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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
 
A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are:  
 
A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are:  
  
Natural binders: [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=oil%20paint oil], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wax%20paint wax], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=casein%20paint casein], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gouache gouache], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=tempera tempera], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=watercolor%20paint watercolor].  
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* Natural binders: [[oil%20paint|oil]], [[wax%20paint|wax]], [[casein%20paint|casein]], [[gouache|gouache]], [[tempera|tempera]], [[watercolor%20paint|watercolor]].  
 
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* Synthetic binders: [[alkyd%20resin|alkyd]], [[acrylic%20colors|acrylic]], [[latex%20paint|latex]], [[epoxy%20paint|epoxy]].
Synthetic binders: [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=alkyd%20resin alkyd], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acrylic%20colors acrylic], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=latex%20paint latex], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=epoxy%20paint epoxy].
 
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
 
paints; peinture (Fr.)
 
paints; peinture (Fr.)
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036
 
  
 
== Comparisons ==
 
== Comparisons ==
  
[[media:download_file_560.pdf|Websites of artist colours manufacturers]]
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[[media:download_file_559.pdf|Websites of artist colours manufacturers]]
 
 
 
 
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Resources and Citations==
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* National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 568
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 568

Latest revision as of 12:15, 10 August 2022

Painted wood decoy
MFA# 59.951

Description

A liquid mixture composed of a colorant dispersed in a binder. Paint dries to form a decorative or protective film. It can be applied with a brush, roller, sprayer, or by dipping. Some types of paints are:

Synonyms and Related Terms

paints; peinture (Fr.)

Comparisons

Websites of artist colours manufacturers

Resources and Citations

  • National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, 1500 R.I. Ave., Washington DC 20036
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 568
  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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