• Canvas — flat ground for paint pouring, stencil art, street-art pieces. Popular: Matt Black, Matt White, Metallic Gold.
• Stencils — paper, canvas, fabric, walls. Fine-mist nozzle gives clean edges.
• Models & figurines — Warhammer, Gunpla, RC car shells. Grey Primer first, then colour, then Gloss Clear topcoat.
• Furniture upcycle — frames, side tables, mirror frames, drawer pulls, planters.
• Christmas & holiday craft — pinecones, baubles, garlands (Gold/Silver/Copper).
• DIY blackboards — Blackboard Black turns any rigid surface into a chalk-friendly board.
• NCEA art folio — backgrounds, mixed-media, Level 2/3 experimental work.
• Wedding & party decor — mason jars, glass bottles, signs, table numbers in matching metallics.

Going to overpaint with acrylics? Choose Matt or Satin. Gloss is too slippery for many acrylics to adhere to without re-priming.

Want a finished look straight off the can? Choose Gloss. The wet-look shine IS the finish — no varnish needed.

Painting a model or figurine? Grey Primer first, then 2 thin colour coats, then 1 thin Gloss Clear topcoat. Total: 4 cans for a small mini army.

Building a chalkboard? Blackboard Black on rigid wood / MDF / primed metal. After 24h cure, rub chalk over the whole surface then wipe — that pre-coat stops staining.

Worried about smoke indoors? All Max Brand cans are clean-burn, low-smoke. Open a window plus an extractor fan and you're fine for short sessions.

• Outdoors or well-ventilated only — open window plus extractor fan minimum.
• P2-rated respirator for sessions over 10 minutes.
• Drop sheets or large kraft paper down — overspray travels.
• Hold the can 20–25cm from the surface.
• Shake for the full 60 seconds before first use.
• Multiple thin coats > one heavy coat.

• Single thick canvas — spray a flat ground, then paint or pour over the top.
• Painting brushes — add detail and texture over a sprayed base.
• Gesso primer — when bare canvas needs more tooth before colour.
• Acrylic paint — detail over a sprayed background (use Matt or Satin base).
• Masking tape & accessories — clean edges, protected floors, sharp stencil lines.
• Pouring paint — spray a metallic base, then pour acrylic for striking contrast pieces.

NZ Civil Aviation rules mean aerosols ship by ground freight only — no air. We use NZ Post ground and CourierPost ground. Auckland metro 1–2 days, North Island main centres 2–3 days, South Island main centres 3–4 days, rural addresses add 1–2 days. Free NZ shipping on orders over $75. Afterpay available on orders over $35.

How many cans for a 60×80cm canvas?
About 2 cans with full two-coat coverage. One can does a 30×40cm canvas comfortably.

Will spray paint stick to bare wood / plastic / metal?
Wood and most rigid plastics yes. Bare metal needs Grey Primer first. Soft flexible plastics (polypropylene, polyethylene) don't hold spray paint well.

Is spray paint safe for kids' craft?
Adult-supervised only. Best practice: adult sprays outdoors, lets cure 24h, then kids decorate the dried piece with brushes, stickers and pens.

Can I spray-paint glass?
Yes, but use Grey Primer first or the colour won't grip. Best for vases, candle holders, jam jars. Avoid food-contact surfaces.

What's the difference between matte and satin?
Matte is dead-flat — no shine at all. Satin has a faint sheen between matte and gloss. Satin hides minor imperfections better.

Bulk discounts on full cartons?
Yes — email info@handymandy.co.nz for inner (12 cans) or full carton (24 cans) quotes. Schools, studios, paint-and-sip venues and craft markets are the typical bulk buyers.