
The only thing you should be careful with are fresh and frozen berries. This is water-resistant and quite durable. No backgrounds were harmed during this shooting The only background I’ve ever ruined during my work was one I bought from a ‘professional’. I took a sheet of hardboard, painted it with acrylic paint. To do that, I need a background that can survive litres and litres of spilt liquid. To thin out the acrylic paint, add some water.Īcrylic paint also becomes water-resistant when dry. But with acrylic, you can clean your hands and paintbrushes with any soap. Different oil-based paints involve the use of powerful solvents. You can paint it on top of another paint without worrying too much about preparing the surface. Second, it has an incomparable covering power.

Wood, hardboard, plastic, cloth, glass, you name it. First of all, you can use it on almost any surface. Creating a Painted Photography Backdrop: A Top Tip for Durability Using Acrylic PaintĪcrylic paint is a true marvel.
