Scumble is a thin application of opaque color scrubbed over an area to change the tone, temperature or value.
Opaque is color that covers the surface sufficiently so that you cannot see through it.
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.
FolkArt® Shinys can be applied to unprimed porous surfaces, however, painting on a primed surface will reduce the number of coats required for a shiny finish. The initial coat on an unprimed surface may not appear shiny because the
paint is absorbed into the surface. The sh...
Chalkboard
paint, when applied to a variety of surfaces, will create chalkboards. Sticks of chalk can then be used to write on the chalkboards.
FolkArt Home Decor Chalk is an
acrylic paint that dries within minutes to an ultra matte finish. Due to its thick consistency, this...
No, direct mixing of
FolkArt Dragonfly Glaze with other
paint products will compromise the color, finish and ability to shift colors. However, you can create a sheen story by layering a matte
acrylic paint over sections of Dragonfly Glaze, or by applying Dragonfly Glaze over s...
Although the mixture of
FolkArt Pouring Medium and
FolkArt Acrylic Paints begins to set up soon after marbling and may be dry to the touch within approximately 1 hour, the project surface may not be completely dried until 24 hours after the pour. Variables such as the type of ...
No,
FolkArt Pouring Medium should be used on indoor surfaces only, as it is not designed to be permanent outdoor without an outdoor sealer or varnish applied. When decorating an outdoor surface with
FolkArt Pouring Medium mixed with
FolkArt acrylic paints, the completed proje...
Strings and clumps occur when the top layer of
paint starts to dry. Air gets trapped in the top part of the bottle and forms a skin. When you go to use it, it gets mixed back into the other liquid and causes clogs. Sometimes you might be able to remove the clumps if they hav...
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...