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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.

While painting, can I use water to thin the FolkArt® Fabric™ paints?

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?

How should I prepare surfaces before painting with FolkArt Flash Iridescent Topcoat?

FolkArt Flash Iridescent Topcoat does not require a lot of surface prep.  The main concern is to have the surface thoroughly cleaned, and basecoated with FolkArt Acrylics well, prior to applying the topcoat.     Wood – Sand smooth any rough areas, apply a basecoat of acry...

What is FolkArt Design Creme?

FolkArt Design Crème is a fantastic and very versatile, creamy, full-bodied paint that is the perfect paint to use when creating designs with dimension and depth.  This paint is suited for the DIY enthusiast as well as the general crafter.  FolkArt Design Crème is ideal to use...

What is FolkArt® Home Decor Chalk?

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk is an acrylic-based paint system that dries within minutes of application to an ultra matte finish. It is ideal for painting furniture and various home decor accessories such as frames, boxes, candle holders, bust statues, lamp bases and floral contai...

How are FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments different from FolkArt Acrylics?

FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments are compared to FolkArt Acrylics in that they are both acrylic, water-based paint formulas.  However, the paints differ in their consistencies, dry times, cure times, pigments, and overall paint formula. FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments are developed t...

Can I paint or antique FolkArt® Texture Paint?

Yes, FolkArt® Texture Paint can be painted or antiqued after it has cured to change the color or finished look.

Is FolkArt® Chalkboard Paint durable?

Yes, FolkArt® Chalkboard Paint dries to a tough finish.

What is FolkArt Frost Effect?

FolkArt Frost Effect is a water-based, non-toxic paint that can be used alone or tinted with FolkArt Acrylic Paints to create the look of etched designs on ceramic or glass surfaces. .tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid...

Can I embellish a completed Barnwood project with stenciling or decorating painting?

A FolkArt Finishes Barnwood decorated surface can be enhanced with stenciling or decorative painting using FolkArt Acrylics; however, the Barnwood Wax finish will decrease the level of paint adhesion. Once the painted embellishment has cured, apply a light misting of FolkArt...

Can I color my Mod Podge Stiffy project?

Yes, Mod Podge Stiffy is a waterbase product which means easy clean up with soap and water. However, it also means that you can tint your Mod Podge Stiffy with acrylic paint to create a soft pink tinted doily bowl in place of a pure white stiffened doily bowl if you care to.
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