Tracking mixing ratios accurately is essential for achieving consistent results in fluid art. Use this worksheet to record your paint mixtures, including the ratios of paint, pouring medium, and any additives like silicone oil or Floetrol. This will help you replicate successful pours and understand how different ratios affect your results.
Date: _______________________
Project Name: _______________
Paint Mixtures
Additional Notes
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Base Layer:
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Techniques Used: (e.g., Dirty Pour, Flip Cup, Swipe, etc.)
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Tools Used: (e.g., palette knife, blow dryer, straw, etc.)
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Drying Conditions: (e.g., room temperature, humidity, etc.)
Results and Observations
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Cell Formation: (Yes/No)
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Cell Size and Distribution:
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Color Interaction:
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Overall Outcome: (Success/Needs Improvement)
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Specific Observations:
Adjustments and Next Steps
What Worked Well:
What to Change Next Time:
Tips for Continued Results
Keep Ratios Consistent: Use precise measurements for paint, pouring medium, and additives to maintain consistency.
Test Densities: Test paint densities before mixing by placing drops in water and observing their behavior.
Record Everything: Detailed notes help in replicating successful pours and understanding what to adjust.
Adjust Based on Conditions: Environmental factors like temperature and humidity can affect drying and cell formation. Adjust mixtures accordingly.
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Hi Adryanna!
I would love to have a pdf of your sheet, it would help me tremendously.
Thank you in advance.
Flying to Kanella ’s bloom class Oct 20. The worksheets will come in handy to record her knowledge for blooms & my failures! Lol
Hello I’m from Australia and I would love a copy of this tracking sheet to help me remember exactly what I am doing with mixing my paints with medium and also everything else I need to remember as I’m just starting out and am having a few problems with finding the correct ratios of paints to pouring medium and what techniques I’m doing aswell,this sheet would be really helpful to me and I would appreciate it if you could send me one,thankyou
Hi Adryanna, I would like the pdf for the above worksheet please. It looks very helpful.
Thank you, Robyn