Is Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint safe for children?

Yes, Liquitex BASICS acrylic paints hold the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI AP), confirming they are non-toxic and safe for studio and educational use, including for children.

What surfaces can I use Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint on?

This paint adheres well to various surfaces including canvas, paper, wood, primed metal, and fabric, making it versatile for diverse art projects.

How long does Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint take to dry?

Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint typically dries to the touch within 20-30 minutes, and can be recoated in 1-2 hours, allowing for efficient layering.

Can I mix Liquitex BASICS paint with professional Liquitex paints?

Yes, Liquitex BASICS paints are designed to be intermixable with all professional Liquitex acrylics, allowing you to expand your palette and techniques.

Is this paint permanent once dry?

Yes, the pigments used in Liquitex BASICS paints have passed extensive lightfastness tests, ensuring archival quality and permanence on your artwork.

What is the difference between BASICS and professional Liquitex paints?

The primary difference is pigment concentration; BASICS paints have a lower concentration than professional Liquitex paints, making them more economical while still offering quality and intermixability.

Does this paint have a strong odor?

Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint is water-based and has a low odor, making it suitable for use in well-ventilated indoor spaces.

Can I use this paint for fabric painting?

Yes, Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint can be used on fabric, though for maximum durability and washability on textiles, it's recommended to heat-set it according to fabric paint guidelines.

How much paint is in one tube?

Each tube of Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint contains 118ml (4 fluid ounces) of paint.

What does 'lightfastness' mean for paint?

Lightfastness refers to a pigment's resistance to fading or color shifting when exposed to light over time, ensuring the longevity of your artwork.

Liquitex Light Olive Green 118ml Paint | Sage Green Acrylic Paint for Indian Crafters

Name: Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Light Olive Green 118ml (4 oz) | Artist Grade Paint for Beginners & Professionals
Brand: Liquitex
SKU: am6473
Price: 2471.00 INR
Availability: InStock

About this item

Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint in Light Olive Green (118ml/4oz) is designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. This medium-viscosity paint uses artist-quality pigments, offering a vibrant and lightfast color that ensures archival permanence. It's perfect for underpainting, sketching, color exploration, and everyday creative projects. The paint is safe to use, holding the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI AP), making it ideal for studio and educational settings.

While BASICS acrylics feature a lower concentration of pigment compared to professional Liquitex paints, they maintain high quality and are fully intermixable with professional materials. This allows artists to push their budget further without compromising on the ability to experiment and create. The paint adheres well to various surfaces like canvas, wood, and fabric, providing a versatile medium for diverse artistic applications.

Imported directly for Indian artists, this 118ml tube of Light Olive Green offers a cost-effective way to explore a rich palette. Experience the quality and reliability of Liquitex, delivered with clear pricing and GST included, ensuring a smooth artistic journey from your easel to completion.

Key Features

BASICS IS FOR ALL – from those new to painting to experienced artists. Ideal if you’re a beginner or on a budget. Perfect for underpainting or sketching if you’re a serious artist and for color scoping and exploration if you’re a creative professional.
HIGHEST QUALITY PIGMENTS – All Liquitex paints use the highest quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing process. With BASICS, the only difference is a lower concentration of pigment than our professional paints.
ECONOMICAL AND INTERMIXABLE – Push your budget harder with BASICS. Use on their own or combine together with professional materials. Perfect for everyday use, for sketching out preliminary ideas, or for underpainting your final paint application
ARCHIVAL QUALITY – As with all Liquitex paints, the pigments have passed extensive tests for lightfastness. Your work will have the greatest archival permanence possible, withstanding color shifting or fading to stay vibrant and true.
SAFE - BASICS acrylics are safe for you to use. All colors hold the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute and are ideal for studio and educational use.

Why choose this product

The Science Behind Liquitex BASICS

Liquitex BASICS acrylics deliver artist-grade color with a medium viscosity, perfect for a wide range of techniques. They utilize high-quality pigments, ensuring excellent lightfastness and archival permanence, meaning your art will resist fading and color shifts for years. While pigment concentration is lower than professional lines, they are fully intermixable, allowing for budget-conscious exploration. The ACMI AP seal guarantees non-toxicity, making them safe for all users, including students and hobbyists.

Who Should Use It & Who Should Skip

This paint is perfect for art students, beginners exploring acrylics, hobbyists, and professionals needing a cost-effective option for underpainting or large-scale projects. If you require the absolute highest pigment load for intense opacity or specific professional-grade properties like heavy body texture, consider Liquitex's professional lines. For general art creation, sketching, and vibrant color exploration on canvas, wood, or fabric, BASICS is an excellent choice.

How to use

Ensure your canvas, paper, wood, or fabric is clean and dry. For best results, prime the surface with gesso or a compatible primer to create an even base for the paint. — Prepare Your Surface
Squeeze the desired amount of Light Olive Green paint onto your palette. Use a brush, palette knife, or sponge to apply the medium-viscosity paint to your surface. Blend colors as needed. — Apply the Paint
Allow the first layer to dry to the touch (approx. 20-30 minutes) before applying subsequent layers. Recoat within 1-2 hours for optimal adhesion and coverage. — Layer and Dry
Clean your brushes, palettes, and tools immediately after use with soap and water to prevent the acrylic paint from drying and becoming permanent. — Clean Up

Example scenarios

Typical situations where Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Light Olive Green 118ml (4 oz) | Artist Grade Paint for Beginners & Professionals helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.

Scenario 1

Illustrative example

Where it helps

Priya, an art student in Chennai, needed affordable paints for her college projects. She found local brands lacked vibrancy and faded quickly, while professional paints were too expensive for daily use.

How this product helps

She now uses Liquitex BASICS. The colors are bright, don't fade, and she can afford to use them generously for practice and assignments. The 118ml tube lasts her weeks for daily sketching and underpainting.

Specifications & installation

Specifications

Pigments	Artist-quality
Binder	Acrylic polymer emulsion
Solvent	Water-based
Allergens	None listed
Free From	Heavy metals (in standard colors), harsh chemicals

Installation & usage

Directions	Apply with brush, palette knife, or sponge to desired surface. Allow to dry completely between layers.
Recommended Surfaces	Canvas, paper, wood, fabric, primed metal, ceramic
Drying Time	Dries to touch in 20-30 minutes; recoat in 1-2 hours
Archival Quality	Yes, pigments are tested for lightfastness
Cost per Use	118 g at 1 g/day = 118 days — ₹20.94 per day
Shelf life after opening	12 months (PAO)
Reapplication math	118g tube lasts ~118 days at daily face-only, ~50 days at face+body twice daily

How we compare

Feature	Liquitex BASICS Acrylic	Others
Pigment Quality	Artist-quality pigments with tested lightfastness for archival permanence.	Varies widely; many budget Indian brands use lower-grade pigments with uncertain lightfastness.
Safety Certification	ACMI AP seal: Certified non-toxic for all users, including children.	Some Indian brands claim 'non-toxic', but formal certifications like ACMI AP are rare.
Intermixability	Fully intermixable with professional Liquitex acrylics and other acrylic mediums.	Intermixability with international brands can be inconsistent; quality varies.
Cost per Gram	₹20.94 per gram for 118 g tube	Budget Indian acrylics can range from ₹5-15/g for similar volumes, but quality differs.
Surface Compatibility	Versatile on canvas, paper, wood, fabric, primed metal, ceramic.

SKU	am6473
GTIN	00887452031161
Brand	Liquitex
Product Name	BASICS Acrylic Paint
Color	Light Olive Green
Size	118 ml (4 oz)
Format	Tube
Viscosity	Medium
Pigment Concentration	Lower than professional paints
Lightfastness	Artist-quality, archival permanence
Country of Origin	Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners

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