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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more about your favorite Plaid products? Search our frequently asked question library for answers on how to use our craft paints, decoupage products, stitchery kits, and more.

What does color intensity mean?

Intensity is the strength or concentration of a color.

What does color value mean?

Value is a color's lightness or darkness in relation to the black and white gray scale.

What does shade mean?

Shade is a color to which black has been added to darken or lower the value of the color.

What does neutral mean?

Neutrals are pure earth colors such as grays, tans and browns. These colors tend to be subtle and can be used easily with other colors.

What are warm colors?

Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.

What are cool colors?

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.

What are transparent colors?

Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.

What is translucent color?

Translucent color is semi-transparent. It has been thinned with medium or water, but is milky, frosted or foggy and can only be seen through partially.

How do you load the FolkArt® One Stroke™ mini brushes?

Because the mini brushes (#2, #6, #8, and #10) are so narrow, they can't be loaded like the standard and large brushes. To load, dampen the brush and blot on a paper towel to dry. Dip the entire bristle section of the brush into the darker paint puddle. Pull the brush out of...

Can I paint or antique FolkArt Terra Cotta?

Yes, FolkArt Terra Cotta painted surfaces can be glazed or antiqued after the paint has cured, however, note that the matte finish will changed from the natural terra cotta look and feel.  .tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1p...
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