Basics Acrylic Fluid Color
A cool pearlescent white. Semi-opaque, the color has a reflective lustre with silver facets. The pearlescent effect is most effective when mixed with transparent colors and even more effective laid over a dark background
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The flowing everyday acrylic. Super versatile. Made with fine art pigments. Everyday acrylic color with a fluid, flowing consistency. Straight from the bottle. This new viscosity will expand your toolkit and give new ways to work. Fully compatible with your other Liquitex acrylics, the palette of 48 vibrant satin colors is made with the same high-quality artists pigments we always use. Ultra versatility with superb application. All with a permanent, water-resistant finish when dry.
- Fluid Viscosity
- Fine art pigments
- Highly Versatile
- Compatible and designed to work alongside other Liquitex acrylics
- No dilution needed
- All painting techniques
- Fine detail
- Covering Large Areas
- Pouring, splattering and stippling
- Sketching and underpainting
- Collage & mixed media
Item # | 887452056188 |
Series: | 2 |
Opacity: | Semi-Opaque |
Lightfastness: | Not ASTM rated |
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Lightfastness | How long will it resist fading?
- Each pigment is rated on scale by the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). Liquitex paints are all rated ASTM I (excellent) or II (very good) and considered permanent and lightfast for 50-100+ years in gallery conditions. Our metallic and fluorescent colors are naturally less lightfast.
Opacity/Transparency | We communicate opacity/transparency clearly on our packaging based on three categories:
- Opaque: these colors do not allow light to pass through the color layer and offer the best coverage or hiding power.
- Semi-opaque: these allow for some light to pass through the color layer and sit between opaque and transparent colors
- Transparent: these colors offer the least coverage and allow light to pass through the color layer to the surface below.
Pigments come from a variety of sources and have different prices according to their rarity, processing and milling costs. We group our colors into a 'series' pricing structure according to how much each one takes to make. Series 1 colors contain the most inexpensive pigments, while Series 4 and 5 color contain the most expensive pigments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Other creatives have asked us...
Can I add water to Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid?
We don't recommend adding water to Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid. Depending on the paint you're using, you can use Mediums such as the Professional Flow-Aid Additive to dramatically increase the flow of your color or mediums.
Can I use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid for Pen & Ink work?
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid isn't ideal for Pen & Ink; choose Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink.
I'm new to the Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid range. Which colors should I start with?
It's personal choice but these are our starter five: Titanium White, Mars Black + the three single pigment primaries, Primary Yellow, Primary Red and Primary Blue. These give you the most options, the cleanest mixes possible and are perfect for color theory.
Is Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid a watered-down version of Liquitex Basics Acrylic?
No. Basics Acrylic Fluid is formulated in the lab as a stand-alone paint. It's made with a more fluid binder system than Basics Acrylic, this gives the lower viscosity and flow.
Is Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid archival and lightfast?
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid is archival, lightfast, flexible, and UV-resistant (except fluorescent and metallic colors which are naturally less lightfast and are not rated).
My Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid color appears to be separating - is that normal?
Separation in Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid is normal - acrylics do separate when in the bottle. Shake well before use.
What can I do with Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid?
Lots. Painting. Pouring. Quick large area coverage. Fine detail. And everything in between.
What finish does Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid have when dry?
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid dries to a satin finish.
What's the difference between Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid and Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic?
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid is more fluid and has a lower pigment load than Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic.