Without the proper preparation, your acrylic paints will crack and fade, perhaps even separate. So, to get your paints to the correct consistency so that you can create stunning acrylic pour paintings, you'll need to use an acrylic pouring medium and we're here to tell you just how to do this.Jun 1, 2019
Is pouring medium necessary?
Pouring medium is an essential ingredient in creating fluid artwork. It helps to increase the paint flow and reduce the viscosity of heavier paints, while maintaining color, texture and opacity in your finished artwork.
How do you make acrylic pouring medium at home?
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How do I make my own medium?
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Is pouring medium the same as Floetrol?
Flood Floetrol Additive Unlike Liquitex's pouring medium, this one leaves a matte finish, which may be more appealing to some artists. One note: this formula can contain some clumps, so it's good practice to strain your mixtures before use to guarantee uniform consistency.
What can you use instead of Floetrol for acrylic pouring?
If you don't have any water to use, Elmer's Glue is probably your best option for a Floetrol substitute. You will get the same pouring consistency as Floetrol if you dilute your glue with water. Elmer's Glue-all (similar to Floetrol) will dry your painting to a matte finish.Dec 2, 2021
Do artists use Floetrol?
Floetrol is a water-based paint conditioner which makes interior and exterior emulsion and acrylic paints work more like oil-based paints. Floetrol's composition helps to create strong well-formed cells most artists look for, without compromising the colour of the paint.
Can Floetrol be used as a pouring medium?
Floetrol is not technically an acrylic pouring medium, and its original purpose was to make interior and exterior emulsion and acrylic paints (including coloured wood stains) work and flow more like oil-based paints and eliminate brush strokes.
Is acrylic pouring medium same as Floetrol?
Formulated as a latex paint additive and commonly used to paint the exteriors of houses, Floetrol mixes very well with acrylics to create free-moving paint without affecting the binding. Unlike Liquitex's pouring medium, this one leaves a matte finish, which may be more appealing to some artists.
What can you substitute for pouring medium?
So in short, the best alternatives to pouring mediums are Mod Podge, PVA Glue, or regular Elmer's Glue. All of these alternatives work perfectly as a substitute for commercial pouring medium.