Talens Amsterdam Standard Series Acrylic Paint, 500 ml, Oxide Black 735

The Talens Amsterdam Standard Series acrylic paint in Oxide Black 735 is a professional-grade medium designed for artists who demand reliability and quality. Formulated with a 100% acrylic emulsion and high-quality pigments, this paint offers exceptional durability and color intensity. The 500 ml jar provides a generous supply for large-scale projects, ensuring consistent performance across various artistic applications.

Advantages

This acrylic paint is characterized by its excellent lightfastness, which ensures that your artwork remains vibrant and resistant to fading over time. The formula is practically odorless, making it comfortable to use in indoor studio environments. Its unique medium viscosity allows for a creamy application that holds brush strokes and textures effectively, yet it can be thinned for smooth, even coverage. The resulting satin paint film is highly flexible, even when applied in thick layers, which significantly reduces the risk of cracking or peeling.

Suitable for

• Painting on canvas, paper, and wood surfaces
• Creating textured impasto effects
• Large-scale mural work and studio painting
• Both professional artists and students

When it may not be suitable

This paint may not be the ideal choice for applications requiring extreme transparency, as Oxide Black 735 is an opaque pigment. Additionally, it is not intended for use on non-porous surfaces like glass or metal without appropriate primers or specialized bonding agents.

Key specifications

• Color: Oxide Black 735
• Volume: 500 ml
• Binder: 100% acrylic emulsion
• Finish: Satin
• Consistency: Medium viscosity
• Lightfastness: Excellent (+++)

How to use

Before application, ensure your surface is clean, dry, and free of dust or grease. You can apply the paint directly from the jar using brushes, palette knives, or sponges. Because of its medium viscosity, it is excellent for retaining texture, but you may add water or acrylic mediums to adjust the flow and transparency according to your specific project needs. Clean your tools with water immediately after use to prevent the paint from drying on the bristles.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that the 500 ml volume meets your project requirements
• Ensure the opaque nature of this black pigment aligns with your layering technique
• Check that your intended surface is compatible with acrylic-based media

Usage recommendations

For the best results, store the jar in a cool, dry place and ensure the lid is tightly closed after every use to maintain the paint's creamy consistency and prevent premature drying.