What liquid do you mix with acrylic?
We recommend using a minimum of 1 part GOLDEN Medium to 10 parts water to thin acrylics above a 1:20 ratio, or whenever more durability is needed. Doing so will increase film strength and lower sensitivity to both water and other GOLDEN Mediums and Varnishes.
Can you do acrylic pour without medium?
2:5120:1751] ACRYLIC Pouring WITHOUT a MEDIUM - Craft Paint & WATERYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhen you don't use some form of pouring medium and instead just use water like we're gonna do hereMoreWhen you don't use some form of pouring medium and instead just use water like we're gonna do here then it's really important to not exceed. One third of the mix being water with the other 2/3.
Can you mix water with acrylic paint for pouring?
4:5410:41How to Mix Paint for Acrylic Pouring with Floetrol, Glue, or WaterYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you often need to add even more water. So we have now a very thick paint. And glue. So it'sMoreSo you often need to add even more water. So we have now a very thick paint. And glue. So it's pretty gloopy. And we definitely need to add water. So for this case I'm gonna add probably at least 20%
What is the mix ratio for acrylic pouring?
A typical rule of thumb for medium body acrylics is 1 part paint to 3 parts pouring medium, meaning you're using more pouring medium than you are actual acrylic paint.
Can you make your own pouring medium?
Pouring medium recipe: Mix equal parts water and white glue in a jar and shake to mix. Add the pouring medium to the paint. I like to add it to half empty bottles of paint but you can mix it in other cups if your bottles are full.
What can be used instead of pouring medium?
So in short, the best alternatives to pouring mediums are Mod Podge, PVA Glue, or regular Elmer's Glue. All of these alternatives work perfectly as a substitute for commercial pouring medium.