How I Created STUNNING Peacock Cells with Opaque Colors!

#opaquecolors #artexperiment #fluidart Hi all! This is an experimental video just for giggles to see what happens when you use all opaque colors with the bloom recipe/technique. I already knew that you can get cells using paint densities alone, but I didn't know you could get peacock cells (color within color in a single cell) using all opaque paints! That was a surprise! It was interesting to see the effects of an all-opaque color palette--the paint looked and acted very differently without the transparent colors to balance it out. This makes me want to do more experiments--maybe try a double cell activator or using all opaque colors with a transparent cell activator! Science fun! Anyway, it was interesting to watch the paint density create the peacock cells; but using a mix of transparent and opaque colors is still the easier way to go. I did scrape this painting after the experiment; and now I wish I kept it to see the sheen (or lack of) with the dried results. Next time! Let me know what you think of this experiment! New products in my Amazon Shop!! Get my favorite products here-I receive a few pennies and there's no cost to you! https://www.amazon.com/shop/waterfallacrylics My art is for sale at www.waterfallacrylics.com; or if you don't see it there yet, send me an email at [email protected] If you would like to join our Patreon group you can sign up at the link below. Depending on the tier level, you'll receive creating exclusive videos, lessons, learn how to create custom colors, learn how to create mixed media pieces, resin tips, and get to join our private Facebook and Messenger group! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/waterfallacrylics THE RECIPE: House Paint-base aka puddle for the substrate: PPG MultiPro in Eggshell from Home Depot, or Color To Go Extra White in Satin from any Sherwin Williams store. For this painting I used PPG MultiPro. Pouring Medium aka PM Recipe: mix with all colors EXCEPT the cell activator color: Sherwin Williams Infinity Base C In Semi-Gloss (Lowe’s only) and Varathane Triple Thick Water-based Gloss Polyeurathane (Home Depot) mixed 2:1 ratio paint to varnish. Add small traces of water to thin if needed. Use the colors and brands of your choice! These tutorials are meant to educate and inspire! Here's how to mix: Pigments: For a 3 oz cup I add 1/2 teaspoon of pigment powder to the cup, then add enough gloss varnish (any brand; I use JoSonja gloss varnish) to cover the powder. Mix well until all pigment is thoroughly wet; then add the pouring medium; mix well. Recommend a Covid mask to mix. For any brand fluid or high flow acrylics: I put 2 1/2 ounces of the pouring medium into a 3 ounce cup, then squirt in color until I reach my desired shade. Mix well. For tube paint (medium or heavy body paint), I added an 1/2 ounce of paint (1/2 teaspoon) to a 3 ounce cup, then added 2 ounces of pouring medium. If still thick I add a squirt of Golden's High Flow Medium (thins and extends acrylic colors) OR water, and stir well. Cell Activator/Color: Australian Floetrol + Amsterdam Oxide Black, 2 -1 ratio Australian Floetrol to paint. MY SUPPLIES: SPINNER -- https://www.ericahughesart.com or, I use my cake spinner with a piece of MDF board covered with exterior painter's tape for easy peeling! : ) Buy Australian Floetrol, This Little Piggy pigments, Amsterdam paint, silicon mats, stir sticks, amazing cradled wood panels and so much more!!! https://fluid-art.co/ I am a SheleeArt affiliate! Sign up for the her course today and receive a 15% discount! Go to www.SheleeArt.com.au and use the code sheleeartwa15 to save!! I am an affiliate with Pixel Paint Designs! They carry Australian Floetrol, and Pebeo Studio Acrylics! and use the code Karen10 to save 10 percent! https://pixelpaintdesigns.bigcartel.com KS Resin Liquid Art Ultra UV is my go-to for wall and functional art! KSResin coupon code -save 5% when using this link! Or apply WATERFALL5 when checking out! https://bit.ly/36Tjyx7