Schmincke Primacryl is a lovely acrylic. They are especially proud of their Titanium White colour. They say: “Unmatched titanium white: highest pigmentation, opacity and high spreading rate for brilliant mixtures.”
I thought I would give it a little test. My standard for most opaque (most pigment) Titanium White is Golden Artists Acrylics. So I thought I would compare the two.
Although it is difficult to be sure you have the same exact amount of paint for each stroke, I tried to be accurate. I used a permanent marker pen on a piece of scrap card in my studio. Over the marker I then applied the two paints side-by-side with brush strokes and a palette knife application.
See the results in the photo below.
I think the two are pretty comparable. So it seems that the Schmincke Primacryl and the Golden Artists Acrylic Heavy Body have a similar pigment load in their titanium whites. Possibly the Primacryl is a shade more opaque.
With whites, as with other artists colours, you do get what you pay for.
More pigment = more opaque coverage = higher cost.
Comparing two makes of highly-pigmented Titanium White acrylic.
I also discovered that the Schmincke Primacryl is slightly softer (creamier) than the Golden, I really liked the buttery texture.
Click on the underlined links to go to those items on the Jackson’s Art website.
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Hi James
I have updated the blog post with the correct links. Please click on the links to go see the paints.
Hi Julie,
Just a general comment really to say that
the Jackson’s website is superb. I order
bits and bobs from it and find it super nice
to navigate around.
The articles also, are well written and
informative.
A loyal fan,
Vanessa.
Thanks Vanessa! Glad you find it useful!
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