# Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Light Olive Green 118ml (4 oz) | Artist Grade Paint for Beginners & Professionals **Brand:** Liquitex **SKU:** am6473 **ASIN:** B07F4LR1QR **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-118ml-4-oz-tube-light-olive-green/am6473 **Subcategory:** Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹855 **Discount:** 54% ## Description Liquitex BASICS Light Olive Green acrylic paint (118ml/4oz) offers artist-quality pigments at a budget-friendly price. Medium viscosity, intermixable, and archival quality. Safe for all users with ACMI AP seal. Imported for Indian artists. ## Highlights - Artist-Quality Pigments — Features high-quality pigments for vibrant, lightfast color that resists fading over time, ensuring your artwork remains true to its original brilliance. - Budget-Friendly for All — Ideal for beginners, students, or artists on a budget, offering a cost-effective way to explore color and techniques without compromising on core quality. - Intermixable & Versatile — Easily combine with professional Liquitex paints or use on various surfaces like canvas, wood, and fabric for diverse artistic applications. - Safe for Studio & School — Certified non-toxic with the ACMI AP seal, ensuring safety for use in educational environments and personal studios. ## 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 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Pigments | Artist-quality | | Binder | Acrylic polymer emulsion | | Solvent | Water-based | | Allergens | None listed | | Free From | Heavy metals (in standard colors), harsh chemicals | | 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 — {{ccc_price_per_unit:118: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 | | Contraindications | Not for ingestion; avoid prolonged skin contact without barrier. | | Allergens / common irritants | None commonly reported; test on small area if sensitive. | | 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 | ## Attributes - **Unit count:** 1 ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Compliance No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging. ## Images 1. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B07F4LR1QR-0.webp 2. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B07F4LR1QR-1.webp 3. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B07F4LR1QR-2.webp 4. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B07F4LR1QR-3.webp 5. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B07F4LR1QR-4.webp --- Source: https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-118ml-4-oz-tube-light-olive-green/am6473 Returns: 30 days, free, by mail. Shipping: Free across India, 7–13 business days. Prices are all-inclusive (duties + GST).