- Is this set worth it for a beginner?
- Yes, if you want metallic accents rather than a full palette. The water-based formula is forgiving and easy to clean up, but you will likely need other colors alongside it.
- How does it compare with Amsterdam's Expert Series?
- Standard Series is the student line: fewer pigments and lower cost than Expert. Expert metallics are richer and more lightfast, which matters for work meant to last.
- Do the metallics need a varnish?
- Not required, but a varnish helps protect the metallic sheen and keeps it from dulling over time, especially on handled objects.
- Can I mix these with regular acrylics?
- Yes. They are water-based acrylics and blend with other acrylic paints, though mixing dulls the metallic effect.
- What is in the box?
- Six 20 ml bottles of metallic acrylic paint in assorted shades.
- Where is the Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint Metallic Set 6x20ml cheapest?
- At Quill, for $15.79, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint Metallic Set 6x20ml?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Staples, Michaels.