Using a premium pouring medium - Is it Liquitex pouring medium better than Glue-All and Floetrol?
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Liquitex Pouring Medium has been out of my pouring budget for a long time. Because it is so expensive I have generally stayed with Glue-All or Floetrol.
This week I got a 60% off coupon from Michael's so I splurged and bought a GALLON of Liquitex Pouring Medium for $40 ($99 - 60% Off). This ends up being about twice as expensive as Floetrol or Glue-All ($17 - $20 per gallon).
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I am really impressed with the pouring medium. It dries clear and is really glossy. I won't have to finish my paints as they are super glossy when they dry just from the pouring medium.
In this video I mix 4 parts pouring medium to 1 part Arteza paint. I ended up making 2 oz of blue, 1 oz of gold, and 1 oz. of silver.
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What is your favorite pouring medium?
Thank you so much for this video!
I'm going to keep an eye out for that 60% off coupon!! Lol
I'm currently only using the Glue All since I'm a newbie!
I heard you say earlier in the video, 8:56, that you didn't get as many bubbles, but then when you zoomed in at the end, 14:38 I thought I saw alot of bumps from the bubbles.
QUESTION:
Are you still getting those when using this medium? Or was it because it was your first attempt?
@@TrinaRaysTrekofLife I have seen it t his low on Amazon too FYI.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Oh, nice!!
I really appreciate you letting me know! 👍😊
I wish I knew the day I started buying my materials trust me from day one I would of bought high pigment paints and mediums…. It seems you are saving money but you are bleeding money that’s also where you store it . Bottle would of been my go too instead of every size cup under the sun to at the end go to the bottles better to store also your paint last longer….Thanks for all your advice and time…😊❤❤❤
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Thank you for all your work.If I forget to comment on a video I'm sorry.I find myself referring to your videos before I purchase things and when I'm having artist block.
No worries! I appreciate the patronage Melissa. Happy Pouring!
Absolutely stunning, love the colors!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Definitely nice to have another quiver in my sheath of pouring medium choices.
You would do your audience a big favor if you'd show how you opened that gallon of Liquitex PM. I find it a mother to open, especially after resealing, if you left it sit for a time. Do yourself a favor and have alternative vessels to pour it into when you first open, like LBA did.
Haha, I hadn't thought of that but I agree that was a pain in the bottom. Especially if it dries a little and becomes cement.
Is it true that PVA glue is not archival? That is why we should use a pouring medium so our art lasts for centuries, not decades? I'd like to know your opinion. Many thanks!
100% true. You can extend the life quite a bit by using a good UV protectant varnish but it won't last for centuries.
Hi David,how are you?I would like to ask you if it can be mixed with acrylic colors ar does It helps as a finale varnish?I purchased It to male the point shiny.I aeait your respinse,thank you Always🙏
This is specifically made to be used as a pouring medium. They have other ones that are varnishes and one that is a pouring medium and varnish all in one but this particular one is made to be mixed with colors.
I forgot about liquitex
I don't normally use it because it is so expensive compared to the other things that can be used.
If you are really serious about your art, don't be afraid to invest in Liquitex or Golden pouring medium. They self-level much better, don't crack, keep colors bright and give you a shiny glossy finish.
100% true if you have the funds.
@Sound Check, I'm a newbie, so I really appreciate your comment!! Good to know!
Love the combo
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Thanks. Paying so much for pouring mediums is hard but it definitely works well.
Hello again! Thanks as always for the info and tutorial you share with us. I learn so much from you!!! I have a Q: regarding medium, what is the difference between Liquid Clear and Drying Retarder? I get very confused with all these terms, too many. 😁 Thanks!
Drying retarder just slows how fast something dries. We don't really use it with pouring. That is more for traditional painting so your acrylics don't dry so fast and you can mix paints on the canvas.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you so much.
Nice and glossy! Are you going to switch?
TBD. It is relatively expensive and since I do a lot of testing currently I’d probably only use it for pieces I sell. I probably will experiment adding in to other mediums and the like.
Thank you ❤
No problem Kearie. Glad it was helpful.
Do you ever mix pouring mediums together ( Like say, the Liquitex X ratio to PVA/Floetrole/Water ) ?
Generally I only mix mediums when I want to add an affect like adding floetrol for cell creation, or GAC 800 to keep cracks and crazing from happening, or Liquitex to glue to give it some shine and durability, etc. That is a personal preference though.
Beautiful
Thank you. This one was interesting for sure.
Explanation for recipes very confusing
MEDIUM:PAINT
Craft paint 1:1. Student level acrylis 2:1. Liquid Acrylic 3-10:1 depending on how pigmented it is.
That is just a guide to get you close to where you need to be for paint pouring. Each color and mixture can be slightly differnet if you use water to finsh thinning or if you just use more Liquitex to finish thinning.
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Thanks
Is Artists Loft ready mixed pouring paint any good?
Yes. Expensive but good.
I paid $13.00 for 500 ml. Is that too much?
@@robertkat Depends on how much you are willing to pay for the convenience of not mixing your own paint.
Can I use Mod Podge?
I haven't had any good luck with Mod Podge plus it is way more expensive than other mediums.
Its only $160.00 a gallon.
Michael's it is only $89.99. If you buy with with a 40 or 50% off coupon you can get it for roughly $50 for a gallon which is a great price for a professional pouring medium. Amazon doesn't always have the best price but it is convenient.
@@LeftBrainedArtist no coupons in Canada.
@@robertkat Ouch. Sry man. That might have to be a skip medium then
Thank you!
You bet! Hope it was helpful Janneta.