Which Paint Should I Use?
Tempera blocks and cakes
Inks and watercolours
Compressed pigment blocks that can be diluted with water using a brush. Colour opacity and brightness will vary depending on the quality of the tempera paint. It can be applied to porous supports such as paper and cardboard, and features bright colours and a velvety matte finish. Tempera paint is economical, simple to use and easy to wash with water. Liquid tempera Liquid tempera paint is mostly used as is, although it can be diluted with water. It is designed to be applied to porous supports such as paper and cardboard. Liquid water-based tempera paint offers opaque coverage and a velvety matte finish. Tempera paints with creamier textures and higher pigment concentration are usually more expensive. Acrylic paint Water-based paint that is permanent once dry. With greater adhesive power than tempera paint, it can be applied to a variety of supports, including wood, plaster, papier-mâché, clay, canvas and fabric. Acrylic paint is opaque with a vis- cous consistency. It is easy to clean when wet, but becomes permanent and waterproof once dry..
Watercolours are sold in tubes, containers or bottles (drawing ink) and can be applied to a porous support. They are particularly glossy and transparent, and can be used for overlay work. Watercolours are more concentrated than tempera paint cakes and easily diluted with water. Because watercolour techniques require a lot of water, the use of heavyweight paper is recommended.
Stained-glass and decorative paint
Stained-glass and decorative paints can be applied with a brush to a variety of surfaces. They adhere to smooth surfaces such as glass, Plexiglas, porcelain and metals. Transparent effects can be achieved using stained-glass paint. Decorative paint, on the other hand, is highly opaque.
All the above-mentioned paints are water-based, non-toxic and washable.
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