Apple Barrel acrylic paint works on a wide range of surfaces including wood, canvas, paper, terra cotta, plaster, tin, Styrofoam, and most primed craft surfaces. For non-porous surfaces like glass, ceramic, and metal, reach for Apple Barrel Multi-Surface, which is specially formulated to adhere and bond. For best results on porous surfaces like raw wood, prime with gesso or a base coat first, and always start with a clean, dry surface.