Cheap Art Supplies-Painting with $1 Acrylic Craft Paint!!

In this video I will be painting a landscape using $1 Apple Barrel acrylic craft paint!
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Pineapple
Bright Yellow
Kings Gold
Green Apple
Christmas Green
Turquoise
Too Blue
English Navy
Brown Oxide
Black
White
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[@woodsubliminals7664]

For me at Walmart they have it for 50 cents each bottle. It’s pretty good for 50 cent paint.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

It is really good for 50 cent paint! I probably should have called the video painting with 50 cent paint, but there are a lot of places that still sell it for around $1.00, and I don't know any place that sells it for more than a dollar, so I put a $1.00 to be safe. Lol

[@mousewith2es196]

Same

[@leviplante9523]

Yessss same here

[@randybird9979]

there is no doubt, If Bob Ross was alive today, in public he would be praising you, when he was alone he would be crying, to use apple barrel and do this kind of work, you have to be the best artist of our time.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you Randy!! 😁 I appreciate your kind words!

[@grimes558]

I love Apple barrel.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Me too!!

[@ariah.222]

Same I used them in my painting videos ! ❤️

[@sequinjin8332]

Hi. So I am a 12-year-old girl and I am so looking forward to (hopefully) getting these for Christmas this year. I am going to ask my father to get me the same paints you listed along with some brushes. thanks for the in-depth review. Edit : 13 and I got them!!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome! I hope that you get some for Christmas! I was around your age when I first started using these paints and they really helped me learn a lot about painting!! Glad that my review helped and I wish you lots of luck (and fun!) on your artistic journey!!

[@sequinjin8332]

@@CautionArtistatPlay I am a beginner in painting (not drawing-ish) so I am sure these will help me a lot. Much Love

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

@@sequinjin8332 I'm sure they will be a good fit! Painting is a lot of fun! I wish you good luck with it!!

[@sequinjin8332]

@@CautionArtistatPlay thank you

[@hannahaten2502]

i got my 12 pack for 4$

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Score!! That's awesome!!! And they really are a great paint, especially for their price!!

[@gracefulslumber8441]

Me too! I found them in the paints aisle at one of my local Walmarts.

[@Natalia-un4hc]

hannah Aten lucky for 1 it’s 4 dollars !

[@GrannyBear-mn7tx]

hannah Aten same

[@user-tt6vx6gr9u]

Beautiful painting with acrylics which is my favorite medium. I’ve always used Delta or DecoArt, but it’s nice to see how these worked for you. The landscape is really beautiful!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you so much!

[@michellenash6802]

Holy-cow Batman!!!!! I thought it was a photograph!!!! Even when you show it at the end....it still looks like a photograph!!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@michellecarty6943]

When using cheap acrylics vs expensive acrylics, you really can't tell when you have a skilled artist. I've had paintings for around about 30 years and the paints have not faded. A few of the brands I have used are FolkArt acrylic craft paints and Delta acrylics. By the way, your painting looks awesome! That is what I mean by a skilled artist! You really wouldn't know that you used inexpensive acrylics!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you very much Michelle, I appreciate it! I agree, I have had some of my Apple Barrell paintings for over 20 years with no problem. Just because lightfast testing hasn't been done on them, doesn't mean some of them don't happen to be lightfast. So far I have been lucky with mine. That being said, I don't sell my art that was made with this paint just in case. I think you are correct about skill, I have seen other artists online who create hyper realistic pieces with craft paints, and you would have no way of knowing if the artist didn't mention it!

[@anitadavidson1249]

Thanks so much for doing this experiment. I now feel able to experiment more on my time budget. 😊

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome Anita, I am glad you found it to be helpful!!

[@dennismackey1414]

This sounds like the answer for us folks who like impasto style and lay it on THICK !😄

[@SaraMakesArt]

You did a great job on this piece. I used to paint on palm fronds with house paint and later on pieces of plywood from the hardware store with acrylics to save money. Also, I can never unhear Lisa talking about the evils of Reeves paint.🤣

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, I used to paint on anything and everything, one of the benefits of being poor is the development of great adaptation skills! lol I have tried Reeves before (A long time ago) I used to have their watercolors, gouache and oils too lol. The struggle was real. However, I did manage to get a few good pieces!

[@stevethepirate2875]

I have a terrible habit of wiping my brush on the sweat pants I wear when I'm painting. Lets just say that there are a few hundred color "swipes" across the right leg. Those sweat pants have been through a washer ... lord a hundred plus times. Hot water and soap, agitated and the colors haven't faded. Color fast they are. I've also added it to some two part resin to blend patches on marble. I do stone repair in old building restoration. Cheap and they work.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You know, come to think of it, I have a couple of pairs of pants like that myself and you are right, there is nothing getting those paints out of them! I had never heard of anybody using these paints the way you describe, very cool! Just goes to show how versatile they really are!!

[@graciandjoypabon9755]

Little tip acrylic paints actually contain plastics in them so whenever you get a stain on them you should try to hand wash them (cold water) over and over until the paint fades out as much as you can get it and then put it to dry. The heat will melt and set the paint so if you put it to wash and dry before you got most of the paint out there nothing budging it. Hope this helps! Its something I learned from my art teacher since all of our clothes would always get stained from painting.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Very good info! Thanks for sharing!

[@scottbryant6220]

I use these paints for painting gaming miniatures, and they work quite well. Folk Art is another brand I use and while they are thicker, I like to use Apple Barrel when I need something a little thinner. Great video!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you Scott! They really are a versatile paint! You can use them on just about anything! I like Folk Art paint too, and used to use those a lot with the Apple Barrel paint when I was learning how to paint!

[@johannat6065]

Thank you for putting this up. I have been working in oils. But must paint with them outside. So I wanted to get some acrylics to play with inside. I mainly paint landscapes so this was perfect. Thank you for showing me you can use these. I used them as a kid on wood crafts. But, was unsure about using them for paintings. I'll give it a try. 😊

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome!!

[@user-zg8yh1ig2y]

I used to use these for my crafts a lot. I still have things around that haven't really faded. I worked on glass, wood etc. But I do prefer the tube acrylics to these any day. Just a personal thing. I like getting in with a palette knife now and then. (:

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, I reserve these mostly for crafting now and use the artist grade paints for my fine art. But these are definitely a great starter paint!

[@val9595]

Thank you! They look great for so cheap I’m really excited and you sealed the deal for me on them

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome!! I'm glad my video helped!! :)

[@teresamiguel9741]

I just found your channel, and I’ve been wanting to find a new KZbinr to watch and I was searching about Apple Barrel (recently did a dog portrait for a coworker with it )and honestly your video is so informational and interesting to watch. I subscribed 😁 I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you so much for subscribing Teresa!! I'm glad you found my video to be helpful!!

[@royalg6722]

Your Amazingly talented!!!! Makes me want to paint.. I probably would need years of practice too lol 💕😍you did awesome. Love it!!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you so much!!

[@simondavis6620]

I bought four bottles of these, for $2 today. Mainly because I’m curious about their quality, but also because it was a super cheap way to get some acrylics for a pouring project I’m doing. (I’m doing a pour on some ceramic jars I’m going to use for brushes) After your review, I might go buy $5 worth of them just to have around to play with, on some mixed media paper, leaving my good stuff for canvas.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Not a bad idea! I like keeping mine around for the same reasons!!

[@gavinjustement1217]

My dad has the same paints that you got. I've tried them, and I think they are pretty good (certain colors are gunky), but i personally think that it's worth it to step up to liquitex basics because it is not that much more expensive. Great video, the content you have been making is so much fun!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, some of the colors can be gunky, (I thought it was because mine were so old lol) It had been so long since I had used these that I was surprised at how well they worked! Of course I would always recommend Liquitex basics too. I'm glad you liked the video!!

[@atlascesaro4668]

No to liquitex basics. Those paints are too thin. You do better to stick with the craft paints or go with the soft or heavy body professional liquitex acrylics.

[@naomibajema5192]

I got these paints at Walmart for 50 cents each!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

They are a great deal! I actually mention that in the video because my sister got them at Walmart for 50 cents too! The price seems to very from place to place. Either way it's a great deal!

[@devernepersonal3636]

i have a whole bunch of these. it is nice to know they can be used well. i guess i just need more practice at being good. i have been good at drawing, but always wanted to paint

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

They are better than most people would expect, that's for sure!

[@ScotWithOnet]

Nice video! My daughter got a bunch of these craft paints, some brushes and some canvases for Christmas this year from "Santa." I needed some inspiration for doing a landscape type painting with her.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That's so exciting! I remember when I first got these paints, I felt like a "real" artist because they were the first paints I had that didn't come in one of those kid art sets lol. Glad I could inspire you, I hope you and your daughter have lots of fun painting together!

[@rayduke7433]

Amazing, you’re very talented!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!

[@ricks5756]

Plaid paints (AppleBarrel & FolkArt ) cost less than $0.70 at my local Wal-Mart, per 2 oz bottle.

[@threeballwilly]

Woot woot!

[@ImperfectlyLaura]

Great video! My mom has a ton of Apple Barrel paints that I often steal to use in my painting, and I'm looking to get my own set soon since they are definitely much more affordable than some other options out there! I'll probably use them in combination with my teeny set of Liquitex basics until I can afford more of those.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That's not a bad idea! I have had to substitute these for my other paints in the past when I have run out of certain colors, and they do work with other paints! The only downfall is lack of lightfast information, which makes it hard if you want to sell originals. I usually just offer prints of the work that I do with these so I don't have to worry about it.

[@ImperfectlyLaura]

Yeah, I haven't gotten everything figured out as far as selling originals yet so I only do prints right now which is fine with me cause that means I have more options as to brands of paint I want to paint with, lol!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Lol! That's the way to do it for sure! And it is fun to have options and to experiment with things!!

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Been buying the 'dollar store' acrylic paint which comes dirt-cheap (3.99 euros for 16 pcs x 32ml). But you do get what you pay for though, that much is obvious. The colors are very dull and very translucent (not a lot of pigments in it) once it dries up. So I'm using a little "trick" to get that bit more "umpf" out of it: I pre-paint the background (after applying 3 layers of dollar store gesso < not very good gesso either). Meaning each different section of the theme already gets a layer (or 2) of basic color of what the main color on top will be. For example: blue sky = blue pre-paint. Green grass: green pre-paint. Dark spaces: black, dark brown or grey pre-paint layer. And so on. This makes the white streaking less obvious, specially on big surfaces like the sky, and the paint LOOKS less translucent since there's already a somewhat matching colored background underneath it. Now saving for the more expensive end of paint. The brushes of the dollar store aren't all that bad, but there's not a lot of varsity in them so I'll be buying some elsewhere too. The canvasses of the dollar store aren't all that bad either, but then: I haven't bought or used expensive ones yet so I can't really compare.😅 Cheers and thanks for the informative video!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm glad you have found a work around to improve the outcome while working with those materials! The most important thing is that you are able to create and have fun! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

[@jendubay3782]

This is a common technique in a lot of paints and color pencils! It’s called an under painting

[@Jessiesgirl1964]

In my area,Apple Barrel paints at Walmart are Matte finish 2 oz for .50 and satin finish is .97 for 2 oz. I'm just starting and hope I can learn to work with them.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I think the are a pretty good starter paint! I liked them a lot!

[@mimikyulover3411]

This is exactly the video I needed! I'm still not sure if Buy them or not, but I'm more on the "Buy it" side! I was so afraid that they would suck even for that price, but it seems like in the end the price/Quality ratio is Fair enough! Again, thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@mimikyulover3411]

@@CautionArtistatPlay you're welcome! Btw, you art looks really beautiful! It's amazing, And you are so skilled! I like to say "skilled" more than talented because yes, talent helps, but 99.9% of the time art is skill and not talent.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. I agree with what you have said about skill vs. talent, It comes from a lot of work that's for sure!

[@sequinjin8332]

Update : I got these for Christmas!!! I begged someone to get them for me and my sister bought me an 18 pack on amazon and paintbrushes. I painted a picture of a scene from a music video. BTS' Jimin - Serendipity (at 1:27.) it came out really good an my mom and dad were really proud of me. I'm 13 btw

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That is so awesome, I'm so glad to hear that! I think I was your age when I first started using these paints! They are great to learn with!

[@sequinjin8332]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thanks! They really are great paints. When I showed my parents the picture I made, My dad's exact words were "I could never _dream_ of doing something so amazing in a million years." That made me tear up since my parents rarely compliment me, or even talk to me at all. My mom said she wants to buy me more art supplies so I can pursue my art career. At least I know what I can do for my future that will make my parents proud, but also enjoy doing. 😊

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That is great to hear! Art really is a wonderful thing, it has helped me get through a lot of tough times. It is a great way to spend time and it is constructive because it can be goal oriented. It also creates a feeling of purpose and gives us a reason to feel special. I knew since I was very young that I wanted to be an artist and that goal really kept me on track. I hope you keep with it and that it brings you life long joy like it has me. I'm sure your parents will be very proud and happy to see you doing something that you love!

[@sequinjin8332]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you so much❤ Btw, you're a really good artist. Like _really_ good artist.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!! I appreciate that!!

[@zabe_era]

I feel the same way about soft body acrylic! Have you ever tried out Jo Sonja paint? It's on my "to experiment with" list.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

No I haven't! I have never heard of those paints, I will have to look into them, thank you for the suggestion!!

[@wmmatthew83]

There not bad paints I still mix them in with my holbein acrylics there great for glazing

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Cool idea!

[@giannablokzyl3592]

When I use these paints, I prefer to use a higher quality black and white. If you ever decide to use these again, you should try this out! They often mix more accurately

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@jendubay3782]

What brand would you recommend for the white and black?

[@hefthorp_dwwfb]

Well, I've got very cheap and old acrylics (over 10 yrs I think) it works wel enough...😋

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Heck yeah! If it gets the job done, then work with it!

[@hefthorp_dwwfb]

If you wanna know the brand: Reeves 😋 and I do have other paint what I hate, it's to much transparency 😤

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Oh yes, I have tried Reeve's in the past, it's been years though!

[@hefthorp_dwwfb]

@@CautionArtistatPlay yes, i think you should try it again.... But if you're used to expensive brands. It would be to bad quality for you😑 I don't know the difference, only that it isn't my budget😅

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

@@hefthorp_dwwfb yeah, I usually use System 3 acrylics and Liquitex Basics, which aren't the most expensive out there but more expensive than Reeves.

[@milenabastos7320]

Love this!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you Milena!!

[@robertpaulinept]

Wow. Nice

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thanks!

[@hoomalumalu]

I use the sample house paints for a lot of things

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I've never tried that! I'm sure it's great practice!

[@santamercia1203]

Great artwork!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!!

[@alphonso1663]

Omg your so amazing

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!! :)

[@williamholloway1408]

Great now all I need is talent

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Nah, it just takes a little bit of practice..

[@williamholloway1408]

@@CautionArtistatPlay yep

[@higherground711]

Fair warning, this will likely be a long comment. I'm learning about urban/on location sketching. I've been doing it with pen & ink for outlines and water based marker for color. I've decided I want to try acrylic paint. I'm still going to attempt to sketch the way I normally would except using a very thin pointed brush for making the outlines, using it like a pen and using acrylic as the medium for color. I have some questions below. Thanks. 👍😁 * What type of brushes do I need? By this I mean what do the bristles need to made of? * How long does a layer of Apple Barrel acrylic paint take to fully dry? * With soft body acrylic does one work from light to dark or dark to light? * Wal-mart has several brands of acrylic paint that are in the same type of tube as Apple Barrel. Are they similar in quality to Apple Barrel? * Is there any other $0.50 to $1.00 brand that I can buy a good deep black from?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hey James, thanks for commenting! Those are some very good questions, and I will try to answer them as fully as possible, to the best of my ability. *Brushes- I usually use synthetic hair taklon brushes. You will likely want an assortment of small sized round brushes as well as some liner/rigger brushes. You will want to thin the paint down a bit with water until you get an ink like consistency which will make it much easier to get smooth outlines with your brushes. This is only when you are trying to do thinner lines, you will likely not need to thin the paints much otherwise. *As far as dry time, thinner layers, usually no more than 1-2 minutes, typically less than that. But this really depends on a lot of different factors, including what kind of climate you live in. If it's humid where you are, it may take longer. * For the most part, you can work with soft bodied acrylic the same way you would heavy bodied acrylics. You can work from light to dark, or dark to light, it can go either way. You may want to test the opacity of each color on a scrap surface before laying light on top of dark, but typically speaking, I have never had trouble using light over dark with these, at least within a couple of layers. * These and the Folk Art paints are my favorite as far as the different kinds of craft paints go. *As far as a good, deep black goes, I'm not sure. Typically speaking in this price range you will have a higher filler/binder to pigment ratio so the pigment will not be as vibrant. This can be quite evident in darker colors. So, I'm not sure what to recommend there. Your best bet may be a small jar of India ink which might cost more but could last a long time and can be used over these paints for outlines. I think that was everything, I hope my answers have helped!

[@higherground711]

Thanks. I've saved that to a text file. 😃👍

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome!!

[@fynixflee8137]

1:00 You should use tape.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, I probably should have, Lol, but it's not always my preferred way to work, sometimes I use tape, sometimes I don't. I like to be able to move my work easily, a personal preference. This paper is a pretty good paper that I use often, and though it curved a bit while painting, I knew it would flatten out on it's own just fine once it dried. Also, I wasn't using lightfast materials and this is a piece that I don't plan on selling so I wasn't too worried about it.

[@nataliehincapie2128]

Wow beautiful! Why do some people say that after painting on canvas it cracks? Is it true. ? My daughter wants to do a painting party for 5 friends and paint the nativity scene and it has lots of black , white and blue.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!! I think it depends on how things are layered and how much they have been thinned with water. Because they are a craft paint, the binding agent may not be as strong as it would be in an artist acrylic which could cause some cracking, especially on a flexible surface such as a stretched canvas. I have not experienced this personally because I don't recall ever using them on stretched canvas. I think I used to use them on canvas panel when I first started out, and never had issues with cracking that I can recall, but canvas panel is a bit sturdier so that could be why. I only remember seeing cracking one time and it was a painting I did on paper (it was not a high quality paper) back when I was a teenager. I had painted a thick layer of paint and somehow the painting had gotten folded a bit and it caused some cracking in the area with thick paint. I would recommend using a sturdy surface to prevent buckling and cracking.

[@user-ix2uv9er1v]

I have the same paints and now I feel like experimenting more with them. Did you use any medium?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Nope, just added a little bit of water if I needed!

[@jillianphillips344]

Broski at Walmart they’re only 50c

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I know, I do mention towards the beginning of the video that my sister was able to get them for 50 cents at Walmart. It's an awesome deal!

[@melaniatrump6827]

broski

[@hadleymanmusic]

Yes! Ssi affordable!

[@hadleymanmusic]

I draw and paint the drawing.( its been 43 years since last) Just thin enough to color not sculpt is what I need. I just started acrylics so its kinda a learnin thing.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

These are great for learning and definitely not too thick!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Are u self taught? Really nice work!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I am mainly self-taught. I did go to school but it was late in life and I was already working in my current style when I went. I like realism and the school I went to doesn't really teach realism, so my style is something that I taught myself. I already knew how to draw and paint and was already selling my work, so basically I learned about art history, collaboration, and conceptual art in school. The rest was stuff I taught myself before I went to school.

[@Skinnychelle48]

So pretty! Are u self taught or did u go to school?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Both lol I was self-taught the majority of my life, and then 10 years after high school I decided to go back to school and get my Bachelor's in Art. I was already working my my current style by the time I went to school though.

[@Skinnychelle48]

They are still 50 cents sometimes at Walmart.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Good to know!

[@basicbeachesnotwanted7203]

Apple barrel was my childhood Help me

[@nolitawineman1195]

FolkArt 12 pack @ Walmart for 10 bucks. Permanent. In case you want to sell your work

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you Nolita!! Good to know!!

[@nolitawineman1195]

Caution: Artist at Play no problem. The information is a little buried on plaid’s website. I think they use crayola type pigments in the AB because they say that they are totally non toxic and good for mommy and me projects. I use my AB paints for crafting with my little niece. They don’t go to waste and she lights up when I break out the colors.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

@@nolitawineman1195 , thank you for the information, that makes a lot of sense! I can see why they would want to have non-toxic options. I feel like I had read a bit about that on their site when I first did this video, because I also have some of the FolkArt paints, but I couldn't find any specifics such as lightfast ratings. I wish they would make the information more easily accessible.

[@nolitawineman1195]

Caution: Artist at Play i wish so too. I should have mentioned that Joann sells some of the FolkArt mediums as well. Use coupons to get them for as little as 50 cents. It’s hard to stretch a dollar these days and every little bit helps.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

@@nolitawineman1195 I can relate to that for sure! Coupons are a must sometimes. I will have to remember that next time I go there!

[@rociohidalgo1885]

I’m debating on getting these paints to do a pointillism piece. Would this paint work for that?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Like most other acrylics, they do dry fairly quickly. They dry slower than heavy body artist acrylics, but fast enough to be able to paint right over them if needed. I think they would work for what you are looking to do with them!

[@Yunkikihihi]

What’s causing all those crumbs? Is that the paint drying so fast?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That's part of it, and it could also be because the paints that I was using here were really old, so there were actually a few chunks in the paint. I don't think it would be much of an issue with newer paint, but dry time is always a factor too. It didn't really cause an issue with my final piece as I removed them while I worked (kinda hard to tell because it's sped up). Working fast helps, and having newer paint definitely helps! Lol.

[@Yunkikihihi]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Oh ok. Thanks for replying. I was trying to figure out if I should buy this paint or something more expensive and your video and reply really helped. I ended up purchasing a set of 12 in satin finish to add to my paint collection. Thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Oh good! I hope you enjoy them!

[@Yunkikihihi]

@@CautionArtistatPlay thank u!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome!

[@for3v3rzo]

are they good for painting?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

They are in my opinion, I like them a lot. They are great for beginners and for practice.

[@dmatyas22]

How do they work for Gelli Printing?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm sorry, I'm actually not sure, I haven't tried them that way. The few times I have done printmaking, I only used inks made specifically for printmaking. I imagine they would work, but I can't say for sure.

[@deeman524]

My question is do you blend then with water or use as is?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

A little bit of both, depends on the area, I did use some water to help blend out the sky, but not a ton because these paints are kind of thin to begin with. In the grass I didn't use a whole lot of water unless I was trying to get really precise lines, and in that case I would add a bit of water for a more ink like consistency. Most of the time they are thin enough to blend just on their own, but you really just have to gauge it depending on what you are doing at the time.

[@deeman524]

@@CautionArtistatPlay thanks

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome!

[@allencampbell1058]

Does anyone know the best quality acrylic paint, also if you know how to prevent it from cracking??

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Golden and Liquitex both make some good quality acrylic paints. As far as cracking goes, that shouldn't be an issue with the higher quality paints.

[@allencampbell1058]

@@CautionArtistatPlay also what type of seal should I use to prevent it from cracking or fading off

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

If you buy good paints and don't thin them down too much, you don't need to worry about cracking or fading. Acrylic is a strong paint and doesn't crack as easily as oils. Make sure the colors you get have high lightfast ratings because those are less likely to fade. If you do want to protect your work from dust and grime I recommend Krylon spray. They have varying sprays depending on if you want glossy, mat or UV protection. You can usually find them at any art supply store.

[@Janet_scribbles]

Can’t find during Covid!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Really? Not even online? It's been forever since I have needed to buy any, so I haven't tried lately.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Honestly, I'm not surprised if it's sold out in a lot of places, I imagine that a lot more people are crafting right now because they are stuck at home.

[@katherinekathie5258]

Apple barrels are so expensive for me lol

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, the price definitely varies depending on where you live lol

[@marlenegonzalez941]

Can you please do tutorials in actual time.😉

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I have a couple in other mediums on my channel, but not sure if I have done a real time video for acrylics yet. I will keep that in mind for upcoming videos! Thanks!

[@itspingstk]

Each tube is 50 cents u got scammed lmao

[@Natalia-un4hc]

Maddy Xoxo WHERE I LIVE ITS 4 DOLLARS