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FolkArt Acrylic Paint by Plaid Welcome to the world of FolkArt®! Get an introduction to each of the FolkArt paints as well as links to everything you need to know about them.

FolkArt Acrylic Paint by Plaid



Welcome to the world of FolkArt®! Get an introduction to each of the FolkArt paints as well as links to everything you need to know about them. Click on your preferred paint to get started:

FolkArt Acrylics FolkArt HD new!
FolkArt Artists' Pigments FolkArt Outdoor
FolkArt Enamels FolkArt One Stroke
FolkArt Fabric Books

Until the introduction of FolkArt, decorative painters had very limited choices in paint other than expensive oils or all-purpose craft paint. Since the early 1980s, Plaid has worked closely with Master Decorative Artists to formulate a paint that features the working characteristics of oils, plus the convenience of acrylics and the appeal of pre-mixed colors.

Its launch in 1983 was just the tip of the iceberg. Over the years, FolkArt has evolved into a comprehensive program for all levels of decorative painters and includes paints, mediums, books and "how to" programs.

 

FolkArt® Acrylic Colors

Designed especially for decorative painters, the pigmentation and consistency of FolkArt allow the artist to accomplish the desired results for any style of strokework. It can be used to achieve transparent washes or blend like oils. No matter what kind of projects you're creating, with more than 250 colors, you are sure to find the shade you're looking for. There are even metallic and gem colors for special effects. The colors are constantly reviewed and updated to keep up with decorating trends.




  Click here to see all the latest FolkArt Acrylic Colors paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® Artists' Pigments

In 1978, Priscilla Hauser, founder of the Society of Decorative Painters and Plaid author, pioneered into new territory with her Artist Polymer Acrylic Paint. While she was a bit before her time, Priscilla paved the way for FolkArt Artists' Pigments. These deep, true colors blend easily and maintain vibrancy when mixed. FolkArt Artists' Pigments have a higher pigment concentration than regular FolkArt paints and therefore have a better hide and more intense coverage. When combined with FolkArt Blending Gel, the Artists' Pigments take on the qualities of oils and produce fantastic texture. All of these qualities allow decorative painters to blend and shade to suit their individual needs.

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt Artists' Pigments paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® Enamels

The FolkArt Enamels line is the glass and ceramic paint you've been looking for! FolkArt Enamels are premium, artist quality paints that do not require any surface preparation--just brush it on. One step, no prep! They are available in a wide palette of beautiful colors that includes key artists' colors and One Stroke™ colors chosen from the FolkArt color collection. The paint goes on rich, smooth, and creamy, just like FolkArt Acrylic paints, for exceptional hide and superior scratch resistance.

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt Enamels paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® Fabric

Looking for a quick and easy way to create unique fashion and home accents? With FolkArt Fabric, you can personalize, add hand-drawn designs and embellish fashion and home accessories with style and ease! Fabric painting is great for just about any surface: denim, cotton, poly/cotton blends, woven blends and home décor textiles. FolkArt Fabric offers the same rich, creamy consistency of FolkArt Acrylic paint, allowing for many painting techniques, including the popular One Stroke method.  You'll find a complete line of FolkArt Fabric brush-on colors, dimensional colors with writer-tips for free-hand designs and lettering, as well an assortment of accessories and books!

Learn how easy it is to paint on Fabric!
Click here to watch a video demonstration with Donna Dewberry.

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt Fabric paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® HD
Paint in High Definition

Imagine capturing color and texture in the same stroke, without the time or cost required with oil painting. Plaid is proud to introduce new FolkArt HD, a high definition acrylic paint that allows any level of painter to enjoy incredible results—no advanced skills are required! HD acrylic paints combine high pigmentation and a thick paint formula that is highly visual, light reflecting and dries with high definition. The result is a beautiful work of art with the look of a fine oil painting. Bring Visual Texture to any surface: canvas, wood, tin, metal, papier-mâché and more.

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt HD paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® Outdoor

Finally, it's safe to leave your painted items outside! FolkArt Outdoor paints feature the rich color and high-hide that decorative painters expect from FolkArt with a specially formulated UV protective and weather resistant finish. Use it on metal, terra-cotta, wood, concrete, galvanized tin and more. You don't even need a primer! You'll find a complete line of artists' colors, opaques and metallics, and even a special dimensional formula!

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt Outdoor paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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FolkArt® Mediums & Finishes

In addition to paint, the FolkArt line also includes a collection of mediums and finishes to create a variety of effects for every painting need. They can be used to extend open time, float on a color, paint on glass, add a crackled look or a touch of age! All of these products expand the capabilities of FolkArt and therefore, help to expand your creativity!

See all the latest FolkArt Mediums & FolkArt Finishes , or use the links below to learn more.

Finishes Mediums

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FolkArt® One Stroke

With the FolkArt One Stroke program, developed by renowned decorative painter Donna Dewberry, anyone can learn to paint! This stroke-by-stroke teaching method makes learning to paint flowers and other designs easy. With teaching guides, videos and books, the method is foolproof. Just load the brush, practice and paint!

Click here to see all the latest FolkArt One Stroke paints, or use the links below to learn more.

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Books

For even more project inspiration and new techniques, Plaid authors produce a number of decorative painting instructional and project books each year. These books feature the latest trends in decorative painting, and are sure to provide any decorative painter with hours of painting pleasure!

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