Thick is better! Sheleeart blooms technique consistency test

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2 жыл бұрын

The thickness of your colored paints in the Sheleeart blooms technique makes a huge difference in how well your blooms form and how they keep their shape.
By having a slightly thicker mixture will keep you from blowing through the mixture in to the base paint and will also allow your cells and lacing to remain mostly intact even when tilting or spinning out your bloom.
In this experiment we compare my regular mixture, with a slightly thicker, and slightly thinner version. Interestingly enough I think I am going to have to start making my paints thicker. It worked so much better based on this test.
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@tarachapman9526 Жыл бұрын

I love that you do all the experimenting, saving so many of us from having to do them! I really appreciate that you don't waste time talking about irrelevant stuff, you stay on point and everything is always relevant and helpful. Thank you from all of us struggling with the bloom technique and our consistencies

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! FYI I struggle too. I still don't think I am even in the same conversation as some of the amazing artists with blooms/swipes.

@elzbietaaugustyn7594 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you break everything down. Makes much easier to understand

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service Elzbieta.

@sharondodge 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you doing all the calculations and sharing the results of your experiments.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. It helps I feel out on this kind of stuff.

@SariSmithArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are one of my favorite teachers on KZfaq for sure. Your brain is on the same wavelength as mine and I have learned a lot from your videos...and I've saved a substantial amount of valuable time, money, and resources learning with you. Thank you!!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Sari. So glad I found pouring. Never though I could actually be an artist.

@donna7926 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David!😄 Thanks for your upload! Much appreciated!🧡🦘🖌️✌🏿

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Dame.

@davidjwillems 2 жыл бұрын

It's great how you show your experiments.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you David. I feel like I learn better when I have to prep for a video so it is a win-win.

@marystewart8905 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome experimental video, thanks for taking the time to do this

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome. Love being able to do these videos.

@zurronna 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Germany is so dificult to get this bloom tecnik because the products for example the base color 😞.Thanks a lot to show US the Test David

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Let the pouring Nation know what ingredients you find that work there.

@franlewis8906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David. I’ve been thinking of trying this but wasn’t sure about this very issue. This is tremendously helpful! xx

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Fran.

@rebeccawatson4934 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You always have such great information. Keep it coming!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do Rebecca.

@RobinCrispArt 2 жыл бұрын

Great experiment. Your bloom with the thick paint is Gorgeous. ❤❤❤

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too. I am probably going to keep my stuff slightly thicker based on this experiement.

@victorial.miller7953 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the test. I learned a lot

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@pyritecindi7384 2 жыл бұрын

This would be perfect for coasters. I have some waiting for me to get motivated.😀

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! My wife keeps telling me to quit throwing these ones away. I don't cover them all the way or spin them out so they are just wasted. That is next on my agenda.

@Spiceyspiney 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. I really must try this!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You should for sure Mary.

@99Marna 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing - just this weekend I decided I was going to thin! You confirmed it! Thank you.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Marna. Glad to help. How are your blooms looking now that you are using thicker paint?

@99Marna 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Trying to use of some of the thinner paints on different techniques....will try blooms again later in the week with thicker paint. Trying to modify them as well - some success. Any artist that uses terms like "efficacious experiments" is my kind of artist - left brained!

@Lynn_Clifton 2 жыл бұрын

I was playing with blooms vs thickness just last night! I did notice the separation but wasn't sure what was causing it (my torch was going bonkers and would just randomly spit out a bloom of flames.) This explains that perfectly! Thanks for the information, it will help so much!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad to help as always Lynn.

@normaholte6359 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That helps a lot.🙂

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Norma. Good luck!

@ArtisticBlessingswithShawn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Good info.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Shawn.

@ArtisticBlessingswithShawn 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist You are welcome. I often share your videos in the pouring groups on FB.

@carrolteel5799 2 жыл бұрын

Missed you on Sat happy you are back. I did one too thin a few days ago and almost blew the paint off my canvas with my hairdryer on low lol

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You need a really low power hair dryer or to be very far away for sure Carrol. Been there and done that. My wall can attest to getting splattered.

@kathihagan4760 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kathi.

@rogerjames6956 Жыл бұрын

Nice one.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger.

@CanvasyvibesArt 2 жыл бұрын

Love the comparison video! How do you manage to put consistent videos even though you work full time? I’m trying to put one in every weekend and it’s been pretty crazy 😀

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

It is very difficult a lot of the time. My wife is 100% understanding and I dedicate two nights a week to this.

@hawkpaul8735 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks David for another greatly informative video. Missed you on Saturday so glad you surfaced. Would the same rule of thickness apply if you were using pouring medium instead of glue?

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You want it to be thicker than most other pour types.

@DocRocket144 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again, David for sharing your experiments. I truly enjoy your work. However, despite all your efforts I still really suck at paint pouring. LOL! It may be time for me to move on to "Tequila Pouring!"

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, Pepsi pouring for me but I get your frustration. Try sending me some pics and explanation to my contact form on my website and see if we can't get you back on the right track.

@trishbatten2008 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered what was the difference in color between the thick-med-thin mixture

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service Trish.

@AMM3. 2 жыл бұрын

Had a little chuckle about the title.. I'm immature 😂 Great video though lol

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤔

@ruthalvaradolopez1623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! But I hace one big question: What happen when they are dry? ¿No hace "crack" la pintura más gruesa???

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

No. Especially not if you "spin" them like most people do to make them bigger. The only time I have had them crack was when I blew way too hard and didn't tilt off enough of the paint.

@tkoziki Жыл бұрын

I have been learning lots from your videos and have been doing a lot of experimenting, I have been using random leftover paint for my pillow layer just to experiment, however I was gonna go and purchase a new gallon of paint, I have a few paint suppliers I can get a discount at here in Canada so I am wondering if there is any specific properties in the pillow paint I should be looking for aside from just seeking an untinted Interior latex paint. It seems a lot of people use the Behr 8300 or Gliddens premium which I could get from Home Depot here however... Just not sure if I should be using those or if it might be safe to experiment with a different brand. Thanks for any advice.

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Behr 8300 is used for the paint mixture NOT for the base as it is an untinted deep base. Have you taken the SheleeArt blooms course by chance? They have a some awesome PDFs with suggestions for paints in all different areas.

@chrissieburke727 7 ай бұрын

Can you do a bloom without glue. With just paint and jell medium and water?

@LeftBrainedArtist 7 ай бұрын

I haven't tried gel medium. Just depends on how well that mixture cells.

@margowium868 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David. What was the base coat? Xx

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

I use the cheapest satin white from Walmart for my SheleeArt Bloom tests. But there are better ones if you take the course there are a ton base on where you live.

@jeanmastrangelo1157 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying for weeks now to do a bloom … I’ve tried everything I’ve tried the hairdryer I’ve tried different size stores I’ve tried the heat gun I’ve tried the vacuum cleaner LOL I haven’t been successful but I’ll keep trying… But you know what I’m really messing up on other than the hairdryer the sides of my canvases are a mess it’s not the paint as much as it’s the sealing of it I seem to get a lot of drips I get chips all over the place and then by the time I get there to clean it up it’s already dried so you really can’t hang any of my canvases without a frame…. Can you do a video on how to make our edges more appealing and keep doing the videos on the blooms I’ll get there it’s just gonna take me a while… Although I can really imitate French bread pizza pretty good LOL👍✌️🤟

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

French bread is one of my favorites Jean! I do need to do some framing sometime soon for sure.

@brendanorton5742 Жыл бұрын

Decoart makes a texture paint, would this help a cell activator or does it have to be Amsterdam

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

You'd have to test it. It is kind of hit and miss what works and doesn't.

@robertkat Жыл бұрын

What is a cell activator? Will silicone oil do with AL titanium white?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

A cell activator is just a mixture of mediums and paints that tends to make cells. I responded on the other question about silicone.

@roslynhamilton2515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again ❤️👍 Australia xx

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@margowium868 Жыл бұрын

Are all the base coats the same for every pour and, if so, what is the recipe for this ‘standard’ base coat?

@LeftBrainedArtist Жыл бұрын

Only a few pours I don't use a normal base coats. Mainly SheleeArt blooms and the pours that Sarah Taylor does. Otherwise the base coat mix is eactly the same as all the other colors.

@Bergensape 2 жыл бұрын

What is a "Cell activator"? And how do you make it?

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

It is the paint you put on the top of the other paints in the Sheleeart Bloom Technique. You blow or swipe this paint over the others to get the gorgeous cells and lacing. There are a ton of different ways to make it. My cost effective way is explained in my videos here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7dhgKaEl9islWQ.html - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7-If5imms_PnZc.html

@Kathysart 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, from another one of your videos I watched this morning… I don’t know if you remember my asking about pouring on plexiglass. It wouldn’t work as far as actual reverse glass or plexiglass painting goes, bc with that you work your lights first. BUT, I felt wowed, when I saw that the colors on the bottom of the glass on your video. I would have loved to have seen you spike all of that, maybe digging down to pull around those bottom colors. And what would happen if some activator was put down first? Does it take air to get cells? I guess so, but what happens when you dig down onto the plexi? Gosh, I hope I make sense!

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

The pillow paint in this case is really only a mode of transpiration and to give a little bounce to the colors. If you blow all the way down to the surface you'll get that pillow showing through which is most cases is not a good look. Ideally you are blowing the cell activator into and over the other paints but not breaking the bottom surface of the bottom most paints.

@Kathysart 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist gotcha. Thanks.

@bronmckenzie4640 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great tutorial David! Interestingly I accidentally used a bit thicker paint one day on a bloom and found it worked, so you have reinforced my ‘accident’ is okay. Can I just check what you said about your cell activator? You used titanium white from Amsterdam and a glue mix? Is that a glue and water mix, I’m guessing? Apology if I may have missed a video on this and not written it down. 🧑🏻‍🎨🎨⚗️🔬

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

This was the same mixture from the week before last's video here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7-If5imms_PnZc.html

@bronmckenzie4640 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David 😀

@LP-hm4iu 2 жыл бұрын

When the glue dries does it dull the micas?

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. So do most acrylic paints since they dry more matte than they look wet. You almost always needs a finish to make them really pop again.

@janetcoleman3366 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question I've been doing tiles and wood rounds doing the Sheelee blooms but when they dry on the tile not the wood it seems that I have like what you said separations but like I said only on the tile not the wood. So do you know why this would be? I used paint and flotrol and my pillow was same as yours.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

My best guess would be that wood absorbs some of the evaporation and tile doesn't. So if the paint is too thick the top dries first and then underneath dries and pulls apart the dried top layer causing cracking and crazing.

@janetcoleman3366 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Thank you.. I'll try to make my paint a bit thinner.. Hopefully that will fix it.

@rlukasr 2 жыл бұрын

Does this technique scale at all? I'm interested in something larger than a coaster.

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Sure does. You can use this with swipes, make multiple blooms, or "spin" out your blooms to make them bigger.

@rlukasr 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeftBrainedArtist Fantastic, I do a lot of spinning, thanx for the supply of ideas!

@carlmarkowitz4097 2 жыл бұрын

how long do I need to wait before pouring

@LeftBrainedArtist 2 жыл бұрын

After you mix the paint? No time at all. Sometimes I leave glue mixes for a few hours (up to a day) so the bubbles get out of them but that isn't required.