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Acrylic pour painting is a popular abstract art technique. It involves using a fluid acrylic paint mixture and pouring it onto a surface like canvas, boards, glass or wood. It’s a wonderful way to add a pop of colour to any space – large or small – and a fun way to harness a little D.I.Y. creativity.
Team Member Bella is sharing tips on how to create your own.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Raise your canvas by adding painter’s pyramids underneath. This will allow the paint to drip off the sides.
Choose your paint colours. Pour each paint colour into individual cups. Add 5-10mls of silicone oil into each cup. (This will create a smooth flow when pouring the paint onto the canvas. It also acts as a diluting agent and a binder.)
Mix the silicone oil and paint using popsicle sticks.
Pour the paint onto the canvas in any way that you like. Use multiple colours to create a more artistic look.
Now comes the fun part: Lift your canvas and start to tilt it to get the paint moving. Alternatively, you can use a heat gun or hair dryer and blow on the canvas to move the paint in different directions. There is no wrong way to do this – just keep moving the paint around until you are happy with the final look.
Allow your creation to dry for two days before hanging on the wall.
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