Ctmodeler Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I like the idea of acrylics . They dry really fast and clean up with water . My question is that I have some gloss black acrylic craft paint I got at Wally world or somewhere and when I use it , it dries flat. What's up with that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) When ever I shoot craft paints and want a gloss finish I just automatically figure on clear coating. And as such I actually prefer flat or satin acrylics. But the level of gloss you get from gloss acrylics will vary by how you thin them and apply too. And polishing as well. I just go for the clear coat though with craft acrylics that I want to really shine. I do quite a lot of craft paint shooting and clear coat with either Tamiya clear gloss acrylic or with clear lacquers, then buff to a full shine. I like the satin craft paints for interiors but flat is fine with me too then I add clear satin Liquitex varnish to my mix according to how I want the interior to look. Bodies get clear coated if craft paint is the color coat. Just sayin. Edited April 4, 2020 by Dave G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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