Create mesmerising effects with fluid acrylic and the chain pulling technique

When experimenting with painting techniques it can be an interesting excercise to manipulate paint with different implements. You might find mesmerising effects and images can be formed if you think outside the box.

As Fluid Acrylic paint is free flowing in its consistency it can be poured, swiped and dragged to form interesting Fluid Art Techniques.

This Fluid Art method uses ordinary curtain chain which you can buy at a hardware store. 

The technique is really simple, and can be used to create a fluid acrylic background, and floral like forms by simply dragging the chain through the paint.

We will run through the simple steps below - or take a look at this great video showcasing this painting technique.

 

Supplies you will need:

• Acrylic Paint - in this demonstration Mont Marte Satin Acrylic is used.
• A canvas or canvas panels 
• PVA Glue
• Gloss Medium 
• Curtain chain
• Containers

Simple Steps:

Step 1 - 
Mix Titanium white acrylic paint with pouring medium, and apply an even coat of paint to the chosen canvas or surface.

You can spread the paint with a palette knife or tilt the canvas and let the paint flow to the edges.
 

Step 2 -

Dip the curtain chain in acrylic paint pre-mixed with pouring medium. 

Drape the chain in a curling motion/form onto the canvas.

Pull the chain horizontally off the canvas, the chain will leave interesting forms in its path.

Step 3 -

Continue the process, try pulling from different directions to create more visual interest.

Also, try dipping in multiple colours as it gives a sense of depth to the forms.