Some stains will bleed right through most primers and paints no matter how many coats ... and water-based (acrylic-latex) ...

Acrylic craft paint is the best choice for painting clay pots because of its highly pigmented formula. Colors will be bright and saturated, especially if you use primer and multiple coats of paint.

Primed canvas has already been coated with a primer, such as gesso. Unprimed canvas has not been coated. Primed canvas accepts the paint more easily. Gesso and acrylic primer come in jars ...

Primed canvas has already been coated with a primer, such as gesso. Unprimed canvas has not been coated. Primed canvas accepts the paint more easily. Gesso and acrylic primer come in jars ...