HowTo

Multi Surface Acrylic Colours

Thicker acrylic in a tub. I will have a limited range of colours available after November 2000. Check out the CREATEX web site for the list of 36 colours available.

Multi Surface Acrylics are professional quality acrylics. It is the one paint for all your colour needs. These brilliant colours can be used for nearly all art processes and techniques including: screen printing, canvas painting, lino printing, relief printing, stencilling, stamping, etc. Colour line includes matte, pearlised, iridescent & chameleon finishes. These colours can be used with permanent results on: paper, canvas, wood, leather, glass, art boards, cement, plaster, papier-mache, plastic, metal, clay, foam core, reeds, etc.

Colours available in 120mls, 240mls, 480mls on request.
Transparent Medium Impasto Medium, Matte, Gloss and Opaque Medium in 120mls, 240mls, 480mls

Multi Surface Acrylic Colours User Guide

Paper, Canvas, and Cement
1) Apply colour by screenprinting or brush. Avoid thick build up of paint.
2) Colours are permanent when dry (24-48 hrs.) Clear coat if desired.

Fabric
1)For best results, use 100% cotton, 50/50 blends, denim, T shirts, and most natural fibres.
2) Apply colour by screenprinting or brush. Avoid thick build up of paint.
3) Allow colours to dry (24 hrs.) then heatset by one of the following methods:
a) Iron for two minutes at 300°; use protective cloth, keep iron moving.
b) Conveyor dryer for 2 minutes at 350°F.

Wood
1) Prepare surface by lightly sanding with fine sandpaper
2) Wipe down surface with a slightly damp rag to remove any dust or foreign matter.
3) Apply colours, avoiding thick buildup.
4) Allow colours to dry before applying clear finish.

Leather and Vinyl
1) Clean surface to remove surface dirt.
2) Apply colour avoiding thick buildup.
3) Allow colours to dry for 24 hours.
4) Blow dry for two minutes at highest heat.

You can order supplies from this website. Check the prices and colour charts prior to completing the fax order form. Contact me <colours@judybourke.com> if you would like a workshop in Multi Surface Paint applications

back top