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Australian Floetrol is a conditioner made for blending with acrylic tube paints and pigments. It is thinner and has a milky white texture. It is different from US Floetrol, which is thicker and meant for latex paints. Australian Floetrol is also more expensive than its US counterpart, especially when ordered from the US. If you want to make your own Australian Floetrol, you can try mixing US Floetrol with a stain conditioner and experimenting with the consistency. Some people also add glue to the mixture, but this can make the colours look matte.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | US Floetrol, Elmer's Glue-All, Minwax pre-stain |
| Ratio | 3 parts Floetrol, 1 part Glue-All, 6 drops of Minwax |
| Paint | Depends on the kind of paint being used (fluid, heavy body, standard, etc.) |
| Consistency | Thinner |
| Color | Milky white |
| Stain | Has a stain conditioner |
| Cost | More expensive than US Floetrol |
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What You'll Learn
Add a stain conditioner
Australian Floetrol is a conditioner that blends well with acrylic tube paints and pigments. It is thinner and has a milky white texture, and is made for acrylic paints and stains. The US Floetrol, on the other hand, is thicker and does not contain a stain conditioner.
To make Australian Floetrol, you will need to add a stain conditioner to the mixture. One option is to use Minwax Pre-Stain Conditioner, which can be added to US Floetrol as a supplement. However, some users have reported that this does not work as well as the Australian mix.
Another option is to use a combination of US Floetrol, Elmer's Glue-All, and Minwax pre-stain. The base recipe for this mixture is 3 parts Floetrol, 1 part Glue-All, and around 6 drops of Minwax. You can then adjust the amount of paint you add depending on the type of paint you are using.
It is important to note that Australian Floetrol is more expensive than US Floetrol, especially if you are ordering it to the US. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, you can try mixing thinner US Floetrol and experimenting with the consistency to achieve similar results.
When working with Floetrol, it is important to wear gloves and avoid touching your face to prevent skin and eye irritation.
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Use a milky white US Floetrol
Australian Floetrol is a thinner, milky-white medium designed for use with acrylic paints and stains. It is made up of a stain conditioner and has a thinner consistency than its US counterpart.
US Floetrol, on the other hand, is thicker and off-white to light beige in colour. It is designed for use with latex paints.
To mimic the properties of Australian Floetrol, you can experiment with thinning out US Floetrol. One recipe suggests combining 3 parts US Floetrol, 1 part Elmer's Glue-All, and around 6 drops of Minwax pre-stain. This combination serves as a base, and you can adjust the amount of paint you add depending on the type of paint used.
Another recipe suggests mixing US Floetrol with water and white glue to create a DIY pouring medium. This mixture can then be combined in a 1:1 ratio with regular acrylic paint.
It is worth noting that while these recipes may produce similar results to Australian Floetrol, the official manufacturer claims there is no difference between the US and Australian versions. However, crafters and users report otherwise, particularly noting the difference in consistency and the ability of Australian Floetrol to create more cells.
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Include Elmer's Glue-All
Australian Floetrol is a thinner, acrylic-based medium with a stain conditioner in its composition, and a milky white texture. It is made for acrylic paints and stains. If you don't have access to Australian Floetrol, you can try mixing a thinner version of the US product or creating your own at home.
One recipe for homemade Floetrol includes Elmer's Glue-All, a product that is relatively inexpensive and easy to find. Elmer's Glue-All can be used by itself, thinned out with a little water, or mixed with other pouring mediums to make a custom pouring medium mix. When mixed with water, it will give a similar pouring consistency to Floetrol.
To make your own Floetrol with Elmer's Glue-All, try mixing 1/3 Floetrol, 1/3 water, and 1/3 Elmer's Glue-All. Mix these ingredients very well to ensure they are thoroughly combined, then strain the mixture to avoid any lumps. You can then combine this DIY pouring medium in a 1:1 ratio with regular acrylic paint.
Another recipe for homemade Floetrol with Elmer's Glue-All includes 3 parts Floetrol, 1 part Glue-All, and around 6 drops of Minwax. The amount of paint you use will depend on the kind of paint you are using.
It is important to note that Elmer's Glue-All will dry to a matte finish, so your colours may look a little dull unless you add a varnish coat to bring back the shine.
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Mix in Minwax pre-stain
Australian Floetrol is a conditioner that blends well with acrylic tube paints and pigments. It is thinner and a milky white colour, while the US version is thicker and an off-white to light beige colour. The Australian version also has a stain conditioner, which the US version lacks.
Some people have tried to make their own Australian Floetrol by mixing US Floetrol with Minwax Pre Stain Conditioner. However, the results have been poor, with the mixture not working in the same way as the Australian Floetrol.
To make a mixture that resembles Australian Floetrol, you can try the following recipe:
- Mix 3 parts US Floetrol with 1 part Elmer's Glue-All.
- Add about 6 drops of Minwax Pre-Stain.
- This is your base mixture.
- The amount of paint you add will depend on the type of paint you are using (fluid, heavy body, standard, etc.).
This mixture can be used as a cell activator medium for pouring art. However, it is important to note that the results may vary, and the Australian Floetrol still produces better results, especially for creating cells in pour art.
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Thicken with latex paint
To thicken latex paint, you can use a thickening agent such as hydroxyethyl cellulose. It is important to ensure that the thickening agent is suitable for use with latex paint. You can buy these from your local home improvement store.
Firstly, transfer the watery latex paint into a bucket large enough to hold the amount of paint to be thickened, plus at least an extra quarter of the bucket for the added thickener and stirring. Then, add the thickening agent to the paint. This should be done by the tablespoon, depending on how much paint you have. For the best result, add a smaller amount than instructed, and then slowly add more until the desired thickness is achieved.
Stir the paint as you add the thickener. Continue stirring until the paint reaches your desired consistency. The amount of thickener added should not be greater than 25% of the amount of latex paint.
Once you are happy with the consistency, test the paint by painting a small strip of wall. Allow this paint to dry completely before checking the results. If you need to, you can add more thickener and test again.
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Frequently asked questions
Australian Floetrol is a conditioner that blends well with acrylic tube paints and pigments. It is thinner and has a milky white texture.
Australian Floetrol is made for acrylic paint and stain, while the US Floetrol is made for latex paints. Australian Floetrol is thinner and creates a tighter lacing effect. It also has a stain conditioner in its composition, whereas the US version does not.
You can try mixing US Floetrol with a thinner to experiment with the consistency. A combination of US Floetrol, Elmer's Glue-All, and Minwax pre-stain can also be used.
The ratio is typically 3 parts Floetrol, 1 part Glue-All, and around 6 drops of Minwax. The amount of paint used will depend on the type of paint.
Australian Floetrol can be purchased on Etsy in small bottles.
