Shake well before using. Apply one well-brushed coat using a soft brush or sponge brush. Apply multiple coats when using more transparent colors. Allow to dry thoroughly before applying additional coats or varnishes.
Squirt a small amount out of the bottle at a time since acrylics dry so quickly.
Masking tape applied over already-dried acrylic paint will not damage the existing paint, thus making it easier to produce a hard or sharp edge.
Reusable glass or high-density plastic can be used as a palette, because acrylic paints will not cling to them, making clean-up easy.
Typically, the shelf life for most paints is 5-7 years. If kept in a closed container under stable living temperatures, shelf life can be indefinite. Here are a few guidelines to follow to determine if your Crafter's Acrylic paints are still good to use:
Dry time can depend on temperature, humidity, thickness of application, etc. Crafter's Acrylic normally dries to the touch within 15 minutes or less.
Product Description:
Crafter's Acrylic is
low-cost acrylic paint for simple basecoating and craft projects. Designed to
brush out smoothly and evenly, it covers in 1 or 2 coats.
Crafter's Acrylic is versatile and can be used in general arts and
crafts, stenciling, ceramics, school projects, home decorating, and decorative
painting.
Painting Surfaces:
· Wood
· Paper Mache
· Fabric
· Clay pots
· Ceramic bisque
· Candles
· Canvas
· Resins
· Polymer clay
· Paper
· Tin
· Card
· Gift bags.
Features and Advantages:
· Lightfast pigments
· Non-toxic
· Soap and water clean-up
· Made in USA
· Fast drying
Additional Decorating Ideas;
· Completed projects can be finished with varnish
· Ideal for basecoating
· Use for sponge painting or faux and finishing
· Create a wash, thin with the brush and blend extender for making paint transparent, floating and shading colours.
· Create a glaze; mix with faux glazing medium for home décor faux finishing techniques like marbleizing and sponging.
· Create a fabric paint: Mix with Fabric Medium to create a washable fabric paint for decorating fabrics. Once painted, let dry 24-48 hours. Heat set
· Create crackle finishes: Paint a basecoat of Crafter's Acrylic, apply Weathered Wood, and then paint a contrasting color of Crafter's Acrylic over the Weathered Wood.
· For canvas painting: Add Control Medium to extend blending time and for improved brushability.
· For air brushing: Thin with 30% water or Brush 'n Blend Extender for ease in air-brushing.
· Create a watercolor: Add Brush 'n Blend Extender or water for transparent watercolor effects.
· For stenciling: Use Crafter's Acrylic as is. Apply with a stencil brush or other preferred stenciling technique.
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