Distemper and Acrylic Distemper paint

Distemper Paint is a kind of paint that is made from an oil-based binder. It is popular in regions where the weather is hot, as it can be easily applied in the heat. In addition, distemper dries fast and it is easy to clean up. Acrylic distemper paint is a water-based paint. It does not dry like distemper does. In order for the acrylic to become solid, it requires a chemical process called polymerization. This kind of paint usually has a smooth texture and it can be easily mixed with other colors to create new colors. 

Acrylic paints are ideal for use in children's paintings because it does not require any special skill or training to use them. Distemper paints have a longer shelf life as compared to acrylic paints because they are thicker and tend to settle at the bottom of the container when not in use. Acrylic paints should be stored upside down so that air can circulate around the paint and prevent it from drying out quickly. 

Distemper and Acrylic paints are both versatile, commonly used in a wide range of applications. Both are water based and easy to apply, but there are some differences that make one better for certain tasks than the other. 

TECHNICAL DIFFERENCES - DISTEMPER PAINTS & ACRYLIC  DISTEMPER PAINT 

Appearance - Distemper is a traditional medium used in oil-painting, particularly for portrait paintings. It dries to a matte finish, which produces rich colors. Acrylic paint dries with a glossier appearance that makes it more suited to decoration purposes like signage, murals and wallpaper. 

Uses -

*Distemper is ideal for artists who want to create works that appear as if painted using natural light. Acrylic is less suited to this purpose, as it has a shinier appearance that does not mimic the look of natural light. 

*Acrylic  distemper paint can be applied on any surface and dries quickly with a glossy finish. Applications include: woodwork and furniture (for example kitchen cupboards), metal work, fabric work (for example upholstery), wall coverings (murals or decorations) and glass paintings. 

Distemper is a water based paint with a very low viscosity , It has been used for murals and sign painting for years. It is most commonly used in poster work and painting because of its ability to lay down a smooth even layer without drips or sags. Distemper colors are mixed by hand, one color on top of another, this is called scumbling. This technique can produce a broad range of colors. 

Tinting base colors Is the most common way to create pastels and delicate colors that look like watercolors. You can tint your colors with almost any color. 

There are some rules to follow however or the final product will not be stable enough to use long term. 

**Do not mix two or more oil colors together to make a lighter color**

**Do not mix Winsor New Color with either White or Black**

**Do not use Paris white to make tints** 

The following are suggested mixtures: 

**Winsor Yellow + Burnt Sienna = Deep Yellow **Yellow Ochre + Cadmium Red = Rose **Yellow Ochre + Quinacridone Red = Peach **Cadmium Yellow Medium + Quinacridone Red = Lime Green