Pop of Color Banner Painting Starter Set - 6 Colors

Paint bold, colorful hand-painted banners with fewer coats. The Pop of Color Banner Painting Starter Set includes six highly pigmented, fast-drying acrylic chalk-like paints selected for brown paper banners, kraft paper banners, painted birthday banners, shower banners, school and team signs, graduation decorations, and other celebration projects.

Pop of Color gives banner painters strong coverage with minimal coats and dependable adhesion on brown kraft paper, contractor paper, butcher paper, and many other craft surfaces. Its smooth matte finish makes lettering, outlines, shadows, and colorful illustrations easy to build without long waits between layers.

Need help getting started? Read our complete How to Paint a Brown Paper Banner guide for supplies, paper choices, step-by-step instructions, and glitter ideas.

Colors included

• Pure White
• Black
• Red Red
• Tropical Blue
• Lemon Meringue
• Tropical Pink

Each color comes in a 4 fl oz (about 118 mL) bottle.

Why banner painters will love it

• Highly pigmented color for excellent coverage
• Minimal coats on brown paper
• Fast drying for efficient lettering and layered designs
• Strong adhesion on paper and other common craft surfaces
• Smooth matte finish that photographs beautifully
• Six versatile colors for birthdays, parties, schools, showers, and events

How to use

1. Secure your brown kraft, contractor, or butcher paper flat with painter's tape.
2. Sketch or project your banner design.
3. Apply a thin, even coat with a dense, controlled brush.
4. Allow the paint to dry before adding details, outlines, or shadows.
5. Let the finished banner dry completely before rolling or hanging.

Add glitter with Quick Coat

Want glittered letters, shapes, or accents? After painting your banner, apply Counter Culture DIY Quick Coat to the area where you want glitter, sprinkle glitter over the wet Quick Coat, allow it to dry, and remove the excess. Shop Quick Coat 4 oz or Quick Coat 8 oz.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of paint do you use on a brown paper banner?
Highly pigmented acrylic paint works well for hand-painted brown paper banners. Pop of Color is designed for strong coverage, dependable adhesion, and fast drying, making it especially useful for lettering and layered banner designs.

Does acrylic paint work on kraft paper?
Yes. Pop of Color works well on brown kraft paper, contractor paper, butcher paper, and other common banner surfaces.

How many coats of paint do I need for a banner?
Because Pop of Color is highly pigmented, many banner designs can be created with minimal coats. Coverage can vary with the paper, paint color, brush, and design.

Can I add glitter to a painted banner?
Yes. Paint the banner first, then apply Quick Coat where you want glitter. Sprinkle glitter over the wet Quick Coat, let it dry, and remove the excess.

What brushes work best for banner painting?
Dense, controlled brushes are useful for lettering and shapes. Keep a few brush sizes available for broad areas, outlines, and fine details.

Can I roll a hand-painted banner after it dries?
Allow the paint and any Quick Coat embellishments to dry completely before gently rolling the banner for storage or transport.

Recommended supplies

Brown kraft, contractor, or butcher paper; painter's tape; chalk pencil or regular pencil; dense-bristle brushes; palette; optional projector for tracing; and Quick Coat plus glitter for embellishments.

Please note: Paper, brushes, tape, Quick Coat, glitter, and other accessories are not included.

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