# Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Turquoise Blue 118ml (4 oz) | Artist Quality Pigments for Beginners **Brand:** Liquitex **SKU:** rq1163 **ASIN:** B07FHP7JJ3 **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-118ml-4-oz-tube-turquoise-blue/rq1163 **Subcategory:** Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹900 **Discount:** 56% **Customer rating:** 4.80/5 from 289 ratings ## Description Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint in Turquoise Blue (118ml/4oz) offers artist-quality pigments at an economical price. Medium viscosity, archival quality, and AP Certified non-toxic. Perfect for beginners, underpainting, and color exploration. Imported for Indian artists. ## Highlights - Economical Artist-Quality Pigments — Offers a lower pigment concentration than professional paints but maintains artist-grade quality and lightfastness, making it budget-friendly for extensive use or exploration. - Archival Quality & Lightfastness — Pigments are tested for lightfastness, ensuring your artwork resists fading and color shifting over time, preserving its vibrancy for years to come. - AP Certified Non-Toxic Safety — Holds the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute, guaranteeing it's safe for studio and educational use, ideal for all ages. - Intermixable with Professional Lines — Can be used on its own or combined with other professional Liquitex paints, offering flexibility for artists to expand their palette and techniques. ## 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 - Liquitex BASICS provides a reliable, artist-grade acrylic experience without the premium price tag. Its medium viscosity and high-quality pigments are ideal for underpainting, sketching, and color exploration. Unlike some local craft paints that may have inconsistent pigment load or lower lightfastness, BASICS ensures your work remains vibrant and archival. It's perfect for students, hobbyists, and professionals exploring new ideas or needing a dependable everyday paint. — Artist-Grade Experience on a Budget - Ideal for beginners, art students, hobbyists, and professional artists on a budget needing reliable, non-toxic acrylics for practice, underpainting, or exploration. Skip if you require the absolute highest pigment load for extreme opacity or specific professional-grade finishes; consider Liquitex Professional Heavy Body paints for those needs. Not intended for industrial or automotive applications. — Who Should Use It & Who Should Skip ## How to use 1. Ensure your canvas, paper, or wood surface is clean, dry, and free from dust or grease. For optimal results, prime with a gesso or primer suitable for acrylics. — Prepare Your Surface 2. Squeeze the desired amount of Turquoise Blue paint onto your palette. Use a brush, palette knife, or sponge to apply the paint to your surface. Apply in thin or thick layers as needed. — Apply the Paint 3. Allow layers to dry before applying subsequent coats. Liquitex BASICS acrylics are intermixable, so blend colors on your palette or directly on the surface for desired effects. — Layer and Blend 4. Clean your brushes and tools immediately after use with soap and water. Dried acrylic paint can be difficult to remove. — Clean Up ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Pigment Concentration | Lower than professional lines | | Lightfastness | Artist-quality, archival | | Toxicity | Non-toxic (AP Certified) | | Allergens | None listed | | Free From | Heavy metals (as per AP certification) | | Directions | Apply with brush, palette knife, or sponge to canvas, paper, wood, or fabric. Allow to dry completely between layers. | | Recommended Use | Underpainting, sketching, color exploration, general art projects, studio use, educational use. | | Age Range | All ages (AP Certified) | | Cost per use | See pack size for usage duration. | | Shelf life after opening | 12 months (typical for acrylics) | | Reapplication math | 118ml tube lasts for ~10-15 medium-sized paintings or extensive sketching. | | Contraindications | Not for direct skin contact, not for food or cosmetic use. | | Allergens / common irritants | None listed | | Brand | Liquitex | | Product Name | BASICS Acrylic Paint | | Color | Turquoise Blue | | Size | 118ml (4 fl oz) | | Format | Tube | | Quantity | 1 | | Viscosity | Medium | | 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 in India? Yes, Liquitex BASICS acrylics hold the AP Certified seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute, indicating they are non-toxic and safe for studio and educational use, suitable for children. ### What surfaces can I use Liquitex BASICS Turquoise Blue paint on? This acrylic paint is versatile and can be used on canvas, paper, wood, fabric, and other art surfaces. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application. ### How does Liquitex BASICS compare to professional acrylic paints? BASICS uses artist-quality pigments but with a lower concentration than professional lines. It's economical and intermixable, ideal for beginners and everyday use, while professional lines offer higher pigment load for maximum opacity. ### Will the Turquoise Blue color fade over time? No, all Liquitex paints, including BASICS, use pigments tested for lightfastness, ensuring your artwork maintains its vibrant color and archival permanence without shifting or fading. ### Can I buy Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint online in India? Yes, you can buy Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint online in India through crowcrowcrow. All customs duties and GST are included, with fast, tracked delivery. ## Compliance {"art_materials":"AP Certified (Approved Product) by the Art and Creative Materials Institute. Complies with ASTM D-4236 standards for non-toxicity. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years. Avoid prolonged skin contact. 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