What are acrylic paints for? How to paint with acrylics

Acrylics are relatively easy to work with and dry quickly to form a water-resistant finish. Acrylic paints are very versatile and can be used to create many different visual textures and effects. But before you start drawing, you need to prepare all the necessary materials, create a contour sketch of the image, and only then move on to drawing smaller details. Once you've learned the basics of working with acrylics, you'll be able to move on to more advanced painting techniques such as layering colors and dotted lines.

Steps

Acquisition of base and brushes for acrylic painting

For a simple base option, choose a primed canvas on a stretcher. If you are an aspiring artist, canvas will be the best material for you as a base. Canvas can be made from cotton or linen and sold in a variety of forms, such as with or without a stretcher. Canvas on a stretcher is firmly fixed on a wooden frame of a certain size. Canvas without a stretcher is usually sold not in pieces of ready-made sizes, but per meter from a roll (like regular fabric).

• The primed canvas is coated with a special primer that improves the adhesion of the paint to the fabric. If you don't want to purchase primed canvas, you can purchase unprimed canvas and a tube of Gesso primer. Before you start painting, coat the canvas with a coat of primer and let it dry.
• In art and craft stores, you can find ready-made canvases in various sizes, both with and without a stretcher. Take a close look at your choices to find the shape and size of canvas that best suits what you have in mind to paint.

1. If you plan to paint with acrylics diluted in water, opt for thick watercolor paper. If you like the effect of watercolor painting but love using acrylic paints, try using thick watercolor paper, which is suitable for painting with thinned acrylic. Watercolor paper will cost less than canvas on a stretcher, especially if you do not rule out that your first works will not be very successful and go straight to the trash.

   • Thick watercolor paper can be found in stationery and craft stores.
   • Keep in mind that thin paper can ripple and warp from water-diluted acrylic paints.

2. Choose 8-10 colors of artistic acrylic paints. Unlike student acrylics, art acrylics contain richer pigments and come in a wide variety of colors. If you are just getting started with painting, 8-10 colors will be enough. Choose one tube of base colors (blue, yellow and red) and 5-7 additional colors that you like to paint with. For example, you can take the following colors:

   • black;
   • purple or pink;
   • brown;
   • green;
   • white.

3. Buy 5-8 art brushes to paint in different styles. If you paint with only one brush, it will be difficult to achieve the full variety of visual effects that can be created with acrylic paints. Therefore, buy several brushes of different styles at once. Below is a list of the most common types of acrylic brushes:

   • round brushes (for drawing lines and details);
   • flat brushes (for creating large bold strokes and painting over large areas);
   • fan brushes (for mixing paints and blurring borders);
   • flat, shortened brushes (for working close to the canvas and creating clear, thick strokes);
   • flat beveled brushes (for painting corners and drawing small details).

   Acrylic paint basics

   Squeeze a very small amount of acrylic paint onto the palette at a time. Even a small amount of paint is enough for a lot, so to get started, squeeze a strip of paint only about 5 mm long from the tube. Prepare in this way 4-6 colors of paints with which you are going to work. Distribute them at some distance from each other along the perimeter of the palette.

   • This will allow you to leave room for subsequent mixing and testing of color combinations in the center of the palette.

4. First, with large brushes, draw the outlines of the objects that you want to portray. Starting to paint with acrylic paints, use large flat brushes to draw the outlines of large objects on the canvas. For example, if you are painting a mountain landscape, start by drawing clear outlines of the mountain peaks.

   • You may find it more convenient to use matte, opaque colors to create outlines. Then, when you draw the details, you can already work with more transparent colors.

5. Use small brushes to paint details. When you have finished working on the general contours of the drawing, pick up smaller brushes. Use them to add detail to an image. Try different spiky brushes to create lines of varying thicknesses and visual effects on your canvas.

   • For example, after creating the outlines of large mountain peaks, use a small, pointed brush to fill in the drawing with such details as freestanding trees, a lake and tourists on its shore.

6. Spray the palette with water every 10-15 minutes while you work. Acrylic paints dry quickly and become more difficult to work with. To keep your paints in optimal condition, spray them with water from a spray bottle to prevent them from drying out and hardening prematurely on the palette or canvas. Be aware that after drying, it is no longer possible to remove acrylic paint from the surface.

   • Keep a small spray bottle of water handy.

7. Rinse the brush of old paint before moving on to a new color. To wash off the paint from the brush, hold its bristles under running tap water. Or just rinse the brush in a glass of water. This will prevent different colors from mixing up unnecessarily on the brush itself. After rinsing the brush in water, blot it with a clean cloth to prevent streaks from further painting.

   • If you do not remove the remaining water from the handle of the brush, drops can accidentally fall on the canvas and leave behind blots of soaked paint.

8. Let the leftover paint dry before throwing it away. Don't wash your palette as acrylic paint can clog drain pipes. As a palette, it is better to use a disposable plastic plate, and after work, wait for the paint residue on it to dry. Then you can simply carefully remove a layer of completely dried paint from the plate.

   • Alternatively, you can not throw away the dried paint, but next time apply fresh wet paint directly on top of the old one.

Various drawing techniques

Mix different paints with a palette knife to get new color combinations. Artists rarely use acrylic paints in their original form directly from the tube. To get the paint of the color you want, drop two drops of paint of different colors into the center of the palette and mix them with a palette knife or brush. This will allow you to get rich new shades of color to give your painting a unique look.

• While working, it is a good idea to use a color wheel to mix colors. For example, mixing red and yellow paint will give you a bright orange color. If you then add dark green paint there, you get a rich brown color.

Lighten paint by adding water. If you use acrylic paint directly from the tube, it will be thick and opaque. To make the paint more transparent, put a drop of paint on the palette and add some water. The more water you add, the more transparent the color will be. Use transparent tones to create a watercolor or airbrush effect.

• When mixing acrylic paint from a tube with water, add no more than 20% of water to it (of the volume of the paint itself). If more than 20% water is used, the binding agents in the paint that cause it to stick to the surface can break down and the paint will peel off the canvas when it dries.

Mix acrylic paints with varnish or texture pastes to change their texture. If you use acrylic paints exclusively in the form in which they are presented in tubes, your painting will receive a soft, uniform texture. Mixing acrylic paints with various additives allows you to change their appearance on canvas. Therefore, try adding materials such as varnish or texture paste to the paints when dissolving. In general, diluting the paint with other substances allows it to give it a more transparent, watery appearance after drying. Look for a variety of varnishes and texture pastes at an art supply store.

Layer 2 or 3 coats of paint in different colors on top of each other to create extra texture. Instead of mixing colors on a palette, stack them on top of each other right on the canvas for a unique layering effect. Apply as many coats of paint as you like, just remember that darker colors override lighter shades. For example, try painting a flower with red, pink, and blue layers to create petals.

• Give each coat of paint enough time to dry before covering it with another coat. Thin coats will dry in 30 minutes and thick coats may take over an hour to dry.

To create a bubbling effect, apply paint with the corner of a sponge. Dip the corner of the sponge into the acrylic paint of your choice. Then gently press this corner to the canvas. Also try smearing the paint on the canvas with a sponge for a different visual effect. A layer of paint applied with the edge of a sponge will contain many holes, allowing the color of another paint or the canvas itself to show through.

• For example, you can apply paint with a sponge when depicting water bodies to give them a more realistic texture.
• Combine this technique with layering paint to effectively combine several of its tones at once.
• If you want to try painting with a variety of sponges, be aware that you can find different textures of sponges in art supply stores.

In the process of choosing paint for construction work, acrylic-based products are especially popular. After all, it is this type of paint that is characterized by the highest durability and brightness of color. We will talk about the features of the application and technology of staining with acrylic paints further.

Acrylic paints: origin and manufacturing technology

Acrylic is present in the composition of acrylic-based paint - this is a polymer substance for the manufacture of which acrylic acid is split. For these purposes, water or a technical solvent in the form of ethanol, chloroform and ether is used. This substance is distinguished by the absence of color and the presence of a very pungent odor. Acrylic is a synthetic material with a transparent texture. In addition, it has good mechanical characteristics and is resistant to thermal effects.

Among the advantages of acrylic substances, high strength and lightness are distinguished. Acrylic is UV resistant.

In order to make acrylic paint, you will need the presence of acrylic itself, in addition, the paint contains small dispersion parts of plastic, the dispersion is prone to dissolving with water.

After the paint dries, a film is formed that protects the surface to be painted and the coloring pigment from external influences.

The composition of any of the acrylic-based paints contains:

• substance, binding direction;
• fillers;
• coloring pigments;
• solvents;
• additives.

With the help of the first component, all paint ingredients are interconnected. In addition, this improves the degree of adhesion of the paint to the painted surface. As a binder, a material is used in the form of a polymer dispersion, for the manufacture of which acrylic resins are used. It is from this component that the strength, duration of operation, and resistance to abrasion of the paint depend. The quality of acrylic paint directly depends on the type of acrylic resin used to make it. With the help of a binder, a structure is provided on which the coloring pigment and other additives are located.

As a filler, a composition is used with which the paint is able to cover the surface that is painted with it. The filler is called larger parts of acrylic inclusions, which increase the viscosity of the paint, its adhesion to the surface, protective characteristics and matting.

With the help of pigment, the paint achieves the desired color or shade. As this substance, a powdery mass of a finely dispersed type is used, which is not able to dissolve in a binder, but is in the paint in the form of a certain color. The following types of pigments are distinguished:

• organic origin;
• inorganic origin;
• piece origin;
• natural pigments.

With the help of a solvent, the viscosity level of the paint decreases. Additives perform the function of auxiliary components that change its characteristics,

The technology for the manufacture of acrylic-based paints includes the following processes:

• installation of an acrylic composition and a coloring pigment in a container;
• the process of mixing all the components into a homogeneous mass, checking the quality of products;
• packaging paint in separate containers and preparing it for sale.

Acrylic paint: photos and benefits

1. Environmental safety.

This advantage is achieved by using substances that are harmless to human health in the manufacturing process of the paint and do not affect human health in any way.

2. Comfort and ease of operation.

Due to the fact that acrylic-based paints are odorless, the ease and convenience of working with them is improved.

3. Fire safety.

Acrylic paints are not prone to fire, as they do not contain flammable substances in their composition.

4. Unlimited color palette.

A wide variety of colors and shades of acrylic paint allows it to be used not only for painting various kinds of structures, but also for creating paintings.

5. Fast drying.

The drying time of acrylic paint is 1-3 hours, depending on the thickness of the layer that has been applied to the surface.

6. The qualities of elasticity, strength, ease of maintenance and abrasion resistance - these advantages make acrylic paints quite popular in the construction industry.

7. In addition, there is no accumulation of dirt on the surface painted with acrylic paint, and the film formed after the paint dries is air-permeable on the one hand, and resistant to moisture on the other.

8. Duration of coating operation.

Some manufacturers claim that acrylic paints can serve their owners for more than ten years without losing their attractiveness.

9. Wide scope of application.

This advantage is primarily due to the resistance of paints to ultraviolet radiation, moisture and mechanical stress. Paints are approved for use in rooms where there is high humidity and outdoors, in direct sunlight.

10. Versatility and versatility.

These characteristics make it possible to use acrylic paints in combination with other building materials for interior and exterior decoration. Acrylic paints are applied to almost any type of surface, with the exception of some varieties of plastic.

Scope and technology of using acrylic paints

The use of acrylic paints is associated with both the construction industry and painting. In addition, acrylic paints are applied to the surface of the car, they are even used for painting on nails.

Before applying acrylic paint to the surface, follow these steps:

• clean the surface from dirt, dust and grease;
• if the material is highly absorbent, then before painting, it is recommended to treat it with a primer;
• before using the paint, carefully check its consistency, if necessary, dilute it with water or a solvent;
• to apply acrylic paint, use a roller, brush or spray gun;
• the minimum air temperature for working with paint is ten degrees Celsius;
• Use plain water to clean brushes, paint containers and other accessories.

If not all of the acrylic paint has been used up, then it should be stored in a jar with a tightly closed lid, since air ingress changes its properties and makes it unsuitable for further use.

The main types of acrylic-based paints

In relation to the scope of use, acrylic-based paints are:

• outdoor;
• internal;
• automobile;
• used in painting.

Acrylic facade paint contains in its composition substances and additives that improve its resistance to ultraviolet radiation, moisture and abrasion. This type of paint is suitable for painting various kinds of facades, fences, gates and other surfaces outside the premises.

Internal acrylic paints are less resistant to external stimuli. They fit well on the surface and are distinguished by long-term operation. There are separate types of paints intended for painting walls and ceilings. In addition, there are universal compositions that are suitable for working both indoors and outdoors.

Automotive acrylic paints are applied to the body, with their help, an ordinary car turns into a real work of art. With the help of artistic acrylic paints, pictures are drawn, in addition, their special variety is intended for painting on nails and on fabric.

In relation to additional functions, acrylic paints are:

• lightfast;
• moisture resistant;
• resistant to mechanical stress;
• washable.

In relation to gloss, acrylic paints are:

• on a glossy basis;
• on a matte basis;
• silky matte;
• semi-gloss.

Depending on the type of surface on which the paint is applied, there are:

• acrylic paints for wood;
• acrylic paint for metal;
• acrylic paint for walls and ceilings;
• universal compounds.

How to dissolve acrylic paint

The first and easiest option for thinning acrylic paint is water. Since it is she who is present in the composition of acrylic-based paints. However, one should take into account the fact that after drying, a protective film is formed, which is waterproof, therefore, it is necessary to clean all tools after work as soon as possible until the paint has dried.

Another option that will help thin acrylic-based paints is a thinner recommended by the paint manufacturers themselves. With its help, the characteristics of the paint are changed, for example, the painted surface acquires a glossy or matte sheen.

• the ratio of paint and water one to one leads to an ideal mass that is easy to lay on the surface and is the base for painting;

• painting with paint to which two parts of water was added allows you to achieve the thinnest layer that evenly impregnates the surface;
• The amount of water diluted with acrylic paint depends on the type and thickness of the layer to be obtained, the thinner the paint layer is needed when painting, the more water should be added to the paint.

To dilute dried acrylic paint, it should be carefully ground into a powdery consistency. Next, the container in which it is located is filled with hot boiled water. After the water has cooled, it is drained, and the procedure is repeated again. Further, excess water is drained, and the paint is mixed. With the help of such paint, it is not recommended to paint critical sections of structures, since it still loses some of its properties. However, for painting an old farm building, this is an ideal option.

How to paint with acrylic paint: material technology

The procedure for painting with acrylic paints is quite simple, if you follow all the technological points and subtleties. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the instructions for painting the ceiling with acrylic paint:

1. First, the surface is prepared for painting. The ceiling must be free of dirt, dust and grease. In addition, the base must be perfectly level. If painting has not been done before, then before applying paint, it is recommended to treat the ceiling with a primer, which will not only protect it from mold and fungus, but also significantly reduce paint costs during its application.

2. If there is old paint on the ceiling, remove it with a spatula. Please note that the presence of small pieces of paint on the ceiling during the painting process is unacceptable.

3. If there are cracks or chips on the ceiling, they must be repaired with putty. After the putty dries, it is grouted, then primed, and only after that it is painted.

4. Before applying the paint, care should be taken to prepare the tools in the form of a roller, brushes, a paint reservoir, a ladder and the paint itself.

5. Start in the corners, working on them with a brush. First, the ceiling around the perimeter is painted. Next, use a roller to paint the rest of the ceiling.

6. The direction in the application of the first layer does not matter. But finishing painting should be carried out in such a way that the paint is applied towards the window. Thus, the surface will appear perfectly even and smooth.

Since the drying time of acrylic paint is rather short, one day is enough to paint the ceiling. In addition, acrylic paint is odorless, which is why it is very popular for interior decorating.

There are two methods by which paints are applied to the surface:

• previously diluted with water or special mixtures;
• in pasty form, in which case a special paint thickener will be required.

Please note that the paint should be diluted in a separate container, not in a jar, since the paint, after the evaporation of moisture, becomes unusable.

In order to paint the facade with acrylic paint, follow a series of steps:

1. Prepare the surface.

There should be no dirt on the facade, no settling of plaster, the surface should look solid. In addition, you should make sure that there is no fungus on the surface of the walls. If there are cracks and other defects, you should get rid of them.

2. Applying a primer.

The next stage involves applying soil to the surface of the facade. After that, the adhesion between the surface to be painted and the paint is improved, and the level of paint consumption is also reduced.

3. Staining procedure.

The paint is applied manually using a roller and brush, as well as mechanically - using an airbrush. The minimum number of layers of acrylic paint is two. Please note that the application of the second layer should take place only after the final drying of the first.

Acrylic paint video:

Increasingly, they are used in arts and crafts and finishing works due to significant advantages over other types of paints and varnishes.

Main advantages:

1. acrylic paints can be used on almost all surfaces, excluding some types of plastics;

2. dry quickly, becoming insoluble both in water and in many solvents;

3. environmentally friendly - they have a low odor, do not irritate the respiratory tract, and therefore it is comfortable and safe to work with them;

4. have increased resistance to external influences, do not fade over time, they can be used in rooms with high humidity;

5. versatile and multifaceted - used in many ways, perfectly combined with other materials, suitable for outdoor and indoor work.

Acrylic paints are successfully used for a wide range of finishing works, both traditional and modern, due to their high consumer properties.

They are excellent for design, decorating, restoration, arts and crafts, finishing interior details and facade elements. Acrylic paints from TAIR are suitable for both professional and amateur work.

The composition of acrylic paints

Before use, the paint must be mixed and, if necessary, diluted with water (or thinner) to the desired consistency;

Acrylic paints are applied by brush, roller or spray;

All work is carried out at a temperature not lower than 10 °C;

Brushes, tools, containers, stains are cleaned with water before paint dries.

Acrylic paints dry quickly in the air. Keep them tightly closed! Dried acrylic paints can be removed with Acrylic Paint Thinner.

You can buy acrylic paints in our online store. We offer several varieties:

Artistic acrylic paints "Acryl-Art" - thick semi-gloss paints with a traditional palette.

"Acryl-Hobby" - inexpensive bright paints with a matte surface after drying (+ several metallic colors).

"Decolor" artistic - thick colors with metallic and pearl shades.

"Decolor" decorative - viscous, highly opaque paints with metallic shades.

"Chameleon" - viscous iridescent paints with interference pigments.

Fabric dyes - dyes for dyeing natural fabrics.

"Acryl-Hobby De Luxe" - viscous paints in pastel shades.

Acrylic-based paints are often used in construction and finishing works. Such coatings are very popular. This is due to their unusual color brightness and durability. Many people wonder what can be painted. The technology and application of coloring acrylic is worth studying. Well, we invite you to get acquainted with how to properly paint walls, facades, wood and metal products, fabrics and even nail plates with acrylic paints.

What is acrylic paint?

Acrylic-based paints are a substance based on polyacrylic polymers: methyl, ethyl and butyl. Also, some polymers are used to turn them into a foamy form. It is dispersed, diluted with water and formed with pigment pastes. Also, for their splitting, a solvent is used, consisting of chloroform, ethanol and ether. They give off a very strong smell.

Acrylic itself is a synthetic material with a transparent texture. It has good mechanical characteristics and resistance to high temperatures. Acrylic substances are very light and durable, resistant to UV radiation. The composition of the paint includes acrylic itself, small dispersion particles of plastic that tend to dissolve in water. After the paint dries, a film is formed that protects the painted surface from external influences. Here is the composition of any acrylic coating:

• binder;
• toner;
• filler;
• solvent;
• additional particles.

The first binder connects all the ingredients. This allows the coating to be well combined with different surfaces. Acrylic resins often act as such a binder. They give the paint strength, durability, resistance to abrasion. The type of acrylic resin determines the quality of the paint.

A soluble powder is used as a pigment. It can be of the following types:

• with organic origin;
• with inorganic origin;
• made artificially;
• from a natural source.

The process of making paints with an acrylic base is not that complicated. First, an acrylic composition and a coloring pigment are installed in a container, then all components are mixed into a homogeneous mass and packaged in a separate bowl.

Advantages of acrylic paint

Acrylic paints have a lot of advantages over other paints and varnishes. Most of all they are suitable for finishing work. They are versatile and suitable for any surface. And here are their other advantages:

• Environmentally friendly. For their manufacture, substances that are harmless to humans and do not affect health are used.
• Comfortable and easy to work. They do not have a special smell, so they are easy to work with.
• Fireproof. Do not ignite, do not contain flammable substances in their composition.
• Having an unlimited color palette. A huge number of shades allows you to use it not only in coloring various designs, but also used by artists to paint pictures.
• Dry quickly. After 1-3 hours after painting, it dries.
• Elastic, durable, easy to care for, resistant to abrasion.
• They do not contribute to the accumulation of dirt, allow air to pass through, and are resistant to moisture.
• They differ in the duration of operation (they do not lose their attractiveness for 10 years).
• They have a wide scope. They are used in rooms, as well as outdoors under open sunlight.
• Versatile and multifaceted. Used in combination with other building materials. They can be applied to any surface, excluding some types of plastic.

What can and how to paint

So, this type of paint is used both in the construction industry and in painting. Sometimes they put drawings on the surface of cars or make nail designs. If you still do not know how to paint with acrylic paint, then use the following tips:

• clean the surface from dust, dirt and greasy stains;
• material with high moisture absorption must be treated with a primer;
• if the composition is too thick, add water and solvent;
• apply better with a roller, brush or spray gun;
• work should be carried out at a temperature not lower than +10 °С;
• brushes paint container, paint container and other accessories clean with plain water.

If you have not completely used up all the paint, then close the jar tightly with a lid so that air does not get in there, which can change its properties and make it unusable.

Varieties of acrylic coatings

Depending on where acrylic paint is used, it is divided into the following types:

• outdoor;
• internal;
• automotive;
• used in painting.

The facade acrylic coating contains substances and additives that improve its resistance to sunlight, moisture and abrasion. This paint can cover facades, fences, benches, gates and other outdoor surfaces.

Internal paints have less resistance to external irritants, but they are perfectly exploited. Finishing interior paints are available separately for walls and ceilings. Universal compositions with acrylic have also been developed, suitable for both indoor and outdoor work.

Depending on the additional functions of paint with acrylic, there are:

• lightfast;
• moisture resistant;
• well tolerated by mechanical stress;
• washable.

Similar coatings with acrylic can still shine beautifully. In this regard, the following colors are distinguished:

• glossy;
• matte;
• silky matte;
• semi-gloss.

A little about thinners

It is best to dilute acrylic paint with water, because it is water-based. But when the coating dries, a film forms on its surface, which no longer allows water to pass through. Therefore, all working tools after painting should be washed immediately before they dry out.

How much water is needed to dilute? The ideal mass will be a ratio of 1: 1. If you dilute 1: 2, you get the thinnest layer that impregnates the surface. The thinner the coloring layer is needed, the more water is added to the composition.

Some manufacturers offer their thinners directly. With them, the paint can already take on a glossy or matte look.

To dilute it, it is first crushed to a powder state. Next, this powdered mass is poured twice with hot boiling water, waited for cooling and the water is drained, and the paint is mixed. Such a processed mass is already suitable for second-rate work, because it loses some of its properties.

Acrylic paints in painting

All artists know one feature of acrylic paints - after drying, they darken. They are used as an alternative to oil tubes and use the same techniques for applying to canvas. Unlike oil, acrylic dries much faster.

For background images, masters use a liquid consistency diluted with water, and for expressiveness they use a pasty mass. To do this, they often use special thickeners. Acrylic is good because it does not crack, unlike oil. It lays down very evenly, has a shine and does not require fixatives and varnishing.

Artists paint with acrylic paints on wood, glass, metal, linen, canvas. Fresh smears can be easily removed with water, and dried ones - only with special solvents. To create acrylic paintings, gels, pastes, putties, glue are used. Such masterpieces are distinguished by a special color rendition.

How to paint with acrylic paint correctly?

Applying water-based coatings is very easy. To know how to paint with acrylic paint, you need to get acquainted with some technological points and subtleties. We invite you to get to know them:

• First, prepare the surface for painting. Check the ceiling for dirty, greasy and dusty residues. Then level the base perfectly. Treat the ceiling with a primer that protects against mold and mildew and saves paint costs.
• If old paint remains on the surface, then carefully remove it with a spatula.
• Be sure to seal cracks and chips with putty and wait for drying.
• Make a grout, apply a primer.
• After that, you can start coloring.
• Take care of the tools first. What kind of roller to paint with acrylic paint is of interest to many readers. In addition to this device, you will need brushes, a reservoir for paints, stairs or a table.
• Work should start from the corners, painting them with a brush. When you paint over all the edges around the perimeter, take the roller and boldly, stroke by stroke, paint over the entire surface.

Methods for applying the coloring mass to the surface

Acrylic paints can be applied to the surface in two ways. The first is to dilute the coatings with water or special mixtures. Such a composition can be applied in several layers. In the second case, a pasty form of paint is used, which is achieved with a special thickener. Never dilute the paint in the container in which you bought it, take a separate container, otherwise the moisture will evaporate and the residue will become unusable over time.

Painting wood with acrylic

Quite often, people ask themselves the question: "Is it possible to paint a tree with acrylic paint?" Yes, there really is a special type of acrylic coating for wooden surfaces. the latter require preliminary priming. For external work, a water-based primer is suitable, and for internal work, an oil-based primer. A quality primer is also a good antiseptic. The answer to the above question is unequivocal: "You can paint wood with acrylic paint." Many people paint a beam or a wooden facade with it.

Facade finishing

Painting the facade of the house with acrylic paint is not so difficult. You just need to do the following:

• Make sure that there is no dirt or loose plaster on the walls. Check the surface of the facade for strength. Look for fungus anywhere on the surface. Putty all cracks and defects.
• Apply primer. This will improve the adhesion of paint to the surface of the facade and save material.
• Take a roller and start painting. You will also need a brush. In some cases, a spray gun is used.

It is important to note that painting the facade requires the application of two layers. The second layer should be painted only after the first has dried. Acrylic paint dries quickly, so stroke after stroke must be applied quickly, otherwise the boundaries of new joints may be visible.

Combination of acrylic and oil texture

It is necessary to apply the varnishing material, having thought through all the details. The coating must be reliable and have its original appearance for a long time. It is especially important to consider what kind of painting the surface has been exposed to before. What can be painted with acrylic paint, you already understand. It adheres well to many surfaces. But what if the room was previously repaired with another coloring material? For example, can you paint with acrylic paint over oil paint or not? After all, so often in the old "Khrushchev" of the last century, the panels of kitchens and bathrooms were painted with an oil coating.

So do you need to remove oil paint before applying acrylic or not? Experts answer that it is possible to combine these two paints, only you need to use a special acrylic coating "Master-121". He has excellent adhesion, it is considered universal. It is important that there are no cracks or chips on the old coating. First, the oil cover is sanded with fine sandpaper, wiped from dust, degreased, and only then they start painting.

Hot batteries and acrylic coating

During repairs in apartments, many are wondering if it is possible to paint batteries with acrylic paint or not? After all, such a coloring agent must endure high temperatures up to 90-100 ° C. It should not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also protect the metal from corrosion.

We can say that universal acrylic paint is also suitable for painting batteries. It is important that the heating is turned off during painting work. Do not paint on hot batteries to avoid uneven layers and loss of color.

combination with enamel

In addition to oil and acrylic coatings, enamel compositions are also found. They paint metal, wood and plastered surfaces. If drying oil is added to the oil, then varnish is added to the enamel. With it, the coating becomes glossy and aesthetic. If we consider whether it is possible to paint, then the answer is categorical: "No!". Acrylic coating will simply lift the enamel, fold it. All this is because these two products have different diluents or solvents. If, nevertheless, such an action must be performed, then first a layer of a neutral composition must be applied to the enamel surface.

Watercolors, pencils, felt-tip pens - all this is familiar to us since childhood. But acrylic paints for drawing appeared on sale relatively recently, and not everyone knows how to draw with them correctly. This article will help you sort out this issue.

A bit about acrylic paints

Acrylic paints for drawing are a universal option: they can be painted on a wide variety of surfaces. Paper, cardboard, glass, wood, plastic, canvas and even metal - all these materials are great for painting and decorative work with acrylic paints. Great creative space, the ability to realize their ideas and fantasies - that's why many people fell in love with this type of paint.

For drawing with them, both natural and synthetic brushes are suitable, as well as a palette knife and, if the paints are properly diluted with water, an airbrush. For those who have already painted with gouache or watercolor, painting with acrylic paints will be as easy as shelling pears. If you purchase a set of acrylic paints for drawing, you will get a number of advantages over other types of paints: they do not spread, do not fade, do not crack and dry quickly.

Acrylic painting for beginners: instructions

If you learn to paint with acrylic paints, you can achieve excellent results. For example, if you mix paint with water, you can achieve the effect of watercolor. If you use a palette knife or a rough bristly brush to draw, then there will be the effect of a picture painted with oil paint. So, let's talk about the process itself in more detail.

Paint working condition

Due to the fact that acrylic paints for painting dry incredibly quickly, you should squeeze them out of the tube very little at a time. And you should definitely buy a spray gun to moisten the paint if you use a regular, non-wet palette.

Wipe your brush

Every time you wash the brushes, wipe them with a cloth or paper towel. In this case, the drops flowing from the brush will not fall on the drawing and leave ugly streaks on it.

Color Transparency

If you paint with acrylic paints in a thick layer directly from the tube or only slightly dilute them with water on the palette, then the color will be saturated and opaque. And if you dilute it with water, then the transparency of the color will be the same as that of watercolors.

Difference between acrylic wash and watercolor wash

Unlike watercolor wash, acrylic wash dries quickly, fixes to the surface and becomes insoluble. And this allows you to apply new layers on the dried layers, without fear of damaging the previous ones.

Glaze

If glazing is needed in several translucent layers, then the layers must be applied very thinly so that the lower layer is visible. That is, acrylic paint must be applied to the surface very carefully, evenly, thinly.

Fluidity

Fluidity can be improved so that the color intensity does not change, it is possible with a special thinner, but not with water.

Color mixing

Since acrylic paints dry very quickly, the colors need to be mixed quickly. If mixing takes place not on a palette, but on paper, it is worth moistening it first - this will increase the speed.

Edge Sharpness

To make the corners sharp and sharply defined, you can stick a masking masking tape on the dried paint without harm to the drawing. But you need to make sure that the edges fit snugly. Also, don't draw too fast around the edges of the ribbon.

Drawing with acrylic paints on canvas: features

In order to give the canvas a whiteness, it should be coated with an acrylic primer. But if there is a desire to give the work a contrast, then you can use a dark acrylic emulsion. The primer can be applied with a brush in one or two coats. But if the surface is large, then this is not very convenient. In this case, the canvas should be placed horizontally and the primer should be poured onto it, while distributing it with a scraper in a thin layer over the entire area of ​​the canvas.

Proper lighting for working with acrylics

Skillful organization of the workplace has a positive effect on the creative process. It is worth following some rules in order to work more comfortably and faster. Lighting should be even and diffused, the same throughout the entire work process. The light should be to the left of the canvas and in no case should it blind the creator.