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Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - October 3, 2025
9.4

Verdict overview

  • worth the money 9.4
  • For traveling 9.8
  • for starters 9.4
  • Sheerness 9.1
  • lasts a long time 9.6
  • Simple to use 9.6
  • Simple to clean 9.4
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Pros
  • High-quality pigments for vibrant, long-lasting colors.
  • Versatile use on various surfaces.
  • Affordable set with a wide color assortment.
Cons
  • Pigment not super thick.

Tech specs

colorMulticolor
importImported
package informationTube
assembly requiredNo
special featureAdjustable
warranty descriptionNO WARRANTY
item formLiquid
customer reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 12,782 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
unit count35.52 Fl Oz
model nameBASICS
surface recommendationWood, Ceramic, Paper, Metal, Stone, Fabric, Styrofoam
indoor outdoor usageIndoor
item volume268.66 Fluid Ounces
product dimensions14.3 x 4.5 x 4.3 inches
item weight3.5 pounds
age range descriptionAdult
size0.74 Fl Oz Pack of 48
paint typeAcrylic
batteries requiredNo
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Product Overview

If you re a beginner looking for an affordable, high quality acrylic paint set, then the Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set is the perfect choice. This set is ideal for all kinds of art projects, from traditional canvas paintings to wall murals and more. It contains forty eight 22 milliliter 0.74 ounce tubes of paint with a variety of popular Liquitex colors. The paint has a thick and creamy consistency with a satin finish and good pigment load.

This set is made from the same high quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing process as Liquitex s professional range. The pigments are ground with tiny reinforced ceramic beads to ensure fine dispersion, great color development, strength, and brightness. It also has adjustable opacities that can be used as an undertone, tint, or shade. You can further customize your work with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums that are intermixable with this set.

One of the best features of this set is its versatility. It dries quickly and is easy to clean up with water while wet. It can also easily be flexed and sticks to almost any surface including canvas, paper board, wood, masonry, metal, styrofoam, stone, ceramics, and textiles. Plus it conforms to ASTM D4236 standards so it s safe for educational use.

Overall this is an excellent acrylic paint set for beginners who want a quality product at an affordable price point. It has all the necessary colors for traditional artwork as well as modern projects like murals or graffiti art. It s also easy to use and adjust according to your needs so you can get creative with your work in no time!

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