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Acrylic Paint – The Versatile Paint

June 28, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Arts & Entertainment

The make-up of acrylic paint Acrylic paint is made of pigments suspended in a water based emulsion. This base allows acrylic paint to be diluted with water, which can create a wash similar to watercolours. However once the paint dries it becomes resistant to water. Acrylic paint has only been widely available since the 1950s …