Painting with
FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments on most porous surfaces will not require a lot of surface preparation. We suggest that your surface is thoroughly cleaned prior to painting. Canvas – No preparation is required prior to painting on a stretched canvas as it alrea...
Yes, it is recommended to varnish or spray seal a project painted with
FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments not only to seal and protect the artwork, but also to show the true artist color and provide a desired sheen.
Yes,
FolkArt Glitterific Paints can be intermixed with one another to create a new and different glitter mixture. Mixing small quantities at a time, simply pour small amounts of each color to be mixed onto a palette. Using a palette knife, mix one color into the other until t...
It is best NOT to thin
FolkArt® Fabric™ paints with water as this will dilute the acrylic polymer of the
paint and lesson the adhesion properties. Why produce a great piece of artwork to only watch the design weaken or fade with washing?
Yes,
FolkArt Pre-Mixed Pouring Paints can be intermixed with one another to create a new color or different value of the same color. To mix small amounts of color at a time, simply squeeze a small amount of
paint to be mixed into a cup. Using a spoon, stir stick, Popsicle st...
The
FolkArt® Fabric™ Brush-on
paint will air dry within 24 hours and will be cured in 72 hours.
FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste is the best
paint to use when decorating a surface using a
FolkArt Sign Shop Mesh Stencil and any
FolkArt Sign Shop Applicator Tool.
FolkArt Sign Shop Stencil Paste is a versatile, creamy, thick consistency paste that is the perfect
paint visco...
To increase the amount of shine on a project, apply multiple coats of
FolkArt® Shiny. If still a higher gloss is still desired, apply
FolkArt® Gloss Varnish after
paint is dry.
Clean glass or glazed ceramics with alcohol. Shake
paint before applying.
Paint design. For best results use Clear Medium over your design to help ensure there is enough
paint for the design to properly adhere to your surface. Do not wet paintbrush with water. To change c...
You can create the look of weathered moss by adding water to the
FolkArt Shortie Brush and dabbing the moistened bristles randomly into the wet moss texture
paint. The water will allow some of the moss
paint to run or drip. NOTE: Be sure to hold the project surface upright ...