchenslagle5011]

Thank you. I’m going to try some. I’ve had no luck with swipes so I’m happy to see this

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 I love swipes. Just not all the complication that some techniques bring.

[@artwithangie2023]

That a great experiment!! Definitely as good as Australian Flotrol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Blooms and resin tests are next.

[@eulla5441]

Thank you very much for sharing ! I was thinking about buying Australian Floral recently, now I will try this first. 🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You’re welcome 😊 Trying to figure out the blooms with this now.

[@peacejoylove]

Thank you for your time and sharing the test and results. In case no one has told you today, I appreciate your left brain and efforts! 🙌🏽😃

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help Christine. Thanks for watching.

[@KristiB73]

That's a game changer!!! Exited to try

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So far it has held up to everything I've tried. Resin is next.

[@barbaradeerfield2204]

Thank you for the experiment and I've learned alot watching your videos

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear!

[@NegativeMass85]

I think you just saved me a sh*tload of money! I live in the UK but am going to California next month to spend some time with my mom. While there, my mom and I plan to do an art pour together that she can hang in her bedroom. Obviously, I can't bring all my art products to the US in my suitcase, so we will have to buy all my products there in California. I've been agonizing over what to do about the Australian floetrol (short of spending a ton of money to buy it online ahead of time!). Thanks to your video, I think I'll just buy Penetrol at a local hardware store to get our beloved cells. Thank you so much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

So glad to help Deborah. Hope it all goes amazing for you.

[@auntlola1446]

Nice... Turned out beautifully for being a test...❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! 😊

[@busybee7169]

It's great to see that you are testing alternatives to Floetrol for cell activation. Please keep at it as I am unable to get Floetrol of any kind or Penetrol in the African country where I currently live. The only option for cells that I have is silicone oil, which to be honest, I dislike using as it's often very low grade here and then takes a lot of cleaning to get it off the canvass. I love watching your experiments and hope that one day you will find a product that gives fabulous cells that I can actually find here 😆 I keep trying different things too but as of yet have had nothing good to report. Thank you so much for your informative and very educational posts.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Yeah, I don't have the ability to test products from other countries but maybe my testing will give you idea of doing some yourself.

[@kimsmitherman6998]

Have you tried mixing Amsterdam Titanium White or Amsterdam Black with water? This seems to give me decent cells. I use it as a cell activator.

[@busybee7169]

@@kimsmitherman6998 yes I use this method and generally I get nice results 😀

[@cherylsmith2029]

Ty for for sharing I watched this on KZbin on my TV and I couldn't comment but I was really surprised to see this and I can't wait to try it and I loved all your other pictures that you done and they were absolutely beautiful I was really impressed thank you very much for sharing this with us

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome Cheryl. More testing to come for sure.

[@mefirst4266]

Thanks David your the best !!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for all your contributions here too!

[@debbiem.3128]

J Mo introduced viewers to Minwax red can...I haven't tried it yet, but sure seems like a good alternative. So interesting! Thank you kindly for your continued testing and teaching.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Debbie.

[@sandielukie2572]

Thank you so much for your experiment and your diligence in trying to find an alternative for all of us. I am in Canada So getting most of the products is a bit of a challenge. I look forward to seeing your answer regarding having to clean a canvas similar to having to clean a canvas due to oil residue issues like you have when you use silicone. Can’t wait to see your answer on if the painting has to be cleaned when it dries because Flood Penetrol was used. Thanks much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There is no visible oily residue. I haven't resined yet though so that will be the final test.

[@RangerPuff]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for your testing! Please do an update after you resin. I would be very happy to have an Australian Floetrol alternative that isn't a cleaning nightmare.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@RangerPuff Will do.

[@ontarioyamon]

Just fyi, here in SW Ontario, Flood Floetrol is available at our Dulux paint store. And our Benjamin Moore store has the Flood Penetrol. Good Luck!

[@monarosaart]

I'm in Canada: check my channel. If you need help, let me know.

[@LilyCat1973]

I learn so much from your channel, thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Happy to hear that!

[@ThePaintedDreamer]

This is absolutely fantastic Dave! I’m totally adding this to my list to try 😃 thank you so much for this experiment! 🌺💜

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are very welcome. I am doing more experimenting now with blooms. Hopefully I'll have a video soon.

[@evie6183]

WOW...that's so kind of you to share, David..I love when you do these experiments...I think I'll buy me some Penetrol cause I'm loving the lacing you got going on there...what would we do without you? :) Thanks so very much!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I am sure you'd manage Evie. Glad to help though.

[@jayelleart]

Thank you so much for this! I will definitely try it when I run out of Aussie Floetrol.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome JayElle. I am interested to see how it works head to head.

[@calred4885]

This is exciting... I can't wait to get some and try it. Thank you...

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hope you enjoy! More testing to come from me.

[@paulagoynes]

Thank you. That’s an interesting alternative.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It really is! Thanks for watching Paula.

[@fluid_art_by_dejony]

Thank you for sharing your experiment, I'm going to go get some Penetrol asap!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know if you find some good tips and tricks.

[@fluid_art_by_dejony]

@@LeftBrainedArtist will do! I've heard of some artists using a few drops of Minwax wood conditioner in their medium to achieve results similar to Australian Floetrol. I think it would be cool to see a test of this compared to your Penetrol option.

[@treehouse_Designs]

Thank you!!! We went right over to Michigan and bought some. It's a great product so far. I did a few tiles and will try some different techniques and surfaces in the next few days

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Great to hear! Let me know if your tips and tricks.

[@lisePaquette-ue1to]

Thank you so much for sharing. It is greatly appreciated.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Lise.

[@kilamilka97]

Penetrol… my next wee art purchase… thanks for that vid. Nice, really nice!👏👍

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Enjoy!

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Love how that turned out!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I was a bit surprised but I totally love it for sure.

[@merryhallam2903]

Do you have a video on priming a non primed canvas and why I need a medium in my composition paint if it is in the base coat. Love your tutorials so much.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I don't have any videos on non-primed canvases as I don't use them. I do have one on repurposing canvases though - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqWYZ2VvgdioZqc I don't understand the second questions? Why would you not use medium in your base coat. It is way cheaper to use medium vs paint and water, especially in a base coat where little or none of the color is going to show through.

[@merryhallam2903]

@@LeftBrainedArtist I use medium in the base coat, but the question I have is, is medium used mostly for getting the correct consistency in your paints used for the painting itself. Or is there a more in depth reason.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@merryhallam2903 Consistency is the #1 reason. Saving money would be my #2 reason.

[@cheekee_artist2]

I use this same product..the Flood Penetrol. I appreciate your videos and sharing. Thank you!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Awesome. Any tips and tricks you can share with my viewers?

[@sp8vision]

I tried just amsterdam paint snd water, got great results

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Very nice! I'll have to do a cell activator head to head test sometime soon.

[@karolajuly6315]

Thank you very much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Any time.

[@Annanowa123]

It is beautiful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you Anna! Cheers!

[@EvelineWind]

So glad you brought this on! I live in the Netherlands and due to European rules the Australian Floetrol isn't available because of forbidden ingredients. But helas the uk variant is sold out

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Sorry Eveline. I hope they get some more soon.

[@ilanamayerson4068]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to learn to do swipe but unable to get the Austrelian Floetrol to my country. I also watched Nancy Wood wonderful art but it seems to be expensive. I'll buy the Penetrol and hope to learn the technique. Thank you so much for sharing, I shall look again and again to study what you just showed

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for watching Ilana. Glad to help.

[@ArtbySusanKing]

You showed 2 different containers of floetrol, which one did you use? What is penetrol, sounds like an oil. You can use straight American floetrol (water base) but more than 2 parts and you can get good results without using Penetrol. I've used about 6 parts. And you would have to clean off the oil before you varnish or resin.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is the beauty of Penetrol. You don’t get the oiliness like silicone. I think it also produces way better cells/lacing than straight Floetrol. My latest video from yesterday shows me doing resin on this piece with no cleaning and having it come out perfect.

[@combineNewcastle]

Hi , Would it be possible for you to do one of your videos in the art of working out the paint needed for a canvas that hasn’t been treated to the individual amounts of colour amount mix you would need for different colours. Thank you John

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not sure I am understanding the request. Are you asking about working with a canvas that doesn't have any gesso already?

[@combineNewcastle]

@@LeftBrainedArtist sorry you didn’t understand me , I-will try to talk since , when you work out the total amount of paint needed for a canvas pour that has not been treated , I take it you would seal the canvas with a satin type paint, you have your amount needed for your pour ,how do you divide the paint amount for each individual colour, does that make sense 🙃😆

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

​@@combineNewcastle Generally if the canvas is white (pre-gessoed) I don't do anything. if it is wood or a non-white canvas then I either use a wet base coat or I paint on a base coat and let it dry. In either case I take that paint from the total paint that is needed. It usually isn't that much so it doesn't affect my total calculation So if I have an 8x10 that I am painting I would need about 4 ounces of paint to cover that size of canvas. I would make up 4 total ounces of paint/medium/water split between the different colors. Then I would use some of whatever base color I was using and cover my canvas, then use the additional paint to do whatever technique I decided upon.

[@lzfluidart8315]

Great job! So exciting to have an alternative to Austrian floetrol! Thanks so much for sharing again! You save us so much time and effort! I can’t wait to try it! 👍🏻😊😄

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@detudoumpouco9959]

Beautiful

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much.

[@carlakoyak1129]

I’m definitely trying this. It would be great not having to hunt down that Australian Floetrol. Thanks again

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good luck! So far it works in every way I've tried it.

[@Angelinasings]

Turned out beautiful!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks so much. I was a bit surprised especially for a test piece.

[@maitev-p9582]

Thanks for the post about the dry results! Looks like the cells retained the shapes they had while they were wet. I am going to try it out. It seems like a great alternative to aussie floetrol. You are a champion 🏆 🥇 🏅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Works great for swipes. Now I am trying to figure out how to use it for blooms.

[@waynematthews2771]

To follow onto another question... if I want to mix up some floetrol with the penetrol, how much penetrol should be added to a pint of floetrol? Also, what is the difference between the floetrol with the orange cap and the floetrol with the white cap? I ordered floetrol from Amazon 2 times recently. I received the one with the orange cap one time and the one with the white cap the next time. Both were ordered within a week of each other. Thank you for your experiments - and for sharing the results!!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Orange and white used to be used for two different products but now they use them interchangably. Shouldn't have any issues with either. One drop per ounce so 16 drops for a pint.

[@Sedonartist]

Thank you for this demonstration, David. Once again you have saved me time and effort testing this product. I bought this at HomeDepot for under $10.00 qt. I haven't had time to test it. My idea was to test the two (US) Flood Floetrols together at a ratio that might produce a pleasing reaction with my stock of Liquitex paints.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Let me know if you find a better way to use them.

[@rosolinotrapani8962]

6:16 .13 Dicembre.Good morning Davide.I sawe the video,if I understood correctly,Ihope,it's all about the consistency of the cellulare activator?thanks again🙏

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Consistency and the type of paint and additives you are using.

[@mariamaria-oi2cs]

Wow fantastic 👏 👌

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! More testing to come.

[@zippyszone]

Thank you very much for this info... I've been driving myself crazy (didn't have far to go) now I can finally achieve what I want.... ❤️

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad it helped! Let me know if you find additional tips and tricks with this.

[@deborahelk6404]

Thank you,,

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Welcome Deborah 😊

[@biketofitness]

Thank you!!!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You're welcome!

[@ryahwolf693]

Curious how this would behave in a bloom with blowing and spinning. Thank you

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

If the cell activator is done correctly it doesn't need this. But with an american floetrol cell activator that isn't heavily diluted it does help a but to get more and bigger lacing.

[@osilva2367]

Love this, but Flood Penetrol isn't available where I live in California.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

That is unfortunate. Another good cell creator seems to be Craftsmart white glue. Going to do some more testing with that this week.

[@osilva2367]

Thanks! @@LeftBrainedArtist

[@joeverett3068]

As always I love your videos. I'm still overwhelmed as a newbie but starting to makes notes! Will have to see if I can get Penetrol in Ireland. Thank you.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Good luck! Sorry I can't do more for my non-US friends.

[@joeverett3068]

@@LeftBrainedArtist no worries. Already learning so much for you. Thanks

[@marystewart8905]

Thanks for another great video. I've seen that in the store. I haven't done any swipes yet, but will consider getting if I do. Really awesome turn out using the colors. Painting turned out really awesome!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Mary. And one bottle shoud last a lifetime at the rate I do paintings.

[@lindaarbuckle7247]

Thanks for the presentation. What is the difference between the Floetrol with the white cap compared to the orange cap.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

There is no difference anymore according to the company. It used to signify two different products but not anymore.

[@marceyvogt2007]

I love watching the colors and cells emerge. It turned out to be quite beautiful. Thank you David. ☮️💖🎶

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Always a pleasure having you with me Marcey.

[@debraparker5720]

Brilliant!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks Debra. More tests to come.

[@mermiefasmart1387]

Penetrol might be a great alternative IF and only IF it dries well !!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

It totally dries well. See my next video where I resined without cleaning more than a generic water wipe - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWGoh3eNhr6soq8

[@mermiefasmart1387]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so very much for your response. I shall be looking into your next video ! Thank you !

[@zurronna]

Good idea thanks a lot but at the moment this alternative it’snt available in Amazon 😢

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Are you in the states? Lowes and Home Depot have it much cheaper if so.

[@zurronna]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Hi I’ m in Germany 😢

[@cynthiaciamarra3597]

Wow love it, your amazing always trying new things! But why not Canada also!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Maybe one day! Not loving there i can't get products easily from there.

[@cynthiaciamarra3597]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Oh sorry!

[@lilredhen57]

Thanks for experimenting and sharing! Does it need cleaning like silicone? 👍 Liz

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Not at all. The follow up video to this I resined with only wiping it off. Worked great.

[@tonysfluidart]

Wow, this is great. Awesome testing, and yes, a definite alternative to AUS floetrol. Nice work!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@farhanasvlog7425]

Thank you so much❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad to help.

[@joycedavidson895]

That’s awesome but how is it drying? Do the cell’s stay like the Aussie floetrol?

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Cells totally stayed. The next week's video shows me doing a resin coat and not having to do any massive cleaning like you do with silicone.

[@AnnaBlountArt]

This is a great hack! Have you ever tried just Australian floetrol mixed with water as a cell activator? That’s what I use and it has worked really well for me. But I would like to try the penetrol…

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

I haven't ever purchased Aussie Floetrol. Not really in my budget range or of a lot of my viewers so I am trying to find more less expensive alternatives.

[@AnnaBlountArt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Goodness, I had a brain mixup. I meant Amsterdam paint mixed with water 😂

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

@@AnnaBlountArt Ah, that makes way more sense. Yes I have tried that. I think this penetrol used in especially that situation might make the cells/lacing even better. Still mastering my testing through.

[@jeanniedorsey6772]

I'm trying this next! Thank you for doing the tests! Very informative. Love the Lacing as well.

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Jeannie.

[@monarosaart]

What is different in Floetrol with white lid to the one with orange one ? Thanks

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

In days past they used the orange for a different type of paint. Lately they have been using it for both so just make sure the name on the bottle is Floetrol.

[@ann-mariesweet7699]

Good morning I have a question not about this particular topic but about your paint calculator. When you calculate the amount of paint, is that just the base paint that you lay down if you were doing for example a Dutch pour, where you lay down the base and then you add the colours, so do you subtract the approximate amount of the colours from the amount of the base calculation I don’t want to say. How incredibly informative I find your videos. I have learnt so much from you and as I’m a novice I continue to learn every day So thank you so much

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

No, that is the total of all paint use including the base. If you put a base down you normally use 30% or so. If you are doing a dutch pour you end up using 60% or so for the base and the flood and then 30% for the colors.

[@ann-mariesweet7699]

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you so much for clarifying that I have a really good day

[@CamileAmoyArt]

This was a great experimental video....I learnt alot...❤❤❤

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Glad you liked it Camile. Did you have any questions as you were watching that didn't get answered?

[@elisehamilton8993]

I enjoyed this video and wondered if you have to wash the canvas before applying a finishing coat because of the oil and the penetrol

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

For a varnish you do not have to wash with anything but a slightly moist cloth to remove dust and the like. I haven't tested with Resin yet but I will get to that soon.

[@HarmonyHouseArt]

WooHoo! Thanks so much for finding an affordable alternative to the Aussie Floetrol! Yes, ordered the Penetrol already! lol!❤👍😅

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Hope you enjoy it! More tests to come from me.

[@HarmonyHouseArt]

@@LeftBrainedArtist Will keep an eye out for them =)

[@lisadumas6422]

Wow , $$ SAVER . LOOKS LIKE YOUR ONTO SOMETHING . THANKS FOR SHARING ....

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

You bet. More tests to come for sure.

[@apocketfullofsunshine6060]

Love your videos!! Thank u!!

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@farukshinakt]

Thank you for all your experiments. Unfortunately both penetrol and Australian globetrot are rare in UK 🫤 need to find something for Europe

[@LeftBrainedArtist]

See if anyone has a oil based paint conditioner (you add it to oil based paints to keep brush marks from happening).