{"product_id":"liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-ivory-black-13-5-oz-satin-finish-medium-viscosity","title":"Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint Ivory Black 399 ml — satin finish, medium viscosity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquitex BASICS Ivory Black is a 13.5‑oz (400 ml) medium‑viscosity acrylic paint formulated for students, hobbyists and professional artists who need a reliable, pigmented black for painting, underpainting and colour mixing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis BASICS formula balances affordability with artist‑quality pigments and a satin finish, making it a versatile choice for practicing techniques, sketching compositions, or adding rich black tones to finished works. The paint’s thicker, creamy body holds brush and palette knife marks, blends cleanly with other BASICS or Liquitex Professional colours, and meets ASTM D4236 safety standards for classroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Liquitex BASICS Ivory Black perform on the palette and canvas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paint delivers a dense pigment load with a medium viscosity that keeps brushstrokes and knife textures visible while allowing smooth blends when diluted. It dries to a satin sheen and retains tonal depth without becoming chalky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThick, creamy consistency for visible peaks and texture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood pigment strength for opaque coverage and economical laying-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSatin finish that reduces unwanted glare on finished pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Liquitex Professional paints and standard acrylic mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix BASICS Ivory Black with other colours or mediums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — BASICS Ivory Black is fully intermixable with the Liquitex range, so you can create custom tones and modify handling with mediums. Use glazing, matte, or gloss mediums to alter sheen or extend paint without weakening pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixes predictably with other BASICS and Professional colours for colour scoping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd acrylic mediums to change flow, drying time, or finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for underpainting, scumbling, or final layers when combined correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with water for washes or with gels for thicker impasto effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this paint suitable for beginners, students, and studio artists?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely — BASICS was designed to offer a balance of cost and performance that suits learners and experienced painters alike. The larger 13.5‑oz bottle provides value for frequent practice, classes, or large-scale pieces where coverage matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudent‑friendly price point without sacrificing usable pigment quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge 400 ml size for extended projects and classroom settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eASTM D4236 conformity makes it appropriate for schools and workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood choice for colour theory exercises, underpainting, and concept exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Artists of all levels who need a dependable, economical black acrylic paint: beginners learning mixing and value, students stocking studio supplies, instructors buying classroom materials, and professionals using it for underpainting, blocking-in, or expansive value studies. Liquitex BASICS Ivory Black gives you a versatile, interoperable colour in a sizable bottle so you can practice freely, experiment with mixes, and build consistent tonal work without frequent repurchases.\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: Is Liquitex BASICS Ivory Black permanent and lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: BASICS uses artist‑quality pigments with reasonable lightfastness for practice and study, but check specific pigment labels for permanence ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use this paint with Liquitex Professional colours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. BASICS intermixes with Liquitex Professional paints and mediums for expanded colour and texture control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55296218464593,"sku":"B07S115WHL","price":40.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/liquitex-basics-ivory-black-front-label.jpg?v=1791941782","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-ivory-black-13-5-oz-satin-finish-medium-viscosity","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}