Category: How To

  • How To Make Acrylic Paint Matte DIY: A Quick, Easy Guide

    How To Make Acrylic Paint Matte DIY: A Quick, Easy Guide

    Today we’re going to be learning how to make acrylic paint matte DIY by diving into the process of turning your already glossy acrylic paint or painting into a matte finish. Why should you care about this? Well, learning this DIY skill can transform your acrylic artwork and even save you money on buying specialized…

  • How to Thin Oil Paint Without Turpentine: Best 18 Alternatives Reviewed

    How to Thin Oil Paint Without Turpentine: Best 18 Alternatives Reviewed

    Are you an artist looking for safer methods to thin oil paint without relying on turpentine? In this post, “How to Thin Oil Paint Without Turpentine: Best 18 Alternatives Reviewed”, I provide practical solutions that prioritize your health and well-being over anything else. Turpentine can be toxic. You do not want to have making art…

  • Can You Use Oil Paint on Paper? Yes: Plus Tips and Tricks

    Can You Use Oil Paint on Paper? Yes: Plus Tips and Tricks

    I have always loved experimenting with different mediums and surfaces. Ok, the truth is I was a broke artist for years, and I had to make do with whatever materials I could get my hands on. So when I ran out of canvas to paint on, I had to try various types of papers. So…

  • Priming Hardboard: The Ultimate Guide For Painting

    Priming Hardboard: The Ultimate Guide For Painting

    When it comes to painting on hardboard, priming hardboard is a necessary step that should not be overlooked. Priming hardboard allows for better adhesion of the paint and helps to prevent the paint from soaking into the porous surface of the board. Doing this will result in a much smoother and even finish for your…

  • Complete Acrylic Flow Painting Techniques: Ultimate Guide

    Complete Acrylic Flow Painting Techniques: Ultimate Guide

    TLDR Summary – The “Complete Acrylic Flow Painting Techniques: Ultimate Guide” provides an overview of acrylic flow painting techniques, including the basics, pouring techniques, different effects, advanced techniques, finishing touches, tips for best results, online courses, and color theory. It emphasizes the importance of paint consistency, color selection, and choosing the right pouring technique. The…

  • Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners: Paint in 5 Easy Steps

    Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners: Paint in 5 Easy Steps

    If you’re new to acrylic pour painting, you’re going to love it! Acrylic pour painting is so much fun and easy way to create beautiful abstract art with little experience. Acrylic pour painting for beginners is no different to ordinary acrylic paint pouring but we will focus on the simpler acrylic pouring techniques like tree…

  • How Much Floetrol to Add to Acrylic Paint: Easy Guide

    How Much Floetrol to Add to Acrylic Paint: Easy Guide

    When it comes to acrylic pour painting, it’s important to get the right consistency of your water-based paints. One way to achieve this is by adding Floetrol. Floetrol is a paint additive that helps to improve the flow and leveling of acrylic paints. It also helps to reduce brush marks and bubbles in the paint.…

  • How to Make Fluid Acrylic Paint: Easy DIY At Home

    How to Make Fluid Acrylic Paint: Easy DIY At Home

    Making your own fluid acrylic paint is a fun and easy way to create unique colors and textures for your paintings. Whether you’re an experienced artist who know what kind of paint they like to work with or one who is just starting out, fluid acrylic paint can add a whole new dimension to your…

  • How To Remove Acrylic Paint from Metal: 5 Easy Methods

    How To Remove Acrylic Paint from Metal: 5 Easy Methods

    Learning how to remove acrylic paint from metal surfaces can be daunting, especially if you have no idea and need help figuring out where to start. Whether you’re re-using an old piece of painted metal for a new artwork or you’re restoring someone else’s mistakes, cleaning dried acrylic paint off metal is not that hard.…

  • How to Seal Acrylic Paint on Plastic: Guide For Best Results

    How to Seal Acrylic Paint on Plastic: Guide For Best Results

    When it comes to acrylic painting, it’s not uncommon to want to experiment with different surfaces. Plastic as a painting surface is a popular choice due to its affordability, versatility and availability. However, one of the more common questions I receive is how to seal acrylic paint on plastic surfaces as many artists find that…