Crafts 4 All Acrylic Paint Set for Adults and Kids - 24 Pack of 12mL Paints with 3 Art Brushes, Non-Toxic Craft Paint for Easter Eggs, Ceramic Rock Paint - Art Supplies

A compact, capable acrylic set that makes starting (or restarting) easy

I grabbed the Crafts 4 All acrylic set as a low-stakes way to jump into a few weekend projects: a small canvas, a wooden keepsake box, and a handful of smooth river rocks. It’s a simple kit—24 tubes at 12 mL each and three synthetic brushes—and it leans into the basics: bright colors, water cleanup, and a non-toxic formula that I’m comfortable using around kids and on seasonal craft projects.

Right away, the paints felt friendly. They squeeze out with a satisfying, medium-rich body—thicker than watery craft paint, thinner than heavy-body acrylics—making them easy to control without wrestling the brush. I had enough body for light texture and knife work, but the consistency really shines for standard brush painting, layering, and mixing on the palette.

What’s in the box

• 24 colors in 12 mL tubes (0.41 fl oz each)
• 3 general-purpose synthetic brushes
• Non-toxic, water-based acrylic

The color range is broad and practical. You get primaries, secondaries, a couple of browns, a serviceable black and white, and a handful of useful intermediate hues for craft projects. It’s not a specialty artist palette with granulating earths or metallics—this is a straightforward selection that encourages mixing.

The three brushes cover most basic tasks. They’re not boutique tools, but they hold their shape and shed minimally. I used one for blocking in, one for mid-size strokes, and one for edges and details. For fine line work, I supplemented with my own small round; for larger backgrounds, I grabbed a bigger flat. Still, as included brushes go, these are perfectly usable.

Color, coverage, and finish

On both canvas and wood, colors applied vivid and reasonably opaque—especially the mid and dark hues. Yellows and some reds, like most acrylics, benefit from a light undercoat or a second pass for full coverage. The white is forgiving and mixes well to create tints without chalking out too quickly. If you’re painting over a dark surface, a thin primer layer (white gesso or a base coat of white from the set) helps the palette read true.

I did find myself mixing my own orange to get the intensity I wanted; the set’s selection gets close, but a punchy cadmium-like orange isn’t really in the tubes. The good news is that the paints mix cleanly. You can build a convincing range of oranges, greens, and purples, and the addition of white lets you dial in pastels. Blending wet-into-wet is manageable, and the viscosity helps prevent colors from turning muddy at the first swipe.

Once dry, the finish skews matte to satin depending on thickness. Thin layers dry flatter; heavier passages hold a soft sheen and a touch of texture. That makes them versatile for craft surfaces and easy to photograph without glare. If you want a gloss finish, a clear acrylic varnish on top does the trick.

Drying time and layering

These acrylics dry on the quick side—fast enough that I could layer within minutes on small areas, but not so fast that every stroke streaked. That pace is ideal for craft work and makes correcting mistakes painless. For smoother blends, I kept a small mister bottle nearby to lightly rehydrate the palette and dampen the surface, which extended open time just enough.

They’re forgiving under the brush: I could glaze thinly with water, scumble semi-opaque layers, and build up adjustments without lifting the underlayer once it had set. If you’re working on detail blending, plan your transitions and keep the brush clean; quick-drying paint rewards decisive strokes.

Surfaces and prep

I tried the set on three surfaces:

• Canvas: Over a gessoed panel and a primed canvas sheet, colors adhered well and kept their intensity. Good for small to medium paintings, studies, and practice sessions.
• Wood: Light sanding and a coat of gesso gave me even coverage. Without primer, the first coat soaks in a bit; once sealed, the paint sits nicely and layers predictably.
• Rocks: I washed and dried them first. One or two base coats brought out the color, and fine details on top were easy. For outdoor use, a clear acrylic sealer is a must to prevent chipping and fading.

A note on ceramics: the paint will adhere to many ceramic surfaces, but it’s decorative—not dishwasher-safe without specialized topcoats. For mugs or tiles, plan on a final seal or display-only use. For egg decorating, the non-toxic formula is reassuring, but I’d still keep the paint off edible surfaces—decorate hollow or hard-boiled eggs as display pieces.

Brushes and handling

The included brushes are a welcome touch. They spring back decently, carry paint evenly, and are easy to clean. You’ll still want a couple of extras if you care about very crisp lines, glazing, or bigger backgrounds. I like synthetic brushes with a bit more snap for detailed work; for that, I pulled in my own. That said, I could complete entire small projects using only what’s in the box without frustration.

Cleanup is easy: water and a gentle soap take everything off hands and brushes while the paint is wet. I recommend rinsing frequently during sessions to keep bristles from thickening; acrylic dries fast and can creep toward the ferrule if you’re not careful.

Durability and lightfastness

These are hobby-grade acrylics. On indoor pieces—decor, crafts, student canvases—they hold up well. For outdoor pieces like garden rocks or birdhouses, I recommend a clear acrylic sealer with UV protection. The set doesn’t advertise formal lightfastness ratings, so if you’re producing archival fine art for sale or long-term display in sunlight, you’ll want professional paints with documented pigments and ratings.

Capacity and value

At 12 mL per tube, you’ll fly through white, the primaries, and any favorite mixing colors faster than the rest. That’s common with compact sets. I like having the breadth of 24 hues for sketching ideas and quick projects, and then topping up with larger tubes of workhorse colors. For small canvases, ornaments, rocks, miniatures, and seasonal crafts, the volume feels appropriate. If you’re covering a large canvas background, plan on using a lot of a single color (or priming with house paint or gesso first).

As an all-in-one starter at an approachable price, this is good value. The paints behave predictably, the colors are lively, and the included brushes reduce the barrier to getting started.

Tips for best results

• Prime porous surfaces (wood, paper, unprimed canvas) to improve coverage and color fidelity.
• Keep a spray bottle nearby to slow palette drying.
• Mix a small reserve of frequently used tones (skin tones, oranges, custom greens) to avoid color shifts mid-project.
• Seal outdoor or high-handling items with a clear acrylic varnish.
• Pick up a larger tube of white and a favorite primary if you plan to mix a lot.

What I liked

• Friendly viscosity that supports both layering and light texture
• Vibrant, mixable colors with clean blends
• Fast drying for quick projects and corrections
• Non-toxic, low-odor, water cleanup
• Usable included brushes that lower the cost of entry

What could be better

• No standout bright orange; I mixed my own every time
• Small tubes limit large-surface work
• No stated lightfastness for archival needs
• Detail and large-area brushes beyond the included trio are worth adding

Verdict and recommendation

I enjoyed using the Crafts 4 All acrylic set for exactly what it aims to be: a compact, fuss-free kit for crafters, beginners, and anyone returning to painting without investing in a full studio. The paints are vivid, mix smoothly, and dry quickly enough to keep momentum. They adapt well to multiple surfaces with simple prep, and cleanup is painless. While the tube size and lack of lightfastness ratings keep it out of the “pro studio” category, it punches above its weight for hobby work, practice, and giftable projects.

I recommend this set for casual artists, families, teachers, and hobbyists who want reliable, non-toxic acrylics for small to medium projects across canvas, wood, rocks, and seasonal decor. If you plan to paint large canvases or need archival color consistency, supplement with larger tubes of key colors or step up to artist-grade lines. For most craft and learning scenarios, though, this set is an easy, satisfying choice.