Floetrol vs Water ONLY | Acrylic Pouring

Acrylic Pouring Experiment - Floetrol vs Water ONLY.
So different and yet so similar!

Today I will show you the difference between the two most commonly used fluid paint mixing recipes.
One is mixed with Acrylic Paint and Water, the other with Acrylic Paint, Floetrol, and Water.

For the demonstration, I'm using the Flip Cup technique.

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COLORS:

PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Water Only):
Paint: 60%
Water: 40%

PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Floetrol mixture):
Paint: 33% (1 part)
Floetrol: 33% (1 part)
Water: 33% (1 part)

ACRYLIC POURING TOOLS/PRODUCTS:

MY STUDIO SETUP:

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro Water vs Floetrol
0:10 Mixing the colors (Water only)
2:59 Mixing the colors (Floetrol)
6:00 Adding the colors to the cups
6:51 Pouring the acrylic paint (Water only)
7:28 Lifting the Canvas (Water only)
8:00 Pouring the acrylic paint (Floetrol)
8:35 Lifting the Canvas (Floetrol)
9:06 Finished fluid art painting close up

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[karengoodenough]

I’m probably going to be in the minority but I actually prefer the water over flattop one, it has a dreamy quality that I like

[serenityjewel]

The water only one is GORGEOUS. It looks so smooth and other worldly. I love it.

[lvmnoneofyourbusiness]

Better late than never.
I really like the water only painting.
It's "soft" looking, tranquil, but there's areas that are sharper so it's a nice contrast.
Plus, for me, the water only painting pulls me into it - like looking at clouds

[nicoletribble]

I love the water only one. It has a ghostly effect that captivates me. Smoke in mirrors! 👏🏽

[mylenefarmer]

The one with Floetrol is much vibrant, lines well defined, no mudiness, right amount of cells 👍

[terrireid]

Thank you for this. I actually like the vibrancy of the colors in the Floetrol painting, but I like the lack of the cells in the water only painting. I'm collecting paints and canvases to try my hand at this artwork (I have never considered myself and artist or thought I had and artistic bone in my body). I think it is so neat!

[CynthiaPorterStudio]

I've never used water only. I think you might have made me change my mind. I'm glad I found you ❤

[scarlettrose]

Wow. This was the most therapeutic experience I have had in a long time. The music. The methodical nature of the process. The colors and movement. The video alone was a work of art. Thank you ❤️

[dixiedawnmillergoode]

It might sound strange but what looks really artistic to me is the streams of paint sitting in the water like open roses. I’d love to see a photo of that close up

[marysue]

Both beautiful. I like the cells in the Floetrol pour and the softer no cell water pour.

[ellenylitalo]

I like the floetrol one. It seems more vibrant.
It was fun to watch.
Thanks!

[MamaJLW]

I’m glad you did this comparison. It helps to see them side by side.

[michellebyrom]

I like both for different purposes. The floetrol mix has an interesting image as it is. The water mix I would be inclined to use as a backdrop for a clock or a quote, it has a more ethereal feel.

[tessgoyne]

Thank you so much for showing how to mix and the difference in the water and Flotrel. I liked them both actually. ❤

[ArtbyBrooke]

Great comparison! In this instance, I actually like the water one, but I tend to prefer pouring with Floetrol because it's hard to get good results every time with water.

[allfortheking]

I like the softer dreamier effect of the water. Both are beautiful though.

[maxinejohnson]

I like both of them. Both are a dream state. One with muted colors and the other with vibrant colors upon colors (cells). Thanks for sharing.

[agnesbatallones]

Both are good, they have their own uniqueness of art flow 🥰👍.

[veronicapayan]

Beautiful side by side comparison. Love them both! 😮😮

[Cchouette]

The best comparison on the subject 👀👍🏻 Thank you 😊🌈