acrylics

Plastic-based artist paints

Acrylics are paints made from pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion—water-based, fast-drying, and versatile.

Artists use them on canvas, paper, or nearly any surface: She switched from oils to acrylics for their quick drying time.

Acrylics also refers to artificial fingernails made from acrylic resin: I need to get my acrylics filled.

painting

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

gesso · impasto · palette · medium · texture · vibrancy · colorful · abstract · expressionism · landscape

plastics

plexiglass

Clear acrylic sheet material

aquariums · skylights · shatterproof · lightweight · clear · transparent · glazing · fabrication · molding · casting

nails

manicure

Cosmetic fingertip grooming

filing · curing · monomer · powder · salon · fill · sculpting · enhancements · durability · polish

fibers

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

blankets · scarves · hats · socks · crocheting · weaving · textiles · garments · fleece · warmth

Categories
Opposites
paint medium type

acrylicsoils

Viscous lipid liquids

oil paints · watercolors · gouache · encaustic · tempera

material composition (fibers/fabrics)

acrylicsnatural fibers

Materials from living sources

wool · cotton · silk · linen · cashmere

nail enhancement type

acrylicsgel nails

UV-cured acrylic manicure

dip powder nails · shellac · nail wraps

Phrases
Family

acrylic, acrylic paint

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G