Docrafts Artiste 2oz Acrylic Paint – Burnt Umber
Every artist’s toolkit requires a deep, dependable brown, and Docrafts Artiste Burnt Umber is the ultimate choice for adding warmth, shadow, and organic texture to your work. This classic pigment offers a rich, chocolatey depth with reddish undertones, making it far more natural and versatile than a standard flat brown. It is a fundamental color for landscape artists, furniture upcyclers, and mixed-media crafters alike.
The 2oz (59ml) bottle is equipped with a convenient flip-top cap, designed to keep your paint airtight and ensure a smooth, clump-free flow every time you open it.
Key Features & Benefits
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Rich Earth Pigment: A high-opacity, deep brown that provides a solid foundation for shadows and natural textures. It dries to a professional, velvety matte finish.
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Superior Surface Adhesion: This multi-surface acrylic bonds effortlessly to wood, MDF, canvas, paper, stone, and terracotta.
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Excellent for Glazing: When thinned with water, it creates a beautiful transparent wash, perfect for "aging" projects or creating realistic wood grain effects.
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Fast-Drying & Water-Resistant: Dries quickly to a permanent finish, allowing you to layer lighter colors or metallic accents over the top without the brown "bleeding" through.
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Non-Toxic & Water-Based: Acid-free and safe for all ages. Cleanup is a breeze—simply use soap and water while the paint is still wet.
Ideal Applications
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Nature & Landscapes: The perfect shade for painting tree bark, rich soil, autumn leaves, and realistic animal fur.
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Upcycling & Furniture: Ideal for painting the edges of "distressed" furniture or creating a faux-wood finish on plastic and metal surfaces.
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Antique & Grunge Effects: Use a diluted wash of Burnt Umber to "dirty up" the edges of scrapbook pages or paper crafts for a vintage, time-worn look.
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Shadowing: Mix with lighter tones like Latte or Tan to create deep, realistic shadows that give your artwork three-dimensional depth.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Docrafts Artiste
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Color: Burnt Umber
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Size: 2oz / 59ml
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Base: Water-based Acrylic
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MPN: DOA 763251
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EAN: 5051614632512
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Finish: Matte
Pro Tip: For an easy "Instant Wood" look on plain MDF, apply a base coat of Tan. Once dry, take a coarse, dry brush dipped in a tiny amount of Burnt Umber and drag it quickly across the surface in long, straight lines. The streaks will mimic natural wood grain perfectly!