Acrylic Paints: Let The Colourful Splashing Begin

Acrylic paints are a hit among the artists for several reasons. Be it their thicker viscosity, longer durability, quick-drying or higher quality, they have been experimented with by students and professionals alike. Some even use these colours with artefacts, fabric, glass, gypsum, metal and for wall art. Here are some of the finest acrylic paints that'll help you in listening to the calling of your inner artist. 

Best Acrylic Paints 

1. Camlin Kokuyo Fabrica Acrylic Color

Splash the colours of your creativity with this handy set that comes with ten assorted basic shades to experiment with. The colours conform to the safety standards and come in bottles of capacity 15 ml each. These ready to use colours do not require any medium and can be directly used on fabrics, canvas, wood and earthenware, among other surfaces.

2. Camel Camlin Acrylic Colour Box

Tube colours have an edge over jar ones in terms of storage and portability. This set, in particular, comes with 12 assorted creamy shades that can be applied on the surface directly or with a medium, without the fear of cracking.  One can even paint relief textures with these shades using a palette knife. These come with bright, glossy and a shiny finish. All colours adhere to safety standards. 

3. Camel Camlin Acrylic Pearl Colours 

Get that pearl-like effect in your painting with this set of six assorted shades of 10ml each. The colours are ready to use and can be used on a wide variety of mediums. Made from non-toxic pigments, these adhere to the standard safety norms.

4. Camel Fluid Acrylic Kit- Aqua Series

Abstract paintings come with a certain charm and elegance. Create yours with the help of this set containing four assorted liquid shades of turquoise blue, Persian blue, light blue and white acrylic paints along with a canvas and an apron. The combination of colours has been carefully chosen to create aesthetically appealing artworks. You just need to fill these colours in a cup, spill them over the canvas and move around the canvas for the final painting. 

5. Flash Acrylic Colours Set

Get ready to give your characteristic creative touch to a plethora of mediums including canvas, paper, wood panels, gypsum, terracotta, leather, metal and even glass. High in quality, these come with greater elasticity, pigment concentration, and colour reflection. The bottles housing these non-fading and non-toxic shades too are children-friendly. 

Things To Consider Before Buying Acrylic Paints 

Quality

Acrylic paints are available in two grades- Student’s Quality and Artist’s Quality. While the former is ideal for beginners and hobby, the latter is made of expensive pigments of higher quality. Select the one depending on your purpose. 

Permanence

It refers to the ability of the paint to resist gradual fading. While acrylic paints, in general, have a good permanence, the artist grade ones have a longer-lasting quality. 

 Viscosity

Viscosity or colour thickness is another factor to consider. If you are aiming for a buttery and thick consistency, go for heavy body acrylics. Similarly, for detailing, stain work, dry brushwork and watercolour techniques, liquid acrylics are a better choice. A variety of acrylic mediums too are available to customise the desired effect. 

Tube or Jar

If you are an artist on the go, tube acrylics make for a convenient and portable option. These, however, are available in a paste form.