Crafters Paints

Craft Paint is the workhorse. Dala rates it for canvas, cardstock and paper, stones, unglazed pottery, concrete, plaster, clay items, plastic and metal. It has superior hiding power, dries to a durable satin sheen waterproof finish, and has built-in UV resistance so it can be used indoors and out. Available in standard, metallic, glitter and neon.

School Poster Paint is the economy classroom option — Dala describes it as economic, non-toxic, water-based, opaque and vibrant, suitable for almost any surface and for ages three and up.

Poster Paint is opaque with a water-soluble binder, in bright bold colours — made for signage and posters.

Glow in the Dark Paint has a creamy consistency, is water-soluble and non-toxic, emits light in the dark and glows under UV.

Craft Paint goes where poster paint cannot. Stones, pottery, plaster, clay, plastic and metal — so anything beyond paper is a Craft Paint job.

Seal finished work. Dala recommends sealing painted items with a water-based varnish such as Deco Varnish, or a solvent-based equivalent. Worth planning for on anything going home.

School Poster Paint for the youngest classes — non-toxic and rated by Dala for ages three and up.

UV resistance means outdoor projects work. Craft Paint can be used outdoors, which matters for playground signage and garden markers.

Glitter and neon Craft Paint glow under UV light — a different thing from Glow in the Dark paint, which glows in darkness.