Acrylic paints are water-based paints that are transparent and non-toxic. They are used in many different ways, including on canvas, paper, wood, glass, plastics, and metal. Acrylic paint is often used to draw or paint on thin pieces of material, such as paper. Acrylic paint is also commonly found in artists' sketchbooks because of its thinness and greaseproof properties. Artists use acrylics to create works with the same feeling as the original work of art without having to place the original work of art on a pedestal or risk damaging it.