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Does paint dry darker or lighter? What you need to know
You must choose the right color of paint for the project. So, now you might wonder if the paint you chose will look the same after drying or will it dry darker? As a general rule paint except watercolors dries darker than its wet color. However, factors such as light, sheen, paint quality, coverage, and…
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How long for acrylic paint to cure? (Comprehensive answer)
As an acrylic artist, you may have heard the term acrylic paint curing. Especially in the case of varnishing, sticking to a surface, and paint durability. So you might wonder how long it will take for acrylic paint to cure. On average water-based paints like acrylic paint cure within one to two weeks in temperatures…
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Is acrylic paint waterproof? What you need to know
Acrylic paint is a very versatile paint that can stick to almost anything. So you might wonder if acrylic paint is waterproof. Acrylic paint is waterproof after fully drying. It can be used in both indoor and outdoor projects. Preparing the painting surface and sealing the final painting with a sealer such as polyacrylic, clear…
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Are acrylic paints expensive? (a price breakdown)
You might have found that acrylic paint is the perfect art medium for you as it is easy to use and very beginner-friendly. However, painting is not a cheap hobby and the same applies to acrylic paints. So, are acrylic paints expensive? Acrylic paints are less expensive compared to other art mediums like oil or…
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Does acrylic paint stick to acrylic? (step by step guide)
Acrylic paint is very versatile. It can stick to almost any surface. Acrylic plastic which is known as plexiglass is a perfect material to paint with acrylics. Some of the special uses of acrylic plastic with acrylic paint are creating 3D art and reversible art pieces. But you might wonder if acrylic paint sticks to…
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How can you tell if acrylic paint is bad? (common signs)
Bad acrylic paints can be a real frustration for us artists considering how expensive a good acrylic paint tube can be. Therefore it is best to check if your acrylic paint has gone bad. Here is how to tell if acrylic paint is bad. Bad acrylic paints have one or more following signs and symptoms;…
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Why is it so hard to paint with acrylics? (Not anymore)
Acrylic paint is a beginner-friendly art medium. However, sometimes it can be hard to paint with acrylic paint. Here is why it is hard to paint with acrylic paints. It is hard to paint with acrylic paint sometimes because of drying fast and giving less time to blend colors. However, to increase drying time or…
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Why is acrylic paint not drying? (5 influencing factors)
In some cases, you might experience very slow-drying acrylic paint or you may wonder why is my acrylic paint not drying. I asked acrylic paint manufacturers what might be the reason and here is what I have found. Acrylic paint will not dry or takes too long to dry when the temperature is low, humidity…
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Can you mix different brands of acrylic paint? (the truth)
If you are a paint enthusiast like me or most other artists you may want to try other acrylic paint brands. However as you cannot purchase all the colors you want from one brand, you might wonder if you can mix different brands of acrylic paint. Here is the truth about it. You can mix…
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Can acrylic paint be washed off walls? (6 Best methods)
In many cases, we might want to wash or remove acrylic paint from the wall. You might want to do it in a mural or just clean the unwanted acrylic paint from the wall. So I asked a group of acrylic artists what they do to wash off acrylic paint from walls. Here is what…
