ARTEZA Craft Acrylic Paint Set, Water-Based Acrylic Craft Paint, Matte Finish Artist Paints, Art Supplies for Glass, Wood, Ceramics, Fabrics, Leather

A versatile, matte-finish workhorse for craft and mixed-surface projects

A weekend of decorating glass jars, a wood sign, and a canvas panel gave me a clear read on the Arteza craft acrylic set. These are soft-body, water-based acrylics that dry to a true matte finish and behave consistently across porous and nonporous surfaces. They’re easy to live with—fast to layer, simple to clean up—but they also ask for a bit of planning because of the quick set time and the way lighter colors build coverage.

What you get and how it’s packaged

The set includes twenty 2 fl oz squeeze bottles in a broad range of staple colors. The bottle format is practical for crafts: easy to decant onto a palette without contaminating the rest of the paint. Each bottle arrived sealed under the cap. That’s great for longevity, but the seals were more stubborn than I’d like; a small craft knife made removal much easier than trying to peel them with fingernails.

Consistency and handling

The paint is a true soft body—silky and fluid without being runny. It spreads readily with brushes and foam applicators, levels nicely on flat surfaces, and doesn’t fight you when you need crisp edges with masking. If you’re used to heavy-body acrylics for palette-knife texture or impasto, this will feel light. For craft and decorative painting, or for artists who prefer layering and glazing, the viscosity is right in the pocket.

Blending is straightforward so long as you work quickly. On a canvas panel, wet-on-wet gradients were smooth with a soft brush, but I had to mist the palette occasionally to keep colors from skinning over. Adding a touch of water or an acrylic retarder extends the open time and helps avoid patchiness on larger areas.

Coverage, color, and finish

Pigmentation is strong for a craft-oriented set. On primed canvas and wood, most mid and darker colors covered in one coat; lighter tones (yellows and some pastels) benefitted from a second pass to fully hide pencil lines or darker underpaint. That’s typical of acrylics in this category. The matte finish is even and non-glaring, great for photography and for pieces you plan to letter or draw over later with pens or markers.

Color accuracy is mostly dependable, with one caveat: a few of the greens skew bright out of the bottle. I wanted a deeper, more natural forest tone and found I needed to knock the green down with a touch of brown. The set mixes cleanly, so nudging hues warmer/cooler or desaturating them is quick work.

Drying time and layering

These dry fast. That’s an asset for building layers: I could block in a background, wait a few minutes, and add details without lifting the base. It’s also something to watch with large, flat areas; if you overwork a section that has begun to tack, you can see lap marks. My best results came from loading the brush sufficiently, working in controlled sections, and resisting the temptation to fuss. For techniques that need more open time—soft blends on clouds, for instance—a misting bottle and retarder medium are your friends.

Surface tests: how it behaved on different materials

• Canvas: Smooth application with minimal brush drag. Matte finish looks clean, no plastic sheen. Two thin coats on light colors gave professional-looking coverage.

• Wood: Excellent coverage on sanded pine and birch ply. The first coat absorbed a bit (as expected), but the second coat leveled beautifully. Sealed with a water-based varnish, the colors stayed true.

• Glass: On a cleaned mason jar, adhesion was better than I expected for a water-based craft acrylic. I got uniform coverage in two coats with a foam brush. For decorative use, it’s fine; for heavy handling or washing, plan on a suitable glass primer and a clear topcoat.

• Ceramics: On a glossy tile, paint laid down evenly and dried to a consistent matte. Scrape resistance is modest without a sealer. As a trivet or coaster, I would definitely topcoat.

• Fabric: On a cotton tote, the paint felt soft when applied thinly. It didn’t crack after a gentle heat set with an iron through parchment paper. For wearable items, I’d keep designs light-handed and seal as appropriate.

• Leather/faux leather: On a scrap of faux leather, thin layers adhered without beading. Flex tests were better than expected for a matte acrylic, but I’d still recommend a flexible sealer for items that bend frequently.

• Paper: No pilling on heavyweight mixed-media paper. The matte surface takes pen and pencil overpaint beautifully.

Cleanup and odor

Cleanup is exactly what you want from water-based paint: soap, water, and a quick rinse before it dries on the bristles. There’s no strong odor, which makes it comfortable for indoor work or classroom use.

Color range and mixing

With 20 bottles, you get a functional palette: primaries, secondaries, a few earths, black, and white. It covers most crafting scenarios without forcing you into muddy mixes. If you’re picky about nuanced earth tones, you’ll mix them yourself—and the set supports that. White is adequately opaque for tinting; it took two passes to punch crisp highlights over darker grounds, which is reasonable for a matte craft acrylic.

Durability and finishing

On porous surfaces like canvas and wood, the paint feels tough once fully cured. On slick surfaces (glass, glazed ceramic), it holds up for display but benefits from a compatible primer or clear sealant if the item will be handled or washed. The matte finish is lovely as-is; if you want a satin or gloss look, a topcoat changes the character without dulling the color.

Small quirks and tips

• Bottle seals: Expect a minute of setup to remove inner seals. A hobby knife speeds it up and keeps your hands clean.

• Preventing lap marks: Work in manageable sections and avoid brushing back over areas that have started to tack. A light mist on the palette helps.

• Light colors: Plan on two thin coats for full opacity on darker grounds.

• Nonporous surfaces: Clean thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol, scuff lightly if appropriate, and seal for durability.

• Texture work: If you want raised textures, pair with modeling paste or switch to a heavier-body acrylic for those passages.

Value

For the amount of paint and the performance across multiple surfaces, the set lands in a sweet spot. It isn’t bargain-bin cheap, but the consistency, pigment strength, and reliability justify the price. If you’re replacing a drawer of inconsistent craft paints, you’ll notice the upgrade in coverage and finish.

Who it suits (and who might pass)

• Ideal for: crafters, hobbyists, teachers, and mixed-media artists who want a dependable, matte acrylic that behaves across wood, canvas, glass, ceramics, fabric, and paper. It’s especially good for sign painting, home décor projects, and model or prop finishing where quick layering matters.

• Less ideal for: artists who need heavy-body viscosity for impasto; anyone who demands ultra-precise, pre-tuned color matches without mixing; projects requiring high-gloss, enamel-like finishes out of the bottle.

Final take

The Arteza craft acrylic set strikes a smart balance: soft, smooth handling; strong, even color; and a matte finish that flatters both craft and studio work. The fast dry time accelerates layering and production, though it rewards planning on larger fields of color. Lighter tones need a second coat, and a couple of greens benefit from quick mixing tweaks. The bottle seals are a minor annoyance on day one, but they do their job of keeping paint fresh.

Recommendation: I recommend this set for anyone who wants a dependable, multi-surface acrylic with a matte finish and easy cleanup. It offers better coverage and consistency than typical budget craft paints, mixes cleanly, and adapts well from canvas to glass to fabric. If you’re after heavy textures or a glossy enamel look straight from the bottle, look elsewhere. For most craft and mixed-media tasks, this is a trustworthy, high-value kit that earns a permanent spot on the bench.