What can I use instead of silicone oil in acrylic pouring?

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• Silicone oil – Works well to make cells for most paints and applications.
• B’laster – Alternative; to be used in a pinch.
• Liquid Wrench – Spray lubricant; to be used in a pinch.
• WD40 – Spray lubricant; to be used in a pinch.
• CRC Heavy Duty – Spray lubricant; to be used in a pinch.

What can you use to make cells in acrylic pouring?

The most reliable way to create cells in your acrylic paint pour is to use silicone or another oil additive. This will almost guarantee that you get cells in your fluid painting.

Can you use olive oil for acrylic pouring?

Low Quality Oils Oils are a popular mixing medium in art. However, some oils are heavy and greasy and some are easier to mix in. Coconut oil, baby oil, cooking oil and olive oil are examples of greasy oils that end up making your acrylic pour a cholesterol ridden mess (pun intended).

How do you make silicone fluid?

This is done by heating a large volume of quartz sand to temperatures as high as 1800˚C. The result is pure, isolated silicon, which is allowed to cool and then ground into a fine powder. To make silicone, this fine silicon powder is combined with methyl chloride and heated once again.

Does 3 in 1 oil contain silicone?

3-IN-ONE® Multi-Purpose Oil is a non-detergent oil, and does not contain silicone.

What kind of silicone for Pour painting?

One of the most popular types of silicone used in acrylic pouring is the WD-40 spray lubricant which has a significant amount of silicone. WD-40 can be purchased relatively cheaply and easily. The WD-40 spray lubricant is a great entry level option for those who are just starting out to experiment with cells.

How many drops of silicone oil in acrylic pour?

A good starting point is to add acrylic paint, and your chosen pouring medium in a ratio of 1:1.5 with 2-3 drops of silicone oil. Only place the silicone oil in the colors where you want your cells to appear.

Is cell medium the same as silicone oil?

Vallejo Silicone Oil Cell Flow Medium is useful to create cell like formations in your acrylic pour paintings. It is a silicone oil that disperses the paint beautifully and creates unique and wonderful effects.

How do you add silicone to acrylic?

How to mix silicone in acrylic pouring mix

1. 1 part acrylic paint.
2. 1.5 parts of your chosen pouring medium.
3. 2-3 drops of silicone in the colors where you want the cells to appear.