Name: Classroom Amsterdam Acrylic Paint Set
SKU: RT17791906
Availability: InStock

The Classroom Amsterdam Acrylic Paint Product Features:

The Classroom Amsterdam Acrylic Paint set has a very high degree of lightfastness.
Pure, stable pigments.
Strong and flexible paint film as a 100% acrylate emulsion is used as a binder.
Exceptionally durable for a long-lasting result.
Suitable for painting murals.
Ideal for use on paper, boar, canvas, wood and stone.
No solvent is necessary.
Easy to thin with water.
Short drying time (thin layers dry within half an hour) and odourless.

Mixing Acrylic Colours

It is often said that you can create every colour by mixing the three primary colours: red, yellow and blue in different ratios and combinations. What usually isn’t mentioned, however, is that undertones are something to keep in mind as well when mixing colours.

Primary & additional colours:

The primary colours – Primary Yellow, Primary Magenta and Primary Cyan tend to be a bit cooler, while the additional colours Azo Yellow Light, Naphthol Red Medium and Ultramarine create a warmer colour palette.
The cooler colours have blue undertones whereas the warmer colours have red and yellow undertones. Using a six-colour mixing system allows you to create colours in any colour temperature, giving you more options than with a three-colour mixing system.

Selecting the right colours:

To create bright, pure colours, select colours with undertones that don’t “pollute” your desired colour. For example, if you want to create a nice, bright violet, you should opt for Magenta and Cyan as they both have blue undertones.
If you were to mix Naphthol Red Medium with Ultramarine, you would still get a purple colour, but since the red has a yellow undertone to create a warmer colour, the purple will turn out a bit more yellow as well. This makes the colour duller and not as vibrant as it could have been using colours with blue undertones.
Using just the primary colours, you would not be able to easily create a bright orange, for example, since Magenta has blue undertones. Using the additional mixing colour Naphthol Red Medium and Azo Yellow Light, you can create a beautiful warm orange.
When mixing a cool-toned yellow with a cool-toned blue, the green that would come out is a bright, vibrant green. With the warm-toned colours, greens tend to lean more towards earthy brown or olive colours.

Additional information

Weight	1.1 kg
Dimensions	4 × 23.5 × 21.5 cm

What is the main feature of Amsterdam acrylics?

Amsterdam acrylics are recognized for their high-quality pigments, producing vibrant colours with excellent lightfastness, making them suitable for long-lasting artwork.

What are the different series of Amsterdam acrylic paints?

The two primary series are “Standard” and “Expert,” with “Expert” offering a higher pigment concentration and greater opacity compared to “Standard”.

What surfaces can you use Amsterdam acrylics on?

You can use Amsterdam acrylics on various surfaces including canvas, paper (acrylic paper recommended), wood, stone, and even walls due to their alkali resistance.

How do you thin Amsterdam acrylics?

To thin Amsterdam acrylics, simply add water.

How fast do Amsterdam acrylics dry?

Depending on the paint thickness and environmental conditions, Amsterdam acrylics can dry within half an hour, making them a fast-drying medium.

Are Amsterdam acrylics considered professional grade?

Yes, particularly the “Expert” series, which is considered professional-grade due to its high pigment concentration and lightfastness.

What is the binder used in Amsterdam acrylics?

Amsterdam acrylics use a 100% acrylic resin binder, ensuring a durable and flexible paint film.

Do Amsterdam acrylics have a strong odour?

No, Amsterdam acrylics are formulated to be nearly odourless.

Can you mix Amsterdam acrylics with mediums?

Yes, you can mix Amsterdam acrylics with various acrylic mediums to adjust the consistency and drying time.

How do you clean up after using Amsterdam acrylics?

Clean up spills and brushes with soap and water while the paint is still wet.

Can you use Amsterdam acrylics for pouring techniques?

While not specifically designed for pouring, Amsterdam acrylics can be used for pouring techniques with the addition of mediums to adjust viscosity.

Are Amsterdam acrylic paints good quality?

Amsterdam acrylic paints offer an excellent medium body acrylic paint for the artist who seeks high quality and high value.

Is Amsterdam acrylic paint waterproof?

Acrylic paint dries quickly, is very flexible and waterproof once dry.

Is Amsterdam acrylic paint heavy body?

This heavy body acrylic paint offers you solid brush strokes, a satin finish and 102 fantastic colours, including colours with exclusive pigments.

Colour Name	Titanium White	Primary Yellow	Primary Magenta	Primary Cyan	Phthalo Green	Oxide Black
Colour Number	105	275	369	572	675	735
Opacity	Opaque	Semi-Opaque	Transparent	Semi-Transparent	Transparent	Opaque
Lightfastness	+++	++	+++	+++	+++	+++
Pigments Used	PW8	PY3, PY74	PV19	PB15, PW6	PG7	PBk11