DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Acrylic Paint.For use outdoors, select paints suitable for exterior use. Acrylics may be used on fabric but adding a textile medium is recommended. Enamel paints work better than acrylic on glass and other non-porous surfaces. Acrylics are often used for tole painting and stenciling. This paint generally cleans up easily with soapy water, but it dries quickly and colors are permanent when dry.Īcrylic paint works well for: paper, poster board, paper maché, Styrofoam, primed metal, terracotta, bisque, plaster, resin, wood, canvas, and more. The acrylic paint can be used directly out of the bottle for an opaque effect, or diluted by mixing with water to create a lighter wash of color. Acrylic paint is created with an emulsion of water, so it is considered a "water based" paint, rather than an "oil based" paint. Acrylic paint can be bought in bottles, tubes, pots, or jugs – in either matte or glossy. It is used widely by decorative artists and for general craft use. Oil based paints tend to be thicker and more permanent, while water based paints can be washed more easily and can be diluted for a thinner coat.Īcrylic paint is a pigment mixed with an acrylic polymer. Enamel Craft PaintĬraft paints can be acrylic or enamel some can be washed off of clothing and skin, and others are very permanent.
Spray, oil-based, watercolor, and fabric paints will be covered in separate sections.
Uses for stains, mediums, and paints that add texture will also be mentioned. Acrylic and enamels paints offer wide versatility, while poster, glitter, metallic, chalkboard, dimensional, glow in the dark, outdoor, fabric, chalky, milk, oil-based, and face paints have more specific applications. This buying guide is geared toward selecting the right paint for the type of activity, project, and age group. There are numerous types of craft paints – each suitable for different projects.
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