Yes, and it really comes down to the paint itself. Thick-body acrylics hold texture in a way thinner paints simply can’t. If your paint keeps spreading flat, that’s not a talent issue , it’s usually the paint. DabblePaints were created to stay thick, creamy, and hold those beautiful peaks and palette knife strokes right where you place them on the canvas.
Yes, and it really comes down to the paint itself. Thick-body acrylics hold texture in a way thinner paints simply can’t. If your paint keeps spreading flat, that’s not a talent issue , it’s usually the paint. DabblePaints were created to stay thick, creamy, and hold those beautiful peaks and palette knife strokes right where you place them on the canvas.
How is this different from paint I can get at craft store?
Craft store paint is designed to be affordable, not to perform. It’s thinner, lower-pigment, and formulated to spread easily, which means it loses texture. DabblePaints is a thick-body acrylic formulated specifically for palette knife techniques and impasto-style work. It holds peaks, resists spreading flat, and stays smooth on the knife. That’s a formulation difference, not a marketing claim.
Craft store paint is designed to be affordable, not to perform. It’s thinner, lower-pigment, and formulated to spread easily, which means it loses texture. DabblePaints is a thick-body acrylic formulated specifically for palette knife techniques and impasto-style work. It holds peaks, resists spreading flat, and stays smooth on the knife. That’s a formulation difference, not a marketing claim.
I’m not a professional. Is this paint too advanced for me?
Not at all. This paint was actually created for everyday painters, especially people who are still learning and growing. Thick-body paint is often easier to work with for palette knife painting because it stays where you place it and holds texture beautifully instead of spreading flat.
Not at all. This paint was actually created for everyday painters, especially people who are still learning and growing. Thick-body paint is often easier to work with for palette knife painting because it stays where you place it and holds texture beautifully instead of spreading flat.
How is this different from those "expensive" brands?
DabblePaints delivers professional-grade thick-body performance, the same consistency, the same pigment density, the same texture-holding behavior without the professional-grade price tag. Designed by an artist who knew firsthand that the cost of supplies should never be the reason someone stops creating.
DabblePaints delivers professional-grade thick-body performance, the same consistency, the same pigment density, the same texture-holding behavior without the professional-grade price tag. Designed by an artist who knew firsthand that the cost of supplies should never be the reason someone stops creating.
I’ve tried other art supplies before. What makes these different?
That’s exactly why DabblePaints were created. After years of teaching, Jennifer saw students struggling not with technique, but with materials that simply couldn’t support the kind of texture and layering they were trying to create.
That’s exactly why DabblePaints were created. After years of teaching, Jennifer saw students struggling not with technique, but with materials that simply couldn’t support the kind of texture and layering they were trying to create.
What’s the difference between the 4oz and 16oz jars?
The 4oz jars in this bundle are great for learning the colors and experimenting with mixing. Once you find your favorites, and you will — the 16oz jars are available separately and are more economical for regular use. Jennifer’s personal preference is the 16oz: easy lid, generous size, and it lasts.
The 4oz jars in this bundle are great for learning the colors and experimenting with mixing. Once you find your favorites, and you will — the 16oz jars are available separately and are more economical for regular use. Jennifer’s personal preference is the 16oz: easy lid, generous size, and it lasts.
Does this ship to Canada
Yes, we ship to Canada. International shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Most US orders ship in 2–3 business days.
Yes, we ship to Canada. International shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Most US orders ship in 2–3 business days.
What is your return policy?
We stand behind the paint. If you’re not happy with your order for any reason, contact us at hello@letsdabble.com and we’ll make it right.
We stand behind the paint. If you’re not happy with your order for any reason, contact us at hello@letsdabble.com and we’ll make it right.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 349 reviews.
The paint is so smooth and thick it stays where you put it. This paint allows easy blending and the colors are very vibrant. Best paint ever!!!
Just got my kit, like the colors and can’t wait to get into it. Opened up a few jars to see paint texture and color. They look so creamy and the colors are so rich looking. ❣️
Got into it and so much fun. Paints are so easy to work with. I’m very much a beginner and still learning depth, blending and different painting with pallet knifes. just a note I normally wouldn’t start with a huge canvas. I found this canvas at a garage sale as a picture. I sanded it down then gesso the canvas to reuse. Was $2.00, shop those garage sales and reuse those canvas pieces into something 🦋
I am so very impressed with the high quality of the paints and mediums in this bundle. I just started to paint a couple years ago and was using “craft store” acrylics. Imagine my delight with this bundle!! I have fallen in love with the Dabble products after just one painting! The paints are rich in color and texture. They hold their form and are a joy to work with! They do what Jen promises! I can’t stop looking at my first painting am excited to start my next project with my Dabble Paints!
Jen is an excellent teacher. I am a newbie. The tools used were perfect for small paintings. The paint flowed smoothly and created the texture needed. I will buy more paints and card/envelopes for my painted cards.
The dabble paints have such a smooth and creamy texture. Guides onto the canvas and the colors are so rich. I have used several different brands of acrylic paint and this paint is the best in every way.
Bought the 19 pack with all the colors and wow they are so rich in color and the thick consistency was amazing to work with! When I needed to thin them out, it was as easy as adding some water. Making my own colors was simple and therapeutic. I use both brushes and palette knifes for my work and the paint was so satisfying to work with!
I'm an oil palette knife painter but wanted to try these Dabble paints. I was a little afraid but I think I'm liking the texture the ability to paint with the knife. I recommend these paints and the plastic scoopers are so much fun.
The paint quality is as great as I was expecting it to be and the colors are wonderful. The four ounce jars have plenty of paint and I know I’ll order more in the future!
This is my first paintng using the new paints. The viscosity is good for painting with pallet knives. Phthalo Green is new to me to use as the primary green so I need to work on mixing it. The finished paintng is bright and bold. I am looking forward to future paintings.
I started with some of the Let's Dabble paintings while at our summer home with paints from a hobby store. When we came south for the winter, I ordered the Let's Dabble acrylic paints. I have to tell you ... these are the BEST! The paints are so much easier to use. Plus, they dry quickly. With the previous hobby paints I used, they were still a bit wet three weeks later. With the Let's Dabble paints, the next day, they were completely dry! I love how easily the paints go on. I will only use the Let's Dabble paints from here on out.
DABBLE ARTS IS FANTASTIC. IT HAS BROUGHT MORE JOY THAN I CAN TELL YOU. IF YOU HAVENT' STARTED PAINTING THESE CARDS ARE A GOOD WAY TO START. THEN THERE IS NOT STOPPING YOU!!!
Every painting I've finished has earned a comment from someone in my family. My son said my last painting looked like it belonged in a hotel lobby. That made my whole year.
I finished a garden painting using the floral colors and the pinks and lavenders were so stunning my granddaughter asked if she could have it for her bedroom.
I painted a large landscape for my dining room and it is the first thing everyone notices when they walk in. My family calls it my masterpiece and I call it DabblePaints.
From the first stroke to the final highlight, DabblePaints perform perfectly every single time. Rich, smooth, thick, and vibrant — everything a palette knife painter needs.
I've been painting with Jen for six months and finally switched to DabblePaints. What a difference. The colors are deeper, the texture pops, and I can actually see the detail my palette knife creates. My granddaughter said my last painting looked like something from a gallery.
I used to struggle with paint that dried too fast or went on too thin. DabblePaints solved both problems. The consistency is perfect and I have all the time I need to work each stroke.
I tried these for the first time after watching Jen's tutorial and I was blown away. The colors are so rich and the consistency is perfect right out of the jar.
I made a mistake on my second order and customer service fixed it immediately without any fuss at all. My replacement arrived quickly and the paints were as beautiful as always.
These are thicker than regular acrylics and that makes all the difference. They hold every stroke and the colors stay rich and true right through to the finish.