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Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 12 x 118ml (4-oz) Tube Paint Set

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Style: 12 x 118ml (4-oz)


Features

  • WHY BASICS - Liquitex invented artists' acrylics back in 1955 and we've specialized in acrylics ever since. Basics gives you the perfect balance of quality and economy. Made for all artists, Basics acrylics are student-quality.
  • HIGHEST QUALITY PIGMENTS - Basics uses the the same high quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing process as our professional range. Pigments are ground with tiny reinforced ceramic beads to give fine dispersion, great color development, strength, and brightness.
  • VERSATILE - Basics acrylic dries quickly and can be cleaned up with water while wet. It can easily flex, and sticks to almost any surface including canvas, paper & board, wood, masonry, metal, styrofoam, stone, ceramics, and textiles.
  • ADJUSTABLE - Basics comes in a range of opacities, and can be adjusted to use as an undertone, tint, or shade. For futher freedom, our mediums include everything you need to prep and finish your work, and to change your paints character
  • SET INCLUDES - Twelve 118ml (4oz) tubes. Colors are listed in the description

Description

Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint is developed for students and artists that need quality at outstanding value. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment. Basics Acrylic Paint is a heavy body acrylic with a 'buttery' consistency for easy blending. It contains permanent artist pigments and it retains peaks and brush strokes. It is ideal for learning color theory and color mixing and is intermixable with all Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colors and Mediums. All colors hold the AP Seal from ACMI and are safe for educational use.

Brand: Liquitex


Color: 12 Tube Set


Finish Type: Satin


Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)


Item Volume: 4 Fluid Ounces


Special Feature: Adjustable


Paint Type: Acrylic


Specific Uses For Product: Art Painting


Surface Recommendation: Canvas,Ceramic,Ceramics,Masonry,Metal,Paper,Stone,Wood


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Brand: Liquitex


Color: 12 Tube Set


Finish Type: Satin


Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)


Item Volume: 4 Fluid Ounces


Special Feature: Adjustable


Paint Type: Acrylic


Specific Uses For Product: Art Painting


Surface Recommendation: Canvas,Ceramic,Ceramics,Masonry,Metal,Paper,Stone,Wood


Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Item Form: Liquid


Included Components: 12 tubes of acrylic paint


Is Waterproof: False


Model Name: BASICS


Package Information: Tube


Coverage: Full


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


UPC: 887452048558


Manufacturer: ColArt Americas


Dry Time In Hours: 0.5


Product Dimensions: 7.09 x 9.52 x 3.09 inches


Item model number: 3699376


Item Weight: 4.29 pounds


Date First Available: December 2, 2021


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    • Great quality acrylic paints for beginners and artists
Style: 12 x 22ml (0.74-oz)
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Liquitex BASICS acrylic paints are excellent for the price. The colors are vibrant, smooth, and easy to mix. The consistency is creamy, making them perfect for brush work as well as palette knife techniques. They provide good coverage and dry evenly without cracking. This set of 12 tubes offers a great range of colors for mixing and experimenting. The paint holds up well on canvas, paper, and other surfaces, and the pigments stay bright once dry. These paints are very reliable and easy to work with. Overall, Liquitex BASICS is a great choice for beginners, students, and even experienced artists looking for quality acrylics at an affordable price. I highly recommend this set. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026 by Reinaldo Antonio Molina Toledo Reinaldo Antonio Molina Toledo
    • Acrylic Awesomeness in a Box!
Style: 48 x 22ml (0.74-oz)
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I bought this set for myself way back in 2020, and let me tell you—these paints have been the ride-or-die of my creative life ever since. The color range? Chef’s kiss. From bold primaries to moody neutrals, every shade mixes like a dream and goes on smooth. The texture is buttery but not too thick, and it layers beautifully without turning into a crunchy mess. Also for a student paint the coverage is pretty good too! Whether I’m painting something majestic or just aggressively covering a canvas in “emotional red,” Liquitex never lets me down. Now, does it come with a storage case? Not exactly. It comes in a sturdy box that’s good for a while—but if you’re like me and treat your art supplies like treasure, you might eventually upgrade to a fancy case (or just pretend the box is a briefcase full of magical rainbow potions, no judgment). Bottom line: worth every penny. Great for beginners and pros. Just maybe hide it from friends who like to “borrow” art supplies and never return them. 😏🎨 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2025 by BARBARA BARBARA
    • Great consistency and vivid color
Style: 12 x 22ml (0.74-oz)
This is quality acrylic paint. It's just the right consistency and the color is vivid. I'm only a beginner painter, but I see the difference between the liquitex and the cheap paint I bought previously. My only issue with my order is that the brown paint tube was broken open.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026 by Megan Shull
    • Great paint, missing 1 color though
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Review Image by I love to read I love to read
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I love the color and consistency. They are fantastic paints. My only complaint is I received 2 tubes of yellow oxide and did not get Naples yellow hue at all. No idea how to resolve this as the only option on Amazon is to return the whole set, which I have been using for a while before realizing the mistake. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by I love to read I love to read
    • My kid loves this
Style: 48 x 22ml (0.74-oz)
The Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set (48 x 22ml tubes) is a great buy for beginners and hobbyists. With 48 vibrant colors—including metallics like Gold and Silver—the set offers plenty of variety for mixing and experimenting. The paint’s creamy texture applies smoothly, holds brushstrokes well, and dries quickly with a satin finish. It works great on canvas and wood, though lighter shades like Titanium White may need layering for full coverage. Affordable and versatile, it’s perfect for small projects or practice. Highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025 by SHANE
    • Great buy for beginners or Pro's
Style: 12 x 118ml (4-oz)
Liquitex paint is my go to for art class. It's true to the color and blends easily.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026 by karen Mills
    • Great quality metallic set
Style: Metallic 6 x 22ml (0.74oz)
This is a great quality metallic acrylic set. The bottles are a tad small in my opinion, but worth it. Just keep that in mind. No smell. Arrived in perfect condition. Pigment is rich and the paint is fresh and easy to use. Metallic glow and sheen is beautiful. Works straight out of the bottle. I recommend and will buy more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025 by Gloria
    • Good Product
Style: 12 x 118ml (4-oz)
I purchased these as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. I have used Liquitex acrylic paints for probably 50 years and have always been satisfied with the result. They tend to last a long time without drying out or the quality degrading. This is a nice set with a lot of colors, and I am sure my granddaughter will be happy with it. ... show more
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