What is a Glaze?

“Icy Gelato: Silks Acrylic Glaze 6pc sampler set
A glaze is a thin transparent or semi-transparent layer on a painting. Silks Acrylic Glaze modifies the appearance of the underlying paint layer or color of your surface building depth in your artwork. Think of it as layering transparent iridescent “stained glass” over each other.
Many old masters used a glazing technique in oil paintings building layers of transparent colors to achieve the amazing light in their art. Soon after the water-based acrylic binders were introduced, “glazing” was incorporated in the process to layering color and light.
Silks Acrylic Glaze
Silks are a semi translucent mix of brilliant color, mica and other proprietary mineral particles that refract light. Clean up is easy as they are water soluble and non-toxic. Safe for ages 6 and older

Silks Acrylic Glaze 30 ml jars
Surfaces:
Paper, canvas, wood, gourds, silk, terracotta paper clay, air-dry clay, air-dry polymer clay, leather, walls etc.
Basic applications:
For a very translucent look apply layers (dry in between) image on white surface. OR try the “Giselle technique” paint your image black and white acrylic (grayscale) or hand stamp an image with suggested shadows-then layer silks over to create high and low lights. Or layer colors directly over matte acrylic colors-your painting will look like it is glowing!
Silks are available in 96 colors( out of 210 signature color library)
Silks Acrylic Glaze are availabe in two sizes. Individual 30 ml jars -96 colors and 11 sampler 6 pc sets 15 ml squeeze bottle ( 66 colors total )
We organized all 210 colors in our signture library in the sixteen color categories ( see below).
Full library of color available can be viewed in Primary Elements Arte-Pigments page
Antique-Blackened-Shade Colors: A Shade is simply any color with black added. We have carefully antiqued colors for you. To deepen add a “drop” more black. Careful not to use too much and block out color and light.
Semi Opaque-Whitened-Tint Colors: A Tint is sometimes called a Pastel. Basically it’s simply color with white added, which will cause a semi-opaque effect as mica light refraction is slightly diffused.
Skin-Tone Colors-Warm-Cool-Rose colored skin tones mixed in our signature “oyster “color.
Create translucent skin tones ranging from deep caramel to pale porcelain by mixing washes with water
To lighten skin tones shade: mix with color “oyster” available in interference iridescent- neutral group.
Frost Colors: Delicate color mixed in sparkling white mica. White mica sits on surface like a mirror reflecting light. Colors are diffused due to impeded light refraction, very useful for focusing light to one area, great for sparkly baby announcements etc. Frosts are not recommended for lightening other non-frosted colors. IT is recommended to use iridescent neutrals to mix custom shades.
Interference-Iridescent Neutrals: Transparent-translucent colors recommended for mixing lighter shade of other colors, Example Rich cobalt dark blue mixed with iridescent blue=light shade of same blue. Definition of Interference: Interferes with light casting a color accent to your color mix.
Metals-Metallic Colors: Metallic Mica or Ground metal-when specified. Colors are perfect for accents. Mix small amounts in regular color to enhance or create new colors.
Yellow Color Family: Yellow is dominant color in ranging from “warm” Yellow-Orange thru “cool” Yellow-Green
Red Color Family Red: is dominant color ranging from “warm” Red-Yellow thru “cool” Red-Blue
Blue Color Family: Blue is dominant color ranging from “warm” Blue-Green thru “cool” Blue Violet
Orange Color Family: Orange dominant color ranging from “warm” Orange-Yellow thru “cool” Orange-Red
Green Color Family: Green dominant color ranging from “warm” Green-Yellow thru “cool” Green-Blu
Violet Color Family: Violet is dominant color ranging from “warm” Violet-Red thru “cool” Violet-Blue
Teal Color Family: Teal AKA Turquoise ranging from “warm” Blue Green thru “cool” Green Blue
Pink Color Family: Pink shades ranging front Hot Rhodamine Violet-Pink-thru warmer Yellow-Pinks
Peach Color Family: Peach AKA Coral ranging from “warm” more orange peach thru “cool” Pink Peach
Browns-Grays Color Family: Warm browns-Golden Oak colors, Cool-brown- Taupe, Reddish brown-cedar wood, Beige-browns with iridescent red or green pearl. Cool and warm grays
How to USE:
Begin: Pour product out onto pallet or mixing surface and close jar when not in use
Glazing: Build depth and color by painting multiple layers of silks over your surface
Stencil to create to add beautiful texture to your work
Gel Press: Layer on Gel Press for printmaking or create paint skins
Resist: Apply Silks through stencil, once dry apply wash of Twinkling H20’s watercolors.
Drying Time:
Silks have an extended open time, dry faster on non-porous surfaces and slower on porous surfaces.Drying time may also vary based on climate conditions, full curing is in 72 hours.
Before applying varnish/sealant:
Silks acrylic glaze need to be completely dry before applying sealer. Check by laying the back of your hand on the surface if it is still cool- it is not totally dry
A little history of Glazing:
A glaze is a thin transparent or semi-transparent layer on a painting which modifies the appearance of the underlying paint layer. Glazes can change the lightness or depth of color and texture of a surface. Glazes consist of a great amount of binding medium in relation to a very small amount of color
Drying time will depend on the amount and type of paint medium used in the glaze. The medium, base, or vehicle is the mixture to which the dry pigment is added. Different media can increase or decrease the rate at which the paints dry.
Often, because a paint is too opaque, painters will add special media or a lot of medium to the paint to make them more transparent for the purposes of glazing.
In oil painting
The simplest form of a glaze is a thin, oily, transparent layer of paint spread over the top of an opaque passage that has been given some time to dry. Light travels through the glaze and is reflected back off of the opaque layer below. Many classical oil painters have also been known to use ground glass and semi-solid resins or gold pounded so thin light can transmit through and increase the translucency of their paint
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Quick Guide: Silks Acrylic Glaze
Pour product out onto pallet or mixing surface and close jar when not in use
Glazing: Build depth and color by painting multiple layers of silks over your surface
Stencil to create to add beautiful texture to your work
Gel Pree: Layer on Gel Press for printmaking or create paint skins
Resist: Apply Silks through stencil, once dry apply wash of Twinkling H20’s watercolors.
FULL Guide on >HOW TO USE TAB
All 96 Colors of Individual Silks Acrylic Glaze
No products foundYellows
Yellow is dominant color in ranging from “warm” Yellow-Orange thru “cool” Yellow-Green
Reds
Red is dominant color ranging from “warm” Red-Yellow thru “cool” Red-Blue
Blues
Blue is dominant color ranging from “warm” Blue-Green thru “cool” Blue Violet
Oranges
Orange dominant color ranging from “warm” Orange-Yellow thru “cool” Orange-Red
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | PE-667 |
..Sweet Thistle, Limited Edition, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment (ends 11/1/19)
-Hint of blue-violet in lilac-blue pearl |
$10.99 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-646 |
Royal Orchid, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Warm lilac in red-violet pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-675 |
Vavoom Red, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Limited Edition ends 12/1/19 Cool violet-red in a red-lilac pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-679 |
Wild Plum, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Deep violet in a red-lilac pearl |
$15.95 | Read more |
Greens
Green dominant color ranging from “warm” Green-Yellow thru “cool” Green-Blue
Violets
Violet is dominant color ranging from “warm” Violet-Red thru “cool” Violet-Blue
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | PE-597 |
....Mango Freeze, Limited Edition 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements
-Limited Edition Ships 12/2/19 Canary yellow-orange in a red pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-527 |
Celestial Sun, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Bright yellow in a Brillant blue pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-563 |
Gold Dust, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Deep yellow in a antique gold pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-589 |
Lemongrass, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Yellow-green in a gold-green pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-598 |
Mango Mamba, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Mango yellow -orange in a golden-red pearl |
$15.95 | Read more |
Teals
Teal, also known as Turquoise, ranging from “warm” Blue Green thru “cool” Green Blue
Pinks
Pink shades ranging front Hot Rhodamine Violet-Pink-thru warmer Yellow-Pinks
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | PE-640 |
....Raspberry Wine, Limited Edition 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements
-Limited Edition Ships 12/2/19 Red-violet in a violet pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-592 |
...Luv-U-Pink, 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Limited Edition ends 12/1/19 Bright pink in multi-crystals |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-677 |
...Watermelon Mist, Limited Edition 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Limited Edition ends 12/1/19 Watermelon pink in red-lilac pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-627 |
..Pink Anthurium, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Warm pink-violet in a violet pearl |
$10.99 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-518 |
Blushing Rose, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Warm caramel skin tone in a oyster pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-630 |
Pink Crocus, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Cool pink- lilac in a oyster-pearl |
$15.95 | Read more |
Peaches
Peach AKA Coral ranging from “warm” more orange peach thru “cool” Pink Peach
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | PE-610 |
....Mystique, Limited Edition 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements
-Limited Edition Ships 12/2/19 Medium blue-green in blue-violet-turquoise pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-523 |
..Caribbean Mist, Limited Edition 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment (ends 11/1/19)
-Medium blue-green in a blue-green pearl |
$10.99 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-514 |
Blue Grass, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Medium blue-green in a green-blue pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-613 |
Northern Lights, 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Pale teal-blue in a lilac-pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-654 |
Sea Spray, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Hint of pale blue-green in green pearl |
$15.95 | Read more |
Browns-Grays
Warm browns-Golden Oak colors, Cool-brown- Taupe, Reddish brown-cedar wood, Beige-browns with iridescent red or green pearl. Cool and warm grays
Frost
Delicate color mixed in sparkling white mica. White mica sits on surface like a mirror reflecting light. Colors are diffused due to impeded light refraction, very useful for focusing light to one area, great for sparkly baby announcements etc. Frosts are not recommended for lightening other non-frosted colors. IT is recommended to use iridescent neutrals to mix custom shades.
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | PE-510 |
....Black Cherry, Limited Edition 30ml Jar, Primary Elements
-Deep cherry in a Merlot-red pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-613 |
Northern Lights, 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Pale teal-blue in a lilac-pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-675 |
Vavoom Red, 30ml Jar, Primary Elements Arte-Pigment
-Limited Edition ends 12/1/19 Cool violet-red in a red-lilac pearl |
$15.95 | Read more | |
![]() | PE-704 |
Vintage Mint, Limited Edition 30 ml Jar, Primary Elements
-Limited Edition Ships 12/2/19 Light sea-foam green-in a green pearl |
$15.95 | Read more |
Interference-Iridescent Neutrals
Transparent-translucent colors recommended for mixing lighter shade of other colors, Example Rich cobalt dark blue mixed with iridescent blue=light shade of same blue.
Definition of Interference: Interferes with light casting a color accent to your color mix.
Metals-Metallic
Metallic Mica or Ground metal-when specified. Colors are perfect for accents. Mix small amounts in regular color to enhance or create new colors.
Semi Opaque-Whitened-Tints
A Tint is sometimes called a Pastel. Basically it’s simply color with white added, which will cause a semi-opaque effect as mica light refraction is slightly diffused.
Antique-Blackened-Shades
A Shade is simply any color with black added. We have carefully antiqued colors for you. To deepen add a “drop” more black. Careful not to use too much and block out color and light.
SKU | Name | Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | BLINGIT-502 |
. A-5-PC Color Shifting "Interference" Combo Set, Gold, Green, Blue, Violet, Red 30ml Jars
-Interference 5-pc combo Pearl Set Gold, Green, Blue, Violet, Red Mica Minerals 5-30 ml jar |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-501 |
. A-5-PC Color Shifting "Sparkle" Combo Set, Gold, Green, Blue, Violet, Red 30ml Jars
-Sparkling Gold, Green, Blue, Violet, Red - use add a touch of Sparkle and Bling to your projects |
$59.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-307 |
. I Blue "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sheer Blue PearInterference Blue "Satin" Blue Pearl- use to lighten or accentl use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-607 |
. I Blue "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sheer Blue Pear Interference Blue "Satin" Blue Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-314 |
. I COPPER "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml jar
-Interference Copper "Satin" Orange Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-306 |
. I Gold "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Interference Gold "Satin" Gold Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-606 |
. I Gold "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Interference Gold "Satin" Gold Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-309 |
. I Green "Interference" Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Interference Green"Satin" Green Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-609 |
. I Green "Interference" Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Interference Green"Satin" Green Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-317 |
. I Oyster "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Translucent-Iridescent pearl to lighten color |
$12.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-617 |
. I Oyster "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Translucent-Iridescent pearl to lighten color |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-310 |
. I RED "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Interference Red "Satin" Red Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-610 |
. I RED "Interference" Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Interference Red "Satin" Red Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-308 |
. I Violet "Interference" Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Interference Violet "Satin" Violet Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-608 |
. I Violet "Interference" Satin Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Interference Violet "Satin" Violet Pearl- use to lighten or accent |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-304 |
. Sparkle "Green" Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sparkling Green - use add a touch of Green Sparkle and Bling |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-604 |
. Sparkle "Green" Bling IT Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sparkling Green - use add a touch of Green Sparkle and Bling |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-305 |
. Sparkle "Red" Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sparkling Red - use add a little Red Sparkle and Bling |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-605 |
. Sparkle "Red" Bling IT Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sparkling Red - use add a little Red Sparkle and Bling |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-303 |
. Sparkle "Violet" Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sparkling Violet - use add a touch of Violet Sparkle and Bling |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-603 |
. Sparkle "Violet" Bling IT Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sparkling Violet - use add a touch of Violet Sparkle and Bling |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-302 |
.Sparkle "Blue" Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sparkling Blue - use add a touch of Blue Sparkle and Bling |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-602 |
.Sparkle "Blue" Bling IT Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sparkling Blue - use add a touch of Blue Sparkle and Bling |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-301 |
.Sparkle "Gold" Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Sparkling Gold - use add a touch of Gold Sparkle and Bling |
$12.95 | ||
![]() | BLINGIT-601 |
.Sparkle "Gold" Bling IT Mica Minerals 60ml Jar
-Sparkling Gold - use add a touch of Gold Sparkle and Bling |
$23.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-319 |
Bronze Medallion Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Bonze metallic perfect for accents |
$12.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-312 |
Emperors Gold Bling It Satin Mica Minerals 30ml jar
-Rich antique-gold in a gold pearl |
$12.25 | Read more | |
![]() | PM-012 |
Heavenly White Satin Mica Minerals, 30ml Jar
-Bright white-pearl with white shimmer |
$12.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-315 |
Indian Copper Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml jar
-Metallic copper perfect for accents or mixing |
$12.25 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-316 |
Merlot Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml jar
-Russet red-brown for accents |
$12.95 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-318 |
Scarab Beetle Bling IT Mica Minerals 30ml Jar
-Chameleon metallic brown-green pearl |
$12.25 | Read more | |
![]() | BLINGIT-313 |
Solar Gold Bling IT Satin Mica Minerals 30ml jar
-Bright royal metallic gold |
$12.25 | Read more |
Silks Acrylic Glaze Sets