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Dollar Store Dustpan Pour, Spatula & Skewer -Part 1 Fluid Acrylics Pouring #3207-7.29.18

1,646 views · Published 30 July 2018 · 20:00 · Indexed 18 October 2026

Channel: Expressionist Fluid Art Studio Priscilla Batzell · 2018 · Howto & Style

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I begin with a 16"x20" stretched canvas. I add a layer of black paint using a large silicone spatula to prepare the canvas to receive the next colors added and help them flow. All the paints I use are acrylic paints mixed with additives to help them flow more easily. All my colors are stored and mixed in squeeze bottles for ease of use. I add colors to a small plastic dustpan braced to hold it level while it is filled. I then slowly release the compilation of colors from the dustpan's flat front edge onto the canvas in colorful wide striped ribbons. The colors flow and spread as I  tilt the canvas. I hold back the flow of paint from escaping the edge of the canvas with an "edge catcher" (a flexible but somewhat rigid transparent sheet of plastic salvaged from packaging). The edge catcher holds the pooled paint and is rocked gently to cover the canvases side. The paint that is pooled is first squeezed at the edge and then sent back, changing the pattern.
Part 1 ends. I use a small silicone spatula, and a bamboo skewer to push, pull, and manipulate paint. A propane torch is cautiously passed over the surface of the canvas to release any air in the paint that might result in bubbles forming while the artwork dries or leaving pockmarks if left to pop on their own.

My "pouring" mixture or "recipe" is simple and starts with 2 parts (estimated) GAC800 from Golden added into any acrylic paint color 8 parts (amounts are always estimated). This starts the mixing process. Mix the paint and GAC thoroughly. Next, I add my mixed Floetrol and (half) DecoArt pouring medium. (Shake it first every time!) The truth is, lately, that's my go-to. I add the same (or more) ounces as the first two ingredients and mix everything thoroughly. The consistency is usually medium "body" weight, but other weights are usable with minor adjustments. 
 
To mix, if you use squeeze bottles as I do, add a marble and shake your paints every time before you use them. All my acrylic paints are mixed in advance and contained and stored in squeeze bottles. If you are not using squeeze bottles, I suggest using a container that has a lid. I have often used the 4oz size plastic deli containers, and the paint keeps for a long time in them, but you still will have to stir before using the mix again because the Floetrol and other flow agents will rise to the top between uses.  None of my acrylic paint has any added silicone. To create the pearlescent effects seen in most of my artworks, I use Golden's Iridescent pearl "Fine" added to colors. By "eye" until I am pleased with what I see. 
 
Every day I learn new things. I will never stop experimenting, and I am happy to share what I discover with you. 

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