Master Acrylic Pouring with a Spinner

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Жыл бұрын

Using a spinner in your acrylic pour absract art can bring a whole new set of customization options. Primarily I use my spinner to keep my composition but to expand that composition from the middle.
Sheleeart blooms and swipes are the most common acrylic pour technique to use a spinner but you can really use this tool for any acrylic pour.
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@RebekahSue Жыл бұрын

Great video - because fluid art is, by definition, fluid, it's going to puddle in a circle when we do a straight pour. I find that a spinner is better than tilting if I want to keep the shape of rings. I never thought the 7th grade lessons centrifugal force would matter beyond using a centrifuge - who knew I'd care about it a few decades later?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

So true about spinning instead of tilting. Then you don't get the four corner look.

@bostonbutterfly4473 3 ай бұрын

LBA to the rescue, with mucho explanation as always!!! TY David! 👍🏼🦋👍🏼

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 ай бұрын

As always it is my pleasure my friend.

@artwithangie2023 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I use a shower cap to cover the top and another one for the bottom. I always make a big mess 😂. You can get a large amount of shower caps on Amazon. Thank you so much for sharing this. It really will help me as I spin out paintings. 🎆

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Good luck Angie!

@venikrishnan3920 6 ай бұрын

So enjoyable. Bringing back memories of physics at university. Good job young man. Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully those are good memories Veni. 😆

@venikrishnan3920 6 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist yes for sure

@nitamaharaj290 4 ай бұрын

Good day. It's Nita from South Africa. As a beginner, it's not always possible to have different size spinners. I was hoping you would touch on how to fix a larger than the spinner canvas to the spinner. If it's at all possible. Tx

@debbiepickel73 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating! Wonderfully explained and demonstrated. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@brindavancrafts424 Жыл бұрын

As with all your videos, this is really helpful to have basic physics demonstrated - thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

My pleasure my friend.

@marie23christine 6 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you so much … you have such a great way of explaining things!

@LeftBrainedArtist 6 ай бұрын

So glad these are helpful to you Marie.

@death057 11 ай бұрын

Shower caps work great for covering up spinner tops

@LeftBrainedArtist 11 ай бұрын

A few people have told me that. I need to try it.

@death057 11 ай бұрын

I think I actually have the same spinner as you do but I needed it to have a larger diameter so I got a 14in round non-stick 1in deep Pizza Pan and use rubber cement to put the pizza pan upside down on top of the spinner which gave me an extra 2 in which is incredibly useful when you are doing 12in by 12in squares. unfortunately the shower cap thing doesn't work on that but the paint comes off relatively easy for the non stick pan you just wait for it to dry kind of like the giant thumbtacks

@Mells33 Жыл бұрын

Shower caps from the dollar store is what I use to cover my spinner. Two for a buck!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea. Thanks Michelle.

@g8rmomof2 11 ай бұрын

You’re a great teacher!

@LeftBrainedArtist 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that Pam. I blame my mom who was a school teacher for decades.

@wendyroe5154 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Excellent tutorial!❤

@LeftBrainedArtist 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy.

@lydiaveldhuizen3157 Жыл бұрын

Hai David. Super explanation.personaly I use a silicon baking mat, cut in a round on the Spinner. It is sticky on booth sides. Your canvas don,t run off. For the langer canvases I use Katleen Millers idea. The same Spinner with 2 small brett 2cm x 5mm x 60 or 80cm depends how big your canvas is. Seal them with frogg tape on your Spinner. Seal your canvas on the bret. With this construction I work on the floor with a plastic sheet under it. Or using a puppypool 80 0r 100 cm. Its funn to do it. Like you blue Bloom, mustbe beautifull when it dry,s out.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I do have a large LoliVefe matt that I use sometime also. Works great just like you mention. I do have to ask though . . . what is a brett? I tried looking it up but apparently I didn't ask Google the right way.

@LauraGarcia-lf3ht Жыл бұрын

As always you are a great teacher explaining how things work with new ideas and tips. Thank you !!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Happy to help Laura.

@BearsDenAcrylicArt Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing just what a difference the quality of the spinner can make. The first one I had was plastic and didn’t spin smoothly, but when I upgraded to the aluminum spinner? Good lord, what a difference! The weightier parts allowed it to spin so much more smoothly. Lesson learned! Another great video, David. Thanks for the informative content. It’s not everyone who can weave centripetal and centrifugal force into everyday conversation! 😜 -Bear

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I know right? I do love having this and I should use it more often.

@SnarkasticSunny Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I bought 1 that sounded real good & sold in art supplies, but this is no spinner - a very Lazy Susan, for spice bottles maybe, or on dinner table. Waste of $!!

@angelamontgomery9007 Жыл бұрын

I’m so off topic but I always think of Ed Grimley auditioning for Wheel of Fortune when I hear about a spinning wheel. “Oh spin wheel, spin, I must say”.

@willashriver1356 Жыл бұрын

Haha! I loved the Ed Grimley character! He was so obssessed with Pat Sajack, lol. Great memory, I must say! 🤣 Thanks!

@k.mayabstractpointalism9962 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, when I read your comment, I almost did a spit take with my tea all over my tablet screen. My hubby and I have been talking about that character for a few weeks lately. Thanks for your comment and bringing me this true nugget of humor this morning.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Haha, maybe I'll throw that in next time.

@Karen8ism Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. They are very inspiring, and helpful. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you coming back to watch Karen.

@suzannerenay8910 Жыл бұрын

That explains a lot! Very helpful. Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Suzanne. Hope it helps.

@lindaharden-lantz1783 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, glad I tuned in. Thanks for the details.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Linda.

@lzfluidart8315 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information! ❤❤

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to help my friends.

@dalialovesdoggies4361 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. MANY thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@jeanniedorsey6772 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jeannie.

@colleenlinville7558 Жыл бұрын

Totally appreciate you. Thank you for the details on using a spinner, very helpful.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Colleen.

@carrieholdthemaccountable Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you for your time

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@janbatin4708 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video!! I appreciate you.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad to help my friends Jan.

@pyritecindi7384 Жыл бұрын

So good to see this video. I've been so out of the painting mode...makes me want to get back with it. Thanks for all this information 👌

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindi. Hope you see some new work from you soon!

@99Marna Жыл бұрын

Thank you David - wonderful to see and so very helpful to really understand! Plus nice blooms!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@poppykrallidis3872 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David, this is brilliant! I've been waiting for someone to do a video on this 👏👏👏👍🙏

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Poppy!

@ToTheEnd1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so helpful!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Teri.

@michelleguelfi2249 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you so much!! I just got a spinner and you answered all my questions!!!! I vote you #1 Teacher!!!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks Michelle. I really appreciate that.

@lisapoulin1853 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Lisa.

@jerrie1946 Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful to post this very helpful video. I just bought a cheap spinner but haven't used it yet. Now I am prepared with foil, rulers, and information I didn't have. Thank you so very much.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Nowan. Good luck.

@sandyl.7608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love these types of videos. Thank you for reaffirming what I already knew, that spinning one way or the other doesn't make any difference, physics etc. It helped to settle a discussion. You are great at teaching things in a way that works for my brain. 👏

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

It seems counter-intuitive but that is the reality of centrifugal force. Glad to help you solve the argument.

@piahousse9971 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your great tips again 🤗

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them.

@barbaradeerfield2204 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information, I need to get a better spinner. My first spinner is plastic from Amazon, which was about a year ago. You always have helpful information

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Small incremental upgrades is great way to learn pouring without breaking the bank.

@barbaradeerfield2204 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tonysfluidart Жыл бұрын

Very good video on how everything works. I've had a spinner with my unopened paints for 6 months not yet really having tried it much. Needing to learn how paint moved first was really important in the last year before branching out to something like this. This was a great tutorial, so thank you!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I am excited to see what results you get Tony.

@hawkpaul8735 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant, informative video you gave us here. Thanks so much. Another suggestion for keeping your canvas on the spinner would be the plastic/plasticine like stuff you can get for hanging posters etc. Easy to put on, holds well and no resistance when you take it off. Thanks again.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@dbaroness1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@patgilbert1351 Жыл бұрын

I got disposable shower caps on Amazon that are awesome 👌. Great vid!

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

That is an excellent tip. Thanks for sharing.

@carolewalker6913 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Carole.

@fowlintent Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for your analytical approach to acrylic pour painting. I'm having a ball experimenting with different techniques.....my biggest problem is what to do with all the accumulating "art".

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Sell it, give it away (nursing homes, drug rehab facilities, dental offices etc), or repurpose to make more art are my go to things.

@amandabutcher1519 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was very helpful. I was just thinking about spinning now that I got my doggy pool

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I need to get me something like that.

@florafromaustralia7306 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou David. I may have to invest in a better spinner. Your aluminium one works so smoothly, compared to my plastic (cheap) jerky one. Also thanks for the hint about making the painting be placed off centre (duh - slaps head) the simplest solutions are not always obvious!!! Again many thanks for your time and clear and concise instructions. 🥰👍🤗💗

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Flora.

@tonie1106 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how to make paint skins, I been looking to create some jewelry piece from it. Thanks for sharing

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Let your paint dry on a peelable surface like a plastic liner or silicone matte. Then just peel it off after a few days of drying.

@bostonbutterfly4473 2 ай бұрын

I got a pottery spinner pretty cheap on Amazon. It’s super sturdy and heavy. 😊

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'll have to look at that. Will it hold bigger canvases?

@bostonbutterfly4473 2 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist well what I do is use double sided tape and stick a big piece of cardboard on it, then put some paint down and the canvas will stay. So far so good! I like it because it’s heavy and sturdy. Lol… when the student becomes the teacher 😉.

@susanmcalvany6181 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Love understanding the science behind the action! Question, do you have a video on what you use for your pillow/base paint?

@LeftBrainedArtist 18 күн бұрын

Depends on which technique you are doing but yes - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpiEjZZ9lrrDdHk.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpiEjZZ9lrrDdHk.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftNxoMyhqJPUl4E.html

@MargueriteAtHome Жыл бұрын

On one hand, I have often regretted not trying to get more out of my high-school physics class. On the other hand, now that I’ve discovered your channel, I realize I needn’t harbor that regret. Thank you so, so much for this video! I haven’t had the pleasure of pouring paint for the first time, and this information is priceless. Did you get those few cells in that one iteration because you had added water to one of the paints?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Not specificially because of the water. This was original a sheleeart bloom recipe (which is the reason for the cells) for all of the paints so the water was just to get the consistency back to near where it should have been because I let them dry out in my studio too long.

@dijoyjoe Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting all this info together, I need to get a better spinner, have been using a lazy susan, it gives an uneven spin and the paint constantly sticks the base to the spinner, I'm learning lol.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Work with what you have an upgrade as you get the time/money.

@maeve4385 Жыл бұрын

❤

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maeve.

@PaintWithPencil Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried to use an object like a paint laden marble to spin off and leave interesting trails?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Not with the spinner but just a marble and tilting I have.

@sarahhaakanson4289 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your time sharing this. I’ve had my spinner for the longest time and only yesterday tried to bloom, so what a coincidence that your video popped up! I’m using 6” tiles and have a beautiful bloom when I blow, but it’s washed out when I spin 🙄. Maybe I’m waiting too long for the cells to develop or not putting enough colour on to reach the edges without thinning too much 🤔? I’m off to watch your consistency video and practice more. Top tips - thanks again ⭐️

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

The paint is too thin would be my guess if they don't hold their shape.

@sarahhaakanson4289 Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you for your time and advice. I thickened up my colours and found a huge, huge improvement. Trouble now is that our untinted Valspar base c (needed some more) in the uk has changed and no longer works - for even the best bloomers 😳🙄. Back to the drawing board, looking for a new recipe. I’m thinking the varnish is added to the pm to replace binders to stop cracking as the paint dries. Your thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks 😊

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

@@sarahhaakanson4289 That's a rough one without being able to test them myself unfortunately.

@sarahhaakanson4289 Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist No worries, thanks again for all you do! Take care ⭐️👍😊

@spawnofsean Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tool! I am binging and yet to do my first pour. I'll play your intro when I do. 😊 I notice you have transparency ratings. I've been wondering if folks pour over prexisting paintings, like pouring a transparent ocean treatment over an already rendered sea floor. Is that possible?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

It is. It is a bit more difficult than doing the same with resin but it is possible for sure.

@user-hr2sn1gn4e Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this very helpful post. However would you please tell us how to spin a large canvas.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You need to build something to do that. I haven't made myself one yet so I can't tell you yet.

@user-hr2sn1gn4e Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Ok thankyou, please let us know, when you know yourself 🙂

@michaellivingston5032 Жыл бұрын

I have a lawn sprinkler, the kind that rotates using a water hose. It’s ok for smaller jobs, but could you give details on the homemade one? Thanks.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I just bought an industrial lazy suzan www.amazon.com/Lazy-Susan-Bearing/s?k=Lazy+Susan+Bearing and then attached a smaller but thick piece of wood to the bottom and a circle wood piece on top that was wider than the base.

@janetacook1375 Жыл бұрын

What do you mix your colours with. I usually use glue but it can be too thick. Should I add Water to thin it?? Grands coming tomorrow to try this. thanks

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

When I use glue, I start with a glue/water mixture (70%/30%). Then I mix in my paint and add water for the consistency I want. For this particular painting it was the sheleeart bloom recipe plus water case my paints were thickening because they'd been sitting too long.

@ChrisBreier Жыл бұрын

What is that plastic scraper you’re using? Is it for joint compound?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I got them with my silicone mats. Kind of like a dough scraper that bakers use.

@ChrisBreier Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks. I’ve been having fun playing around with those silicone scrapers that are made for painting.

@dalialovesdoggies4361 Жыл бұрын

"This" David is suchhhh an obliging person. Good for the soul😂🤣😅

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much. So glad to have you with me on this journey.

@mariarharrison2224 Жыл бұрын

Question? can you use wall paint to get the same effect as acrylic paints?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

No. They just don't function the same as acrylic paint and a pouring medium. The latex is a whole different beast. I only use it for something like the SheleeArt blooms.

@denniscarter7241 Жыл бұрын

Off topic newbie question .What do you use to clean off the silicone before coating with resin?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Soap and water for me. Very little on a sponge and I clean it 3 or 4 times. If I am really worried I put a coat of spray on varnish first then resin.

@denniscarter7241 Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you ☺️

@amytalbert2911 Ай бұрын

How do you get the wet tile off the spinner without smearing it?

@LeftBrainedArtist Ай бұрын

I wedge a screw driver or a palete knife underneath and twist to pull it up.

@drn.z4248 Күн бұрын

Appreciated. Q; Please, some of them are using Alcohol in mixing paint with medium! Is this to create cells? Thanks🌿

@LeftBrainedArtist Күн бұрын

I haven't found great luck mixing alcohol with my paint so I don't do it anymore. Sometimes I spritz it directly on my paint after pouring, especially a flip cup, to help cells create since the drops of alcohol on top break surface tension. This doesn't always work but it something to try. I have mine in a very small spray bottle which I use to spritz.

@drn.z4248 14 сағат бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks a lot. It is helpful 💐

@LynnMittendorf 10 ай бұрын

Do the have to be heavy I have a plastic spinner

@LeftBrainedArtist 10 ай бұрын

No. I think they spin better when they are heavier especially with larger canvases.

@Kirlars 9 ай бұрын

Please, allow me a stupid question: when people say that they are using "house paint", are they then referring to any acrilic white paint that can be used for walls and ceilings?

@LeftBrainedArtist 9 ай бұрын

Yes. Most house paints, at least in the US, are latex based and not acrylic based though.

@Kirlars 9 ай бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist And latex based paint is the one you have to thin with for instance white spirit? Sorry, but I am one big confusion.

@justlooking1985 Жыл бұрын

You could use a shower cap to cover a spinner.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I heard that. I am going to have to try it.

@justlooking1985 Жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist they’re $1 in the dollar store or dollarama, which ever you have where you live.

@rlukasr Жыл бұрын

I recommend a dog pool to contain the splatters.

@angelamontgomery9007 Жыл бұрын

Tremendous recommendation

@hawkpaul8735 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I've always balked at using a spinner because of the potential mess. That simple fix would mean I can spin to my heart's content. Thanks a lot.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I don't have room on my table but I will definitely be doing something like that in the future when I get more organized.