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Per an article in WiseGeek magazine: "
Acrylic paint is made up of pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. In other words, the color is hanging in a mixture of multiple chemicals that create a thick paste. Acrylic paints are essentially plastic paints. The paint can be bought in either a thick or thin format. Acrylic paint is fast drying, making it great for painters that like to work quickly. First available in the 1950s, acrylic paints are newer to the art world than most other paint types. These early paints were made from a mineral spirit blend. It was sold by Bocour Artist Colors and named Magna. Acrylic paints became available in their modern form in the 1960s, initially sold by Liquitex." To read the rest of this article, visit the WiseGeek site: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-acrylic-paint.htm
What else can I help you with?
What is the binder for acrylic?
Acrylic polymer is the medium binder of Acrylic paint
Is acrylic paint a wet medium?
Yes
How can I make acrylic paint transparent for glass?
To make acrylic paint transparent for glass, you can mix it with a specialized acrylic medium called "acrylic glazing liquid" or "acrylic pouring medium." These mediums help to thin out the paint and create a transparent effect when applied to glass surfaces.
Is it possible to reconstitute dried acrylic paint?
Yes, it is possible to reconstitute dried acrylic paint by adding water or a specialized acrylic paint medium to soften and revive the paint.
How do you turn acrylic pant into fabric pant?
Mix fabric medium into acrylic paint
How to thicken acrylic paint?
To thicken acrylic paint, you can add a small amount of acrylic gel medium or modeling paste to the paint. Mix it well until you reach your desired consistency.
How can I create gold acrylic paint?
To create gold acrylic paint, mix a metallic gold pigment with a clear acrylic medium until you achieve the desired color and consistency.
This painting medium includes acrylic and tempera materials?
Acrylics and temperas are water-soluble paints.
The actual material an artist uses such an acrylic paint markers ink charcoal photography and colored pencils?
medium
What medium did Tim Storrier use to paint the Histrionic Wayfarer?
Acrylic on Canvas
What can you use to make acrylic paint less shiny?
a matte medium works
How can I make white acrylic paint at home?
To make white acrylic paint at home, mix together white pigment powder with a clear acrylic medium until you achieve the desired consistency and opacity. Adjust the ratio of pigment to medium to achieve the desired shade of white.
