Acrylic lining

Acrylic lining

Medium lining is used as a diluent of acrylic paints. Used with silicone an impressive effect is created. Here is an explanation of Medium forging and art instructions combining acrylic and silicone.

Acrylic lining is an abstract art technique different from a traditional painting technique. It is based on mixing acrylic paints with a liquid medium (latex resin) and silicone, pouring the paint mixture onto a canvas or surface while creating swirls and abstract designs. 

At the end of the creative process, a surreal and dreamy background is obtained, something reminiscent of a landscape painting viewed from above or a cosmic space. The work is recommended for children and adults, even without experience in painting.

Acrylic lining

Equipment and materials needed to make acrylic lining

  1. Nylon for table cover
  2. Canvas
  3. Liquid acrylic paints
  4. Spring medium
  5. silicon
  6. Small cups
  7. Mixing sticks
  8. Funnel cup
  9. Hair dryer (optional)

Watch a video demonstrating the creation process with Medium Furing | 3:20

A step-by-step guide to creating with a medium lining

1. Depending on the size of the art substrate and the number of colors chosen, arrange disposable cups for each color. Choosing the colors for the pour helps direct the result in the desired direction. 

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2. In relation to the desired amount of color, fill about 2/3 medium springing in disposable cups.

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3. Add about 1/3 (relative to the amount of medium lining) liquid acrylic paint in each cup.

4. Mix each cup well with a wooden stick.

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5. Add 2 drops of silicone to each cup.

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6. Mix each cup again using the stick.

7. Pour each acrylic lining mixture into a pouring glass so that layers of paint are formed. It is recommended to start from the dark colors to richer colors, unless you want a light creation (as in this example).

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8. Pour the glass with the acrylic lining mixture on the canvas. How to pour can be in different ways:
Can be poured directly from the pouring cup (as in this example);
You can put a lemon squeezer in the desired area on top of the painting substrate, and pour the mixture on it;
You can place the painting substrate on the pouring glass, turn them over and lift the glass.

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9. Move the canvas to each side so that the acrylic lining mixture will leak onto the canvas and cover it.

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At this point, your piece is ready. If you wish, you can proceed to the following steps.

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10. Used with a hair dryer, the bubbles can be intensified.

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11. At the end of the work and after drying, you can add various images, captions and inspirational sentences with a brush andAcrylic Or permanent marker.

In addition, after complete drying can be sprayed on the painting Lacquer spray, For a uniform look and shine. Halacha gives an effect of richer color, as well as protection from moisture and weather damage.

Acrylic lining

Examples of works in the lining acrylic technique

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