Fluid Acrylics - Create Your Own Fluid Acrylics

Acrylic fluids are basically normal acrylic colour withIf you find it difficult pouring the medium in a container
some sort of medium added to it. They are with a thinmake a funnel of a foil paper and then pour it in the
consistency and designed to flow as well as spreadcontainer.
easily without disturbing the color intensity. They areStep 5 - Mix Thoroughly.
ideal for dribbling paint instead of applying with a brush.You will need to mix it well otherwise lumps will be
Many manufacturers sell these paints but it is a thingformed. Do not be impatient in mixing do it very
that you might need very occasionally so you will becarefully.
able to make your version very easily.Step 6 - Use Your Fluid Acrylic.
Step 1 - Take a suitable container.Spare some time in practicing the marks you will make
It is ideal if you have a squeezable container which haswith the fluid. It will be highly important to take care
a nozzle for creating finer lines, and has a opening toabout how narrow it is and how fast you can move it
put the brush if required.across the canvas.
Step 2 - Add water or a medium.Step 7 - Clean The Nozzle After Use.
You can add water to dilute the acrylics but do notClean the nozzle after it is done otherwise it will dry
use more than 50% water as it will lose its adhesiveand clog in it. A bigger sewing needle will be helpful in
properties. Use a 50:50 mixture of water and also athe cleaning.
glazing medium.Step 8 - Check Whether It is Sealed Properly.
Step 3 - Addition of Normal Acrylic Paint.Acrylics when dried water will precipitate out of it so
After you have the fluids in the container, add the paintcheck that it is sealed properly. Also place a plastic
to it. Adding the paint will be trying out a trial method,wrapper over the bottle then screw that nozzle back
do not add too much or too less paint.on it again.
Step 4 - Making A Funnel.