Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Everything related to acrylic painting process, including acrylic painting supplies
You have probably seen Floetrol and especially Australian Floetrol prices lately…Not fun! Time to look for a good, reliable Floetrol alternative that can still give us a perfect liquid consistency and cells. Besides, Floetrol as a paint additive is not archival, which means it is not guaranteed to last for years without yellowing. *silent panic* … Read more
Gesso is something many beginners try to understand. While professional artists blend it and share homemade recipes, beginners just want to know what is this and if they need it or not?! The decision is gesso necessary for acrylic painting depends on the surface you work with. You don’t have to gesso a pre-primed canvas … Read more
Acrylic paint. Whether you’re a budding painter discovering the beauty of painting, or an expert who has used different methods to express your creativity with various media, it’s always a good thing to be familiar with the tools you’re using in your painting arsenal. So the question is: “What is acrylic paint?” Acrylic paint is … Read more
Acrylic paint has been a great paint option among painters, crafters, and even beginners. If you’ve ever used one, you’re probably aware that removing paint stains can be difficult. So how will you get rid of acrylic paint? Is acrylic paint washable and easy to remove? Almost all paints are easily washable with warm water … Read more
Acrylics are generally safe to use but what if we want to paint on lamps, candle holders or a lighter? Will they catch on fire or is it safe? Especially when we use a torch for removing bubbles from a fresh acrylic pour – are we in danger? Read the label first, if the paint … Read more
You look at your painting and sigh a breath of relief at how nice it turned out. Now you look at your surroundings… and horror strikes as you see bits and blotches of acrylics everywhere–even on yourself. Do you know what to do to clean it? You ask yourself: “How to remove acrylic paint?” Acrylic … Read more
With hydro-dipping, you can make your old pair of shoes or t-shirts look new. If you use the right paints for hydro dipping, the prints become durable and will last longer. You can use hydro-dipping spray paint, acrylic paint with borax, oil-based paint, enamel paint, and marble paint. Spray paints are the best to use … Read more
Acrylic paint is not often used for hydro-dipping projects and the reason is simple – acrylic paint simply sinks. Many blogs suggest household items that will help you solve the issue and hydro dip with acrylics but most of them probably never test what they suggest. I did and failed most of time, but there … Read more
When I pour I always feel so bad because so much paint goes to waste sitting on the bottom of the plastic box or the mat over my table. I’ve heard you can reuse it once it’s dry and make acrylic skin jewelry so this is my attempt. I made some mistakes, which I share, … Read more
Is there a can of acrylic paint sitting in your garage? This is that time of the year when a little home project sounds good; why don’t we paint a mailbox or garage door? Acrylics are well-known for durability and nice colors on canvas and walls, but can you use acrylic paint on metal, or … Read more