Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set 6 x 22ml
- Item Volume: 0.7 fl oz
- Size: 0.7 fl oz
- Paint Type: Acrylic
- Finish Type: Matte
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sound primary palette for mixing your own colors and a reasonable classroom pick, though buyers wanting a broad ready-mixed range should look at a larger Liquitex set instead.
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ASIN: B00251LX1CModel: 101501Category: Art Paints
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Overview
A six-tube starter set of true primary colors plus black and white, built for mixing rather than painting straight from premixed tubes. Suits students and beginners assembling a working palette.
This is Liquitex's student line, positioned below its Professional range but ground with the same pigment process, so color strength does not drop off as sharply as price does. Because the set is only Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, Titanium White, and Mars Black, the expectation is that you mix your own secondary and tertiary shades rather than reach for a premixed tube. It stays compatible with Liquitex Professional paints and mediums if a palette grows later.
- Six 22ml (0.74oz) tubes
- Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, Titanium White, Mars Black
- Same pigment grinding process as Liquitex Professional
- Conforms to ASTM D4236 for classroom use
Who it's for
Painters and students who want to learn or practice color mixing from true primaries, plus classrooms needing ASTM-conforming acrylic. Not aimed at anyone who wants a ready-made range of shades out of the box.
Pros and cons
- True primaries plus black and white for mixing your own colors
- Dries quickly with water cleanup while wet
- Adheres to a wide range of surfaces without primer
- Intermixable with Liquitex Professional colors and mediums
- Only six colors, no premixed secondary or tertiary shades
- Satin finish only, no gloss or matte option in this set
Performance notes
The paint is medium viscosity with a satin finish, dries quickly, and cleans up with water while still wet. Once dry it stays flexible and bonds to canvas, paper, wood, masonry, metal, styrofoam, stone, ceramics, and textiles without a separate primer coat, per the listed specifications.
Where it stands among art paints
- #8 most-searched brand and model of the 14 art paints lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 18 art paints we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Liquitex |
|---|---|
| Model | 101501 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 0.7 fl oz |
| Item Weight | 0.27 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 0.7 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Color | Assorted |
| Color Code | Not Available |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 4.4 fl oz |
| Included Components | Paint |
| Other details | |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Coverage | Full |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Is Waterproof | No |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Item Type Name | 6 Tube Acrylic Paint Set |
| Part Number | 101501 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Indoor |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
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Frequently asked questions
What colors come in the Liquitex Basics set?
Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, Titanium White, and Mars Black, six 22ml tubes in total.
Can Liquitex Basics be mixed with Liquitex Professional paint?
Yes, the listing states it is intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint colors and mediums.
Is this paint safe for school use?
It conforms to ASTM D4236, the standard covering art material safety labeling.