introduction to acrylic paint
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Introduction to Acrylic Paint. The Basics. Acrylic paints are polymer-based, which means they are made of molecules that bind together to form a chain. It hardens to pliable plastic. Acrylic paints become permanent if not washed off immediately. History of Acrylic Paints. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Introduction to Acrylic Paint
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The Basics• Acrylic paints are
polymer-based, which means they are made of molecules that bind together to form a chain.
• It hardens to pliable plastic.
• Acrylic paints become permanent if not washed off immediately.
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History of Acrylic Paints• In the 1930’s
Mexican Muralists needed a paint that could endure outdoors
• Acrylic paint became widely available in the 1950’s
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• You can paint over the top with another color.
• A dark color over a light one will cover the light one completely.
• You can eventually cover a dark color with a light color.
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• Thick paint can create texture.
• Thin paint can be used like watercolors.