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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
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What is the binder for acrylic?
Acrylic polymer is the medium binder of Acrylic paint
Is acrylic paint a wet medium?
Yes
How do you turn acrylic pant into fabric pant?
Mix fabric medium into acrylic paint
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 can you use to make acrylic paint less shiny?
a matte medium works
What medium did Tim Storrier use to paint the Histrionic Wayfarer?
Acrylic on Canvas
What painting medium introduced in the 1950s has challenged the supremacy of oil painting?
Acrylic paint
Can you paint a with acrylic paint?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
Can you paint a birdhouse with acrylic?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
How do you mix khaki in acrylic paint?
I start with a medium tan colour and add brown to it till I get what I need.
Which type of paint is best to use for a beginning painter excluding watercolor?
Acrylic paints are a good starter medium.
