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Acrylic Paint Guides — ART IST Paint
30.06.2026
Painting Glass and Ceramic: The Secrets of a Lasting Finish
How do you make paint last on glossy surfaces like glass and ceramic? Surface preparation, the right product, step-by...
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27.06.2026
What Is Upcycled Paint? The Future of Sustainable Painting
What is upcycled water-based paint, why does it matter and how do you use it? The benefits of sustainable painting, w...
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24.06.2026
The Varnish Guide: Gloss, Matte, Semi-Matte — Which to Use and When
What's the difference between gloss, matte, semi-matte and stone varnish, and which suits which project? A complete g...
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21.06.2026
How to Get a Metallic or Pearlescent Effect: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Brilliant Finish
How do you achieve a metallic or pearlescent shine at home with water-based paint? A complete guide to choosing your ...
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20.07.2025
What Is Acrylic Paint? Uses in Art and Industry & the ART IST Product Guide
Acrylic paint is a resin-based, water-based paint. Its fast drying, excellent adhesion and solvent-free nature make i...
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24.12.2024
Learn how acrylic paint is made in 3 minutes!
The colour pigments that act as the colourant in acrylic paints are less dense than water, and trying to mix ...
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06.03.2023
5 Key Differences Between Acrylic and Oil Paint – A Beginner's Guide
What's the difference between acrylic and oil paint? Do you want to learn to paint but not know where to start? Do yo...
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06.03.2023
What Can Acrylic Paint Be Used On? 11 Different Surfaces
What can acrylic paint be used on? Acrylic paint is the most widely used paint for crafts and art projects, and for g...
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