- Is Liquitex Basics good for beginners?
- Yes. It is a student-grade acrylic with forgiving handling, good coverage and easy mixing. It is a common first paint for classes and at-home practice.
- How does it compare with Liquitex Heavy Body?
- Heavy Body has a higher pigment load and stiffer consistency. Basics is softer and less opaque, which makes it easier to spread but less suited to thick impasto work.
- What can I paint on with this Parchment color?
- It works on canvas, canvas board, wood, paper and primed board. Parchment is a warm off-white that suits underpainting, skies, skin tones and neutral backgrounds.
- Does it mix with other acrylic brands?
- It mixes with most acrylic paints, though results vary by brand. It blends best with other Liquitex products, including the Basics and Heavy Body ranges.
- Is the paint waterproof when dry?
- It dries to a water-resistant film, so later layers and light washes will not lift it easily. It is not fully waterproof, so use a varnish for outdoor or handled pieces.
- What size is the tube?
- This is a 4 oz (118 ml) tube. That is enough for studies and small canvases but runs out quickly on large works.
- Where is the Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz cheapest?
- At Michaels, for $5.99, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Michaels, Staples, Quill.