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Acrylic paint cracking: why, how to prevent and fix
Imagine how disappointed or irritated you will feel when you have created artwork, only to see it has cracked the next day. So you might wonder why acrylic paint cracks? Acrylic paint cracks when the top paint layer dries faster than the layers below causing uneven paint drying. It is influenced by thick paint layers,…
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Can you bake acrylic paint? the best way to go for it
Acrylic paint is a very versatile and convenient paint that you can use for almost any art project. So I wondered if I can bake acrylic paint onto surfaces like ceramic and glass. So I contacted popular acrylic paint manufacturers and asked them whether I can bake acrylic paint. Here is what I have found.…
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Can you put acrylic paint on your face? is it safe?
Recently I got interested in face painting and wondered if acrylic paints can be put on my face. To clear my doubts I contacted a few acrylic paint brand manufacturers and asked them if acrylic paint can be put on the face and whether it is safe. Here is what I got to know. Acrylic…
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How long does acrylic paint last? All you need to know
Recently I thought of buying a bunch of acrylic paints and wondered how long they will last. So I have done a little research by contacting several manufacturers about the shelf life of acrylic paints they produce. Here is what I have found on how long acrylic paint last. In general most high-quality acrylic paint…
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How to make orange with paint? Mixing shades, tints, hues
Orange color paint is used on many occasions, such as when painting a ripe fruit, expressing warmth and skin tones. You can blend orange colors any way you want if you know how to mix orange with paint. Orange color can be made by mixing red and yellow in a 1:3 ratio. The lightness or…
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What colors make yellow? and mixing different yellow shades
Yellow is a primary color in both RYB (red, yellow, blue) and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) color models meaning it cannot be mixed using other colors. I wanted to check if yellow cannot be mixed and ran a few experiments to find what colors make yellow. Here is what I have found. Mixing…
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What colors make blue? and mixing blue hues, shades, tints
Blue is one of our favorite colors. But it is known as a primary color that can not be made by mixing other colors. However, that’s not essentially true. So what colors make blue? The colors that make blue are cyan and magenta. Mix 10 parts cyan with 1 parts magenta for the best results.…
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What two colors make red? Mixing red shades, tints, hues
You might think that red is a primary color and it cannot be mixed by combining other colors. This is not essentially true. You can combine two colors to make red. The two colors that make red are magenta and yellow. Mix magenta and yellow in a 1:1 ratio for the best results. orangish or…
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Best acrylic paint brand for a beginner (experiment results)
Choosing the best acrylic paint brand can be difficult as there are many options. I have reviewed 5 popular student-grade acrylic paint brands that are affordable. With my experiments, I have determined what is the best acrylic paint brand for a beginner. The best affordable acrylic paint for a beginner is Liquitex Basics. It has…
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Is Pebeo Studio Acrylic Paint Good (Comprehensive Review)
You might have seen Pebeo acrylic paints at the art store. It comes from a France-based Art company. Pebeo Studio acrylic paint is a student-grade acrylic paint brand and I thought of reviewing it. So, is Pebeo Studio Acrylic paint good? Pebeo acrylic paint is a good choice as an affordable, archival quality, and paint…
