Texture pastes are an excellent addition to your artist toolkit if you are interested in adding dimension and sculptural elements to your paintings. This article will explore the variety of texture pastes Nova Color carries.
White texture paste is a type of medium used in acrylic painting and mixed media to build defined shapes and create texture and patterns on a surface. It dries to a hard opaque mass that can be sanded and layered. When mixed with acrylics, it will dilute the color minimally since it is opaque, but it can also be painted on top of. It is made of a mixture of acrylic polymer, mineral powder, and other additives.
This thick paste can be applied to a surface using a palette knife or other tool, for a variety of effects, such as raised bumps, ridges, and patterns. It can also be used to fill in gaps or cracks on a surface, or to create a smooth, even base layer for further painting.
It’s ideal for creating collages or mixed media pieces, as it can be layered with other materials such as paper, fabric, or found objects.
How to use:
Apply to a non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding
Have fun molding and creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions and amount used
Black Texture paste performs the same way as white texture paste (above) with the only difference is that it is a deep matte black when dry. Ideal for creating texture that will pop against lighter values or dry brushing when dry with a lighter color to highlight the texture.
How to use:
Apply to a non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding
Have fun molding and creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions and amount used
Tintable Texture Paste works best when mixed with acrylic paint, as it retains the original hue (e.g. Red stays Red) and once dry, it can be painted on top of as well.
Tintable Texture Paste is opaque as it contains marble dust and other fillers that create a white or clay-tone finish with a variety of textures and properties, but most noticeably the ability to carry the pigment of your acrylic paint without loss of color.
Like other texture pastes, it can be used to create a variety of textures from fine details and outlines to drastic ridges and bumps. Though made with the same polymer binder as mediums and gels, the addition of other ingredients makes it thick and better handled with knives or palate brushes as opposed to your typical brush.
How to use:
Apply to a non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding
Have fun molding and creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions and amount used
#251 Lightweight Texture Paste
Similar to the white texture paste, however this material weighs much less, making it ideal for larger artworks or projects with weight specifications. It also shrinks slightly less once dry and is sandable.
You can use the lightweight texture paste to create creative textures on its own, mix it with colors on your palette, or paint over it once dried. Applied to surfaces easily with a palette knife or other tool, for a variety of effects, such as raised bumps, ridges, and patterns.
How to use:
Apply to a non-slick/non-oily surface using a knife or tool
Apply in thin layers to avoid cracking (allow each layer to dry in between layers)
Ensure the texture paste is fully dried before sanding
Have fun molding and creating texture
Drying time may differ depending on weather conditions and amount used