A compact colour selection for small paintings, colour studies and mixing tests. This Phoenix acrylic set contains twelve 12 ml tubes, with 144 ml of paint in total.
What is in the set?
The selection combines white and black with yellow and red tones, several blues, greens, ochre and brown. Each colour has its own tube, so you can dispense the paint you need while keeping the others closed. Prepare your own brushes, palette, water container and painting surface.
Choose a suitable surface
Use a slightly absorbent surface that is clean and free from dust and grease, such as suitably prepared canvas, painting paper, painting board or wood. Test a smooth or unfamiliar surface on a small area first. Choose a small format or a study: 12 ml tubes are convenient for trying colours, while a larger tube of the required colour is more practical for broad areas.
Mix small amounts
Put a small amount on the palette first and add a second colour gradually. Compare a mixture on its own and with a little white to see the lighter tint. Record which tubes you use for a colour study. The set offers twelve colours, so you do not have to mix every required shade from just three basic colours.
Painting and cleaning
Use the paint directly from the tube or carefully add a little water to adjust its handling. Let one layer dry before painting another over it. Dried acrylic does not dissolve again like watercolour, so clean brushes and the palette before paint dries on them. Close the tubes and follow the packaging instructions. Water resistance after drying does not guarantee suitability for unprotected outdoor use.
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