PAINT MIXING VIDEO for the Acrylic Pouring Swipe Technique

I've had a number of you ask for a paint mixing video. So here it is. Just remember that my experience at acrylic pouring has been brief so far so I don't have all the answers. I do however do my best to help other that are new to this art like me :).
Hope you get something out of this. Enjoy!

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[heatherleighartistry]

Great video! I think sometimes a little water is needed for this ratio especially if using “Flood” floetrol which is as you mentioned thicker.

[wahineotepo]

Let the pigments settle in the jar, so when you open the lid, you'll have less particle floating about. Jo Sonja gloss varnish polyurethane water base is what I use also to 'wet' the pigments before adding PM. Stir gently at first to help minimize pigments floating, then mix well until it's like a paste. Add your PM to your desired consistency. It may get a bit bubbly but resting it for an hour or so, then a few taps under the container of your paint mixture will help those bubbles rise up to the top.

My heart stopped for a second when the Liquitex PM spilt but it was saved, then I breathed again lol

Love your vids! Looking forward to seeing more 😊

[lynne]

This was really helpful, thank you. When I have mixed pigments I use Jo Sonja gloss varnish to disperse, then add my PM. Approx 1 teaspoon of the gloss varnish then add pigment, stir well until there is no graininess left then add my PM and stir well again. Hope this makes sense. 😊

[AngryMimi]

Thank you thank you! I am a newbie to fluid art so trying to learn about consistency and this video is the best I’ve seen! Thank you for this! ❤

[elenoreheart]

My dear Finona, glad to find you love your swipes 😊

[micheledoherty]

Very informative thank you it’s so nice to find an Aussie I can relate to i to are new to this art
The swipe is one of my favourites too I do like the bloom technique as well 😊

[karenmusa]

I downloaded the Tammy chart too, wonderful idea ❤

[Tricia_loves_Jesus]

Thanks Fiona. Looking forward to your next video using those colours you mixed. Trish, Brisbane.

[karenmusa]

Thanku so much Fiona, bloody hell I never even thought of the baking paper! Mate..game changer lol.
I only just started this medium about 2weeks ago..my god my brain hurts lol!! Seriously I think I've over done the videos I've watched (100s) and its a major headache, confusion and frustration to the max.
I've nearly walked away a few times but I've bought so much stuff I can't 🙄 idiot! Lol
Great tutorial thsnku so much.
Kaz Perth WA ❤

[michellecole]

If I remember correctly your swipe card could be cut ending with cut out points. This gave a feathering end instead of a block. I haven’t tried it but I intend to. I’m not doing much fluid art but wish to use this type od style for a friend. Just thought I’d share. I like using cut baby wipes.

[lisePaquette-ueto]

Thank you for sharing! Your swipes are very stunning. ❤

[alanas]

Great video Fiona! Thank you for putting your time and experience into making this.
I have NEVER mixed pigments myself, but Mina Villegas (spelling?) has a couple of videos where she shows how she mixes pigments with alcohol first I believe, but please don’t quote me on that. In the video names is ‘tipsy piggies’. Hope that is helpful for you 😊

[mdc]

Thank you very much for taking your time and explaining everything so nice and clear ❤

[lisalemonjello]

This was an excellent video and so helpful to watch you mix everything. I love the colors and can't wait to see what you do with them. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this with us!

[karenmusa]

With the pigments u could always try the ol white pva glue..😊

[marylinequennoy]

Bonsoir. Merci pour ces explications. Très constructif..

[towardsthelight]

I had to buy the big container of Liquitex pouring medium as well the only way I could find to transfer it was using a soup ladle into the funnel much easier than trying to lift it and pour it hope that helps thanks for your video🙏

[Jimbombi]

Great helpful video . Thanks . Wish I could get Australian floetrol here in uk . Ours is very thick

[analiaveronicasabate]

Thanks for this beautiful video! If I don't have floetrol (in my country we don't have), what can I use? I only have medium pouring and gel medium pouring. Thanks! ❤

[joeycasey]

Do you just use acrylic paint for your base as well? Is it mixed much thicker? Or do you use house paint? Also it would really be helpful if we knew what size your canvas is. Sometimes on larger canvases the swipe doesn't make it all the way to the end. Thank you for showing the consistency as well. Your video is very good, thank you. I really love your swipes, especially the metallic ones!!