why do my paintings stick to each other?

Question

I use acrylic paints and when I stack them after they have dried they seem to stick to each other. I use the same brand I've always been using, its a top brand, any suggestions?

Answer 1

acrylic seems to have a sticky residue even once it is dry, so will stick to other surfaces (why, i don't know). try using a fixative (hairspray works well) once your painting is complete. this method has always worked for me.

Answer 2

Do not use anything on your paintings that was not specifically designed to be used on acrylic paint -you could have a long term problem with chemical breakdown
If you want to stack or your painting there double pointed pins just for that purpose. they look like push pins. You can order them from Dick Blic or other art supply stores on-line'
They can be stuck on each corner of each painting and stacked in that manner.
Acrylic takes a long time ti cure -dry to the touch does not indicate that the painting id fully cured -It depends on how thick you applied the paint .

Answer 3

I have also experience this problem. Besides using a fixative try to avoid stacking paintings all together, especially with the painted sides facing each other.

Answer 4

I don't have that problem with acrylic painting, because I don't stick them together. Or sometimes I put big sheets of tranfer paper between my artwork, that helps alot, especially for charcoal/pastel drawings. To protect my artwork i use fixative spray/varnish/matte varnish bought at the craftstore, i never use hairspray because it eats the painting after a couple of years.

Answer 5

I have also had the same problem.
I tend to find that in more humid environments, the stickiness is worse. Try storing your paintings in a cool, dry place.

The answer provided by "ilovetherainforset" is also a great suggestion.

Answer 6

Acrylic seems to never be dry depend on where you store them and the humidity in the air

Answer 7

most paints to that, try separating them with wax paper.