Vibrant, versatile and value for money, acrylic paints are one of the top entry-level mediums recommended to beginners new to the world of painting. Pigmented and affordable, these paints glide smoothly onto almost any surface. Acrylics naturally take well to materials like paper, cardboard, plaster, wood, canvas and stone. However, with proper preparation, these paints can also be used on fabric, glass, clay and various other surfaces. Some people have even taken to adding colourful designs to their shoes with acrylic paints!
Create Textures and New Colours with Acrylic Paint
That’s not to say that acrylics are only used by beginner artists. Professional artists also enjoy acrylics for the versatile colours and textures achievable with this medium. You’ll have all the colours, tints, tones and shades you could ever want by mixing acrylic paints in different concentrations and combinations.
Apply acrylics thickly with a palette knife to achieve an impasto effect, or dilute these colours for a consistency that resembles watercolours. Those who want to experiment with mix media projects will be happy to know that acrylic paints also blend well with thicker mediums like oil paints and decoupage mediums, not forgetting the endless opportunities for collage projects considering the various surface types they can be painted on.
Quick-drying and water soluble, acrylic paints promise a speedy process for your craft projects. Not only do the paints take little time to dry, but their water soluble nature also means that you’ll have an easier time cleaning your brushes and palettes when the painting session is over. Acrylics also make a durable paint medium. Painting with acrylics ensures that your art projects will stay vibrant and colourful without cracking or peeling over time. Be sure to let your paint air dry completely before adding on subsequent layers.
Add Some Colour into Your Life with Acrylic Paint!
Here at Stationery World, we offer a variety of affordably priced acrylic paints for your painting and drawing needs. If you’re looking for a large quantity of paint, perhaps for a classroom project with younger children, check our Splash Non Toxic Classroom Acrylic Paint that comes in 2-litre bottles. We also sell our acrylics in single paint tubes or as curated sets. Simply add your preferred items to your cart, and we will deliver your paints to you in no time. Check out our FAQ page for more information regarding shopping online.
