Acrylic

WHICH GOLD IS GOLD?

by Ellie Jakeman September 14, 2021 13 min read

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES

It’s that time of year where the nights are drawing in! However it doesn’t have to be all gloomy when we can open up our studios or kitchen tables to the Arts and Crafts any time of the year, but especially for Christmas!

What Silver is Silver?

by Ellie Jakeman August 18, 2021 19 min read

Following on from our earlier article 'What Gold is Gold', this article provides detailed information about Silver products for every discipline under the overarching title of Art, Design and Craft! What Silver is Silver: What brands provide paint, pens, markers, aerosol sprays and inks. Descriptions of products that will provide the best application for your project in terms of ease of use, flow, creative coverage, sheen, and lustre!

What are the best acrylic paints?

by Ben Platt July 14, 2021 7 min read 6 Comments

Acrylic paint is still a comparatively young medium unlike watercolours and oil which have been used by artists as far back as the 1500’s and earlier still. In this article we discuss what we consider to be the best acrylic paints to get your hands on.

How to use acrylic paints

by Ellie Jakeman March 04, 2021 9 min read

Acrylic paint is regarded as one of the most versatile and most popular mediums on the market, used by traditional and contemporary artists, beginners, intermediate and professionals. It is also an amazing medium for all types of decorative painting techniques for hobbyists, model makers, crafters, for both adults and children alike. It is safe to use, water-soluble, non-toxic and dries water resistant. There is a wide and vibrant colour range to choose from including metallics, pearlescent and fluorescent ranges. When dry they are durable and UV resistant.