Technika wylewania
Pour paintings are created by mixing colour with a fast-flowing binder. In this section, you will find everything you need to create a pour painting, including pouring medium, liquid colour, tools, gloves, and a range of surfaces.
A range of paints and inks which are ideal for pour painting due to their fluid consistency and concentrated colour.
Pouring mediums are used to increase the flow of fluid acrylic paints and inks so that they can be used for pour painting.
Surfaces for pour painting need to be rigid and even. Apply gesso to unprimed surfaces to make colours stand out and avoid sinking.
A selection of products for creating further effects when pour painting. Resin can be used to varnish a piece to a hard glossy finish.
Pour Painting: Popular Questions from Artists
Pour painting is a fluid art technique where paint is poured or tilted across a surface to create flowing, abstract designs. The results are unique and instinctive, which is a large part of what makes it so popular and enjoyable to explore.
At Jackson’s, we offer a wide variety of supplies and resources for pour painting techniques. As well as pouring medium and paint, our range includes surfaces, resins, and sundries to help you explore, experiment, and create with confidence.
Artists have been experimenting with pouring paint for over a century. Initial explorations date to the early 20th century, when artists began loosening traditional brushwork and embracing chance and movement. Since then, fluid art has continued to evolve, with artists refining methods into the diverse acrylic pour painting techniques popular today.
At Jackson's, we stock everything you need for pour painting, from acrylic pouring mediums and paints to specialist oils, mixing cups, and resins. Our range includes products from leading brands, as well as our own Jackson's ranges.
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Why can't I just use water to thin acrylic paint for pouring?
Using too much water breaks down the acrylic binder, which can lead to poor adhesion or a fragile, easily damaged paint film.
How do I prevent ‘muddy’ paint pour colours?
Avoid over-stirring your ‘dirty pour’ cup. Layer the colours gently so they remain distinct as they flow across the surface.
What does a pouring medium actually do?
It increases the flow of colours while maintaining the paint’s film integrity, ensuring it dries to a smooth, level, and crack-free finish.
How long does a pour painting take to dry?
Because pouring layers are often very thick, they should be left on a perfectly level surface for at least 24-48 hours before being moved.
Are heavy body acrylic paints suitable for acrylic pour painting, and what is a suitable ratio of paint to pouring medium?
Yes, all acrylic paints can be used for pour painting. However, heavy body acrylics are more difficult to work with, as they need to be thoroughly mixed to remove any lumps. Fluid or high-flow acrylics are generally the preferred choice.
If you are using heavy body paint, it is best to start with the heavy body paint in the container and mix in the medium a bit at a time. Do this until the paint is the same viscosity as the medium, when you can then add the rest of the medium.
There is no set ratio of paint to pouring medium. It depends on how dense you want the colour. Try using 5% colour and adjust as you see fit. The ratio of colour to pouring medium will mostly control how dark/light or transparent/opaque your colours are. It can also affect the final gloss and viscosity. You can tint the medium with just a few drops or add up to 50% paint.