What is acrylic paint?

Acrylic paint is a water-based paint, which is specifically characterized by the fact that it dries quickly. The quick dry time makes the paint practical to work with, as you never have to wait very long for the paint to dry. Acrylic paint is a good and cheap hobby paint, which is generally easy to use for both children and adults.

Dry acrylic paint is also water-repellent, which allows you to paint in layers without mixing the colors - you can, however, mix the colors while the paint is still wet. Acrylic also does not yellow over time but remains bright and neat.

Use of acrylic paint

Acrylic is a versatile and very durable paint that you can use in various ways depending on how thick a layer you choose to paint with. One can, for example, mix acrylic paint with water to create a watercolor-like paint, or you can create texture in your painting by using thicker layers of paint.

Acrylic paint consists of three main ingredients: Glue, pigment, and solvent. The glue is what makes acrylic paint able to adhere to many different surfaces such as wood, cardboard, paper, textiles, glass, plastic, etc. Acrylic paint is therefore a good hobby paint, as you can use it on a variety of surfaces.

You can also use many different tools to paint with acrylic paint. The paint works well with brushes and sponges, but you can also use different spatulas and even your fingers to create different looks.

A-Color Acrylic Paint

Pigment Art School Acrylic Paint

Plus Colour Hobby paint

Various Hobby Paint