One of the best tutorials I've seen for mixing paint - and I've seen quite a few over the last couple of years! Very helpful and informative and explained in a manner that is simple and easy. Only thing is it's a little bit hard to see your measuring clearly with the background being white but with your explanations it didn't matter too much. Thank you Becca 😊😊

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A selfless broadminded teacher. Thank you

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Strainer on the bottle opening. Brilliant,only a few weeks in the game and never considered that. Thanks!

@beccaharkinsart

9 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

This is all me! I'm here for the technical stuff. I feel it's so important and no one ever goes over it. Ever. I own a spa and constantly find that everyone that has been in any field for a long time was never taught the why of everything. It's so important. Ty

@beccaharkinsart

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful!

Fantastic tutorial! Love the test!

Very helpful. Learned something new! Thanks!

You answered my questions about water and paints. I may try again this weekend. Thank you so much, Di

Super Tutorial, das Beste! Vielen lieben Dank Becca!🧡

Thank you, ma’am! That was the easiest description of how to measure your paint fluidity anywhere. Thank you so much.

@beccaharkinsart

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much!!!!! This was really helpful! I love the way you compare the paint consistency- I’m going to start doing that!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you, Becca. Your instructions are so understandable. I don’t like to measure, either. You’re a rock star!

@beccaharkinsart

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

My first time to watch you Becca and I really like that you take time to ensure we follow what you are doing. So thank you. I will watch you more often. Especially thank you for the stocking strainer. That really helps a lot.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I love the stocking strainer too!

That tip at the end where you compare both fluids side by side is a great tip! Thank you.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michelep3111

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I feel like my art is going to benefit from this video in so many ways.

One year ago! My Oh My! Well, Becca, my wife, and I are watching, learning and loving every minute of your instruction, THANK you sooo much! - You are an excellent artist and teacher! ~

@beccaharkinsart

25 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for your encouragement.

Great ideas! Very nice to hear full tutorials. Thank you.

@beccaharkinsart

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much for the clear explanation of how to start mixing paints for these projects. I'm just starting, and this has been so helpful.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found this helpful!

Hi Becca, I’ve watched this video three times already. Thank you for this PARTICULAR instruction. It is very very helpful.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

Great recipe Becca! I’m the same way, I hate measuring lol. I’ve been doing it for about 18 months now and it’s all by feel and good to know I’m doing it very similar to you and getting the same consistency 🎨. Thanks for sharing!

You answered all my questions about how to mix paint for Dutch pour. Thank you. ❤❤

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you for the demonstration. You're awesome with instructions.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. You are so straight forward and explain it so well. Thank you!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

So detailed and helpful, especially the clever trick of testing the runs on paper. Thank you!

@beccaharkinsart

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is a great video, the close up consistency is very much appreciated. Thank you. 🙂

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great teaching/showing style & yes, was very helpful! Thanks!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Dear Becca, thank you so much for such a great education!

@beccaharkinsart

16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

I loved when you said that you like to learn the hard way, lol!!! I didn't know there was any other way, lol!!! Great video! I have learned a lot! Thank you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Hahah!! Well, I’ve heard there are some people who just follow directions. I find that quite boring 😂😜

Merci Becca C'est tout à fait la précision que j'attendais Bravo

I learn a lot today . Thank you.

Fabulous tutorial. Your explanations are very clear. I’m a newbie, so I really appreciate it. Thank you.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! When I stated I must have watched 50 videos to try to figure it out, so I decided to make one that I wish existed when I started. I’m so glad you found it helpful!

Thank you for demonstrating so well!

@beccaharkinsart

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🤗

It was so helpful dear . Thank you very much .

Excellent video. I just started doing acrylic pouring and your video has been the most helpful that I’ve seen. Thank you!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank-you Becca. I am happy to say I found your channel. Your tip re paint flow consistency is very helpful and appreciated. Your at ease, natural approach reminds me of generous Olga Soby.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! What a compliment. I really admire Olga Soby and have learned so much from her.

Thank you so much for showing how to use floetrol. This video is very useful. ❤

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Glad I found your podcast. It is the best.

@beccaharkinsart

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Thank you, Becca. Great tutorial.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like it.

Very interesting. Thanks.

Excellent information; thank you. Very helpful.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love the No trace but No divet description of consistency ❤❤ I have done only a few Dutch Pours & some were good, some not so much 😢 but learning correct consistency. Thank you Becca !!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

It definitely takes time to get the hang of.

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you.

@beccaharkinsart

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I just found your channel and am i ever glad i have been collecting supplies for at least six months and now i feel like i am ready to go thank you Becca for the easy to follow directions ❤❤

@beccaharkinsart

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I’m so glad you found my instructions easy to follow. When I started I couldn’t find anything like this so I decided to make one! 😀

@beapatterson6829

9 ай бұрын

Excellent, easy to understand with the demo!

Well done!!

Thank you for sharing Becca😉

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I am new to paintpouring art and this is very easy to understand, Thank you.

@beccaharkinsart

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Helpful video Becca, thank you! I haven't been getting my paint consistencies perfect (also an intuitive mixer...) - this should help a lot 😊

Great informative tutorial ❤. Thank you for sharing 👍

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Thank you Becca!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for this. Very helpful.

@beccaharkinsart

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you ! Super info !

@beccaharkinsart

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much. This will really help me. I have had a little trouble with this.🤩

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thank You so much! This helps to to understand how to & approximately how much! I have have been searching for this a long time, I do prefer the ounces measurements! ❤

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

this was very helpful. thanks

@beccaharkinsart

16 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! So helpful 😊

@beccaharkinsart

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

LOVE the idea of using the toe of a nylon to strain the Floetrol! Thanks so much for sharing this as well as your mixing process.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@wintermortenson3395

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That was a super helpful tip.

@emilyflotilla931

Жыл бұрын

Amazon has a strainer lid for Floetrol that screws on, and you can keep on and put the main lid back on over it. Tracie Reed may have them, too. I started with a piece of a nylon stocking, but it sagged too much when I would pour it.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

@@emilyflotilla931 thanks for the tip!

@debbiestrotz6917

4 ай бұрын

Newbie here - why do you need to strain flotrol?

Brilliant! To test to see how the paint runs on the card. I never would have thought to do that.

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

I learned that from other KZread artists.

Thank you so much!

Brilliant! Thank..

I just found you..and subscribed…thank you for your help

Thanks for sharing your ratios. Was blown away by your split base coat (blue and white) Dutch pour.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

First time seeing your work on another video and then I came here. Oh yes the paint on paper is the only one I’ve ever seen done, what a great tip. I just subscribed👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@beccaharkinsart

10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

❤ so helpful ❤

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Should have watched this first!!!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Becca I am a beginner and just found you! I loved your video and you honesty. I subscribed! ❤❤

@beccaharkinsart

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

Great info, and I love the way you demonstrated everything! I'm new, and I need all the help I can get!

@beccaharkinsart

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the fluid art community!

@sherriwallace3209

Ай бұрын

Thank you, ma'am! :) @@beccaharkinsart

Great paint mix video. Mixing seems to be the hardest part. It's like house painting..the prep is key to having a pleasant experience and the best end result.

@beccaharkinsart

2 ай бұрын

Very true!

New sub!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️!!! I have gone through so many Dutch pouring artists not understanding, how much floetrol and paint ti use for this technique!!! I have tried and failed a few times and am rather bored with flip cups. I gave a learning and cognitive issue, pretty badly and get frustrated when people don't fully explain how much to use!!! Thank you!!!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear it was helpful! I’d love to see your dutch pour when you get around to it.

@lisab2437

6 ай бұрын

​@beccaharkinsart I tried it once. Came back to your channel again. I failed but gonna do it on a bigger canvas...

Спасибо большое за советы!!! )))😍

Gosh that was really helpful - thx!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I've been doing the same thing with the stockings to strain it as I use it. It's so easy and efficient. I do the same thing on paints, too, if I happen to catch on to the bottle of paint containing "things" of various sorts within it. One time I had Artist Loft bottles of white that had little things in the paint. It took me a while to figure out where it was coming from as I kept getting these tiny little blobs all through my dried paintings. It was so annoying. Eventually I figured out it was those bottles of white it was coming from, and I put the panty hose strainer on them. It works like a charm! Great minds figure out the same sorts of things. 😉 Yes, definitely - get the floetrol in, then the paint, mix that up, and THEN start mixing in bits of water, a little at a time so you don't over do it accidentally. Fixing that is not as easy as just doing it gradually and stopping when it is correct in consitency. I've noticed that works best for me as well, and, like you, LOL, I did not start out having that realization. I sure did NOT start out putting in the products in that order back in the beginning! LOL 🤣 But doing it other ways was a fabulous teacher. Great video! 🥰

Great information!! Thank you for sharing. I just found your channel and I am looking forward to watching more videos. Be well 😊

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I post a new video once a week. Let me know if there is any particular content you’d like to see!

I really enjoyed that, I have been messing.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Hope you found it helpful!

Another awesome tutorial & my thanks + subscribed.😊

@beccaharkinsart

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Отново много, много ценен урок! Пълна информация, представена кратко и понятно!!! Голям късмет, че "случайно " днес попаднах на Вашите уроци! Не съм опитвала Холандск наливане, нямах желание. Общо съм гледала над 800 видео уроци, но Вашите уроци ме вдъхновиха да усвоя тази техника! Освен това за моя радост в Турция има Liquitex бои, а от България си купих Owatrol. Надявам се да проработи. Огромни благодарности! Следя Ви!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this lesson was helpful. I try to be thorough and concise so I don’t waste anyone’s time. 😊 I’d love to see what you make when you try it.

Esti foarte frumoasa!❤Un chip blând,o voce caldă și un suflet bun,care împărtășește cu noi talentul ei ❤🤗🥰

Thank u so much love ur videos xxneeded to see the proper amound of paint i can only get pouring medium here in lreland xx

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

This is a great demonstration for mixing paints. I love that you did the super up-close view. Great job in getting those shots in! I have noticed when I let my mixed paints sit on the shelf for a few days or longer they tend to thicken a little. I usually do a new test before I just jump in and use the paints on an actual canvas from pre-mixed paints I had ready and adjust if needed. Maybe your experience is different? Love the video.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do find that some of them thicken up, in particular the darker colors.

Thank you 🙏

@beccaharkinsart

10 ай бұрын

Welcome!

Your last test shows the viscosity. The gold is highly pigmented and the magenta is thicker, really viscous and a lower pigment. a very nice demo.

Good lesson and demonstration. I did mu first dutch pour today (if I can call it that) but my paint was much thicker. I'll know what to do different tomorrow.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Find me on Instagram and send me a DM with your painting. I’d love to see it!

Thank you..😊😊😊

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

I don't mean to correct you, but "Viscosity" refers to the thickness of the paint. I think the word you are looking for is that Golden paints are highly pigmented. Meaning they have a lot of the actual color pigment added to the binders. You will find Golden is the most highly pigmented and Winsor Newton and Amsterdam and just below Golden in quantity and quality of pigments. Liquitex Proffessional is right up there with them as well. The Liquitex basics are more student grade. Meaning they lose some of their color when thined so you have to be careful to not over thin them. With the viscosity the best way to explain them is heavy body paints, soft body paints, liquid body paints and the least viscous is the Alcohol Inks. If something is said to be very viscous it is very thick like the hard body paints. I'm sorry to explain all that to you on an open forum. Please forgive me. But I would hate to see you go on and never learn the difference. You did an excellent job on your presentation. Happy painting.

@beccaharkinsart

4 ай бұрын

Yes I know! I mixed up my words. I thought about taking down the video but so many people have found it helpful anyway. I wrote it in the description but not everyone reads that.

@marieparsons8459

4 ай бұрын

@@beccaharkinsart what if you did a type over on the screen.

@lisadumas6422

4 ай бұрын

My question is all about the bace, do you want your base consistency the same as your paints ? Please and thank you. ❤❤❤❤

@joannedavis5214

7 күн бұрын

I have found that using the same consistency for all the paints, works best for me. Thicker or thinner base might effect the flow of the other paints

Just stumbled on your channel and I’m so glad I did. I have a Cricut cutting machine and I switch between projects so sometimes I forget how to do things such as mix the paints. I remember watching Olga and other Dutch pour artists and they all seemed to have a different approach to mixing the paints. You, however, have taken away my confusion. Thanks for the simple instructions. I’m currently working on my craft room organizing and now I can’t wait to get done so I can start doing the painting again. The only thing I noticed was that sometimes, when you were showing the paints, the camera didn’t pick it up. It was maybe too high. I am definitely subscribing and will be watching.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it useful! I’m always striving to improve little by little every day. Thanks for your feedback.

Thank you Becca. You are amazing. I can't wait to try your method. Can you explain how to make the base colors and the consistencies as well? thanks

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

Base colors are mixed the same as all the other colors!

Thank you for saying where to get Floetrol. I have been looking in wrong places. Very helpful video..

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Good video😊

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

Hi Becca! I actually just sent you a message on Facebook. I've been doing fluid art for about 3 years and have tried and tried to get this technique down. Your video is the closest and most consistent that I've came! Thank you SO SO MUCH! I'm going to spread the word and let people know that this is the video to watch. It helped me so much and I am so thankful. I think that nobody else gets as close as you got to the camera with the cups so that we could really see in there and see the consistency for ourselves. Or at least that's how I feel! I do you have one question now though. I feel like my edges are too hard. They need to be more wispy, if that makes sense. Does that mean that my consistency still is not fluid enough? Will send pictures of what I'm talking about in the Facebook message. Much love from Myrtle Beach South carolina!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Megan, I’m so glad you found this video helpful! That was my goal 😊 I’ll check out your FB message and see if I’m able to help. Also thank you for sharing this video! 😁

@pennyhaase744

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this ! BINGO Becca !

Good video, I always have a problem when they say add water to consistency but never sure how much to add.

Excellent ! Do you have a video on how you mix and lay down your base coat ? Thank you !

@beccaharkinsart

8 ай бұрын

I mix my base coat the same as all my other paints.

Hi Im à newbie Floetrol 14.99 Wow ! I bought m'y first gallon 46.99 plus 15%tax that is what We pay here in Québec CAD, lol... completely nuts 😂 Thank you for sharing your expertise ! 🙏

@beccaharkinsart

4 ай бұрын

I know! It is soooo expensive outside of the US!

Thank you so much! Please share your base color mix. Same consistency? Great tutorial!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I mix my base colors with the same recipe, however I like to make them just a little bit thicker than the pour colors. If it is too thin the colors will sink beneath your base.

@reneeyoung7066

7 ай бұрын

That's what I'm doing wrong!!! Mixing my base too thin & my colors disappear!! So glad I read thru all the comments. I've watched countless videos on mistakes & how to fix them. May I suggest u do a short tutorial on the base paint & different situations u could run into...what might happen if too thick, too thin, how thick to make ur base for a dutch pour, same with a kiss pour,etc. Thank u so much!!!

Hi Becca I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and always learn so much. I wonder if you could explain your mix that you keep in your squirt bottles ? I ask because I have yet to see recipes for large batch preparation for squirt bottles and on the other hand that you shouldn’t mix large quantities because pouring medium and Floetrol should not be left for too long before using ?

@beccaharkinsart

11 ай бұрын

I have never had any problem with mixing in squirt bottles. I have had paint sit for months and be just fine!

Hi Becca, great tutorial for mixing Dutch pour paint. Do you use the same mix for your base colour? Many thanks Vicky from Suffolk, UK

@beccaharkinsart

9 ай бұрын

Yes I do!

So I saw that Olga has the MHU dryer and tapes a bigger condenser on the end. Maybe an idea 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for the comparison.

Wish the cup was on a dark surface. But thank you so much for this tutorial.very appreciated.

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

Yes I know. I will try to remember that for next time

Thank you for the instructive video, my husband ordered me a density meter have you ever used one?

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t! You’ll have to let me know how you like it!

Hi Becca, what is a straight poor? I just found you and I thought this video very informative. Thank you so much.

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

Straight pour is where the paints are layered in a cup and them poured out all at once. Here is an example: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKN1lMFvgM-wmMY.html Side, note, I am definitely not a straight pour expert! Check out Sarah Mack's channel. She does them really well!

@leaettabrooks4349

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@beccaharkinsart The way you mix you paints is so easy to follow and understand, My question is: Is the paint mixed the same way for the base coat/flow extender etc?

@beccaharkinsart

7 ай бұрын

I mix all my paints for a dutch pour with the same recipe and thickness including the base paint

Hi Becca, love, love your work. When including a metallic paint in your pour, do you seal with a satin or gloss varnish? And where do you sign your name? I'm thinking on the bottom or back of the frame. Please let me know what medium you use. Many thanks

@beccaharkinsart

4 ай бұрын

Generally I think the metallic paint looks better with gloss varnish, but it kind of depends on the overall look of the painting.

Oh my goodness!!!!! I just discovered your channel and this video is exactly what I have been trying to find. I hope you have more instructional videos for the absolute (soon to be) beginner... Watching from the Philippines. I hope you see this.... In the Philippines, a quart in of floetrol is around $36.00... too expensive for me. Have you tried "Mont Marte Acrylic Flow Medium"? What are your thoughts??? Please answer.... :) . Thanks!!!

@beccaharkinsart

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this video was helpful! I have not tried the Mont Marte acrylic medium. I’m sorry floetrol is so expensive there! The Australian floetrol is so expensive here, so I understand. Have you tried just acrylic paint and water? I have tried it before and it turned out nicely.

@lifeonsibuyanphilippines7212

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness and reply. I will try the Monte and also just water. I will be watching all your videos when I have signal.

Is the mixture of Floetrol, paint & water still needed if using water base acrylic paints?