Now prepare the place for pouring. Acrylic paint pouring makes a lot of mess, so make sure you have the area completely covered so that you can clean up easily.
Learn Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques | Step-by-Step Tutorials for Beginners
Acrylic painting is all fun as there are so many variations and types that you can do. The list of experiments that you can do with the acrylic paint does not end! One such amazing art that is peaked these days is the acrylic pouring.
The gorgeous uncertainty that the paint poured on the canvas gives is delightful to the artist and the audience altogether. Since it is on the peak, people often want to Learn Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques. So here, we are with v on acrylic painting. We assure you that you will know all the basics that are needed for you to start the paint pouring.
WHAT IS ACRYLIC POURING?
Acrylic pouring, as the name suggests, is the art of pouring acrylic paint in such a way that it makes beautiful patterns out of it. This involves several methods. Sometimes the colors are poured individually while other times the colors as poured by mixing them in a cup. Here the colors are layered or make to form a pattern in the glass. The colors are never mixed together to form a different shade. The formation of the patterns takes place when you tilt the canvas. No brushes are used in this technique. The acrylic pouring technique makes wonderful and unique abstract art.
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED
Poring Medium And Paints
- Golden GAC 800 (Pouring Medium)
- Liquitex Soft Body Acrylics: any colors of your choice
Paints suited for acrylic pouring are as follows
- Liquid Acrylics
- Soft Body Acrylics
- High-Flow Acrylics
Miscellaneous Supplies
- Gesso
- Flat Paint Brush or 2-3″ Polyfoam Sponge Brush
- An 8×8″ or 8×10″ Stretched Canvas
- Small Plastic Beverage Cups
- Wood Craft Sticks (Regular & Large)
- Measuring Spoons
- Palette Knife
- Plastic Wrap
- Paper Towels
Some Optional Supplies
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Aluminum Foil
- Aluminum Baking Pan (Approximately 9.5″ x 13.5″)
- Wax Paper
- Masking Tapes
- Small Paint Brush for Edge Touch-Ups
DIY Pour Painting
Experiment with the mesmerising techniques of acrylic paint pouring in the comfort of your own home.
In this online paint pouring class, you will be guided by an expert artist step-by-step via video. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played with acrylic paints before, this class is for complete beginners and you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to acrylic pour and let go of your inner perfectionist!
You will be sent a link to the online class video upon booking, giving you the flexibility to run the session whenever it suits you.
Don’t forget to BYO drinks to enjoy while you learn how to do acrylic pour painting!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What to bring
- Acrylic paint
- Canvas
- Flo additive
- A cup of water
- Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
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I’m a Brisbane-based artist, and I’ve been painting and drawing since my early childhood days. I was fortunate to receive a scholarship from the Queensland Art Gallery, which gave me ample opportunity to pursue my passion and hone my skills.
I’m very much inspired by the beauty and diversity of Australia. Many of my paintings focus on landscapes, surreal, animals and people. North Queensland is a particular favourite, and you’ll see the influence of coral seas and mountain landscapes throughout my artwork. I have a post-impressionist style through which I try to capture the wonder of the world around us.
I specialise in pastel on card, and acrylic on canvas, though I’m also experimenting with abstract and air brush.
I’ve been fortunate enough to display my work in many art exhibitions, and have been the recipient of many prizes and awards.
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Acrylic Paint Pouring Craft for beginners
This Acrylic Paint Pouring Craft tutorial is great for beginners who are interested in learning the basics from scratch. Easy step-by-step instructions along with a video to help teach you paint pouring techniques.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DecoArt. I received compensation and product for this post. All ideas and opinions are 100% my own.
Today I am so excited to share a new technique with you. This was my first time doing a paint pouring and I have to tell you that it was so much fun and I love the final result. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of paint pouring before starting this process. Let me show how easy this Acrylic Paint Pouring Craft for beginners is!
Acrylic Pouring Supplies (affiliate links):
- Americana Acrylic Paints
- DecoArt Pouring Medium
- DecoArt Clear Pouring Topcoat
- Cardboard Box (I bought mine at Hobby Lobby)
- Plastic Disposable Cups
- Stirs (I used popsicle sticks)
- Paint Brush
- Geode Knob (optional – Hobby Lobby)
Acrylic Paint Pouring Craft for beginners (instructions):
You want to prepare a work space for protection and easy clean up. I am using several sheets of heavy paper from a roll but you can also use an aluminum baking pan to catch the paint. You will also need paper towels and gloves.
I started by painting the cardboard box with acrylic paint in the color snow white. I did this because I wanted to work with a smooth surface and to ensure the cardboard box would be completely covered up. Set the box aside to let dry.
I am using 5 different colors of Americana Acrylics but you can use as many as you would like. Use at least 3 complementary colors for a nice craft. I pour a good amount of each acrylic paint into a separate disposable cups. Next, I add the pouring medium to each cup. The ratio is 2:1 paint to pouring medium. DecoArt Pouring Medium is a fluid additive specially formulated to enable paint to flow easily across a surface. The pouring medium is very thin and watery. Use a stir stick to mix the paint and medium together.
The paint pour technique I am using is a single cup pour or dirty pour. I poured a small amount of each paint color onto the bottom and sides of the box and lid, overlapping and mixing the colors. Tilt box and lid until all the surfaces are covered. I placed the box and lid over some disposable cups to allow the paint to drip and dry. I love this acrylic pouring recipe because it is so easy and the end result turns outs amazing.
For a high-end finished looked I applied the clear pouring topcoat over the entire box surface. The topcoat is clear and smooth and makes the surface shine. I found that using a paint brush to apply the topcoat was much easier than pouring it on since we are using a 3 dimensional surface. If you were using a flat canvas, then you can just pour the topcoat on like the pouring medium.
Finally, I added a geode knob to the top of the lid for a marble crystal look. This box can be used for a gift, office storage, jewelry holder and more! My daughter said that she wanted to use it next year for her Valentine box.
This Acrylic Paint Pouring Craft for beginners was just a fun project. Just think of all the crafts you can make with these acrylic pour basics.
