Mont Marte acrylic paint set 12 x 500ml

A versatile acrylic set for everyday making, the MONT MARTE Signature Acrylic Paint Set gives you a semi-matte finish with good coverage and a creamy texture. With a fast drying time, you can layer colours quickly without them turning muddy, which is especially helpful when you are working on small details or building up backgrounds. This value pack brings 12 ready to use colours in 500 ml bottles, so you can keep painting sessions flowing without running out mid project. 🎨

Key features

If you like acrylics that handle smoothly, this set is designed to dry to a semi-matte finish rather than a glossy look. According to the manufacturer, the paint offers good coverage, so you are not constantly chasing the next layer just to get the colour to behave. The texture is described as creamy, which can make it easier to mix and apply for different styles of work. ⏱️

Another practical advantage is the fast drying time, which helps when you want to layer without waiting too long between coats. That also means you can experiment with colour relationships more efficiently, especially when you are exploring gradients or textured effects. You can use it across many surfaces, including canvas, wood, air-dried clay, plaster, cardboard, paper and some plastics. For projects where you need consistent behaviour from one colour to the next, having a matched 12 colour set can make planning simpler.

The bottles come in a generous size, which is useful if you paint regularly, teach classes, or like to keep a studio supply base ready for repeat use. It is also a straightforward choice when you want a broad palette without buying single pots for each shade. Who will notice the difference most, artists working on mixed media, students, and anyone who prefers acrylics that are quick to build up.

Tech specs

• Name: MONT MARTE Signature Acrylic Paint Set
• Type: Acrylic paint
• Size: 12 x 500ml (16.9oz)
• Finish: Semi-matte
• Colours: 12 colours
• Suitable for most surfaces: canvas, wood, air-dried clay, plaster, cardboard, paper and some plastics
• Drying time: Fast drying time allows layering without muddying colours

Pros

The combination of semi-matte results and creamy texture is a sensible match if you want colour that looks controlled while still feeling easy to spread. With good coverage, you can often achieve the shade you want with fewer passes compared to thinner paints, which helps when you are working quickly. The fast drying time supports layering, so your workflow does not stall between coats. 😊

It also helps that the set is built around everyday use across many common craft and art substrates. Canvas and paper are obvious choices, but the manufacturer also highlights wood, air-dried clay, plaster, cardboard and some plastics, which makes it easier to adapt to different project types. You also get a useful range of tones, from Titanium White and Black through to Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Cerulean Blue and Ultramarine Blue. The inclusion of Brilliant Red, Burnt Sienna, Orange, Turquoise and Sap Green rounds out the palette for mixing and everyday colour matching.

There is one detail worth keeping in mind, some plastics are included, but the set wording does not claim suitability for all plastic types. If you are working on a less common substrate, test a small area first to check adhesion and final appearance. If your goal is reliable acrylics for making, layering and mixed surface projects, this set fits that requirement well.

What’s included

This value pack includes 12 colours in 500 ml bottles. The shades listed by the manufacturer are Titanium White, Black, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Brilliant Red, Burnt Sienna, Orange, Turquoise and Sap Green.

For most people, the most useful part is having a broad base palette rather than a narrow selection. You get light and dark options for contrast, plus warm and cool colours that help when you are building backgrounds, mixing skin tones, or planning simple shading. It is also a convenient way to stock up for workshops, group activities and home studio work, where you want to keep colour choice open.

It may suit you particularly if you want to paint on common surfaces like canvas and paper, then carry the same set into wood, cardboard or air-dried clay projects. Having one set to cover multiple substrates can save time on sourcing extra materials.

Who it’s for

It’s a good fit if you want a semi-matte acrylic paint set with fast layering so you can keep making without long wait times. It makes sense if you prefer creamy, easy to apply acrylics and you often work on canvas, paper, wood or similar craft surfaces. You’ll like it if you value a broad colour selection, including Titanium White, Black and multiple blues, for everyday painting and mixing.

It might not suit you if you need a fully glossy finish or if you are working exclusively on one specialised surface type that is not covered by the manufacturer’s list. You may want to skip it if you already have your own extensive acrylic palette and only need one or two replacement colours. Better avoided if you are looking for extremely small quantities, because the set is supplied in 500 ml bottles.