Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set 12 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 dependable 12-tube starter set built on Liquitex's professional pigment grinding process, good value for a first acrylic kit rather than a replacement for a professional palette.
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ASIN: B07VSZM41GModel: 3699353Category: Art Paints
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Overview
Liquitex Basics is a 12-tube acrylic paint set from Liquitex, the brand that introduced artists' acrylic paint in 1955. Each 22ml tube uses student grade formulas built on the same pigment grinding process as Liquitex's professional line, aimed at painters who want reliable color without paying professional prices.
Basics sits below Liquitex's professional range but shares its pigment grinding process, so the color strength runs closer to a professional paint than the price suggests. It is a 12-color starter set rather than a full palette, so anyone chasing a very specific hue may still need extra single tubes. The set is paint only, with no brushes, canvas or mediums included, so it works best as the paint component of a kit assembled from other purchases.
- Twelve 22ml (0.74 oz) tubes per set
- From Liquitex, inventor of artists' acrylic paint in 1955
- Medium viscosity, satin finish formula
Who it's for
Suits beginner and intermediate acrylic painters who want a dependable core palette that works across canvas, wood, stone and fabric without paying for a professional line. Less suited to painters who need one specific pigment or a broader color range than 12 tubes, since the set does not list which named colors it contains.
Pros and cons
- Same pigment grinding process as Liquitex's professional line
- Works on canvas, wood, metal, stone and fabric
- Cleans up with water while wet
- Range of opacities suits glazing, tinting or full coverage
- Only 12 colors, no brushes or mediums included
- Student grade formula, not the professional Heavy Body line
- Color names in the set are not listed in the product data
Performance notes
The tubes are a medium viscosity, satin finish acrylic ground with small ceramic beads, the same dispersion method Liquitex uses on its professional paints, which is what gives the color its strength and clarity. The paint dries quickly and cleans up with water while still wet, then stays flexible enough after drying to sit on canvas, paper, wood, metal, masonry, styrofoam, stone, ceramics and textiles without cracking. Opacity varies by color across the set, so some tubes suit thin glazes or tints while others give solid coverage in one pass.
Specifications
| Brand | Liquitex |
|---|---|
| Model | 3699353 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 0.7 fl oz |
| Item Weight | 2.1 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 0.7 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Color | Assorted |
| Color Code | Assorted |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8.9 fl oz |
| Included Components | SUPPLIES.ART SUPPLIES.PAINT.ACRYLIC |
| Other details | |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Coverage | Standard |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Dry Time In Hours | 0.5 |
| Item Form | Liquid Sample |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Item Type Name | Acrylic Paint Set |
| Part Number | 3699353 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Standard |
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Frequently asked questions
What surfaces can Liquitex Basics acrylic paint be used on?
Per the product specs it can be applied to canvas, paper and board, wood, masonry, metal, styrofoam, stone, ceramics and textiles.
Does Liquitex Basics acrylic paint dry quickly and clean up easily?
Yes, the product specs state it dries quickly and can be cleaned up with water while still wet.