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peachycheeks · Veteran Member

Regular acrylic paints??

Liselle · Guru

I'd like to know too, because I just got a set of acrylics. I've heard of reborners using them, and I know they're thinned with water for a wash consistency, but will they hold up on the vinyl?

sara zata · Guru

Do some art on canvas from the cheep shops. Then that wont upset here. I have used them , they are not the in thing with reborning buyers. Will post pics of the two I did with oil Paints so you can see. XXXXX June.

peachycheeks · Veteran Member

Instead of returning the paints- what about using them on the inside of the doll for depth-most of the are flesh tones, etc. Thank you

Buffington · Guru

Sorry ladies... acrylic paints are no longer recommended as they will cause bruising (use search feature to find topics on this in forum threads). They have ruined many a reborn. Especially not on the inside, that is even worse. Also they will not give the long standing heirloom quality you want, and will fade or change color over time. :(
A lot of us long-timer reborners have already gone this route so can speak from personal experience. It was a nice gesture though :)
Sorry. :(

-- Edited by Buffington on Thursday 9th of September 2010 02:41:13 AM

peachycheeks · Veteran Member

Yes- I will stick with GHSP'S. Thank you!!

sara zata · Guru

Yes I thought you would see this post and comment the same why as me. I am so glad I went to GHSPaints. XXXXXX June

peachycheeks · Veteran Member

Yah (LOL!) I'm not going to ruin an expensive kit!!!! Thanks!

Liselle · Guru

Thanks Ladies! I guess I'll be buying some canvas for these paints I have here. Or make my ex pay me back!!

Play Days Dolls · Guru

The air dry paints are a form of acrylic paints. As the others have said acrylics, as well as, oils were used before the advent of GHSP. I've never had bruising with them, but they definitely do not hold up like GHSP. You use water with them rather than mineral spirits. If I used them, I would also need a retarder as they dry too fast here.

Linda

Liselle · Guru

So, Linda, what is your opinion of regular artist grade acrylic paints?

Would you use them, or should I tell my ex he owes me for these paints I can't use? :)

Play Days Dolls · Guru

My opinion is that the HSP and/or the AD paints formulated specifically for this art are a better investment. I just hate to see people spending bucks for outdated paint when the new and improved paint produces a more long-lasting product.

Linda