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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz

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$5.99at MichaelsChecked Nov 8

50% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $5.99 at Michaels on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz

Liquitex Basics is a student-grade acrylic line, and this 4 oz tube in Parchment is a soft, warm off-white that works well for skin tones, skies and neutral underpainting. The paint is thick and buttery, holds brush marks and palette-knife texture, and dries to a water-resistant film. It sits below Liquitex Heavy Body in pigment load and price tier, but it mixes cleanly with the rest of the Basics range and with other Liquitex acrylics. It suits beginners, students and hobby painters, and experienced painters who want a large working supply for studies and underpainting.

Best forStudents and beginners learning acrylicsUnderpainting and toning canvasesPortrait and landscape painters needing a warm neutralCraft and hobby painting on canvas, wood and board
Pros
  • Thick, buttery consistency holds brush and knife texture
  • Lightfast, permanent pigments resist fading
  • Mixes and blends well with other Liquitex acrylics
  • Water-resistant when dry, so it layers without lifting
  • Parchment is a useful warm neutral for mixing and underpainting
Cons
  • Student-grade pigment load is lower than Liquitex Heavy Body
  • Softer body than professional heavy-body paints, so peaks slump slightly
  • Single 4 oz tube runs out fast on large canvases
  • Color can look slightly different wet versus dry

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz prices at every store

  • MichaelsNew

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    $5.99+ $9.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • QuillNew

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    $14.09+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • StaplesNew

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    $11.99+ $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.99 on Nov 9 at Michaels. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Painters who use Liquitex Basics generally call it a dependable, affordable student acrylic with good coverage and easy mixing. Many note the thick consistency and say it holds texture better than other student brands, while experienced painters say it is thinner and less pigmented than professional heavy-body lines.

What people mention
  • ConsistencyPraisedPainters describe the paint as thick and buttery, holding brush marks and knife texture.
  • Pigment strengthMixedCoverage is good for student work, but experienced painters find it less pigmented than professional lines.
  • MixingPraisedUsers say it blends cleanly with other Liquitex acrylics and with water for washes.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers see it as a dependable student paint that performs above its grade.
  • DryingMixedSome note the color shifts slightly from wet to dry, and the film is water-resistant once cured.

From Quill

  • Student-grade quality with artist-level performance
  • Lightfast and permanent pigments resist fading
  • Rich, vivid parchment color
  • Thick, buttery consistency retains brushstrokes and texture
  • Mixable and blendable with other Liquitex products
  • Trusted Liquitex quality
Materials
Formulated with the same lightfast, fine art pigments used in Liquitex's professional range, with a lighter pigment load
Care
Non washable
Returns
Most products can be returned within 30 days for a full credit, refund or replacement
Shipping
Delivery: Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23; next-day delivery on most orders

About the Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Parchment 4oz

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint in Parchment is a student-grade acrylic that comes in a 4 oz size. It is formulated with the same lightfast, fine art pigments used in the Liquitex professional range, but with a lighter pigment load. The pigments are permanent and resist fading, and the paint is water resistant once dry.

The paint has a thick, buttery consistency that retains brushstrokes and texture. The parchment color is rich and vivid. It can be mixed and blended with other Liquitex products.

Color
Parchment
Size
4 oz
Type
Acrylic paint, student grade
Consistency
Thick, buttery
Pigments
Lightfast and permanent, lighter pigment load than the professional range
Features
Water resistant
Care
Non washable
Compatibility
Mixable with other Liquitex products

Specifications

Features
Water ResistantSource

Questions and answers

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.

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