I've been searching for gloss finish to use instead of resin. I don't like working with resin. Nothing seems to come close to the smoothness of resin though. I saw a video where someone used Golden Polymer Gloss medium as a finish. But when I questioned Golden they said NO> And the container says don't use as a finish. Right now I'm using Min Wax Polycrylic Gloss. Any suggestions?
Hi Louise, I found the MinWax to be the best alternative and love the satin finish. I also have the Triple Thick Gloss and it makes the paintings too shiny. I like the Minwax much better and a can of it goes much further than the Triple Thick and is less expensive, around $7.50 per spray can and doesn't leave brush strokes.
I haven't had any problem with the Triple Thick Gloss yellowing but I don't like the glossy shine or the brush strokes. I've gone to the MinWax Polycrylic and love the satin finish much better and NO brush strokes.
I have not used any Golden Brand sealer coats or even paints. I am not the go to guy on that one. Just letting people know about the DecoARt. What's interesting... DecoArt just contacted me and they're sending me a new line of pouring paints they have developed. Haha!! We will see about that. I'm gonna test first instead of winging it like I did here. I was taking the advice of another viewer and that kinda backfired. Not bad... Nothing is ruined. I am just picky and my studio lights here are mighty bright like about 450 watts worth shining and I can tell a difference.
This is the best basic tutorial I have seen quite a few. Thanks Carl Mazur . Your patient , thorough lesson helped true beginners make one of kind pieces !
Thank you Carl, I got a lot out of this. I had done a bunch of paintings on this theme a few years ago and they came out real good, though unlike yours (which is perhaps the point. Every painting is different.) Anyhow I went on to other stuff. Now I want to try drip again and this was a perfect start lesson. Thank you. One thing; I remembered you being funnier! Now you seem almost glum. Cheer up! It's only art! Eamonn
Actually that accident you had with Dallas' painting gave me an idea that could turn it into a "happy accident". The indention you made actually looked kind of cool because of the raised and lowered areas and the way the light played upon it, although imagine if you had more control over that aspect. Of course you wouldn't want the paint to stick onto any surface you pressed into it, which is why whatever you pressed into the canvas might have to be treated (vaseline? silicone?...) but imagine some elaborate template that could be pressed into the paint in order to get that nice impression, maybe left there for a while, and then easily lifted right off. First off I was imagining those diagonal metal grills, but could you imagine a complex bas relief floral pattern, or even bas relief Wedgewood type figures pressed in. The trick would be to get a clean crisp impression, even all over and it would have to be done in primarily monochromatic areas where it could be read easily without the multicolor swirls competing. Also, now that I think about it, have you ever done a pour over some shape that has been masked with that masking that they use for watercolors - although that might be impossible because once you pull the masking up the poured paint that got on the masking would come up to - if there was only a way to get the masking off and have a perfectly clean line around the poured paint edge and the masked off area - which could be just blank canvas, or an actual oil or acrylic or watercolor painted scene, or a collage item like photos, newspaper, etc........Also, can this be done on metal, formica (imagine a kitchen counter top), tile- think about doing dozens and dozens of tiles, sealing the heck out of them with polyurethene and doing bathroom walls, or floors, kitchen backsplashes, mosaics, etc.....if it can be done on wood that has been primed, it would look cool on furniture - a chest of drawers ( each panel done separately and then reassembled, armoires, headboards of beds, imagine if you had wood floors in the living room and the entire living room floor was the trippiest pour ever, beautifully sealed and glossed - which makes me think, do you ever use tape to tape off designs with the pours - maybe another problem with how do you pull it up and get clean lines.....I wonder if this would work on ceramics, vases, decorative bowls, an old TV, a typewriter, books, fabric, curtains, unstretched canvas and then cut the canvas and reassemble..............picture frames!
What a patient and fabulous instructor. Great tutorial. Your friends were totally awesome students too. I'm just like her, afraid to mess up when being directed. She did great. So did Dallas! 💖 I'm trying pouring tomorrow!
Like each session you are a tremendous teacher for everybody wanting to make acrylic pouring...and the specialist of ocean colors and wave. Thank you again Carl. Kind regards from France. Thierry
Wow thanks! That was great! I’ve never done these before so watching someone else who had never done it was really helpful. You explained things so clearly.
You are so welcome. I hope you can share it with friends. NOTE: Don't use the DecoArt stuff. I believe it's off color a bit. Not a lot and most wouldn't notice... but i have special lighting in my studio and I can see a difference. I would use Liquitex Gloss Varnish as a top coat sealer finish
If you ever have any questions or thoughts email at cmazur1@aol.com. I’ll answer ASAP. I’ve helped thousands of people achieve paintings they love. Sometimes it takes a few goes at it but you can DO it and never give up. It’s seriously easy and once you learn the mix your friends and family will be amazed at your talents.
Carl Mazur A sign of a true artist! You reach out to help people, not to make money. I enjoy working with stained glass, mosaics etc. I’ve received help from several mosaic artists like that. I swear they would give you the shirts off their backs if you needed one. Your artistic knowledge is given from the heart!
Hi Carl! Yes, I agree about the varnish. Urethanes are good, buy too soft. The superior way is resin. Sorry, I know it’s a pain but nothing comes close to it’s clarity or hardness and durability.
Hi. All! I’m a huge fan of your work and videos. Could you explain a bit about your “base coats”? For instance: should the base coat be gloss paint or f.st? Should the base coat be thicker or thinner? Should it be wet or dry when you pour the other colors? How much of each should I measure? Ratios? Thanx so much. I’m doing pours on Teflon sheet for polymer clay to place on baked clay bracelets etc.. but I tried Liquitex paint flow medium and it made no cells at all! So I figured without a “ floetrol” product, it won’t work. Thanx so much for sharing. 😉👍😍
Your students did great and their pieces turned out great. You are a patient teacher and let them work it out on their own. I know I would have taken the palette knife from Rachel and “helped” her but of course that isn’t helping! I did love the video and subscribed!
Are used to do that at first when I first started teaching students. I would try and show them by me doing it myself. But then I figured I would be more patient and let them do it all themselves. Thanks for subscribing!
Thanks Debra. I am telling everyone who comments about the DecoArt stuff not looking up to true color clarity. It seems a bit yellow when it totally dried now. Please stick with Liquitex Gloss Varnish or another high quality brand. It's only noticeable to me under my lights which are super bright, but I am picky about that
Ha, I love that you showed the "patchwork"... My son AND nephew got into my latest painting as it was still drying. Wishing hard I had seen this video prior to that mess. Perhaps I could've salvaged it. Ah well...live and learn right???
Christina, yikes... I hope you haven't tried them yet. I notice the DecoArt of Triple Thick stuff is yellowish. Not super bad but it sure is. That's really lame! I would think they would have a better product than that. Let me know what happened with yours.
There's no doubt Carl, you're a real "Wave Master" in your Uncle Schneider"s Lab ( just for jest!) I'm pretty sure your friends Rachel & Dallas will experiment anew the Carl Mazur's Experience ( makes me think a bit of "The Jimmy Hendrick's Experience"!). They really did a Great Job. For those about to "PAINT", I salute you! I'm sure the title of this song rings you a bell. I wish you all the best and I long to see you (maybe, one of these days?) painting on a Huge Canvas. I'm certain and sure you and Uncle Schneider will make a hell of a job! Thank you. Eddie Antonio
You're very brave using that triple thick. It took forever for us watchers to convince AMR that the stuff can crack and about ruin your painting and finally she had it happen to her. I know if you add heat in any form...sunshine, etc it does crack badly. Hopefully you will enjoy it's use tho. :)
CRAP! This makes me so bummed. I was recommended this stuff from another viewer and they said it was great. It's already yellowing. So I commented up top NOT to use this stuff. I don't like leading people down the wrong road on something. Live and learn as I try new products out. :(
i noticed that your coaching seemed to direct them not to pick up the paint on the table. Is that True and if so, why> Allow me to say this was the best and most informative pour video i have seen and I have see a lot. Bravo d
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Hi Carl! I’m watching your pour for beginners video with the couple. Previously you said that the base coat paint, I.e. black, needs to be more dense than the mix paints. Are the opaque paints more dense than the metallics? And which paints are good for base paints and which type paints are less dense and good for mixing? Thanx you are the “master”!
Thanks so kindly Ruth. The opaque paints are usually more dense. It was just my experience to lay some thicker black paint down first. I don’t know if that’s a rule or not. Good base paints would be Golden, Liquitex and Artists Loft. The less dense or thinner paints you can find like Apple Barrel brand that are really thinned down. Golden has one of the highest pigmentations in their paints. So you don’t have to use a lot either. But it’s more expensive. All in all, you get what you pay for. If you use cheap thin down paints then they don’t last very long.
Thank you for a great video! I am about to try acrylic pouring and your detailed explanation is exactly what I needed, I loved that you had friends who had never tried this technique. This is the only tutorial I've found that has gone from beginning to end step by step so I feel I can now have a go. The only thing I need to sort is suitable alternative ingredients here in the UK. Can I just check, you did say it is ok to use PVA glue? Do I use it as it comes or does it need to be thinned with water ? Have subscribed and will be catching up on your other tutorials xx
You are welcome Chris. I am SOOO glad you liked it because I work very hard on these videos to ensure the best tutorial possible. NOTE: For a final coat I wouldn't use the DecoArt stuff. It already looks yellow to me. Go with Liquitex Gloss Varnish and that's a sure thing and will stay clear for you. You can find PVA in craft stores which is regular school glue, but if you wanna pro piece than you better go with a Neutral pH Balance PVA which is polyvinyl alcohol and it won't yellow or fade on you. You'll know because it'll be more expensive. School glue is like $13 a gallon over here. High quality PVA is about $13 per 8oz. It'll need to be thinned. I notice the pro PVA is lots thicker than the school glue is. Use distilled water if you can. If you can't get Floetrol try searching for paint conditioners.
Carl Mazur I have mainly Pebeo paints. Thanks for the tip about a Floetrol alternative, I will take a look at my local DIY superstore. Very excited to getting started xx
Just some beginners tips: Don’t add too much silicone. More silicone less cells. Don’t over stir. More stir smaller cells. Should see silicone floating near top. Don’t over swipe. No back and forth motions. Then you’re just stirring the paint on the canvas and it will all blend together and not look good. 3 to 4 swipes at the most! Sometimes it’s good to pour your sides first and that way you don’t have to waste as much paint to drape it over the edge. Don’t be afraid to let a dirty pour settle in the cup before you pour it on the canvas. Don’t forget to use pushpins or something underneath your artwork so your paint does not stick to the bottom of your canvas. I use 100% silicone treadmill lubricant SpotOn brand and it works great every time. Don’t use a fan when drying. Make sure paint is a creamy consistency. Too thick will leave cracks. Don’t forget to experiment and have lots of fun. If you ruin a piece don’t give up. You can always paint over it. ☺️
No. A hair dryer is made for blowing things in the heat gun is used for slightly flashing the paint. A heat gun is not necessary though. You can still get a nice painting without a blow dryer, torch or a heat gun. I appreciate you watching Jill!
You’re welcome Jill. If you want you can always email directly too. cmazur1@aol.com I help many many people out when starting because there’s so many questions and techniques.
@@CarlMazur I just found my lighter that has a torch instead of a flame. Makes it easier to light a cigarette in windy conditions lol..will try that till I get more supplies..
When you said, towards the end of the patchwork, “I think I’m gonna leave that.” ... when you got closer I envisioned you dropping the camera onto the canvas again ... lol !
Hi Carl, My silicone brand is Helix and it is so thick. I've watched you put your drops in and they look almost like water. Maybe mine is too thick and I should put MORE or LESS in the paint? The silicone was over $10.00 for a small bottle.
Hmm, I would do a small pour and find out. I would think less at first, but the thinner it is the easier it can move around the painting to create cells. I don't know a specific answer to that one.
No. The pouring medium pretty much overtakes the glue in every way. The pouring medium is so hard to work with for me. It sets up so fast, it gets really sticky, not as many cells unless i do a swipe but then the swipe has to be fast because it's so sticky. BUT! On certain pours it does a really great job of bringing out real density and color to paintings. I was teaching a little 6 year old how to do fluid art and we used pouring medium and it turned out so gorgeous I could die.
I was looking at the cup as opposed to the canvas size and I knew it wasn't. Sometimes I only see the top of the canvas and this canvas had big sides to it. Plus, you have to calculate waste. So usually almost a full cup of paint for an 8 x 8 canvas with gallery style. Once you tilt there's lots of waste, which is unfortunate.
You're welcome Jerry. The cost for one painting is kinda set by what it costs to buy a set of paints or tools, but the paint and tools can be used for multiple paintings. Usually it's about $70 to get all setup but you can seriously find tools like plastic palette knives and cheap brushes to start. The canvas was $10 Paint was about $12 Floetrol for gallon is $13 Glue small bottle for $3 Distilled water $2 Brush is $3 Silicone drops are $12 Plastic palette knives $3.50 Towels $5 Craft sticks $2.50 Cups $4 Squirt bottles $7.50 Push pins $2 Gloss glaze $7
I would like to find a place (in the US) that has a hands on class I could attend. Are there any such classes and where are they? Thanks for your input.
I wouldn't think so. Heat would make it dry faster and get even more sticky. Best thing to do I would recommend is to dab on more paint very carefully and removing any big bumps or lumps caused by the fall or accident. I was really surprised how flat the fixes dried, although they were visible at certain angles. It was kinda hard for me to fix it and run the camera at the same time so I did not do as good.
An iPhone 6s Plus and I have it on a stand that is made for lighting. I just don’t put the light on it and I ordered an attachment that holds phones in any angle. If you need the specifics I can show you the setup and give you links to where I bought the goods.
Carl Mazur TU SO much for you reply. That couple really looks like they had such fun and was at ease too. Also, your instruction was outstanding and even put me at ease about doing my first pour. I have now looked at my canvasses and I can't find anywhere that says it was pre-gesso. So, I will prime them. Very anxious to do the pouring. Thank you so much again!
I was using some house paints too but then my colors, mainly the white, started to fade so i stopped. I went back to using the titanium white. I notice house paints always get that slimy stuff at the top of the can and acrylics for art are different and they don't do that. Makes me wonder if that's not bad for the paintings
I was given some left over house paint and found it started to smell really bad the longer I kept it so I ended up disposing of it. Tami, this is all done with acrylic paints :)
The smell when first applied or directly out of the container was a bit alcohol smell but then totally goes away pretty fast after it was applied and started to dry
Ahhh yes editing. It takes forever. But well worth it. One thing I recommend is don’t be afraid to slow down for people to follow along. People love to see faces. It’s a known fact if there’s a face to the video it just means more. Never be afraid of what others will think about you trying something new. These painting peeps are the best they truly are!! I wish I could remember all that when I’m shooting and editing 😆😆😆 own advice lol. And talk like Bob Ross? Ha!
Thanks for that lil advice! I’m sure your fans read the comments! They’ll see what you wrote!! It was really nice, we think you’re great too! And I love that you throw comedy into your vids!!
You look so uncomfortable when you sit. Have you ever put on a back belt that will take the pressure off your back. I broke my back in 3 places in my lower back and i have to wear one or i`m not able to move. Not all the time but when i need it.I got mine at a CVS pharmacy.
Before rushing out to buy the Triple Thick Gloss by DecoArt, I have noticed it looks a bit yellowish after drying. Has anyone else had this problem?
I've been searching for gloss finish to use instead of resin. I don't like working with resin. Nothing seems to come close to the smoothness of resin though. I saw a video where someone used Golden Polymer Gloss medium as a finish. But when I questioned Golden they said NO> And the container says don't use as a finish. Right now I'm using Min Wax Polycrylic Gloss. Any suggestions?
Hi Louise, I found the MinWax to be the best alternative and love the satin finish. I also have the Triple Thick Gloss and it makes the paintings too shiny. I like the Minwax much better and a can of it goes much further than the Triple Thick and is less expensive, around $7.50 per spray can and doesn't leave brush strokes.
I haven't had any problem with the Triple Thick Gloss yellowing but I don't like the glossy shine or the brush strokes. I've gone to the MinWax Polycrylic and love the satin finish much better and NO brush strokes.
I have not used any Golden Brand sealer coats or even paints. I am not the go to guy on that one. Just letting people know about the DecoARt. What's interesting... DecoArt just contacted me and they're sending me a new line of pouring paints they have developed. Haha!! We will see about that. I'm gonna test first instead of winging it like I did here. I was taking the advice of another viewer and that kinda backfired. Not bad... Nothing is ruined. I am just picky and my studio lights here are mighty bright like about 450 watts worth shining and I can tell a difference.
I have heard the MinWax polycrylic works great. Never used it though...
This is the best basic tutorial I have seen quite a few. Thanks Carl Mazur . Your patient , thorough lesson helped true beginners make one of kind pieces !
Awe shucks, thanks Jessi!
Thank you Carl, I got a lot out of this. I had done a bunch of paintings on this theme a few years ago and they came out real good, though unlike yours (which is perhaps the point. Every painting is different.) Anyhow I went on to other stuff. Now I want to try drip again and this was a perfect start lesson. Thank you.
One thing; I remembered you being funnier! Now you seem almost glum. Cheer up! It's only art!
Eamonn
Thanks for the input! I’m glad you got something out of it. I hope you keep painting
I know this video is old, but I really like the wave. Ty...
You are an awesome teacher! LOVE watching and learning from your videos!
Thank you so much Linda!! ❤️
I wanted so badly for her to swipe a natural looking point to form the shape of a wave. Romper room series revived . So cute.
Hi Carl
Im a beginner and soo happy to watch your video, soo helpful, thank you so much 👍👍👏👏
You’re welcome Mehri!!
Best video for abstract poured art
Good save with the drop on Dallas' piece. Well done!
Thanks Ginna. Uh.... Yeah, that was a scary deal.
Oh yay.... just what I need, I just watched your one from 2017 and happy to see you have another beginners one, thank you!!
Actually that accident you had with Dallas' painting gave me an idea that could turn it into a "happy accident". The indention you made actually looked kind of cool because of the raised and lowered areas and the way the light played upon it, although imagine if you had more control over that aspect.
Of course you wouldn't want the paint to stick onto any surface you pressed into it, which is why whatever you pressed into the canvas might have to be treated (vaseline? silicone?...) but imagine some elaborate template that could be pressed into the paint in order to get that nice impression, maybe left there for a while, and then easily lifted right off. First off I was imagining those diagonal metal grills, but could you imagine a complex bas relief floral pattern, or even bas relief Wedgewood type figures pressed in. The trick would be to get a clean crisp impression, even all over and it would have to be done in primarily monochromatic areas where it could be read easily without the multicolor swirls competing.
Also, now that I think about it, have you ever done a pour over some shape that has been masked with that masking that they use for watercolors - although that might be impossible because once you pull the masking up the poured paint that got on the masking would come up to - if there was only a way to get the masking off and have a perfectly clean line around the poured paint edge and the masked off area - which could be just blank canvas, or an actual oil or acrylic or watercolor painted scene, or a collage item like photos, newspaper, etc........Also, can this be done on metal, formica (imagine a kitchen counter top), tile- think about doing dozens and dozens of tiles, sealing the heck out of them with polyurethene and doing bathroom walls, or floors, kitchen backsplashes, mosaics, etc.....if it can be done on wood that has been primed, it would look cool on furniture - a chest of drawers ( each panel done separately and then reassembled, armoires, headboards of beds, imagine if you had wood floors in the living room and the entire living room floor was the trippiest pour ever, beautifully sealed and glossed - which makes me think, do you ever use tape to tape off designs with the pours - maybe another problem with how do you pull it up and get clean lines.....I wonder if this would work on ceramics, vases, decorative bowls, an old TV, a typewriter, books, fabric, curtains, unstretched canvas and then cut the canvas and reassemble..............picture frames!
You've got lots of ideas! Run with them!!
What a patient and fabulous instructor. Great tutorial. Your friends were totally awesome students too. I'm just like her, afraid to mess up when being directed. She did great. So did Dallas! 💖 I'm trying pouring tomorrow!
Like each session you are a tremendous teacher for everybody wanting to make acrylic pouring...and the specialist of ocean colors and wave. Thank you again Carl. Kind regards from France. Thierry
Awe thank you Thierry. That’s very nice.
only the true gratitude from a beginner who dare to make acrylic pouring thanks to you...really you give me the flash to begin...Kind regards Thierry
You are a great teacher😊
So want to learn to do this.
Ty for this info and video.
You're a great teacher
I'm obsessed with Stoopid and Rebelution. Saw them two years in a row. I like your style! That wave looks like it would be on a Stoopid album!!
Monica, I saw Stoopid in concert along with Stick Figure in August. It was rad! I’m a huge Stick fan.
I been using clear Elmer’s glue and is working fine
Wow thanks! That was great! I’ve never done these before so watching someone else who had never done it was really helpful. You explained things so clearly.
You are so welcome. I hope you can share it with friends. NOTE: Don't use the DecoArt stuff. I believe it's off color a bit. Not a lot and most wouldn't notice... but i have special lighting in my studio and I can see a difference. I would use Liquitex Gloss Varnish as a top coat sealer finish
Carl Mazur and thanks for even more great info!
If you ever have any questions or thoughts email at cmazur1@aol.com. I’ll answer ASAP. I’ve helped thousands of people achieve paintings they love. Sometimes it takes a few goes at it but you can DO it and never give up. It’s seriously easy and once you learn the mix your friends and family will be amazed at your talents.
Carl Mazur A sign of a true artist! You reach out to help people, not to make money. I enjoy working with stained glass, mosaics etc. I’ve received help from several mosaic artists like that. I swear they would give you the shirts off their backs if you needed one.
Your artistic knowledge is given from the heart!
wow, Dallas that was cool. I noticed a face in one corner. how cool
that was a Awesome Video!! Your Friends,did Excellent Pours Too!! I Learned Good Tips,Once Again from You!!
That’s awesome!! I’m glad you did. I was wanting that to happen.
Hi Carl! Yes, I agree about the varnish. Urethanes are good, buy too soft. The superior way is resin. Sorry, I know it’s a pain but nothing comes close to it’s clarity or hardness and durability.
Very very cool!
Great video. Thank you so much. Now I'm gonna start my first pouring painting
I just might try this one day looks like fun.
good save ;) they did great and you were a good teacher. I appreciated the thorough explanations thanks.
Thanks Glenda!
Both of these turned out beautiful. Makes me want to give this a try.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was truly helpful in so many ways. ♡
You're very welcome. I tried to make this one as simple and plain as possible so people can get their questions answered.
You're a good teacher. Thanks for this. Very, very informative.
Hi. All! I’m a huge fan of your work and videos. Could you explain a bit about your “base coats”? For instance: should the base coat be gloss paint or f.st? Should the base coat be thicker or thinner? Should it be wet or dry when you pour the other colors? How much of each should I measure? Ratios? Thanx so much. I’m doing pours on Teflon sheet for polymer clay to place on baked clay bracelets etc.. but I tried Liquitex paint flow medium and it made no cells at all! So I figured without a “ floetrol” product, it won’t work. Thanx so much for sharing. 😉👍😍
Excellent
this was the best pour tutor I have seen. Why did you seem to avoid using for "repairs" the paint on the table from the pour D
Your students did great and their pieces turned out great. You are a patient teacher and let them work it out on their own. I know I would have taken the palette knife from Rachel and “helped” her but of course that isn’t helping! I did love the video and subscribed!
Are used to do that at first when I first started teaching students. I would try and show them by me doing it myself. But then I figured I would be more patient and let them do it all themselves. Thanks for subscribing!
You're a great teacher!
Thanks Debra. I am telling everyone who comments about the DecoArt stuff not looking up to true color clarity. It seems a bit yellow when it totally dried now. Please stick with Liquitex Gloss Varnish or another high quality brand. It's only noticeable to me under my lights which are super bright, but I am picky about that
Oh Wow. Very cool!
Thank you
Ha, I love that you showed the "patchwork"... My son AND nephew got into my latest painting as it was still drying.
Wishing hard I had seen this video prior to that mess. Perhaps I could've salvaged it. Ah well...live and learn right???
Oh dang! So many times as a newbie have I touched it and almost ruined certain parts of the paintings.
Thanks for using the triple thick, I have 2 jars here and haven’t tried them yet. Now I will....lol
Christina, yikes... I hope you haven't tried them yet. I notice the DecoArt of Triple Thick stuff is yellowish. Not super bad but it sure is. That's really lame! I would think they would have a better product than that. Let me know what happened with yours.
great, fabulous!
Thank you Terry!!
There's no doubt Carl, you're a real "Wave Master" in your Uncle Schneider"s Lab ( just for jest!) I'm pretty sure your friends Rachel & Dallas will experiment anew the Carl Mazur's Experience ( makes me think a bit of "The Jimmy Hendrick's Experience"!). They really did a Great Job. For those about to "PAINT", I salute you! I'm sure the title of this song rings you a bell. I wish you all the best and I long to see you (maybe, one of these days?) painting on a Huge Canvas. I'm certain and sure you and Uncle Schneider will make a hell of a job! Thank you. Eddie Antonio
Haha thanks Eddie! I sure want to try a huge canvas! Maybe ole Uncle Shhneider can get with it and buy one to try out? LOL!
You're very brave using that triple thick. It took forever for us watchers to convince AMR that the stuff can crack and about ruin your painting and finally she had it happen to her. I know if you add heat in any form...sunshine, etc it does crack badly. Hopefully you will enjoy it's use tho. :)
CRAP! This makes me so bummed. I was recommended this stuff from another viewer and they said it was great. It's already yellowing. So I commented up top NOT to use this stuff. I don't like leading people down the wrong road on something. Live and learn as I try new products out. :(
Sorry Carl.
There is another one called triple thick but it's by krylon.
Great videos Carl !
Thanks so much Lynn!
best video ever for beginners.
Thanks so much Jean!! ❤️
Enjoyed watching both did a great job
Thanks you Brigitte!
Both are great.
Thanks Trish!
FUNNIEST BLOOPER EEEEEEVVERRRR!!!!!! LOL !!!
Hahaha thanks Crystal!
Beautiful!!! Good job guys!
i noticed that your coaching seemed to direct them not to pick up the paint on the table. Is that True and if so, why> Allow me to say this was the best and most informative pour video i have seen and I have see a lot.
Bravo
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The Dallas one is really cool!
Thanks so much! ❤️
Thank you Carl!
You’re welcome Nancy!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, that was great.👍💕
You're welcome Sharon!
CARL, Huge thank you!!!!!!
You are welcome Jeanine! Thanks for watching
At 44:39, man I hate when that happens!!! Thanks for tip to fix up...I will use going forward...and thanks for the tip with thumb tac pins too!
Do you clean the silicone off before you do the gloss? If so what do you clean it off with?
Usually a light alcohol rub. This time I didn’t though.
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It looks great. I think there was too much paint used. By looking at how much paint was dripped, one can use another canvas of painting.
Probably so. There’s a lot of waste at times in fluid art.
I love your videos, thank you. I have 1 question, can you use clear Elmer's glue?
No. The clear Elmers glue is a lot different than the white Elmers glue
@@CarlMazur thank you so much. I'm really enjoying your videos, thanks for the information and beautiful art.
Could you add a bit of gold to this, like gold flakes when it is ready to dry? TY
Yes! I don’t see why not!
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Great video and fix. :-)
Thanks Karen!
Hi Carl! I’m watching your pour for beginners video with the couple. Previously you said that the base coat paint, I.e. black, needs to be more dense than the mix paints. Are the opaque paints more dense than the metallics? And which paints are good for base paints and which type paints are less dense and good for mixing? Thanx you are the “master”!
Thanks so kindly Ruth. The opaque paints are usually more dense. It was just my experience to lay some thicker black paint down first. I don’t know if that’s a rule or not. Good base paints would be Golden, Liquitex and Artists Loft. The less dense or thinner paints you can find like Apple Barrel brand that are really thinned down. Golden has one of the highest pigmentations in their paints. So you don’t have to use a lot either. But it’s more expensive.
All in all, you get what you pay for. If you use cheap thin down paints then they don’t last very long.
I like his so much better.
Thank you!
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great step by step mixture advice. usually they talk so fast, I can't figure it out? And ev one seems to use different things?
Thank you for a great video! I am about to try acrylic pouring and your detailed explanation is exactly what I needed, I loved that you had friends who had never tried this technique. This is the only tutorial I've found that has gone from beginning to end step by step so I feel I can now have a go. The only thing I need to sort is suitable alternative ingredients here in the UK. Can I just check, you did say it is ok to use PVA glue? Do I use it as it comes or does it need to be thinned with water ? Have subscribed and will be catching up on your other tutorials xx
You are welcome Chris. I am SOOO glad you liked it because I work very hard on these videos to ensure the best tutorial possible. NOTE: For a final coat I wouldn't use the DecoArt stuff. It already looks yellow to me. Go with Liquitex Gloss Varnish and that's a sure thing and will stay clear for you.
You can find PVA in craft stores which is regular school glue, but if you wanna pro piece than you better go with a Neutral pH Balance PVA which is polyvinyl alcohol and it won't yellow or fade on you. You'll know because it'll be more expensive. School glue is like $13 a gallon over here. High quality PVA is about $13 per 8oz.
It'll need to be thinned. I notice the pro PVA is lots thicker than the school glue is. Use distilled water if you can.
If you can't get Floetrol try searching for paint conditioners.
Carl Mazur
I have mainly Pebeo paints. Thanks for the tip about a Floetrol alternative, I will take a look at my local DIY superstore. Very excited to getting started xx
Just some beginners tips:
Don’t add too much silicone. More silicone less cells.
Don’t over stir. More stir smaller cells. Should see silicone floating near top.
Don’t over swipe. No back and forth motions. Then you’re just stirring the paint on the canvas and it will all blend together and not look good. 3 to 4 swipes at the most!
Sometimes it’s good to pour your sides first and that way you don’t have to waste as much paint to drape it over the edge.
Don’t be afraid to let a dirty pour settle in the cup before you pour it on the canvas.
Don’t forget to use pushpins or something underneath your artwork so your paint does not stick to the bottom of your canvas.
I use 100% silicone treadmill lubricant SpotOn brand and it works great every time.
Don’t use a fan when drying.
Make sure paint is a creamy consistency. Too thick will leave cracks.
Don’t forget to experiment and have lots of fun. If you ruin a piece don’t give up. You can always paint over it. ☺️
Oh and if you ever have questions I will personally help you along as I’ve done with thousands of viewers at cmazur1@aol.com
If you don’t have a torch, can you use a hairdryer on low?
No. A hair dryer is made for blowing things in the heat gun is used for slightly flashing the paint. A heat gun is not necessary though. You can still get a nice painting without a blow dryer, torch or a heat gun. I appreciate you watching Jill!
Carl Mazur ok. Thank you. I’m learning how to do this so I’m a beginner. Thank you for you videos! They have helped me tremendously! Thanks again
You’re welcome Jill. If you want you can always email directly too. cmazur1@aol.com
I help many many people out when starting because there’s so many questions and techniques.
@@CarlMazur I just found my lighter that has a torch instead of a flame. Makes it easier to light a cigarette in windy conditions lol..will try that till I get more supplies..
Doesn't glue dry brittle and promote cracking and yellow?
When you said, towards the end of the patchwork, “I think I’m gonna leave that.” ... when you got closer I envisioned you dropping the camera onto the canvas again ... lol !
Hahaha. Yeah I’ve almost dropped the camera in there numerous times.
Floetrol is pricey. What mix rate can I use for water and dish soap as a beginner till I’m smart like you? Any other cheap mix?
Do you use Gesso on the canvas before you paint?
Hi Carl, My silicone brand is Helix and it is so thick. I've watched you put your drops in and they look almost like water. Maybe mine is too thick and I should put MORE or LESS in the paint? The silicone was over $10.00 for a small bottle.
Hmm, I would do a small pour and find out. I would think less at first, but the thinner it is the easier it can move around the painting to create cells. I don't know a specific answer to that one.
Me neither and I'm bummed because my sister bought me another bottle of the same stuff, now I have two bottles of really thick silicone.
Ugh crap. Maybe get some silicone spray at Walmart and thin it down?
Can we do pour on glass as well?
If I had Liquitex pouring medium instead of floetrol, would you still recommend me to add glue?
No. The pouring medium pretty much overtakes the glue in every way. The pouring medium is so hard to work with for me. It sets up so fast, it gets really sticky, not as many cells unless i do a swipe but then the swipe has to be fast because it's so sticky. BUT! On certain pours it does a really great job of bringing out real density and color to paintings. I was teaching a little 6 year old how to do fluid art and we used pouring medium and it turned out so gorgeous I could die.
Thanks for the reply!! Also, what would the ratio be between acrylic& the medium?
how much paint (combined) do you need for a dirty pour (how did you know it wasn't enough?)?
I was looking at the cup as opposed to the canvas size and I knew it wasn't. Sometimes I only see the top of the canvas and this canvas had big sides to it. Plus, you have to calculate waste.
So usually almost a full cup of paint for an 8 x 8 canvas with gallery style. Once you tilt there's lots of waste, which is unfortunate.
THANKS! I love watching your vids! :)
You are welcome Rachel!
Good fix. Hope I can remember instructions on wave.
Thanks Linda! Yeah, maybe rewind the video. I wanna do some more waves too
Thanks for all the great videos. What is the cost to do one painting?
Thanks
Jerry
You're welcome Jerry. The cost for one painting is kinda set by what it costs to buy a set of paints or tools, but the paint and tools can be used for multiple paintings. Usually it's about $70 to get all setup but you can seriously find tools like plastic palette knives and cheap brushes to start.
The canvas was $10
Paint was about $12
Floetrol for gallon is $13
Glue small bottle for $3
Distilled water $2
Brush is $3
Silicone drops are $12
Plastic palette knives $3.50
Towels $5
Craft sticks $2.50
Cups $4
Squirt bottles $7.50
Push pins $2
Gloss glaze $7
If you have a Dollar Tree near you then you can purchase craft sticks glue and push pins for $1.00 each.
I would like to find a place (in the US) that has a hands on class I could attend. Are there any such classes and where are they? Thanks for your input.
Can you use heat to fix the problem you had.
I wouldn't think so. Heat would make it dry faster and get even more sticky. Best thing to do I would recommend is to dab on more paint very carefully and removing any big bumps or lumps caused by the fall or accident. I was really surprised how flat the fixes dried, although they were visible at certain angles. It was kinda hard for me to fix it and run the camera at the same time so I did not do as good.
This is awesome!! How were you getting those awesome angles from above?
I had a camera rolling from a stand that is high above. 😎
What was it on? 🤔
An iPhone 6s Plus and I have it on a stand that is made for lighting. I just don’t put the light on it and I ordered an attachment that holds phones in any angle. If you need the specifics I can show you the setup and give you links to where I bought the goods.
Awesome! Thank you. Did you want to let me know on instagram? That way you could send me a photo (being an artist I’m a very visual person 😁)
I’ll send it to you now
What did you put on painting in last
I was using a Mod Podge sealer but I now recommend Liquitex Gloss Varnish
Do you gesso canvas before pour?
No, the canvases I buy are already gessoed and ready to go
Carl Mazur TU SO much for you reply. That couple really looks like they had such fun and was at ease too. Also, your instruction was outstanding and even put me at ease about doing my first pour. I have now looked at my canvasses and I can't find anywhere that says it was pre-gesso. So, I will prime them. Very anxious to do the pouring. Thank you so much again!
Bonjour, bravo pur votre video mais qu elles sont les dosages exact ?
I’m confused. The exact dosages are in the video.
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Some are using house
Paint, what are your thoughts.
I was using some house paints too but then my colors, mainly the white, started to fade so i stopped. I went back to using the titanium white. I notice house paints always get that slimy stuff at the top of the can and acrylics for art are different and they don't do that. Makes me wonder if that's not bad for the paintings
I also use the white house paint. I would rather not. Tis the titanium white you use acrylic paint?
I was given some left over house paint and found it started to smell really bad the longer I kept it so I ended up disposing of it. Tami, this is all done with acrylic paints :)
Any odor to the finish?
The smell when first applied or directly out of the container was a bit alcohol smell but then totally goes away pretty fast after it was applied and started to dry
is there a reson that you used different types of cups
I simply had ran out but i didn't realize that until we started shooting the video
@@CarlMazur your painting is nice but l try it no cells l don't know. whats wrong
What did you mean , wipe off silicone?
Yes. I should’ve wiped off the silicone
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She did great thank you! Melissa, are you still making videos too?
Yes I am, just working on how to edit as we speak!! Lots of work in editing, but I’m positive that you know that!! Happy Pouring!
Ahhh yes editing. It takes forever. But well worth it. One thing I recommend is don’t be afraid to slow down for people to follow along. People love to see faces. It’s a known fact if there’s a face to the video it just means more. Never be afraid of what others will think about you trying something new. These painting peeps are the best they truly are!! I wish I could remember all that when I’m shooting and editing 😆😆😆 own advice lol. And talk like Bob Ross? Ha!
Thanks for that lil advice! I’m sure your fans read the comments! They’ll see what you wrote!! It was really nice, we think you’re great too! And I love that you throw comedy into your vids!!
Félicitation, pouvez-vous me dire si je peux voir un vidéo aussi bien expliqué que le votre mais en français. Merci à l’avance.😘
Je n'en connais pas. Pardon. Vous pourriez essayer d'activer la légende pour certaines de ces vidéos et voir si cela fonctionne. J'espere...
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You look so uncomfortable when you sit. Have you ever put on a back belt that will take the pressure off your back. I broke my back in 3 places in my lower back and i have to wear one or i`m not able to move. Not all the time but when i need it.I got mine at a CVS pharmacy.
I have a back brace somewhere. But i started wearing it too much and it made me weaker
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