Acrylic Pouring for Beginners, Step by Step
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2018
- Learn acrylic pouring for beginners in this step by step video tutorial. I'll show you all of the basics that you'll need to start acrylic pour painting on a budget with easy to find supplies.
This video is a great place to start for anyone who is just starting out with acrylic pour painting and wants to get a better idea about what's involved.
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- Husky Plastic Sheeting : www.kbecca.com/amz-husky-plast... (or a large garbage bag / old newspapers / a bunch of plastic grocery bags / a painter's dropcloth)
- Foil Cookie Tray (to catch most of the excess paint as it runs off the edges of the painting - I purchased a set of 2 for $1.00 at the dollar store)
- Vinyl Gloves (if you don't want to be cleaning acrylic paint from under your fingernails for days, then use gloves - I buy mine by the box at Walmart in the cleaning supplies aisle)
- Acrylic Craft Paints (in the video, I used Folk Art & Americana brands, but I've also used Martha Stewart, Apple Barrell, and Michael's Craftsmart store brands with good results)
- Elmer's Glue All + Water : www.kbecca.com/amz-elmers-glueall
- Squeeze Bottle : www.kbecca.com/amazon-squeeze-... (I put the glue and water into this and shake it up until they're well mixed. The squeeze bottles are a really easy way to dispense your pouring medium, and you can just put the cap back on when you're not using so it doesn't dry out)
- Food Service Portion Cups : www.kbecca.com/amz-food-servic... (to hold the paint / pouring medium mixture - you can use any small plastic cups for this, or you can save yogurt containers or even plastic cat food containers and use those)
- Wood Craft Sticks : www.kbecca.com/amz-wood-craft-... (to stir the paint / pouring medium mixture - I picked up a package of 100 for $1.00 at the dollar store, and once the paint is completely dry on them, you can reuse them)
- Art Alternatives 8x10 Canvas Panels : www.kbecca.com/amz-art-alterna... (if you want to hang your paintings on the wall, you should use a regular canvas, but I like these panels and buy them by the dozen from Amazon)
- Plastic Shot Glasses (to raise the canvas off of the work surface so the paint can flow off the edges after you pour - I bought a package of 24 plastic shot glasses for $1.00 at the dollar store, but you can use food service containers, plastic yogurt containers, cat food containers, or even a small box under the canvas)
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I noticed how you thought about your audience by recommendating affordable alternatives to necessary items. You also explained important do's and do not's. Excellent instruction!
Erika Wright - Thank you so much!
I agree!
Great comment! I thought that was very thoughtful of her too.
I have been watching acrylic pouring for over 4 months now. At least one every day from different artist. I've never painted in my life except maybe 3rd grade and thats it. I'm 61 now. I want to tell you how much I appreciate the exact detail as to what to buy, how it works, what it's for, the order of use, and where to buy the products. Yours is the best video I've seen that explains everything. Thanks sooo much and have a sunshiny day !! 😎😎😎
Jo Threatt - Thank you very much! I'm so happy to hear that the video was helpful for you.
so true all the other ones I have seen go and for ever and I have lost interest by then
I absolutely agree with you. I too have been watching acrylic pouring for months and am desperate to try it, but I’m a complete novice. This is quite the best educational (but not patronising) tutorial I have seen. Thank you so much for your straightforward delivery of a lot of what we need to know to get started!
Thank you, i appreciate you breaking it down for true beginners. This will be my first and you made this possible. Most people do not expain enough. Thank you again. Very cool painting, cant wait to do my first.
That's funny Jo I'm 61 and just started too. I love it.
This is the best pouring tutorial I've ever seen! I've never seen someone actually start from the beginning, with the supplies, and the exact ratios, like they're all trying to hide their secrets!
Rebecca Anthony - Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the video.
I notice this with Tutorials all over CZcams, no matter what it's for, from DIY to Music Production, from Painting to Cooking. What ever you can think of, there's people offering tutorials that actually withhold information. It's sad because people aren't learning correctly, which affects their ability to progress.
Omg those videos are so frustrating, aren't they? Love this one!
Finally...no torch..no silicon and other unecessary stuff..bravo and thanks!!,,bless ya!😊
You speak so well - how refreshing! Very clearly and plainly, without saying "uhh" or "umm" every 10 seconds. So many others making videos could stand to take lessons from you. 😊
Yes, her voice is very refreshing . 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
As a beginner I appreciate how concise you were in the tutorial without being long-winded. I was bored with a couple of previous videos from other instructors and skipped over more than I watched. Good lighting, crisp vocal, well-done!
Dennis Krahn - Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the video. :)
I especially like how organized and to the point you are without all the unnecessary chatter found in so many other videos. Thank you for being so specific, you explain things very well with a reason for each step without going on and on.
Sally Selah - So glad that you liked the video!
You were sent to earth to teach. Please continue doing that. The clarity, the simplicity and the video recording all make yours a perfect and comprehensive video. Very, very well done! Thanks so much!
I totally agree with you!! This is the BEST video for beginners! I think it was clear and concise you were easy to follow and didn't try to jam too much info along with variations that are not needed for a beginner's video. Great tip regarding eliminating bubbles. First I had seen or heard anyone mention rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles. Everyone else has to pull out their heat gun or what they use. Thank you!
This is the first video that says in plain English how to mix for pouring. thank you
I just started my journey with acrylic pouring and you have nailed the basic techniques needed to start any pouring acrylic project!! Short, sweet, simple and to the point! Thank you!!
I can't believe that I've been crafting for as long as I have, and I never thought of using dollar tree cookie sheets for easy clean up. These things are the genious that we all need to share with each other. Thank you sooo much!!
Thank you!!
Trying to make a gift for a friend…this is the only tutorial that didn’t leave me feeling stressed.
Thank you for blessing us!
If you want to be able to hang your panels you could just glue a Coke can tab to the back.
I never thought of that!
@@danana4867 It's a handy trick my parents taught me :)
Cocoa Girl you can also pop them in a frame.
@@azlolib True, but you'd need a frame that was kinda deep though wouldn't you?
Cocoa Girl I’ve seen 3 together in a triple 5x7 frame and it looked awesome. I’m going to try it on a 5x7 panel, I’ll try to remember to give an update!
Exceptional directions and spoken and explained so clearly. Thank you.
Agreed. I've been looking for a video like this
i have a feeling a 37 year old mother wrote this like it was a review on yelp 0-0
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Best pouring 101 videos I have seen! And, I have been binge watching for a year! Thank you.
Thank you for being straight to the point and focusing on the actual steps & not going off into tangents. You have one of the best beginner guided for the pouring technique.
This is perfect. I wanted to explain to my young 9 year old friend what my painting techniques was, and this will do the trick. I am sending her this link! Thank you!
That's fantastic, Jackie Gfeller! I hope that your friend finds the video to be helpful. Thank you!
I wanted to do 3 panels of 24x48 acrylic pour paintings for my statement wall in my bedroom but had no clue where to start. Your directions were so clear and easy to follow, they turned out amazing because of you! Thank you!
Loved how you kept it simple and real,no fancy art studio and doable supplies without costing so much! Great first tutorial.
It's a good video. Great narrative - clear and precise. Simple instructions. I'm going to use it as a craft for my grandchildren. I'm an acrylic painter and have a few hundred bottles of paint I can use.
Kristen, this video was BEYOND helpful! Thank you so much for your gentle manner, clear instructions and shared experiences. I've been trying to find classes, as I've been 100% captivated by this painting genre, but, due to the pandemic, have had no luck. One place even suggested CZcams. I persevered through many awesome videos until I found you. I'm so glad I stuck with it! You shared all the nitty gritty beginning info I have been seeking.
Thank you. Brief, clear, and informative. Well done.
I really appreciate as a teacher you gave tips on where to get supplies. I'm a beginner and need all the tips I can get. Thanks!
i have also been watching painting videos for about 5 months or so and have never seen a more detailed video in mixing paints. thank you Kristen for the step by step instructions. i now feel that i can start creating!
teresa way - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you! Have fun pouring!
Thank you for explaining step by steps on how to start for a beginner like me. lol your awesome 😎
What a brilliant tutorial for a beginner. Really clear, and you even sprinkle in environmental and economical tips too
Jenny Pepper - Thank you! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you.
Excellent tutorial!! Thank you for being so considerate on the supplies that a true beginner would find helpful. And THANK you for editing. Nobody wants to watch someone mix and stir 8 cups of paint! AND you got beautiful results without wasting a quart of paint. Love this video.
You do a Great Job explaining everything. Thank You !!
Your voice reminds me so much of Jenna Fischer, I just kept picturing Pam finally graduated from art school and now teaches youtube paint videos.
Also on a video related note, thank you for the detail. I've been watching so many videos tonight trying to research and no body has been clear about what a beginner definitely needs and I was finally able to write a list down. Thank you!
Haha yes!!
I am a crafter who has painted with acrylics for years. I have to give this method a try! Thank you for all the detail so I know what supplies I need!
Thomas Mcmickle - Glad that the video was helpful for you. Have fun pouring!
Ive watched so many flow art videos ,and your the 1st person who explained " how to" clearly! Thanks so much
I really enjoyed this for its clarity and simplicity. So many videos have too many colors that muddy or one color - like orange -stands out. But yours feels lighter, brighter. And I love how you add paint as desired. ❤
Finally a good tutorial so I know what I'm doing!! Thanks!
Thank you!! This was very helpful and my Granddaughter and I did pour painting following you instructions. They came out great!!
Great advice. I've been watching these for a while and you explained the mixture process so that you understand and remember. Thank you!!
So I have been watching beginners vids for about a week before finding this one. I gotta tell you this is really the best informative (without yawning ) video I’ve seen on this subject! Thank you for sharing Kristen and I look forward to watching more!
Lovbeinamom - It makes my day to read this! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. :)
wow, this is really helpful! I was always under the impression that i had to use an actual pouring medium but im so glad that just glue and water does the job! thanks!
me too! I always see these videos and think, great another $50. this is the second pour video I have seen and apparently hit the jackpot
Almost all the other videos I watched about this made it seem SO complicated and expensive. Thank you so much for the detailed and specific video with exact details. It helped me so much.
Meranda - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you!
Very clear basic tutorial for pouring techniques. Also practical tips for beginners for materials. Very much needed as beginners or experimenters, exploring something different may not want to spend fortune!
Thanks a lot!
Oh my God, Kristen this video was so helpful and artistic. Right from the supplies to the techniques you explained it all. And that too with no hidden cost. I am so excited to do my own acrylic pour now. Thank you!!
Thanks Kristen, very precise instructions. Much appreciated.
This was one of the most informative and easiest pour videos I have seen. Thank You.
U HAVE JUST SAVED ME SO MUCH MONEY! Thank you for being clear on supplies too! SOO glad I found this video before spending a fortune!
Thank you. I am an oil painter who bought acrylics to see how I liked them. I was hopeless so am using them for pour painting. Lots of mixing as they are archival. Your lesson was the clearest and best presented of all I have see so far.
Very good instructions,simple and easy to understand. thank you for sharing.looks like fun!
Thank you so much u helped me a lot, really useful for the details you provided and straight to the point with no music amazing
Thanks for showing easy alternatives for beginners! I have most of what you show, so I now know I don’t have to spend tons of money just to give this a try!!! YAY!!! Can’t wait to start!
Best instructional video I’ve found. You really explain things thoroughly without wasting time. I finally feel confident enough to do this myself. Thank you!
This was awesome. Thank you for explaining it to me in a simple way. I have been looking at all sorts of videos and I just wanted the basics and this is what you gave me.👍
Thank you, Christine Ellis! I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. :)
Thank you so much for this video! I’m so excited to try this out ❤️
Great video for those wanting to try acrylic pouring, packed with so much information and great tips. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge xx
Hello Kristen,
You are a very good teacher. Thank you for sharing what supplies you will need and where to find them. Awesome!☺️
This was perfect! My husband and I just learned about pour painting. We did our first ones today and followed your directions for everything! I can’t wait to do more! Thank you for posting!
Jolena Bortz-Shattuck - I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you. Have fun pouring!
How did it tirn out? ❤
Best tutorial I have found!
This makes it look so easy. I have been a little intimidated to get started, but your instructions really help ease that. Thank you!!!
Omg I'm addicted! I watched your video to try something new for my siblings for Christmas (3), and ended up with 13 canvases! Your directions were so through and detailed. Best instructional video I've seen yet! And I watched many on this topic! Thank you so much! I wish I could post my work for you to see how much you've helped me!
Thank you! I love how you really explained every step! It was very informative and I loved how you showed how to make your own pouring medium. Neat! I was surprised that you didn’t add some sort of silicone though. But it still had some of its own effects
Thanks so much, Alison Cherry! I'm glad that you found the video to be helpful. I haven't gotten into adding silicone to my paints yet but am planning on giving it a try soon.
What will be the difference between in adding silicone to it vs using torch ? Just asking I don't have knowledge about this.
I like that you took the time to actually show us start to finish. the bakery bottles was a key for me, Thank You!. I've bought more things than I need, but still haven't tried a pour...uhggggg
Explore With Mitch and Burn That Wood - Thank you! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. Psyching yourself up to do that first pour can be tough, but once you get it out of the way, you'll probably want to make pour paintings all day!
This was great. I've never done acrylic pouring before, but want to do it at a camp for people with disabilities. Your step by step instructions were easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you for this video! Not only are you easy to follow and listen to, but you gave all the supplies and where one might find them at a lesser cost ( to at least get started)! Thank you for that!!
Trisha Stark - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for recommending Glue All instead of pouring mediums. Pretty useful tip!
Answers to many of my questions. Thanks
Very detailed and appreciated by a first time artist! Thank you!
You are the queen of simple and easy instructions for anyone to follow. Great video 👏
The way you demonstrated this acrylic pouring was way easy to understand. And the pouring medium you used is pretty interesting and not that expensive. Thank you so much. I would definitely try using it your way. 🤗❤️
celesty devilin - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this awesome tutorial!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a CZcams video before, but this…super deserving! Thank you ❤❤❤
I've never heard of acrylic pouring but have been watching CZcams channels on it just of late, I'm glad this was recommended by CZcams coz I wouldn't have done it this way, thank you 😊
I've been looking for a really good video for hours! I can't believe how blind I was until I saw this video! Thanks
Eun Han - I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you!
Wow. Great instructions. Thanks so much. AK
I’ve been watching acrylic pouring on and off for a few years. Finally now I have time to do it. Your video is the clearest instruction I’ve seen as well as economical. Thanks! Sub
Thank you. I knew that some sort of pouring medium was needed but this is the first video I’ve seen that explained it properly.
Thank you Kristen. Your video is great. I'm new to this. Your instructions were super. Thank you. Anna K.
Thank you, Anna K.! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. :)
You can also add each color on top of each other in the cup, then pour it onto the canvas. I've seen people use old record albums also as a surface. I'm gonna try it! As well as a card, you can use the palm of your gloved hand. Before running the colors, add White to the outside edges. It'll help fill them in without mixing your colors. Nice video!
Thanks for the tips, Disco Biker! Pouring on record albums sounds like it would be fun. :)
Thank you for getting to the point fast more people should be like you when explaining
Great description of the process - clear and so helpful for a newbie. Thank you!
I pour on panels, you can frame them afterwards. They look great framed.
Super fun! I’ve tried this before and did what’s called a “dirty pour”...have you tried it? There are tons of great instructions out there. It also helps to create gorgeous cells when you add Floetrol to your paints. I love how bright your studio is, so we can clearly see great instruction and the artwork. Great video! I’d love to see more!!!! 😍
Thanks so much, Kathya! Yes to the dirty pour! It's my favorite method so far because it has more of an element of surprise when you pour it. I haven't tried Floetrol or any silicone additives yet, but I'm plainning on it. Acryling pouring really is a lot of fun.
Kathya Kalinine Is dirty pouring just when you pour them all in a cup first?
I thought the pouring medium WAS the silicone additive needed to make the cells? Im guessing not. oops. lol
Thank you for the easy and clear explanation and directions on how to get started. I am excited to start acrylic pouring!
Just what I needed to watch before I poured any paint. The easiest explanation I’ve seen so far, thanks.
Deborah McNeill - So glad that you liked the video. Happy pouring!
Learned me something ,thank you.
thank you for this lovely informational and well-created video! Easy to follow and easy to understand thank you so much YOU ROCK
Thank you, BuddhasNButterflies! I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you.
My god - this is a video I’ve been looking for for ages! I’m not even close to painting in a professional standard of painting, and just want to have fun. Finally you’ve made this feel affordable for me!
Marcus DL - I'm so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you! Have fun pouring!
My first contact with acrylic pouring......peaked my interest.....looking forward to trying it.
Thanks, very informative!
Really information l needed to start...thanks so much...now l can try to paint!!!
What a GREAT way to do acrylic pouring. I was sooo intimidated to try my hand at this, however you made and explained it sooo incredibly easy AND fun. Thank you
Very thoughtful and well explained. I had only heard of pour painting moments ago, and now I feel like I could go out and do it myself...and I just might!
You’re a real one for this. Great tutorial!
Hi. thank you so much!! it was very helpful :)
Thank you - a greater video for beginners - and definitely going to give this a try. Looking forward to viewing more of your work. Thank you again.
Thank you for the detailed, easy to understand directions. I am 62 and have not been successful at the popular "artist for a day" type events. I throw my canvases away.
This technique has captured my attention and it is my Mother's Day gift to myself. I am excited to try this tomorrow. This video is just right and I am grateful for your thorough description.
Terri O'Reilly - I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and hope that you had a lot of fun trying this out as your Mother's Day gift to yourself. A belated Happy Mother's Day to you!
I been doing similar, instead I put the canvas in a bag then drop the canvas to the floor, the splatting makes for cool effects
You sound just like Jenna fischer (aka Pam from the office)
Omg I can't unhear it now
omg I was about to comment saying that
It's Pam during her art college career
@@JohnathanRego haha too funny!
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A lot of great information for people like me who are just starting or thinking of starting to paint pour. Thank you so much for this video!
This is by far the best video I have watched. I was glad to find cheap fast and
easy homemade alternative to the medium.
Its v helpful video thank you so much😊
“ I use gloves to keep paint off my nails!”
Me: “but that’s how I get my manicures!”
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Exactly! 😂😂😂
Same here!
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Thank you... simple, to the point... perfect for a beginner ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been wanting beginner step by step instructions for a long time!