Decola Acrylic Paints: Pros and Cons

Acrylic paints - an indispensable thing when creating handmade. A feature of acrylic is that, depending on the degree of dilution with water, it can look like watercolor and oil, and at the same time not lose its uniqueness and originality. Modern manufacturers provide a very wide range of different products from acrylic, among which Neva palette art paints by right are one of the leading places.

Decola paints are made in St. Petersburg and have many advantages:

• suitable for painting surfaces such as glass, ceramics, textiles, paper and other materials;
• easy to lay down and dry quickly enough;
• economically spent, have low cost;
• sold in many stores;
• have bright saturated colors;
• over time do not grow dull, are steady against influence of a sunlight and air;
• there is no sharp smell;
• have a large number of species;
• Available in banks of 20 and 50 ml, and in tubes;
• sold by the piece and as a set.

If we talk about the shortcomings of "Dekola", then we can note not too rich palette, which may not be enough for a professional artist.

There are many types of paints "Dekola". Below are all the varieties of this brand.

• Glossy acrylic It is convenient to mix, it dries pretty quickly, easily falls on top of other layers. After drying, a beautiful shine appears. In total there are 26 different shades.
• Matt Acrylic has the same characteristics as glossy. After drying, the pictures get a matte shade. The palette also consists of 26 tones.

• Metallic imitates shades of metal. There are 13 colors in total. This type of paint is designed for painting on various surfaces.
• Fluorescent paint suitable for working with different materials, easy to apply. Best seen when illuminated with ultraviolet light. There are 8 shades in total.

• Pearl Paints can be used on various materials and mixed with conventional paints, giving them a special shade. Used among stage artists, masters of work with glass and ceramics, interior designers. The palette consists of 10 colors.
• Interfering paint can be used for all types of surface. Got its name due to the change of color range depending on the angle of view. Popular with people involved in design and theatrical art. Available in three colors.

• Paints and contours for fabric Suitable for drawing on cotton, silk and synthetics. They are easily applied to the fabric, dry quickly, are not afraid of sunlight. To fix the picture, you must use a hot iron. Outlines will help decorate any sketch. There are 48 colors in the palette, including 29 basic shades, 9 colors of nacre and 3 metallic colors.
• Ultrasoft paints The glitter consists of 4 shades: silver, gold, bronze and green.

• Paints and contours for glass and ceramics Suitable for painting glass, porcelain and ceramic products. Good bed, not afraid of water and sunlight. In total there are 26 colors, among which 4 shades of "metallic". Outlines are used in painting on glass that imitates stained glass.
• Stained paints designed for painting glass and imitate a real stained glass window. In total there are 16 shades.
• Paints for silk "batik" Suitable for various delicate fabrics. A brush is used for work, and after applying, the whole product should be ironed. Additionally, a washable reserve for silk is produced, which does not allow paints to mix, and an anti-crescent primer. In the palette of 18 colors.

Most buyers note that Decola is high-quality acrylic paints at a low price. They are sold in many stores. Products are ideal for children's creativity, as they do not have a sharp smell and are safe to use. The paints are durable, economical to use and dry rather quickly. The pictures painted by "Dekola" have bright saturated colors and beautiful glossy shine.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then it seems to some buyers that the palette of Decola paints is not too diverse, so the painting composition is not suitable for professional artists, but for children or beginners in art. Some users note that the paint dries in the bank after a short period of use. Others write that "Dekola" has a very dense texture, so one layer does not fit well over the other.

Despite these shortcomings, all buyers insist that Decola products have an adequate price-performance ratio.

The fact that you can draw with acrylic paints, see the following video.