How to Use Acrylic Pouring Medium: A Beginner's Guide for South African Artists
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Intro (hook + keyword) Acrylic pouring has taken the South African art scene by storm — and for good reason. With just a few colours, a pouring medium, and a canvas, you can create stunning fluid art at home. In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to use SchubART Acrylic Pouring Medium to get beautiful results every time.
Section 1: What is an acrylic pouring medium? A pouring medium thins your acrylic paint without losing pigment strength or adhesion. It gives the paint the right consistency to flow and blend on the canvas, creating those signature cells and swirls. SchubART's Acrylic Pouring Medium is formulated to work seamlessly with both our Artist and Student Acrylic Paints.
Section 2: What you'll need
- SchubART Acrylic Pouring Medium
- SchubART Acrylic Paints (any colours — Metallics and Neons work beautifully)
- A primed canvas (SchubART Acrylic Gesso or Canvas Primer is ideal)
- Plastic cups, a palette knife, and gloves
Section 3: Step-by-step pouring technique
- Mix 1 part acrylic paint with 1-2 parts pouring medium until smooth.
- Prepare 3–5 colour cups.
- Layer the colours into one cup (the "dirty pour" method).
- Flip the cup onto your primed canvas and slowly lift.
- Tilt the canvas to spread the paint and reveal the cells.
- Leave flat to dry for 24 hours.
Section 4: Tips for best results
- Use SchubART Acrylic Gesso or Canvas Primer to prime your canvas first — it creates the best surface for your artwork.
- Metallic and neon colours create the most dramatic cell effects.
- Work in a dust-free space and keep a heat gun handy to pop bubbles.
Call to action Ready to try it? Shop SchubART Acrylic Pouring Medium and our full range of acrylic paints at schubart.co.za — proudly South African, made for artists at every level.