One of the hardest things to master as a beginner acrylic paint pouring artist is paint mixing. The paint consistency is key to getting the desired results in a fluid paint pour. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you are always getting the same mixture time after time.

In this episode we will review the five steps to mixing paint.

1. Weigh your paint and pouring medium
2. Scrap sides and stick
3. Test your consistency
a. Drip/mound method
b. Build up on stirring stick method
c. Finger scrape method
4. Wait at least 5 minutes between mixes
5. Log your mixture and paints used

Comment acrylic pour paint mixing ratios:
►Craft Paint - 1:1 - 1 part paint to 1 part pouring medium
►Student or soft body paint - 1:2 - 1 part paint to 2 parts pouring medium
►Artist quality paint - 1:3(5) - 1 part paint to 3 (up to 5) parts pouring medium

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Supplies used:
►Kitchen Scale - [ Ссылка ] (different model as my model isn't sold anymore)
►Floetrol - [ Ссылка ]
►Elmer's Glue-All - [ Ссылка ]
►Stir Sticks - [ Ссылка ]

Acrylic Pouring for Beginners Series
►Episode 1 - History and Science - [ Ссылка ]
►Episode 2 - Supplies - [ Ссылка ]

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