Acrylic Paint Open Stock

Let your imagination go wild with acrylic paint open stock. Artists have unique ideas when envisioning the colours they’ll use on their next piece. Sometimes you’ll find yourself short on the colours you’ve had in mind. Acrylic paint is an essential item in every artist’s toolkit, and now it’s easier to buy only the colours you need. Don’t buy an entire set if you only need one shade—top up your supply economically by shopping from our open stock! At Arteza, you can buy a pouch or tube singularly and pick your colours by hand.

What is acrylic paint used for? Acrylic paint is used for a range of projects by beginners and experts alike. It’s a popular option for canvas and clothing, as acrylic paint dries quickly and absorbs quite readily. You can also apply acrylic paint to paper, card, wood, MDF, plastic, metal, ceramic, and clay. It can be poured for abstract pieces with a textural quality or used in simple arts and crafts, as well—there's no end to the possibilities!

How do you seal acrylic paint? You can seal and preserve acrylic paint by applying a water-based sealant. Two popular options for this are polyurethane and polycrylic. Your choice between the two will depend on your project and preferences. Polyurethane is resistant to both heat and water, while polycrylic’s advantage comes from being fast to dry and easy to clean, with a bit less odour. 

How do you liquefy acrylic paint? If the paint is too thick for your needs, it can be liquefied using water or an additive. To liquefy with water, squeeze the acrylic from your paint tube onto a clean surface. Dip your paintbrush into a cup of water and gently apply to the paint. Carefully work the water into the paint, adding more if necessary to reach your desired viscosity. Liquefying acrylic using an additive is a similar process—simply squeeze out a small amount and gently mix with your paint until you reach the right consistency.

Don’t hold back on your next art project when you can try our open stock acrylic paint! Grab just the shades you need from our primary or iridescent colour categories and while you're here, pick up your favourite surfaces—such as canvas panels or acrylic pads—so you'll never need to halt the creative process. Now’s the perfect opportunity to get started with acrylic paint, so shop our open stock collection of incredible colours and make your projects pop!