Description of Tempera Paints

Tempera paints are pigmented, water-soluble materials for painting. They dry very quickly and, unlike watercolors, have saturated colors and quite a high coverage. They are significantly easier to use than oil paints.

Suitable for application on large surfaces and various materials - paper, cardboard, plastic, styrofoam, hardboard, stone, glass, wood, and ceramics. Tempera can be used to paint landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, as well as to decorate souvenirs, cards, and invitations.

Tempera paints are similar to watercolors. They are easy to work with, odorless, and absolutely safe. The difference between them and watercolors is that they are denser and more opaque and can be layered on top of each other. They are applied with a flat brush or with the help of a spatula.

It is good to know that unlike oil paints, tempera paints dry very quickly and are not suitable for projects that you want to paint over a long period.

They can be combined with other coloring materials - acrylic, watercolor, pencils, outlines, oil paints, pastels, candle paints, glass paints, textile paints.

Types

In the EM ART online store you will find:

• Tempera Paints - set of 6 colors in convenient 16 ml jars.

Suitable for painting on various surfaces, quick-drying, with saturated and bright shades.

• Tempera Paints - Gouache paint set of 12 colors, in 12 ml tubes. Suitable for painting on cardboard, wood, styrofoam, stone, etc.

Applications

Tempera paints find wide application in:

Painting Pictures

With tempera paints, you can paint landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Thanks to the saturated colors, the paintings will have a bright and clear appearance.
The paints dry quickly, so you need to have a clear idea of what exactly you want to paint.

When working with water-soluble materials, it is important to change the water with which you dilute the colors more often to keep the shades clean and to avoid the muddy appearance that can result from dirty water.

Making Cards and Invitations

Making cards and invitations requires a lot of imagination, aesthetic sense, and a lot of effort from the creator. For making these beautiful works of art, various cards, colorful materials, and additional decorations are used - glitter, stones, sequins, ribbons, lace.

Tempera is one of the most preferred materials for decorating cards, as it stands out with its high density and saturation of colors. Its quick drying is also one of the reasons why this type of paint is one of the most used in making cards.

With the help of suitable brushes, you can paint various figures and elements - flowers, animals, hearts, birds, trees, or write inscriptions.

Making Panels

Tempera can also be used for making various art panels. For this purpose, you can use brushes or spatulas to easily apply the colors to the chosen surface. The paints allow being applied to various materials - cardboard, paper, plastic, concrete, wood, ceramics, glass, etc.

Decorating Objects

Tempera paints can transform any object and turn it into an original decoration. With them, you can color cups, bottles, night lamps, wooden panels, souvenirs in various shapes, kitchen countertops, etc. The objects on which you apply the paint will acquire a completely new look.

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is a technique for handcrafting notebooks, albums, books, and organizers in vintage style. It is characterized by richly decorated pages and covers in warm color combinations. To achieve this effect, various punches for cutting, curly and border scissors, cards and sheets in different colors, ribbons, lace, glitter, etc. are used.

Tempera paint is among the most used materials for making scrapbooks. With it, you can decorate the covers of any vintage notebook, as well as its pages. This way, you will achieve exactly this antique look of the scrapbook.

Mixed Media

Mixed media is a type of art concept developed in the 20th century. It occurs when postmodern artists begin to link traditional arts - sculpture and painting.

Mixed media is found in every creative product that uses more than one or two types of materials.

Today, this type of art is used by professional artists and hobbyists. It creates various cards, souvenirs, collages, paintings, panels, and decoupage.

Characteristic of mixed media is that all kinds of materials are used, not just classic paints, cardboard, and pencils.

For the creation of various art objects, this technique includes different types of paints, fabric, leather, cardboards, beads, stones, buttons, coins, cutlery, dry leaves, bolts, screws, various small metal, plastic, and wooden elements, and many others.

The use of punches, stencils, and border scissors is highly characteristic to achieve additional ornamentation of individual parts of the mixed product.

Mixed media is truly a very rich and interesting art form. The resulting art creations are really unique and extremely beautiful.

Tempera paints find application in mixed media, when painting various figures and forms. They can be used on any surfaces. The effect you will achieve with them is unique.

Printing with Stencils

Stencils are used in creating various art projects. By making prints, you can decorate invitations, cards, hand-crafted notebooks, albums, festive decorations, napkins, panels, and souvenirs.

Tempera paints are extremely suitable for this purpose. With them, you will make unique decorations on each of your creations.

With the help of stencils and tempera paint, you can print all kinds of images on different surfaces. You can use ready-made stencils or make your own by printing the desired image on a sheet of paper and cutting it out with a utility knife or scissors.

For additional decorations, use cutting dies and punches. Fix the stencil on the place where you want to print the picture and with a flat brush apply the paint to the empty spaces. Do this quickly, because tempera dries very quickly and there is a risk that the image will have an uneven color.

This method is a very good option for people who cannot draw or for those who want to print the same picture on a large number of objects. The use of stencils facilitates the work process.

This technique can also be used by children because it is easy and very fun. With it, you will awaken the child’s interest in art.

Choose interesting pictures, prepare them in the form of stencils, choose a surface to print on, tempera paints in several colors, and brushes.

First, you can use a sheet of paper to show the child how to work.

Place the stencil, apply the paint, and carefully remove it. To achieve a more interesting picture, use several shades of the material.

The next printing can be left to the child to practice their movements. The printing technique is easy and will be mastered very quickly.

Painting is a very good way to fill your children’s free time. Moreover, it will develop their imagination, fine motor skills, precision, taste for beauty, and love for art.

Painting on Wood

This type of paint can be used for painting on wood. With it, you can decorate various panels, furniture, and objects made of wood.

Tempera paint dries quickly, and thanks to the dense colors, it is ideal for working on wood.

Painting on Stones

With this coloring material, you can paint on stones. This way you will make interesting decorations from different stones.

You can paint all kinds of images - animals, insects, leaves, etc. The finished stones can be used as decorations for the home or for holidays or given to a loved one.

Painting on Hardboard

Hardboard is a hard cardboard, most often in beige or brown color. It is used for making models and boxes, as a base for painting, for framing photo and picture frames. This hard cardboard is suitable for creating various art ideas.

It is easy to paint on it with tempera. You can pre-prime the surface so that the paints last long and do not soak into the surface.

This way you can decorate the back of a photo frame, you can easily make a jewelry and accessory box, which you can decorate with tempera paints. If you haven’t used tempera paints yet, feel insecure and don’t know exactly how to work with them, don’t miss the opportunity to try the amazing effect of this material.

Look for guides and video materials in which other creators share their experiences and knowledge. You will see for yourself how easy it is to work with them.

Prices 

In the EM ART online store, we strive to maintain low and affordable prices for our customers. We often make discounts from the regular prices of the items.

The price of the products in the category depends on the type, size, and quantity.

Why EM ART?

EM ART is the most richly stocked online store for hobby materials. With us, you will find everything necessary for your creativity – all kinds of working tools, all kinds of beads, various types of paper, cardboard, jewelry accessories, decoration materials and gift packaging, at affordable prices.

All items are made of high-quality and safe materials.

We often make discounts on various items, which every customer can take advantage of. You can shop wholesale and retail with us. For wholesale traders, we have preferential prices.

Delivery

After you have chosen the necessary hobby materials, you need to enter your personal details – three names, a contact phone number, and an address where you want to receive your package.

Expect your order to arrive within a few working days.

For orders worth over 100 BGN, delivery is completely free.

If you have any questions, you can contact our online consultants, who are at your disposal every day from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 18:30.

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