What is paint pouring?

Paint pour, also known as acrylic pour painting or acrylic flow painting, is a painting method created by using acrylic paint to pour on a surface to create a flowing design. While paint pour is simple to create and understand, there are many different techniques to try to create different flowing patterns.

What do you need for paint pouring?

What do you mix with paint for pouring?

To thin and mix paint for acrylic pouring you will use two main ingredients: acrylic paint and pouring medium. You mix the paint with the medium until your final mix runs like warm honey, motor oil, or chocolate syrup. If necessary add some water to thin further.

Can I mix water with acrylic paint for pouring?

In Acrylic Painting, you use water to dilute your acrylic paints. This works well, but is not recommended for Acrylic Pouring. Water not only changes the consistency, but also the pigment density and the adhesion of the paint to the painting surface. This means that the colors are lightened and no longer so bright.

Can I use cheap acrylic paint for pouring?

Use student grade acrylic paints

For acrylic pouring beginners, student grade paints are the ideal economical way to get started while you're still experimenting and learning. Student quality paints can be quite easily purchased through your dollar store shops or online.

Paint Pouring 101- The Basics

Is Pour painting really art?

Is pour painting really art? Yes, acrylic pour painting is definitely art. This artistic medium is embraced by professionals, journeymen, and aspiring artists alike. You can see the love that people have for acrylic pouring every time you show someone your pieces or when you have them join you in their creation.

Which acrylic paint is best for pouring?

How do you pour paint like a pro?

Can I mix glue with acrylic paint?

Budget Pour Painting Recipe with Glue

I made a pouring mixture using one part craft acrylic paint, one part Elmer's Glue-All, and added a small amount of water to thin it to the right consistency.

What do you put on canvas before pouring paint?

Apply Gesso

Gesso helps binds paint to the canvas, and most canvases purchased in-store will already pre-treated with Gesso. You may also want to use Gesso if you're painting directly onto wooden board, or if you're re-using an old canvas that already has paint on it.

How can I make my own pouring medium?

Can you do a paint pour without a medium?

Both Elmer´s glue and PVA glue can be used as alternatives to commercial pouring mediums. They don´t change the vibrancy or color of the paint and they are both cheaper than regular pouring medium. You will get a very good clear matt finish on your pouring.

Why do you need silicone oil for acrylic pouring?

We consider silicone to be the best type of lubricant for acrylic pouring because it's predictable, neutral, and durable. It's easy to manipulate, unlike water. It doesn't affect color or turn rancid like many natural oils. It's also chemically inert, as long as you get pure silicone.

Can you use house paint for acrylic pouring?

So if you've got some leftover house paint that you love the colors of and you want some cheap, easy, super cool wall art, you can definitely achieve that with acrylic pouring.