{"product_id":"golden-artist-acrylics-explorer-14-item-sampler-10-color-samples-4-mediums-travel-kit","title":"GOLDEN Artist Acrylics Explorer 14-Item Sampler — 10 Colour Samples \u0026 4 Mediums, Travel Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe GOLDEN Artist Acrylics Explorer 14 Set is a compact, workshop-in-a-box sampler that lets artists test Heavy Body, Fluid, OPEN and High Flow acrylics plus key gels and pastes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis boxed sampler gathers 14 small-size products and an instruction guide so you can quickly compare different GOLDEN acrylic formulas and practice simple exercises that reveal each material’s behavior. The kit is designed to be used as a self-guided introduction: measurements and sample sizes allow multiple tests without committing to full tubes, and the guide suggests approachable techniques you can adapt into your own studio process. Made in the USA, the set is sized for travel or desktop use and intended for exploration rather than large-scale work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes inside the GOLDEN Artist Acrylics Explorer 14 Set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains ten colour samples and four mediums across multiple GOLDEN acrylic families so you can sample textures, transparency, flow, and open time. Sizes vary by formula, giving realistic feel for each product’s working properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 colour samples (various Heavy Body, Fluid, OPEN, High Flow sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 acrylic mediums (small sample bottles of pastes, gels and medium types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstruction guide with step-by-step exercises and technique notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 5-1\/2 x 5-3\/4 x 5-1\/2 inch box for easy storage or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do the different GOLDEN acrylic types compare in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit showcases four distinct GOLDEN families so you can feel differences in body, pigment load and drying behavior. Heavy Body offers thick, buttery handling; Fluid and High Flow give smoother application and finer detail; OPEN extends working time for blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy Body: high pigment, stiff consistency for palette-knife textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFluid Acrylics: lower viscosity for glazing and smoother brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOPEN Acrylics: slower drying for extended blending and soft edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh Flow: ink-like for detailed line work, airbrush, or pen filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich mediums and textures can I try with this sampler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included mediums and pastes let you modify viscosity, sheen, and surface texture so you can experiment with body and structure. Each medium sample is sized to perform multiple small tests, such as building texture, changing gloss, or altering open time when mixed with colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModelling or texture pastes to build raised surfaces and relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGels to change gloss, transparency and brushwork body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlow improvers and extenders to adjust drying and leveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstructions showing suggested mixing ratios and application tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will the instruction guide help me use the materials effectively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide provides a short, self-paced workshop with exercises tailored to reveal each product’s strengths so you can translate those discoveries into your own practice. Exercises are straightforward, letting you test mixing, layering, glazing, texture building, and blending without complex setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step exercises for each acrylic family and medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuggested ratios, drying expectations, and troubleshooting tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical suggestions for scale, substrate, and clean-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: The GOLDEN Artist Acrylics Explorer 14 Set is ideal for painters who want hands-on comparison of professional acrylic formulas before buying larger sizes — students, mixed-media artists, instructors preparing demos, or anyone curious about GOLDEN’s product families. It’s also useful for travel, workshops, or gifting to a creative friend who prefers to learn by doing rather than reading technical sheets. This kit provides a compact, low-risk way to discover how different acrylics and mediums behave so you can make informed choices for your next full-sized purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are these full-size tubes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No — the set contains sample sizes (0.5oz, 1oz, 2oz) designed for testing formulas, not full production work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use these on canvas and paper?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — GOLDEN acrylics in the kit work on canvas, paper, panel, and many primed surfaces; follow substrate recommendations in the guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"GOLDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55296749633873,"sku":"B00YJA7SPC","price":54.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/golden-explorer-set-packaging.jpg?v=1791948149","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/golden-artist-acrylics-explorer-14-item-sampler-10-color-samples-4-mediums-travel-kit","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}