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FolkArt Terra Cotta Paint

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FolkArt Terra Cotta

FolkArt Terra Cotta Acrylic Paint is a specially formulated premium-quality acrylic paint that is lightly textured and will add a subtle, raw terra cotta feel to all your arts and crafts. Ideal for use on a variety of porous and non-porous surfaces, FolkArt Terra Cotta has a durable, multi-surface formula. Use these unique weather-resistant colors on all your indoor or outdoor projects. Featuring a wide range of muted and neutral tones, your DIY projects will look and feel like real terra cotta with these colors as part of your art supplies. Take your next upcycled project to the next level with FolkArt Terra Cotta!

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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint Set - Tuscan, 6 pcs. - 7592

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint Set - Tuscan, 6 pcs. - 7592

$21.49
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint Set - Essential, 5 pcs. - 44506

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint Set - Essential, 5 pcs. - 44506

$19.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Sea Frost, 2 oz. - 7023

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Sea Frost, 2 oz. - 7023

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Adobe White, 2 oz. - 7012

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Adobe White, 2 oz. - 7012

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Red Clay, 2 oz. - 7017

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Red Clay, 2 oz. - 7017

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Fresh Granite, 2 oz. - 7029

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Fresh Granite, 2 oz. - 7029

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Ocean Cavern, 2 oz. - 7026

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Ocean Cavern, 2 oz. - 7026

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Desert Dune, 2 oz. - 7020

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Desert Dune, 2 oz. - 7020

$3.99
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FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Shale Green, 2 oz. - 7022

FolkArt ® Terra Cotta™ Acrylic Paint - Shale Green, 2 oz. - 7022

$3.99

FolkArt Terra Cotta Project Ideas

FolkArt Terra Cotta Gravestone Plant Pokes
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FolkArt Terra Cotta Gravestone Plant Pokes
Waverly Snowflake Ornament
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Waverly Snowflake Ornament
Waverly Snow-capped Ornaments
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Waverly Snow-capped Ornaments

What is FolkArt Terra Cotta?

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Learn how to turn trash to treasure with FolkArt Terra Cotta paint!

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FolkArt Terra Cotta FAQ

FolkArt Terra Cotta should not be applied to flexible surfaces because it may crackAnd keep in mind, this paint is developed to mimic the look and feel of terra cotta which is naturally not flexible.

Yes, FolkArt Terra Cotta can be used on outdoor project surfaces as long as they are protected from the elements.  This paint is weather-resistant.  If they will be exposed to the elements, they need to be sealed with FolkArt Outdoor Varnish.

Yes, FolkArt Terra Cotta paints can be intermixed to create different custom colors.  Simply begin by adding a small amount of the darker color into the lighter color, (a little at a time.)  Continue adding small amounts of the darker color until the desired color is achieved. 
No, FolkArt Terra Cotta should not be mixed with extender or water.  Mixing with any other liquid may increase cracking.

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. 

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