How Do You Use Acrylic Craft Paint On Canvas?
Acrylic craft paint can be used as a medium for painting. One benefit of using craft paint instead of traditional artist’s acrylic colors is that craft paints are readily available in metallic sheens. On the other hand, the paint is thin and generally less pigment-saturated than artist acrylics. You can increase the consistency of craft paint and use it for canvas art. Prime the canvas with gesso to smooth the surface and assist paint adherence. Dip the foam brush in the gesso, pressing it against the side of the container to remove any excess. The foam brush should be saturated with gesso, but not dripping. Allow the first coat to dry completely, then apply two successive coats. Allow the gesso to dry completely before sketching or painting. Plan your painting. Once you know how you want it to look, sketch out your ideas on the canvas. Gesso is generally removal resistant to gentle erasures. Use a ruler as a straight edge for any hard lines. Optionally, mix the craft paint with an acr
