Applying a Polycrylic Finish | Acrylic Pour Glossy Finish - Acrylic Pouring for Beginners Episode 5

As a beginner pour artist, at some point you will fall in love with a pour and you will want to apply a glossy finish to your acrylic pour. We recommend using the Minwax Polycrylic to to apply a glossy finish your first pour.

This finish, or varnish, is much less expensive than some of the name brand finishes. When Polycrylic is applied correctly, it can give a beautiful top coat to help protect your paintings and add emphasis to your creations.

There are a few important steps to take when finishing your acrylic pour:
►1. Clean the surface - All dirt, dust, and oils need to be removed
►2. Do your finishing in an location where the temperature will be near 70' Fahrenheit and no more than 50% humidity (See our article on Drying Times of Acrylic pour paintings here https://leftbrainedartist.com/how-long-do-acrylic-pours-take-to-dry/)
►3. Use enough paint -If you are using a brush or pad, the brush strokes should disappear after a few seconds. The paint should not puddle on the edges when brushing or there is too much liquid.
►4. Paint 2 or three thin coats - wait at least 2 hours between coats

Don't miss the previous episodes in our Acrylic Pouring for Beginners Series:
✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 1 - History and Science | https://youtu.be/HeVy8BHHS1o
✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 2 - Supplies | https://youtu.be/0y4IUVaIZMA
✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 3 - Mixing Paint | https://youtu.be/QkfKSzFFKXc
✔Acrylic Pouring for Beginners - Episode 4 - Simple Pour Techniques | https://youtu.be/X6n2jwtuoOg

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