Daler Rowney System3 Acrylic Paint Set 6 x 22ml Tubes — Fast-Drying, Intermixable Colours

Daler Rowney System3 6-tube set delivers six intermixable, water-based acrylic colours in 22ml tubes for flexible, fast-drying painting on canvas, murals, paper and more.

This compact acrylic starter pack from Daler Rowney contains six carefully selected hues formulated for consistent flow, strong tinting strength and archival stability. System3 is designed to be fully intermixable, so the colours blend cleanly and can be thinned or extended with acrylic mediums for washes, textures or glazing. The quick-drying finish becomes flexible and insoluble when set, making these tubes a dependable option for students, hobbyists and professional artists experimenting with mixed media or large-scale work.

What makes System3 acrylics good for learning and practice?

System3 acrylics combine user-friendly handling with professional-grade pigments to make practicing techniques straightforward. The paints have a predictable flow, which helps when you’re building layers, doing colour mixing exercises, or learning brush control.

• Stable pigment load for consistent colour mixing and predictable outcomes
• Quick drying time that supports fast layering and corrections
• 22ml tubes sized for trialing multiple colours without waste

How do these paints perform on different surfaces?

System3 is formulated to adhere to a wide range of substrates used in studios and classrooms. Whether you apply them to canvas, primed wood, plaster, fabric for banners, or prepared walls for murals, the paint remains flexible and resistant to re-solubilization once cured.

• Suitable for canvas, board, paper, pottery and exterior murals
• Can be thinned with water or extended with acrylic mediums for varied finishes
• Flexible cured film that reduces cracking on flexible supports

How can I use System3 to achieve different effects?

These acrylics are versatile: use straight from the tube for opaque coverage, dilute for translucent washes, or blend with gels and pastes to build texture and impasto. They work well for both detail work and broad expressive strokes when paired with the right brushes and mediums.

• Thin with water for light glazes and watercolour-like washes
• Mix with acrylic mediums to increase gloss, slow drying, or add body for texture
• Intermixable colours allow for custom palettes and smooth gradations

How durable and archival are these paints?

System3 is formulated to offer good lightfastness and long-term stability for non-conservation studio work. While not marketed as museum-grade oil paints, they provide a reliable, insoluble finish that keeps colours vivid under normal display and handling conditions.

• Archival acrylic binder designed for stable colour performance
• Dries to a flexible, insoluble film resistant to most post-cure handling
• Best practices: varnish finished works for extra protection and uniform sheen

Who is this for? The Daler Rowney System3 6-tube set is aimed at students, art teachers, hobbyists and professional artists who need a compact, reliable kit of base colours to explore colour mixing and acrylic techniques. It’s a practical choice for classroom sets, travel kits, preliminary studies, or adding six versatile hues to a larger palette. Made in England and backed by Daler Rowney’s long history, these tubes offer an affordable way to access professional-quality acrylics without committing to large-volume containers.