Sonnet acrylic paint sets 10 ml

These Sonnet acrylic sets let you work with small amounts from 10 ml tubes. They suit colour studies, small paintings and comparisons of mixed colours. The paint can be mixed with water and dries to an elastic film that does not dissolve again in water.

Choose eight or twelve colours

• 8 × 10 ml: eight tubes, 80 ml of paint in total, in a cardboard box.
• 12 × 10 ml: twelve tubes, 120 ml of paint in total, in a cardboard box.

The eight-colour set contains Titanium White, Yellow Medium, Light Ochre, Carmine, green, blue, Burnt Umber and black. The twelve-colour set adds Lemon, red, Light Green and Ultramarine. The exact green, blue and red shades may vary with the assortment; pictured packaging may differ. Choose twelve colours for more ready-made colour choices, or eight for mixing with a smaller palette.

Make a small mixing study

Make three small patches on an offcut of your painting surface: one with a colour straight from the tube, one with two colours mixed together and one with that mixture plus white. Record the tubes and proportions used. Once dry, compare the colour and how much of the surface shows through before using the mixture in your painting.

Squeeze out a little paint at a time and add water gradually if you want a thinner application. A 10 ml tube is practical for small areas; the available volume is limited for a large, even background. Let a layer dry before overpainting and close the tubes after use.

Surface and materials

Work on paper, card, primed painting canvas or wood and try adhesion on a small area first. Brushes, a palette and a painting surface are needed separately. Explore our acrylic paints for colour studies and painting.

Safe use and cleanup

Follow the tube labels and keep the paint out of reach of children. Avoid eye and skin contact; do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Keep paint away from heat and open flames. Close the tubes and wash your hands after use. Collect spills and keep residues out of the environment and drains. Dispose of residues and packaging according to local waste rules.