Floetrol vs Water ONLY | Acrylic Pouring
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Acrylic Pouring Experiment - Floetrol vs Water ONLY.
So different and yet so similar!
Today I will show you the difference between the two most commonly used fluid paint mixing recipes.
One is mixed with Acrylic Paint and Water, the other with Acrylic Paint, Floetrol, and Water.
For the demonstration, I'm using the Flip Cup technique.
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COLORS:
- Carmine (Amazon) - geni.us/KAzSTS3
- Azo Yellow Medium (Amazon) - geni.us/EB66A3
- Prussian Blue (Amazon) - geni.us/BhUn
- Titanium White (Amazon) - geni.us/Z2VLFO
PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Water Only):
Paint: 60%
Water: 40%
PAINT RATIO, CONSISTENCY (Floetrol mixture):
Paint: 33% (1 part)
Floetrol: 33% (1 part)
Water: 33% (1 part)
ACRYLIC POURING TOOLS/PRODUCTS:
- Acrylic Painting Canvas (Amazon) - geni.us/Hhw8AJb
- Squeeze Bottles (Amazon) - geni.us/Xo13uBt
- Floetrol (Amazon) - geni.us/PqMk
- Silicone Oil (Amazon) - geni.us/w3qXOrf
- Torch (Amazon) - geni.us/Tc8X0h
- Heat Gun (Amazon) - geni.us/mTSkX5
- Craft sticks (Amazon) - geni.us/HIVyuQW
- Spatula Palette Knife (Amazon) - geni.us/TpVo9
- Cups (Amazon) - geni.us/d27L
- Spinner Lazy Susan (Amazon) - geni.us/OKbwt
- Flexible Silicone Tube (Amazon) - geni.us/xqAEZ
MY STUDIO SETUP:
- Main lights (Amazon) - geni.us/2cNNMj
- Secondary light (Amazon) - geni.us/Hfdbs
- My Camera (Amazon) - geni.us/FMRsW
- Tripod (Amazon) - geni.us/pzjUk
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro Water vs Floetrol
0:10 Mixing the colors (Water only)
2:59 Mixing the colors (Floetrol)
6:00 Adding the colors to the cups
6:51 Pouring the acrylic paint (Water only)
7:28 Lifting the Canvas (Water only)
8:00 Pouring the acrylic paint (Floetrol)
8:35 Lifting the Canvas (Floetrol)
9:06 Finished fluid art painting close up
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Пікірлер: 872
Which one do you like better? :)
@angie-makes-art1036
3 жыл бұрын
I Like both😂😍👍🏻
@Trebbor1958
3 жыл бұрын
I like the water only one better.
@mandiwood3524
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t like the way the water one crinkled a bit in that area when it dried. Question: is that an American brand of Floetrol?
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Seems most people prefer that one. :)
I’m probably going to be in the minority but I actually prefer the water over flattop one, it has a dreamy quality that I like
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks a lot, Karen! :)
@MysticTarotwithTiffany
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@vickyb9918
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@angelraborn6705
2 жыл бұрын
I love it too
@classyria1713
2 жыл бұрын
The water version was wayyyyyy nicer looking , I agree
Better late than never. I really like the water only painting. It's "soft" looking, tranquil, but there's areas that are sharper so it's a nice contrast. Plus, for me, the water only painting pulls me into it - like looking at clouds
@VizoliArt
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
I love the water only one. It has a ghostly effect that captivates me. Smoke in mirrors! 👏🏽
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Nicole! :)
@lyndavincent2069
11 ай бұрын
I am going to try the water only, can you help me with the ratio? Thank you
Both beautiful. I like the cells in the Floetrol pour and the softer no cell water pour.
The one with Floetrol is much vibrant, lines well defined, no mudiness, right amount of cells 👍
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. I actually like the vibrancy of the colors in the Floetrol painting, but I like the lack of the cells in the water only painting. I'm collecting paints and canvases to try my hand at this artwork (I have never considered myself and artist or thought I had and artistic bone in my body). I think it is so neat!
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Terri! I wish you the best good of luck with your first piece! :)
@terrireid5445
2 жыл бұрын
@@VizoliArt THANK YOU!
I like the softer dreamier effect of the water. Both are beautiful though.
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
The water only one is GORGEOUS. It looks so smooth and other worldly. I love it.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback! :)
@anazec2887
9 ай бұрын
I am New in this. I didn't tray yet. Do you put pouring liquid in color before you mix it with color. Also I got synthetic oil for making cells in color. NOW i watch this video and have no klue whot is in larger canister 😢. Tell me how do I begin. Give me eny advice please. Vith love Ana
@serenityjewel
9 ай бұрын
@@anazec2887Floetrol is in the large canister. You prepare each color mixture separately first, like she did in this video. When each color is ready, then you add it to your cup, like she did in this mixture. I have no idea what synthetic oil is, so if you got that off a video, follow the video instructions that told you to buy the synthetic oil. Everyone does their paint pours a little different so it's best to stick with one person and try their techniques to see if it works for you. Then you can always look someone else up and try their techniques. I don't suggest mixing techniques before you even try the first one.
Wow. This was the most therapeutic experience I have had in a long time. The music. The methodical nature of the process. The colors and movement. The video alone was a work of art. Thank you ❤️
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it! :)
I've never used water only. I think you might have made me change my mind. I'm glad I found you ❤
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it, Cynthia! :) Thanks a lot!
@angelarae
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, Cyndi! I'm really rethinking all my pouring mediums, and tiring of bubbles and cells. I love the translucency of the water-only design. We should try this experiment on our channels!
@CynthiaPorterStudio
2 жыл бұрын
@@angelarae humm, sounds like a collaboration in the making.
@angelarae
2 жыл бұрын
@@CynthiaPorterStudio YESSS!
It might sound strange but what looks really artistic to me is the streams of paint sitting in the water like open roses. I’d love to see a photo of that close up
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I will post close ups to my instagram, follow me! :) Thanks a lot, Dixie!
@asher1383
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. 😄
@rallen9433
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. In photography class we had an assignment where you take a close-up of something and then the class would try to figure out what it was. I always go there in my mind when I see compositions that could be taken in photos.
@annsiebel3682
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us the difference.
Actually I like them both!
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, same for me, I can't decide neither..
I like the floetrol one. It seems more vibrant. It was fun to watch. Thanks!
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Ellen!
Great comparison! In this instance, I actually like the water one, but I tend to prefer pouring with Floetrol because it's hard to get good results every time with water.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the feedback! :)
Thank you so much for showing how to mix and the difference in the water and Flotrel. I liked them both actually. ❤
@VizoliArt
11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
I like both for different purposes. The floetrol mix has an interesting image as it is. The water mix I would be inclined to use as a backdrop for a clock or a quote, it has a more ethereal feel.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback! :)
Both are good, they have their own uniqueness of art flow 🥰👍.
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
The best comparison on the subject 👀👍🏻 Thank you 😊🌈
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Beautiful side by side comparison. Love them both! 😮😮
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
I like the one with cells. Both are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Sumonda! :)
Thank you! So beautiful, so clear! So simple!
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
I'm deciding I want to do one of each. I love how you did this video contrasting and comparing and doing it without any words. Just visual. So nice! Beautiful work. I like this natural flow out of any other work I've seen on KZread with the pouring techniques 🌈🌅🌈
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
10Q without ART we die of REALITY
Great job showing us the difference. Like both of them
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
Wow … I love both of them. Great experiment …. Well worth watching 😃😃
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
wow amazing video! I also do acrylic painting and I always thought I needed glue or Floetrol to make this work. but Now I know :D thank you !! I like both of them btw
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
I love them both but the first one is absolutely breathtaking! I haven't tried this technique but I'm going to! You do amazing work!
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I like the water better this time. Thank you for showing the tutorial. Very interesting and informative
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
Water!!! 😄 Thank You for showing the whole process ! ❤️
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Lilu! :)
I like both of them. Both are a dream state. One with muted colors and the other with vibrant colors upon colors (cells). Thanks for sharing.
@VizoliArt
11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! :)
I’m not an artist like most of you, but I like both. Floetrol maybe a bit more, but I suppose it depends on the look you’re going for. Great video. Great to see side by side.
@VizoliArt
9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Wow what a difference using floetrol..cells galore!!..definitely my choice!!..thank you for the tutorial..😊
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
You do such an amazing job and your tortorials are picture perfect . Keep up the amazing work ❤️🌹❤️🌹
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
This answered so many questions! Thank you
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
Both look fantastic! I do prefer the water only one, but I'd have to see them in reality to make a true decision ❤
@VizoliArt
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
They both look really cool Makes me want to try Thank you for showing the difference ❤❤❤
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
Beautiful art thank’s for sharing
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Both are fabulous
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Thanks for this video, was helpful. I liked the water only one a little bit more but the cells in the floetrol are pretty cool.
@VizoliArt
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Me gustó👏muchas gracias🙏directo y conciso, sin bla bla bla👏👏
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
This is second time today you've helped me. I do prefer 'water only'...it lets me see into the layers of paint. So big grazie, again. Happy painting Fran NM USA
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help you, Fran! :) Cheers!
It truly depends on what you like, either the softness of the water one or the more vibrant one with cells on it. I personally love both of them and think that it's great that you can do this pour with water only. Thankyou for your tutorial great information 👍
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback, Irene! :)
This is beautiful my brother, thank you very much by your art, it is magnificent.
@VizoliArt
10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
I preferred the floetrol and water because the colors stayed slightly more vibrant. I’ve made fluid art before and I don’t care as much for cells everywhere. I thought both of these were beautiful.
I love the water only much better ! More to see in the picture ! Beautiful
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
Both are awesome!
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
They both look dope. It's hard to pick a favorite
@VizoliArt
2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
Really awesome artworks,enjoyable watching your video,stay healthy n big hopes for your success in this 2021👍👍👍👍👍
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
First, I love the way you filmed this! I have never tried water only, but I will now. I use Flotrol some, but I really like a glue/water mix because I like the finish. Of these two of yours, I would pick the water.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I appreciate it! :)
@taramitrovka2942
2 жыл бұрын
Donna, what kind of glue do you use, and in what proportion? Does it give a bit of a glossy finish?
@entelakusi-kauffmann9038
2 жыл бұрын
@@taramitrovka2942 I have seen on a video from Mixed media that they use Elmers Glue all… if I am not mistaken the same ratio as paint+floetrol
@michellebyrom6551
2 жыл бұрын
@@entelakusi-kauffmann9038 never used Elmers glue as it hasn't been on the GB market long and costs a lot more than domestic brands. Woodworking quality pva is still fairly cheap but thicker and stronger as a glue than school craft pva and I find that works in similar proportions as recommended for floetrol.
I think I like the water only too. The colors seem to flow better and it has given a lovely water color effect.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! :)
@marylourdes-cz9uu
8 ай бұрын
@@VizoliArt k
Very interesting. Thank you for this.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
I like both of them. The water only blends pretty good, and it produces calm mellow. Whereas the flotrol one has many cells and is spectacular. It's makes me feel the activity going on in the painting, so if I try this, I'd do it depending on my mood at the time
@VizoliArt
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
ive been waiting over a year for a mixing video like yours and finally i found it thx
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that! :)
I think the flotrol gives cleaner and more vibrant colors. With just water, the colors kind of run together and get a little muddied.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! :)
I love them both!❤
@VizoliArt
10 ай бұрын
Many thanks! :)
Wonderful video thanks for sharing! I prefer the water but they’re both beautiful!
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Wow, both are beautiful 🤩
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
The floetrol helps with cells coming through but the smoothness looks good too, they both look nice in their own way, with or without cells 👍
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
I actually like them both... for different reasons. The water only - doesn't have as many cells, and the colors aren't as vibrant, however, the colors blended together to form new colors, which gives the painting a more ethereal, dreamlike look, which I love. The floetrol colors have more cells, which if you like that kind of look, it sparks more interest. But what pulls me into the second one is the colors. There is a little blending of colors there, not as much, but the colors are more vibrant, more alive to me which I also love. There's also a bolder distinction between the colors. I don't have a choice of one painting over the other... I actually love the distinctive differences between the two.
@VizoliArt
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback!
I like the effects of both....
@VizoliArt
6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
I just love it.😊❤
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
Both ate very beautiful.....
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
GREAT VIDEO!!! THANK YOU 💐
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
I like the water also thank you for doing this. Im just gettinf into this and i appreciate someone showing the difference between the two 😌
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback! :)
Best tutorial ever
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
The first looks so beautiful
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! :)
I really liked the one with the Water.
@VizoliArt
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I need this for the correct measurement :) I like both, hoping I can do this.
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you can do it, show me the final result once it's done! :)
GREAT!!! 1ST v-e-r-y much enjoy there isn-t a-l-o-t of talking!! 👏👏👏👏 I can focus on the steps!! (Unlike so many other videos. 😔) 😍😍😍 your channel!!
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! :)
Wow amazing. I love them both. But I think I like the floetrol best.
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
Kind of watercolor vibes, very interesting
@VizoliArt
10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
Thanks for that!
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
:)
Thank you !👏👏👏👏👏
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
Going to try this with diff. Colors and upload a video as well. They both look nice!!
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks a lot! :)
@douglasmagill8880
2 жыл бұрын
@@VizoliArt what did you spray after you poured the paint but before you moved the paint around by hand ?
@renosmith1837
2 жыл бұрын
@@douglasmagill8880 it’s a heat gun, I think it helps the cells appear.
Ty for the demo...shortly gonna make one outta same mixture...thank goodness daughter my numb 1 fan....😅😜😍😍connie
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! :) Thanks a lot!
I like the fact it shows 2 different ideas ! Compare the paints mix overall that was great 👍🏼 I do like the water with paints gives a dreamy flow than other one . ❤️
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
love this,, iv been watching loads of videos trying to figure out ratios and it just clicked the whole purpose of floetrol,, that it prevents paints blending together,, i always had issues yrs ago painting just normal paints with brushes why my colours always ended up in a blended dark purple, it all makes more sense now, this is a new venture i plan on starting when i build up supplies and learning first and to attempt these on small canvases to start off with, i need to understand the after care of the canvas once the painting is complete and dry, can you use glitters or anything along with metallic paints? iv always used acrylics as they are a favourite and a perfect paint, great video, ill be checking out lots more from here
Danke für diesen direkten Vergleich:)
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
I usually prefer when there's floetrol but the water only is absolutely gorgeous !
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Sarah! :)
Wonderful
@VizoliArt
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
beautiful
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Both are good. It would depend on what outcome you're looking for. If you don't want cells, water is fine. I've only ever used Australian floetrol and I noticed that the UK one is thicker and gives less cells. If I don't want cells, I use a mixture of PVA glue and water as my medium. I do love Amsterdam acrylics. Thank you for sharing ✌️❤️
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the informative comment! :)
🙆couldn't decide. Loved them both
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
This overall quality of your canvas is going to depend on the quality level of your paints.. professional level paints has has higher pigmentation and doesn't look as flat vs student level paint which has lower level quality pigmentation that can separate causing the colors to look less bright. Golden Fluid Paint Vs Paint Masters Pouring paint is a good comparison. You can add just water to the Golden Fluid paints without issues whatsoever but student level paints start to separate a bit when diluted.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Also, you gave me an excellent comparison idea, Cheap vs Expensive paint. :) Thanks a lot for your feedback!
@curtriceennis2924
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
GRACIAS MAESTRO.,
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it.
each has their own beauty
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Thanks!
Thank you
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
Merci !
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
Thank you.
@VizoliArt
5 ай бұрын
No worries!
Ho cercato per mesi e poi ho trovato te... grazie di cuore. Mi è tantissimo utile vedere i tuoi video.
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you like my content! Welcome to my channel! :)
THANKS !!!!
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Ty I love the comparison videos. You did a great job. Not sure which I like better. What are u measuring it at? Grams, oz. I know its a stupid question. Just want to make sure. Thank you
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
I measure in Grams. :) Thanks a lot!
Water is awesome. Going to try it now
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Wish you the best good of luck, Claudia! :)
I like the flow troll!❤
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
WOW... this is awesome......Floetrol & water for me as I love more vibrant colors..
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
I like the water one the best. 😁
@VizoliArt
3 жыл бұрын
It's about 50%-50% it seems.. :) Thanks for watching!
Спасибо за такое показательное исследование!👍 И, конечно, справа картина более мистическая 🧚♂️🧚♀️🧚
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)
The water-only design is richer, more depth, no annoying pock-marks and bubbles. After three years of acrylic pouring, I am finally rethinking both Floetrol and GAC800. The jury is still out on Liquitex Pouring Medium. Well done video, new sub here.
@VizoliArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Angela! :)
@truthsayer6329
3 ай бұрын
What's the Liquitex pouring medium? Is this an alternative to the floetrol or how is it used?
مقارنة رائعة شكرا لك
@VizoliArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! :)