FolkArt Multi-Surface Metallic Paint in Assorted Colors (2 oz), Metallic Copper

In my pursuit of achieving an aged bronze look for my DIY Christmas ornaments, I stumbled upon the FolkArt Multi-Surface Metallic Paint in the enchanting shade of Metallic Copper. This paint turned out to be the secret ingredient that added a touch of gilded elegance to my crafting endeavors. Rich and Authentic Color: Perfect Metallic Hue: The Metallic Copper shade of this paint is nothing short of mesmerizing. It captures the essence of aged bronze with its rich and authentic hue, instantly transforming plain surfaces into objects of sophistication. I used it in combination with antique gold metallic paint that I had in my craft box to achieve a range of distressed metal appearance and depth. I used a sponge to apply the paint in an organic textured way. Versatility and Ease of Application: Multi-Surface Magic: True to its name, FolkArt's Multi-Surface Metallic Paint lives up to its promise of versatility. I used it on a variety of surfaces, including clear ornament balls, to achieve the desired aged bronze effect. The paint adhered seamlessly, and its consistency made application a breeze. I do want to mention that I used this product in combination with other acrylic paint and only over surfaces that were primed. The FolkArt Multi-Surface Metallic Paint in Metallic Copper has become my go-to choice for achieving a gilded, aged bronze look in my DIY projects. Its rich color, versatility, and ease of application (combined with the fantastic price point!) make it a standout choice for anyone looking to add a touch of metallic elegance to their creations. The paint's adhesion and durability ensure that the crafted pieces maintain their allure over time.

I like to use this to bring out the carvings in rings I have where it's too hard to see the intricacy of the carvings. I mix the paint well, brush it on, leave it for 15-30 seconds, wipe off the excess, and, when dry, wipe fine grit sandpaper across the surface of the ring. This allows the paint to settle in the background, not tainting the foreground, and enhances the beauty of the piece. If the paint ever wears out, I just repeat the process.

I used to be strictly a Decoart Americana Mandala artist snob. I loved that their website had pictures and color charts for brand comparisons. BUT..... then Hobby Lobby stopped carrying it and Micheal's too. Their prices HERE are insane. $8 for a 2oz bottle vs $1.17 for most of the Folkart. So I will be using Folk art and Pebeo from now on. Both brands have exceptional viscosity and color options.

These paints are great color and consistency and I like that they are AP certified. Good price.

If you have to choose between them, I think the Folk Art glitters are shinier and more stunning than these metallics so far, but these metallics are nice enough. Pictures could probably do them better justice, but they're close. I've uploaded a color chart where I have painted several different kinds of acryllic paint, including these Folk Art metallics and multi surface metallics, and put different glitters over some of them (and painted the glitters by themselves). See my glitters review for more info about them. In the chart, DF stands for Folk Art's Dragonfly Glaze (red-violet-blue shift, but so far I haven't really seen any shift. Its color is more just dependent on the background color it's painted on.) One of the other pictures is of various splatter and painting techniques on blue construction paper. (Like flicking a paint-loaded toothbrush). Platinum metallic would make beautiful stars (but white may still work better depending on what you want.) Overall, the metallic paints are fun, but red garnet is not very shiny at all compared to the others. Pretty color, though. In the picture with the glasses toppers, I painted the bottom halves of the plastic/acrylic toppers with various paints and sprayed them after they dried with Aleene's Acrylic Sealer Gloss Finish (which worked well to protect the paint when I accidentally washed one in water with my glasses!) The top one is painted with this Folk Art Multi Surface Metallic Garnet color. There is really no shine on it at all, especially when worn vertically with the way the light hits it. The protective spray may have altered it a bit, but I noticed it was never very shiny before I sprayed it. It has 2 full coats of paint. The second topper has Folk Art Metallic Plum Prune on its bottom half (2 coats, also a beautiful color). It's not labeled as multi surface, but it did keep a little more shine on this surface. Still, the shine isn't much. To give you an idea, before I sprayed the third one with a second coat of protectant (and maybe before I painted a second coat of paint on it... having trouble remembering), the painted bottom half of it looked like the same color as the bottom half of the middle one. It was only painted with a mix of Apple Barrel NON metallic acrylics, not multi surface either, but due to the smooth surface and single coat of gloss protecting spray, it had almost the same shine and color as the Folk Art Plum Prune. Again, these are some beautiful colors, but I wish there were a way to amp up the shine more in normal indoor lighting (I've yet to see them outside in full sunlight). Still, not everyone wants a nuclear glow to their paints, so these may be perfect for you. I don't think the protecting spray hurt the shine too much, but maybe it did a little, so maybe try a different protecting spray to see if there is less loss of shine. (Does Folk Art multi surface paint even need a protectant? I should have checked!)

Very good quality of metallic gold paint for any surface.

Detailed my metal med frame with this and it is a stunning color. Exactly what I was looking for. Dries up quickly though so you have to work fast.

Used this paint for a monster high dolls and it waters down nicely and applies evenly. Needed maybe three coats for it to appear nicely.

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I love this paint cheaper ones just don’t do it for me, this looks great

Great colour easy to use!

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Good delivery, and product easy to use and a good match for gold.