Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and your loved ones can create a beautiful work of art!
What you need:
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Acrylic Paint – a variety of colours (at least 3)
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Latex Extender liquid
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Silicone/Treadmill lubricant (ex. WD40 Silicone)
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Canvas, framed and mounted
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Plastic cups, large (red cups, etc.), for each paint colour and extra
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Mixing tools, such as brush or craft stick
Prepare Workstation:
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Ensure that you are using a clear, levelled tabletop surface.
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Place newspapers onto the table to catch any spills from the paint. You may also opt to use a shallow pan or plastic tub that is larger than the canvas surface, as the paint will spill over the edges.
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Protect clothing by using a painting bib, apron, or old clothing
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You may also wish to wear latex or rubber gloves
Prepare Paints:
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In a plastic cup, pour in a fair amount of one colour of paint, depending on how many pieces of artwork you will be making.
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Add Latex Extender liquid (the ratio is 3/4 paint and 1/4 of extender).
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Add 1 – 2 drops of the Silicone and mix well.
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The consistency of the paint should be thinner than usual and easy to pour without being too runny or “watery”.
**You can find Latex Extender and Silicone at most hardware stores.
Paint Pour Method:
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Once all colours have been mixed with their additives in their respective cups, ensure that your work station prepared.
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Using an empty cup, begin to pour each colour (about 1/4 cup of each) into the cup one at a time, layering one colour on top of the other, WITHOUT mixing them in.
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Place canvas flat on the tabletop surface, and gently pour the cup of layered paints onto the center of the canvas.
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Immediately, using your hands, lift and tilt the canvas to allow the paint to flow across the canvas until the surface and the edges are covered in paint. **Paint WILL drip and pour off the edges, so not to worry – it will get messy!
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Place the painted canvas flat on a drying rack or tabletop and let dry for at least 24 hrs.
