Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint Set – 18 x 36 ml Tubes

18-colour acrylic paint set Australia | creamy, fast-drying | budget-friendly starter kit

Looking for an easy-grab palette that covers all the primaries, secondaries and earth tones without crowding your desk? The Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint Set – 18 x 36 ml packs the classroom essentials—plus a few mixer favourites—into sturdy, squeezable tubes. Each colour boasts a smooth, creamy medium-body texture that glides over canvas, cardboard, paper, wood, air-dry clay, plaster and even leather crafts. Expect good coverage, a modern semi-matte finish and a quick dry time that lets you pile on layers fast (no mud pies). Made with quality pigments, every hue blends cleanly so you can expand the set’s range with custom mixes. Warm, soapy water cleans brushes while paint is wet, and there’s no solvent stink to worry about. Art Shed tested, beginner approved, and ready for hobby rooms, studios or gift hampers.

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Key Features at a Glance

18 bright acrylic colours (36 ml each) – concise starter palette.

Creamy, medium-body texture – brush, sponge or palette-knife friendly.

Semi-matte finish – low sheen that plays well with pen, pencil or varnish.

Fast drying – layer quickly without muddy colours.

Good coverage – solid opacity on primed surfaces.

Multi-surface adhesion – canvas, wood, cardboard, paper, air-dry clay, plaster, leather, some plastics.

Water clean-up while wet – soap + warm water; zero solvents.

Affordable entry set – ideal for beginners, students, crafters.

Why Artists Love This Set

All the basics—plus black & neutrals, perfect for colour-theory exercises.

Medium body versatility—thin with water for washes, knife on thicker for texture.

Even semi-matte dry-down keeps sheen consistent across colours.

Tube size sweet spot—generous for multiple projects, still portable.

Price-to-pigment value outperforms most bargain craft packs.

Complete Your Setup

Mont Marte Acrylic Brush Sets (synthetic) – springy, easy clean.

Canvas & Wood Panels – prime and paint.

Mont Marte Clear Texture Gesso – add tooth, build texture grounds.

Acrylic Palette – extend open time.

varnish– unify & protect once cured.

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Product Specs / Details

18 assorted acrylic colours.

Tube volume: 36 ml each.

Finish: Semi-matte.

Body: Smooth, creamy medium viscosity.

Dry time: Fast (climate & film thickness dependent).

Coverage: Good opacity on primed grounds.

Surfaces: Canvas, wood, cardboard, paper, air-dry clay, plaster, leather, some plastics.

Clean-up: Warm soapy water while wet.

Colour list: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange, Vermillion, Yellow Ochre, Crimson, Brilliant Red, Phthalo Blue, Monastral Green, Cerulean Blue, Deep Cyan, Viridian, Sap Green, Raw Sienna, Lamp Black, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna.

Why Buy from Art Shed

Aussie family-owned & artist-run – we teach with these paints.

Fast dispatch from Melbourne & Brisbane.

Candy Club rewards – earn with your order. 

Real artist support – call, DM, live chat for mix & surface help.

30-day returns (eligible items) – too easy.

Tips from the Shed

Mist your palette in warm weather to slow skinning.

Thin with water (up to ~30 %) or acrylic medium; avoid over-dilution.

Layer light over dark once touch-dry for crisp colour edges.

Clean brushes immediately; dried acrylic is permanent.

Real Reviews from Happy Artists

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love these paints.” 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lovely paints to use.” 

FAQs

Do Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paints need extra gesso on canvas?
Most pre-stretched canvases come primed; you can paint straight on. Add Mont Marte Gesso Primer - Clear Texture Gesso 250ml only if you want more tooth or a specialty ground.

Can Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paints be used for pouring?
Yes—mix the paint with the pouring medium until the flow feels right and always test viscosity before a full pour.

Are Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint colours light-fast?
The Signature range suits hobby and classroom work. For archival or gallery pieces, swatch-test or step up to the Premium Artist line, which carries higher light-fast ratings.

Will Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paints crack on slick surfaces without Primer?
Smooth plastics and sealed wood need a light key or adhesion primer first; then seal the finished work with a flexible acrylic varnish to prevent cracking.

What’s the best varnish to keep the semi-matte look of Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paints?
Use Mont Marte Signature Gloss Finishing Acrylic Varnish 250ml for a glassy look or Mont Marte Acrylic Medium - Matte 250ml to protect colour while maintaining a low-sheen finish.

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