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Poster paints are water based, like watercolors, only thicker. Acrylic paints have a plastic polymer base. Both dry quickly. Acrylic can be used as thickly as oil paints or like watercolors, whereas poster paints have a more even consistency. Acrylics can be used on canvas, like oils, and poster paint is used on paper. Poster paint is often used by children in school. Poster paint can be removed, where acrylic paint, once it dries, is permanent.
Poster paint is not permanent (will come off with water) and has a 'chalky' appearance. It is mostly used in school.
Acrylic paint is more permanent when dry (will not come off with water) and can have a more 'plastic' look (depends on how you use it).
Acrylic is one of the more versatile mediums out there. It can be used similar to watercolor or oil paint, is water soluble, can be used on many surfaces, acts like glue when doing collage work, etc., etc., etc.
Poster color is very thick in its texture and takes time to get dried off quickly whereas Acrylic color takes less time to dry and is little watery in nature. Poster colors are often used for paintings while acrylic ones are used on fabric.
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