Uh huh. Sounds like you haven't got the whole picture. The essence of Suiton is, as you could guess, is in its fluidity. Suiton techniques are what give the shapeless and passive water form and direction. For example: creating waves, streams, objects and creatures from water. Some KG combining suiton chakra with another element are Wood (earth), Boil (fire), Storm (lightning), and Ice (wind). Even without the use of KG, water can be used in combination other elements. Applying enough heat to water turns it into steam. Mixing water with earth could form mud in the right conditions too. I think that's enough for now. Feel free to ask if you ever have a question for me.
Since you've never molded suiton chakra before try acquiring a strong mental image of the nature of water (a description of water's characteristics) and mold a portion of your chakra to mimic that nature. Then channel suiton chakra into a water source and manipulate it with your chakra to create a small wave. After that, try raising water in the form of a small wall and then shooting a small water blast from the water source. That's the basic suiton jutsu. It could also be done without a water source by converting suiton chakra into water released from your mouth, hands, etc. When you're done with the first three try it once without a water source.
(Suiton No Jutsu) - Water technique
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary/Attack/Defence
Range: Short-Mid
Damage Points:20
Description: Creates small waves of water,small blasts, and small shields of water.
Note: Doesn't require a water source but can be used to manipulate existing water.