Posted by Janette Kausen
on October 29, 2018
Good day to you! Janette here sharing with you acrylic pouring for cardmakers. By now you've probably seen this swoon-worthy technique done on large canvases creating beautiful abstract designs. Today, I'm showing you how I've downsized the technique and how to keep the mess manageable. I'm creating gorgeous shimmer and shine with Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks instead of traditional acrylics.
These are just 3 of the 13 panels I created within one pouring session. Watch the video below for tips and tricks, and to make the most of all the paint.
I f you are having trouble viewing the video, please try watching it here over on YouTube.
I've featured the green , blue, purple , gold and pewter Glimmer Metallic Inks in combination with pouring mediums, white pouring paint and silicone cell creator.
To finish the canvases into cards I've adhered them onto heavyweight white cardstock and adorned them with simple sentiments from
Snarky Mix & Match Messages
and
To Seize or Not to Seize
.
Simple white detail heat embossing or stamping in black ink allow the background to have a dominant presence.
Sentiment die cuts are another perfect simple detail to convey a message while keeping the background focal point. I've used Hello and Hugs from the March My Monthly Hero Kit ( still available! ) and the Smile Stamp & Cut .
Thank you for spending a few minutes with Hero Arts today. Have a wonderful day and we'll see you soon!
37 comments
This looks like a lot of fun. Making a big mess is always fun.
This was brilliant! I have lots of acrylic paint so I’ll have to get some flo medium!
Janette, You are an awesome “teacher” for tutorials, cover all steps, give what materials your are using and funny comments interspersed into it . I have been using Youtube to pick up ideas for a children’s Arts/Crafts classes at the local library and most of the tutorials are so so bad, they should use your tutorial as the best example of “how to”. The best ones that I have seen do as you did with putting the various products on display, especially if the viewer is trying to learn a new craf. I am going to work with pre-teen ages soon and Love this idea, what not to Love…art, color and messes. Thank You. I live in a rural area and now must find the products on line to practice the new rage of Pouring! Sue
Hi Janette,
They say timing is everything. Only last night I spent a couple of mesmerising hours watching YouTube paint pouring tutorials and the rest of my time since to thinking up just how these techniques could be transposed for cardmaking. TAnk you so much for the tutorial. I bet you had loads more fun than you told us. I can’t wait to get hold of the supplies I need to get started. Definitely having a merry Christmas this year.😊
Absolutely stunning! I really like the new shimmer that Hero Arts inks have and all the possibilities. Your art is stunning!