Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 3 - Mixing Paint
One of the hardest things to master as a beginner acrylic paint pouring artist is paint mixing. The paint consistency is key to getting the desired results in a fluid paint pour. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you are always getting the same mixture time after time.
In this episode we will review the five steps to mixing paint.
1. Weigh your paint and pouring medium
2. Scrap sides and stick
3. Test your consistency
a. Drip/mound method
b. Build up on stirring stick method
c. Finger scrape method
4. Wait at least 5 minutes between mixes
5. Log your mixture and paints used
Comment acrylic pour paint mixing ratios:
â–ºCraft Paint - 1:1 - 1 part paint to 1 part pouring medium
â–ºStudent or soft body paint - 1:2 - 1 part paint to 2 parts pouring medium
â–ºArtist quality paint - 1:3(5) - 1 part paint to 3 (up to 5) parts pouring medium
Arteza Paint - http://shrsl.com/2e2vm - Use code *LEFTBRAINED to get 15% off your order*. Buy the 14 pouch paint set for every more savings.
Supplies used:
â–ºKitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2F9URAj (different model as my model isn't sold anymore)
â–ºFloetrol - https://amzn.to/37wlYBJ
â–ºElmer's Glue-All - https://amzn.to/34SnAUP
â–ºStir Sticks - https://amzn.to/2ZqqZcy
Acrylic Pouring for Beginners Series
â–ºEpisode 1 - History and Science - https://youtu.be/HeVy8BHHS1o
â–ºEpisode 2 - Supplies - https://youtu.be/0y4IUVaIZMA
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