Acrylic Emulsion Paints

[Acrylic Polymer Tempera] - Collage

Because the acrylic polymer mediums remain adhesive, flexible, and clear after they dry, they are often used to attach paper, cardboard, fabrics, and many other materials to the support surface by artists who use collage or assemblage techniques. The polymer medium, matte medium, or gel medium should be applied both to the paper and to the surface to which it is fastened. The paper is then pressed to the surface while the adhesive is still wet, and wrinkles and air bubbles can still be pressed out. The acrylic adhesive retains its flexibility and does not darken light materials as do many glues . A final layer of matte acrylic varnish or acrylic polymer medium can serve to protect even impermanent materials such as newsprint. [p. 197]

[Kay, Reed. The Painters Guide to Studio Methods and Materials. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1983. p. 197]