The everyday acrylic that simply gets on with it. DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic is a water-based, all-purpose acrylic paint designed for general craft use across a wide range of surfaces and applications — reliable, consistent, easy to use, and available in a broad palette of colours that covers everything from bold primaries and brights through to naturalistic earth tones, neutrals, and a handful of specialist shades. It is the kind of paint that earns its place on the shelf by being exactly what it needs to be, every time.
The formulation is smooth and creamy, applying evenly with a brush or sponge without excessive drag or streaking. It dries quickly to a durable, permanent, water-resistant finish — typically within 30 to 60 minutes depending on the thickness of application and environmental conditions — and can be overpainted once dry without lifting. The finish is a soft sheen rather than high gloss, which suits most craft and decorative applications well and can be adjusted with a varnish or medium if a different finish is needed.
Crafter's Acrylic adheres well to a wide range of surfaces including wood, paper, card, canvas, MDF, plaster, terracotta, and most craft materials. It is non-toxic, cleans up with soap and water while wet, and is suitable for use with children under supervision.
The range covers 24 individual colours — Bright Red, Party Pink, Bright Orange, Bright Yellow, Buttercream, Christmas Green, Citrus Green, Island Blue, Bright Blue, Lavender, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Amish Grey, Black, White, Silver, Morning Spun Gold, Yellow, Brilliant Blue, Antique Gold, Glow in the Dark, Christmas Red, Navy, and Tropical Blue — spanning vivid brights, seasonal shades, everyday neutrals, earth tones, metallics, and a glow in the dark option. Colours are fully intermixable.
What surfaces does DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic work on? It adheres well to wood, MDF, paper, card, canvas, plaster, terracotta, and most general craft surfaces. Some non-porous or very smooth surfaces benefit from a primer or base coat first. Always test on a small area before committing to the full project.
How long does it take to dry? Typically 30 to 60 minutes to the touch depending on the thickness of application and room conditions. Allow to dry fully before applying additional coats or varnishes.
Is it permanent once dry? Yes — the dried paint is water-resistant and durable. For surfaces that will be handled frequently or exposed to moisture, a coat of varnish over the finished work will give additional protection.
Can the colours be mixed together? Yes — all colours in the Crafter's Acrylic range are fully intermixable, allowing custom shades to be created on the palette. The range can also be mixed with other DecoArt acrylic ranges including Americana.
How does the Glow in the Dark colour work? The Glow in the Dark shade absorbs light and re-emits it in low-light conditions. For best results apply over a white base coat and expose to a bright light source before viewing in the dark. It can be mixed with other colours to create tinted glow effects, though adding other colours will reduce the glow intensity.
Is it suitable for use with children? Yes — DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic is non-toxic and suitable for supervised use with children. Clean up with soap and water while the paint is still wet.
