What's Acrylic Paint?
Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water- soluble, but become water-resistant when dry and generally non-removable from a solid surface. The finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media. Acrylic paints with gloss or matte finishes are common, although a satin (semi-matte) sheen is most common. It can be applied in thin layers with good color strength, thus painters can modify the appearance, hardness, flexibility, texture, and other characteristics of the paint surface.
Q: Where can acrylic be used?
A. Acrylic paints are very versatile and can be painted on paper/cloth/walls (cement or white walls are acceptable)/wood/stone/plastic/metal surfaces/ceramic surfaces, etc. Acrylic paint forms a waterproof film when dry and is resistant to discoloration.
Q: Can acrylic graffiti be used on clothes, shoes and bags?
A: Yes, acrylic does not fade easily after drying. It is recommended to try the coloring effect on a small area first.
Q: Is acrylic paint waterproof? Will it fade?
A: Acrylic is waterproof and light-resistant and will not fade easily after it dries.
Q: Is the paint easy to clean off the skin?
A:Acrylic can be cleaned before it dries, but it is difficult to clean after it dries.
Q: How many colors are suitable for a paint novice to buy?
A: Newbies can buy the 12 commonly used colors and learn to adjust colors first.
Q: What is the difference between acrylic and gouache watercolor?
A: Gouache and watercolor are mostly used on paper. Acrylic has a wide range of applications. It is waterproof after drying and makes the colors brighter and more vivid.
The difference between different pigments
Acrylic paint bright colors
The pigment is brighter in color, has good stability, and has good adhesion. It can be modified repeatedly and can be applied thickly. It is not easy to fade and is waterproof after drying. It is suitable for the public's hand-painted pigments.
Watercolor paint wet and dry painting method
It is composed of mineral pigments and has high transparency. Watercolor focuses on dry and wet painting methods. There is too much water and very light colors should be used. The coverage is small and it is not easy to change color after long-term storage.
Gouache paint has good coverage
It is composed of powdery materials, has low transparency, good coverage, and can be used for wet or dry painting. It uses less water for color mixing, has high color fastness, and is not easy to change color after long-term storage.