Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint 75ml

This is where most beginners start — and that's exactly the right call.

Mont Marte Signature Acrylic 75ml is the student-grade everyday line. NCEA folio work, weekend painting, kids craft, paint-and-sip nights. 24 colours from $2.49. Ships from our Manukau warehouse, free NZ shipping over $75. Pick your colour above.

What you get

• 75ml tube of Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint
• Smooth, creamy texture — works on canvas, cardboard, wood, leather, most porous surfaces
• Semi-matte finish that takes varnish well
• Water-based — dilute for washes, clean up with warm soapy water
• Non-toxic and AS/NZS safety compliant — safe for kids
• 24 colours covering the full colour wheel + earth tones + black/white

Honest answer if you're new

You don't need all 24 colours. Start with 6: Titanium White, Mars Black, Cad Red Hue, Cad Yellow Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber. You can mix everything else. Add more colours as you find specific gaps in what you're painting.

Signature vs the Premium ranges

• Signature (this range): student-grade pigment load. Most affordable. Perfect for learning, NCEA folio, large-scale paintings, kids craft. From $2.49.
• Premium Satin: the workhorse step-up — higher pigment, lightfast 50–100 years, satin sheen. Better for finished gallery work. From $3.19.
• Dimension: heavy-body for impasto and palette-knife texture. From $3.99.

You can mix all three ranges freely — same binder system.

What pairs with this

Beginners usually grab Mont Marte stretched canvases, acrylic brushes, gesso primer, and a table easel.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to dry?

Thin coats touch-dry in 15–20 minutes. Thicker layers 1–2 hours. Fully cured at 24 hours. Auckland winter humidity adds 20–30%.

Student-grade or artist-grade?

Student-grade — the everyday entry-level Mont Marte range. Great for learning, NCEA folio work, and large pieces. For gallery-quality finished work step up to Premium Satin or Premium Dimension.

What's the real difference between Signature and Premium Satin?

Premium Satin has higher pigment load, better lightfastness, and a satin sheen. Signature is cheaper with slightly more filler and a semi-matte finish. They mix freely — the binder system is the same.

Safe for kids?

Yes — non-toxic, water-based, AS/NZS safety compliant. Ages 3+ with supervision.

Will Signature work on fabric?

Yes for craft. Add Mont Marte Fabric Medium for proper bonding to t-shirts, totes, canvas shoes. Without medium it works for decorative pieces but may crack on stretchy fabric.

Do you ship NZ-wide?

Yes — from Manukau, Auckland. Tracked courier 1–3 business days. Free NZ shipping over $75. Free local pickup from 14 Bairds Road.