Many surfaces can be decorated with
FolkArt Pouring Medium, when premixed with
FolkArt Acrylic paints, such as wood, papier mache, paper (for notecards), canvas, metal, and terra cotta. If attempting to marbleize a sealed surface such as glassware, glazed ceramics, or hard pl...
You can stencil, spounce or brush on. The colors will dry to a matte finish and have the same durability of regular
FolkArt Enamels.
You can stencil, sponge or brush on opaque and metallic colors. Brush-on colors can be stroked and blended like other
FolkArt paints.
No, sealers are not necessary when using
FolkArt® Shinys. They were developed as a self-sealing acrylic
paint.
FolkArt® Outdoor Varnish will improve weather resistance if a project will be in the elements.
Yes,
FolkArt® Shinys will stick to each other after they have cured. Any
paint with a gloss finish will stick to itself. To prevent sticking, apply a coat of
FolkArt® Outdoor Varnish.
The
paint has been tested for machine washing, however, with all hand painted items, it is best to hand wash in cold water and air dry which will increase durability. If washing by machine, turn garment inside out and use cold water in mild detergent on the gentle cycle.
Because
FolkArt Pouring Medium and
FolkArt Acrylic Paints are water-based products rather than solvent-based products, cleanup is easy using soap and water.
A variety of miscellaneous tools can be used to create marbled effects using
FolkArt Pouring Medium and
FolkArt Acrylic Paints. Tools to swirl paints such as: Popsicle sticks, wood skewers, an artist stylus, etc. are all helpful. Push pins, raised platforms, or tin cans or bot...
Yes, for decorative purposes or spot designs on functional pieces, such as a chair.
Yes, when desired,
FolkArt Treasure Gold can be thinned with water, to create fine, detail decorative lines or strokework. However, if diluted too much, the opacity of the metallic
paint will be reduced, and therefore, a second application to obtain a solid, opaque metallic ef...