Acrylic Painting Tip 1: Keeping Acrylic Paints WorkableBecause acrylics dry so fast, squeeze only a little paint out of a tube.

Acrylic Painting Tip 2: Blot your BrushesKeep a piece of paper towel or cloth next to your water jar and get into the habit of wiping your brushes on it after you rise them.

Acrylic Painting Tip 3: Acrylic vs Watercolour WashesWhen an acrylic wash dries, it's permanent and, unlike a watercolour wash, is insoluble and can be over-painted without fear of disturbing the existing wash.

Acrylic Painting Tip 4: Think Thin When Thinking GlazesIf you want transparent glazes, these should be built up in thin layers; a heavy layer will produce a glossy surface.

Acrylic Painting Tip 5: Blending Acrylic PaintsBecause acrylics dry rapidly, you need to work fast if you wish to blend colours. If you're working on paper, dampening the paper will increase your working time.

Acrylic Painting Tip 6: Hard EdgesMasking tape can be put onto and removed from dried acrylic paint without damaging an existing layer. This makes it easy to produce a hard or sharp edge.

Acrylic Painting Tip 7: Using Acrylic Paint as a Glue for CollageProvided it's used fairly thickly and the item to be stuck isn't too heavy, acrylic paint will work as a glue in a collage.

Done by: Darren Woo (21) 2E3