How I Prep, Mix, & Thin Paint for Fluid Art: A Beginner's Guide (PDF Download)

Start your fluid art journey with confidence. If you’re new to fluid art, the hardest part isn’t the pouring — it’s the paint.Every artist online seems to use different ratios, different mediums, and different methods… and no one explains it clearly. This guide takes away all of that guesswork. I’m sharing the exact process I use to prep, mix, and thin my paint so it flows smoothly on the canvas — in a way that’s simple, approachable, and beginner-friendly. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve already played with pouring, this guide will help you skip the frustration and start creating with ease.   ✨ Inside this 11-page PDF, you’ll learn: ✔ The supplies you actually need No overwhelm, no complicated tools — just the essentials. ✔ My real paint ratio The exact 2:1 Floetrol-to-paint mixture I use in my own work. ✔ How to thin your paint the right way Including how much water to add (and what to look for). ✔ What “too thick,” “too thin,” and “just right” look like So you can get the perfec