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DIY: Paint Pouring

March 6, 2019

 

You guys know I LIVE for crafts!!

So here is the breakdown of how to recreated that fun DIY art piece I made on the Today Show and on an episode of Trading Spaces.

It is super easy and fun (great for kiddos too – just make sure to have gloves, a drop cloth and some extra towels handy!)

What you’ll need: ( NOTE: you can shop blue links)
Canvas (any size – I used 8×10 in the video but the Trading Spaces one was way bigger)
Floetrol
Acrylic Paint of your choice
Silicone
Drop Cloth/Towels
Gloves (optional)
Disposable Cups
Craft Sticks to stir paint
You could also buy a bundle that comes with everything HERE
Directions
1. Mix two parts Floetrol with one part acrylic paint into each cup (every could should be done in it’s own cup)
2. Stir the Floetrol and paint combinations until there are no lumps in any of the paint
3. Add 5 to 7 drops (per 2 ounces of paint) of silicone into each cup (in every color except for white)
4. Stir
5. In a separate cup, add each mixture… one by one, layering each color (the Master Cup)
6. Pick up the canvas and lay flat on top of the Master Cup
7. Flip the canvas and the Master Cup over and lift the cup to let the paint disperse
8. Move the canvas around until the paint covers the whole canvas and you have the desired pattern
9. Lay flat and dry!
It’s that easy!! Share your pictures with me and leave a comment below!

23 Comments · Blog, Video: DIY

Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2019 at 6:13 am

    What kind of silicone? Is it a liquod? Found in craft stores or paint stores? Ive only used silicone caulk.

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      March 18, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      Treadmill lubricant worked for me. Just has to be 100% silicone. I bought it on Amazon.

      Reply
  2. Carol Jacobs says

    March 7, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Sabrina I love this!! Going to try asap! Checking for supplies now! Will post when I make. Keep em coming l8ve decorating!!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      March 18, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      THANK YOU!!!!!!

      Reply
  3. Myra says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:41 am

    What if you want to do a very large version? Would you double or trip your mixtures and add In a much larger cup to pour on canvas or would you do individual cups allowing each to dry before spreading the next?
    Thanks, this looks fun!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      March 18, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      I’ve done HUGE canvases and I tripled the mix.

      Reply
  4. Natalie says

    April 28, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    What coLors did you use on trading spaces? OBsessed with The way it looked like water

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      April 29, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      White, Navy, Brick red and Cream! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    April 30, 2019 at 8:34 am

    How many colors do you suggest to Mix together?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      April 30, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Honestly, as many as you’d like!!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer GREENE says

    May 4, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    I LOVE LOVE this piece of art! You have the best diy designs. I am hoping to find the items I need to do my own. Keep up your amazing and inspiring work. We love you Sabrina!!

    Reply
  7. Zachary SMITH says

    May 21, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    I loved this project and it wAs super fUn! I made 4 canvases with my grandma and they all came out great! EsPecially the one on the far left! Thanks for the idea, Sabrina!!

    Reply
  8. M.J. says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    Your room on trading spaces was beautiful!! And THe canvas artwork was AMAZING! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂 was wondering, How did you do the frame for that?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 4, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Just some trim from the hardware store!

      Reply
  9. M.J. says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    For some reason it was only putting my words in all caps, THEn when I posted it, there was a mix of caps/lower case letters. Sorry, No way for me to fix it. Lol

    Reply
  10. Kelly Taylor says

    May 27, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    Hi, Sabrina. My daughter and I tried this art project. we had lots of fun! how do i attach a photo of our art?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 4, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      woooohooo! I don’t think you can attach here, but please post a pic on social media and tag me, so I can see it!

      Reply
  11. Matt says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Can you add micro glitter to the paint to add shine? and what are you THOUGHTS on adding resin?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 4, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      I haven’t experimented enough to tell you, but try it out and let me know!!

      Reply
  12. Laurie says

    June 1, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    i am obsessed with this piece that you did! I see that you used White, Brick red, navy and cream, but there is one more color I can’t quite make out. IT’s a sandy color?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 4, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      It was a cream color.

      Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 4, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      oh, it was GOLD! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Laurie says

    June 11, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    perfect! thank you!

    Reply

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