Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paints are water based, deep and glossy, transparent or opaque, ready-to-use, excellent lightfast, intermixable colours with a superb enamelled appearance after baking. Porcelaine 150 can be applied to porcelain, earthenware, ceramic and most bases that can withstand a temperature of 150C (300F). The choice of base and tools allows for producing numerous effects, transparencies and intensities of colours. However, Pyrex, Arcopal or equivalent-type supports should not be used. Porcelaine 150 is available in 55 colours in 45 ml bottles including 11 shimmer colours and 1 chalkboard black, 10 Relief Outliners in 20 ml tubes, 9 colours in fine tip markers and 9 colours in bullet tip markers. The range includes 11 shimmering colours, with twinkling and iridescent effects, particularly opaque and covering. The Porcelaine 150 outliners, in a tube with nozzle, can be used for outlining work and containing colours. These professional quality, water based paints blend beautifully with one another and thin with water or Porcelaine 150 thinner. Many of the transparent and semi-transparent colours, as shown in the colour charts, appear quite dark. Many application methods are possible with Porcelaine 150 : with brushes, sponges, or stencils. Porcelaine 150 paints are non-toxic but it is not recommended for use on surfaces that come in contact with food. Stir the product with a mixing stick before use, particularly Porcelaine 150 Chalkboard Black, which is a product you can write on with chalk. Colours can be applied directly to a grease free base, cleaned with alcohol or soap and water. After applying the paint, allow it to dry for 24 hours. Then, place the painted object in a cold home oven. Once a temperature of 150C (300F) is reached, bake for 35 minutes. The colours then take on a real enamelled aspect and become resistant to dishwashing, alcohols, solvents and normal detergents. Do not scrub with metal scrubbers or 3M Scotch Brite like abrasive scrubs pads / sponges. The Porcelaine paints can also be coated onto surfaces for decorative purposes. Instead of baking, simply paint the surface and allow it to dry for 72 hours to be used as an artwork. Always clean brushes with soapy water before and after use.