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Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 x 22ml (0.74-oz) Tube Set
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| Brand | Liquitex |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Size | 0.74 Fl Oz (Pack of 48) |
| Item Volume | 268.66 Fluid Ounces |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Unit Count | 35.52 Fl Oz |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood, Ceramic, Paper, Metal, Stone, Fabric, Styrofoam |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
About this item
- WHY BASICS; Liquitex invented artists' acrylics back in 1955 and we've specialized in acrylics ever since; Basics gives you the perfect balance of quality and economy; Made for all artists; Basics acrylics are student quality
- HIGHEST QUALITY PIGMENTS Basics uses the the same high quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing process as our professional range; Pigments are ground with tiny reinforced ceramic beads to give fine dispersion, great color development, strength, and brightness
- VERSATILE Basics acrylic dries quickly and can be cleaned up with water while wet. It can easily flex, and sticks to almost any surface including canvas, paper & board, wood, masonry, metal, styrofoam, stone, ceramics, and textiles
- ADJUSTABLE Basics comes in a range of opacities, and can be adjusted to use as an undertone, tint, or shade. For futher freedom, our mediums include everything you need to prep and finish your work, and to change your paints character
- SET INCLUDES Forty eight 22 milliliter (0.74 ounce) tubes; Colors are listed in the description
- Assortment of popular Liquitex colors; see below for color names
- Thick, creamy with satin finish; Good pigment load
- Contents: 48 x 22ml tubes
- Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
- Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use
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| Brand | Liquitex |
|---|---|
| Color | Multicolor |
| Size | 0.74 Fl Oz (Pack of 48) |
| Item Volume | 268.66 Fluid Ounces |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Unit Count | 35.52 Fl Oz |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood, Ceramic, Paper, Metal, Stone, Fabric, Styrofoam |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Included Components | Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | BASICS |
| Package Information | Tube |
| Product Dimensions | 14.3 x 4.5 x 4.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| ASIN | B00251I66C |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 101048 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,088 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #48 in Art Paints |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 48 |
| Warranty Description | NO WARRANTY |
| Batteries required | No |
| Import | Imported |
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Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint is developed for students and artists that need quality at outstanding value. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment. Basics Acrylic Paint is a heavy body acrylic with a 'buttery' consistency for easy blending. It contains permanent artist pigments and it retains peaks and brush strokes. It is ideal for learning color theory and color mixing and is intermixable with all Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colors and Mediums. All colors hold the AP Seal from ACMI and are safe for educational use. Set Includes - Forty-eight 22ml (0.74oz) tubes. Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, Primary Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue, Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Light Hue, Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Naphthol Crimson, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue Permanent, Primary Red, Light Portrait Pink, Medium Magenta, Quinacridone Magenta, Brilliant Purple, Deep Violet, Prism Violet, Dioxazine Purple, Light Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Phthalocyanine Blue, Primary Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Light Blue Permanent, Bright Aqua Green, Phthalocyanine Green, Hooker's Green Permanent Hue, Green Deep Permanent, Light Green Permanent, Brilliant Yellow Green, Bronze Yellow, Yellow Oxide, Naples Yellow Hue, Raw Sienna, Red Oxide, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Unbleached Titanium, Titanium White, Neutral Gray 5, Ivory Black, Mars Black, Silver, Gold, Bronze, and Copper.
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| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 18 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 19 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Apr 21 | — |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| For beginners | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Sheerness | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 3.6 | — |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Sailomeo Retail LLC | Amazon.com | Yanosteena | Best WH | Amazon.com |
| volume | 268.66 fluid ounces | 22 milliliters | 118 milliliters | 22 milliliters | 354 milliliters | 60 milliliters |
| unit count | 35.52 | 17.76 | 13.6 | 4.44 | 12 | 1 |
| paint type | Acrylic | Acrylic | Acrylic | Acrylic | Acrylic | Acrylic |
| surface suggestion | Wood, Ceramic, Paper, Metal, Stone, Fabric, Styrofoam | — | Canvas,Ceramic,Ceramics,Masonry,Metal,Paper,Stone,Wood | — | — | Canvas,Plastic |
| exterior finish | Metal,Satin | Satin | Metal | Copper,Satin | Satin Finish | Plastic,Satin |
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Customers like the color, quality and ease of use of the acrylic paint set. They say the colors are awesome, vibrant and blend together smoothly. They also say it's good value for the money and a great deal for beginners. However, some customers disagree on paint quality, size, and usability.
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Customers like the color of the paint. They mention that the colors are awesome, vibrant, and rich. Some say that the pigment is ok but very translucent. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and quantity of the product.
"...are worth every penny and they last a long time these paints are very vibrant and pigmented." Read more
"Fun! Pretty colors. My first time using them...." Read more
"...12 pack and have all the colors as advertised; none missing and none repeat colors. Can hardly wait to start on my project." Read more
"...very smooth and easy to use, the blending is perfect and I love the variety of colors...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paints. They mention that the colors are great, the quality is high, and the set is nice for beginners. Some say that the box is sturdy and the brand is worth the hype.
"...the best acrylic paints ever they are worth every penny and they last a long time these paints are very vibrant and pigmented." Read more
"...to need to use as much paint for each print, so I think the paints will last longer. Great color selection and price." Read more
"...My paints arrived yesterday and they are in great shape. Packed well, each vial is full and fresh...." Read more
"Quality paint at a good price" Read more
Customers find the acrylic paint easy to use. They say it goes on nicely and covers well on canvas. They also say it's an excellent set to augment existing paints with more colors or as a starter set for beginners. Customers also say the colors are awesome and the paint is a great consistency.
"This brand has the best acrylic paints ever they are worth every penny and they last a long time these paints are very vibrant and pigmented." Read more
"Fun! Pretty colors. My first time using them...." Read more
"...n't quite as rich as with artist grade paints, but still have a decent pigment load, and cover much better than the craft paints I have been using,..." Read more
"...Its very smooth and easy to use, the blending is perfect and I love the variety of colors...." Read more
Customers find the value of the paint set to be good for the money. They say it's a great deal for beginners and cheap for starving artists to make high quality art. They also appreciate the nice sizes for the price. However, some customers report that the paint gets slightly chunky as it begins to dry.
"This brand has the best acrylic paints ever they are worth every penny and they last a long time these paints are very vibrant and pigmented." Read more
"Got this gift for my girlfriend. She loves it! It was definitely worth the money." Read more
"Quality paint at a good price" Read more
"A good set to sample lots of pre-mixed acrylic colors. A great value, especially when you catch it on sale from Amazon." Read more
Customers are mixed about the paint quality. Some mention that the paints are thick, richly pigmented, excellent opaque, and heavy body. However, others say that the set that was bad had a thick and weird texture.
"...negative reviews all addressed the same issues: they said that the paint was thin, watery, transparent; they said the colors were not rich; they..." Read more
"...very smooth and thick" Read more
"...I've tried about 12 colors so far and am satisfied. The burnt sienna is a bit thick, but it's very usable...." Read more
"...These paints are okay. They are a little thinner than I would like and they are also mostly transparent colors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the tubes. Some mention that the size is impressive for the price, they're perfect for travel, and are twice the size as the cheap acrylic paints they have at Michaels. However, others say that the tubes are small and kinda small for a expensive price.
"...try some different paints for gelli plate printmaking and these fit the bill nicely...." Read more
"Obviously, the tubes are not very large, but 48 tubes for the price is hard to beat." Read more
"...Easy to use, apply, great price, easy to clean, and overall has a lot in the tubes! I will forever love liquitex paint!" Read more
"Small but mighty. Perfect as a travel set. I kept right in same box and cut lid off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the usability of the paint. Some mention that it works well, is awesome to use, and happy with the results. However, others say that it's completely unusable and hard.
"...colors and the addition of black and white, this set is perfect for every use. very smooth and thick" Read more
"I was excited to receive these paints, but unfortunately they’re terrible. Yes, they’re tiny, but I guess that’s on me for not checking the size...." Read more
"...They will work wonderfully in his airbrush, as well as traditional paint brushes. Don't be scared off by negative reviews...." Read more
"I would give it 5 stars but for some reason it doesn't work well in the airbrush kit that I bought and I've seen videos of people using water and..." Read more
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Thinner than expected but renders an interesting a kind of peek a boo effect…interesting show up after drying. Note: I use mixed media/paints & inks! Weee!

















































