Starting with acrylics: materials, possibilities and essentials for absolute beginners
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 Published On Nov 4, 2023

Basic information on acrylics and materials that are useful or necessary.

00:00:00 Consistency of the paint
00:00:29 Mediums and effect gels
00:00:46 Paint thick or thin (dry brush)
00:01:05 Dry water insoluble
00:01:23 Fast drying time
00:01:44 Painting in layers
00:02:28 Wet-in-wet
00:03:40 Cleaning with water
00:04:10 Grounds (things to paint on)
00:06:53 Gesso
00:09:09 Recommended colors
00:09:23 Color shift
00:10:58 Transparent and opaque colors
00:11:45 Palette
00:12:18 Palette knife
00:13:05 Brushes
00:14:03 Water jar
00:14:20 Paper towel
00:15:20 Easel
00:16:45 Varnish
00:18:37 Start painting!

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Cleaning brushes:    • Cleaning acrylic paint brushes  
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