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Easy Abstract Art Canvas DIY Idea

Paint with a kaleidoscope of colors when you pour this beautiful rainbow design! Make your space colorful and fun with this bright, vivid acrylic paint pouring idea.

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  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
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At a Glance:

Project #15527 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lilac Ice, 2 oz. - 4666

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Adrift, 2 oz. - 6460

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Daybreak, 2 oz. - 6448

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Saffron, 2 oz. - 4660

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Goldenrod, 2 oz. - 2655

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Titanium White, 2 oz. - 480

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Magenta, 2 oz. - 412

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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Green, 2 oz. - 408

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FolkArt ® Pouring Medium™, 16 oz. - 2689

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Other Supplies

  • Stretched canvas
  • Gloves
  • Wipes
  • Plastic cups
  • Craft sticks
  • Thumb tacks
  • Cardboard
  • Baker's rack (optional)

instructions

Preparation

Create a raised, covered space to place your surface once you've poured your paint, such as thumbtacks in cardboard or a baker's rack.

Pouring Technique

Clean Pour – the Clean Pour technique allows for more controlled, flowing of paint resulting in more defined shapes. This is also called a direct pour. First, mix each color with pouring medium in a separate cup, then pour each cup individually and directly onto your project surface. Wearing gloves, then lift and tile your surface to allow the paint to flow as desired. 

  1. Pour your Titanium White pouring mixture on your entire canvas.
  2. Pour the rest of your colors in a line on the top half of your canvas.
  3. Tilt your canvas down to let the line of colors drip down your canvas. You don’t want to swirl your paint. Let dry.

Drying and Finishing

Place your painted project on the raised surface and allow to dry and cure for 24-48 hours for optimal results. Once dry, seal your project with FolkArt Acrylic Sealer.

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.

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Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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