Acrylic paint?

[MissterDog]

Thank you for the reply! That makes me feel better lol.
What kind of sealant do you recommend? It's too cold here for anything spray-based, is there anything I could brush on?

Absolutely! There are two I usually recommend.

Minwax polycrylic protective finish

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-222224.../dp/B017NNJYBW

and

AgraLife Kennel Seal

https://www.amazon.com/AgraLife-TriC...seal+non+toxic

Both are water resistant but I personally find Kennel Seal seems more durable than Minwax.

If you ever want to expand to larger projects I also recommend #50 Shield's All, which is waterproof. I got myself a gallon to use on my current project so I still have to see how it compares but I've seen it highly regarded.