Knowledge about acrylic pigments

Acrylic pigments belong to artificially synthesized polymeric pigments, invented in the 1950s. They are made by blending pigment powder with acrylic latex. Acrylic emulsion, also known as acrylic resin polymerized latex. There are many types of acrylic resins, such as methacrylic resin, so there are also many types of acrylic pigments. Foreign pigment manufacturers have produced a series of acrylic products, such as matte acrylic pigments, semi matte acrylic pigments, glossy acrylic pigments, as well as acrylic matte oil, gloss oil, shaping ointment, and so on. Acrylic pigments are highly popular among painters. Compared to oil painting pigments, it has the following characteristics:

1. It can be released with water, which is beneficial for cleaning.

2. Quick drying. The pigment can dry in a few minutes after painting, and there is no need to wait several months for it to shine like in oil paintings. Painters who prefer slow drying pigments can use retardants to delay the drying time of the pigments.

3. After the coloring layer dries, it quickly loses its solubility and forms a tough, elastic, and impermeable film. This type of film is similar to rubber.

4. The color is full, heavy, and fresh, and no matter how it is mixed, there will be no feeling of "dirty" or "gray". The coloring layer will never have the phenomenon of oil absorption and pollution.

5. The durability of the work is relatively long. The oil film in oil painting is prone to oxidation over time, yellowing and hardening, which can cause cracking in the picture. In theory, acrylic film will never become brittle and will never turn yellow.

The biggest difference between acrylic pigments and oil paintings in terms of usage is that they have the operational characteristics of general water-based pigments, which can be used as both watercolors and watercolors.

7. Acrylic molding ointment contains particles and can be divided into coarse and fine particles, providing convenience for making texture.