Sax acrylics blockout paint is used for art education and activities, and is medium bodied for ease of application and providing a waterproof matte finish when dry. The blockout is intermixable with any acrylic medium for creating a range of colors, and is versatile for traditional acrylic painting as well as block printing and silk screening. The blockout has a durable plastic 1/2 gallon container for storage, and meets the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) certification standards for quality and non-toxicity. The blockout is suitable for classroom and home use.

Art education products are used by art teachers and students, and professional artists and art hobbyists to create visual, tactile, and technology-based artwork. Art education products include painting, drawing, printmaking, and framing materials, along with supplies for ceramics, sculpture, crafts, and textile projects, and related items, such as furniture accessories and books. Products may also encompass supplies and materials related to photography, video, film, and computer-generated art forms.

School Specialty provides instructional materials and supplies under dozens of brands, among them Abilitations, Think Math, Delta Education, Frey Scientific, Neo/SCI, Childcraft, School Smart, Sportime, Speech Bin, and Sax Arts. The company, founded in 1959, is headquartered in Greenville, WI.