using acrylics

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Acrylic paints are simple to use and clean to handle, which makes them suitable in a wide range of fine art, decorative and craft applications. Acrylic paint can colour practically anything. It is resilient and flexible and can be applied to all kinds of surfaces. While used by artists on stretched and prepared canvas, paper or board, acrylics can also be applied to wood, leather, paper-mache, fabric, cement, glass, brick, pottery - almost any non-greasy surface.

Acrylics are extremely versatile. They can be used straight from the tube; brushed, poured or sprayed. They can be applied in thin layers of transparent glazes or applied in thick impasto brush strokes. Diluted with water, they can be used in washes or used as a dye-like stain on fabric or wood. They are suitable for airbrushing, marbling, fabric painting and stenciling. When blended with different mediums a wide range of surfaces and textures can be created. KROMA colours are fully compatible with other brands of high quality artist’s acrylic paints. However, as some student grade acrylic paint is made using resin that is not 100% acrylic, we advise testing before blending KROMA colours with paint that is not labeled artist’s or professional quality.

Brushes and tools should be kept from drying and should be washed with soap and water. Stuck lids can be loosened by immersing jar in hot water, which softens the film of dried paint on the threads.

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