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Art Supplies For Miniature Paintings
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items I picked out a few items I use almost daily. Some of these brands are ones I use and recommend the most, but if you are just starting out you can definitely try some that are more budget friendly so you're not investing too much. Once you know your m...
This brand's colors are brilliant. The Open line are created to dry slower than regular acrylic paint which gives you more time to blend your palette.
Golden Open Acrylics - Intro Colors, Set of 6 with Thinner ...
Must-have for all acrylic painters. This is basically uncolored acrylic polymer. You can use this instead of water to make colors more transparent without sacrificing pigmentation. Good for glazes or adding texture
Golden Artist Colors® Gloss Polymer Medium
Round brushes are key for detail work. This is a great affordable starter set!
Golden Synthetic Round Acrylic Brushes, 4pc. by Artist's ...
I have been using the Masters for decades. This will keep your brushes clean and soft. A little goes a long way so one tub will last for years.
The Masters® Brush Cleaner
Great little tool for keeping your cleaned brushes dry or if you need help scraping paint off as you clean them.
Brush Washer with Drying Rack by Artist's Loft
Paint your canvas, panel or metal support with gesso first! This will prime it so that colors can appear brighter as well as provide the type of texture that your paint will stick to.
Liquitex BASICS® White Gesso
Black gesso isn't common, but I use it a lot in my own painting since I like to use muted tones a lot.
Liquitex® Black Gesso
These are disposable palettes which makes clean-up super easy. All you do it tear it off the pad and a new page is ready to use for next time.
Strathmore® 300 Series Palette Paper Pad
Useful for storing small amounts of custom colors you have blended.
Plastic Paint Cups by Artist's Loft
This paper palette has a grey tone which i like. I used this specific one for years before switching to a glass palette. This is a pad where you can tear away and dispose the used sheet.
Richeson Gray Matters Paper Palette - 12" x 16", Gray, 50 ...
You always want to apply a layer of varnish once you are done with a painting. This will also protect it from UV damage.
Golden Waterborne Varnish - Gloss, 8 oz
These frames have an easy open style for you to insert any painting on paper. You can even glue it on the back to make it permanent.
12 Pack: Mini Rectangle Float Frame by Studio Décor
This frame is a great size at 3 inches and has a an ornamental bow for a more vintage look.
Kangce Picture Frames 3.5x3.5 Vintage ...
Strathmore 300 Series Canvas Paper Pads
Traditional stretched canvas has a limit to how small they can be, so canvas pads are a great option if you want to paint on canvas on a size smaller then 4 inches. This is pre-primed with black so it's ready to use.
Fredrix Black Canvas Pads
You mix this in to your palette to get extra working time. Only use with regular acrylic. If you are using the Golden Open line of acrylics, do not use this.
Liquitex® Slow-Dri® Blending Medium
I have used this in the past as a final layer of varnish to get that glass-like appearance. However, I think over time it loses it's shine due to contact with body oils. It is restorable.
Tri-Art Liquid Glass Acrylic Pouring Medium - 500 ml
The fluid acrylics type of paint comes in a thinner viscosity than regular acrylic paint. This makes it easy to get fine lines with flat texture.
Golden® Fluid Acrylics™ 10 Color Mixing Set
I have not used these, but the handle style is a good option for those who may need an adaptable design.
Mixed Media 3 Piece Egg-Shaped Round & Flat Paint ...
Yes, you can still do paint by numbers. This $10 kit is a great way to get your feet wet without buying a full list of supplies.
Sunset Field Paint-by-Number Framed Mini Kit by Artist's Loft