How to Paint by Numbers?

The first thing you need to do is choose a well-lit place to paint on. This way, you won’t strain your eyes looking at small segments and fine lines. Arrange all the materials and tools you will use on the table.

How to Paint with Acrylic Paints?

Paint by numbers kits usually come with water-based acrylic paints. Their colors are very saturated, making the finished picture fresh and colorful. They all dry very quickly, so only open the ones you need at the moment to prevent them from drying out. Thanks to the special sealed containers in which the paints are stored, they can be kept for a long time, but once opened, their shelf life quickly begins to decrease.

Try to lift the lid of the jar slowly, without damaging it. Before you start, check the consistency of the paint. Stir with a toothpick if necessary. Then moisten a small brush and outline the boundaries of the larger segments or paint a few smaller ones. If you don’t want the outline and numbers to be visible, color them twice.

Maintaining Clean Paint Colors

Be careful when cleaning the brush before dipping it in another color. You don’t want to contaminate the color and mess up the lighter color. If you accidentally do this, don’t stir it, but use the corner of a clean napkin to try to remove it.

Take Care of Your Brushes

When you start painting, fill a cup with water to rinse the brushes. You will also need makeup pads to dry them up.

Typically, paint by number kits come with 2-3 brushes, depending on the details of the picture. All painting supplies included in the kit are high quality and are essential when doing paint by numbers. Some amateur painters prefer to stock up on their own tools for more choice and convenience. For example, they use different brushes to apply dark and light colors.

Hold the brush like you hold a pen for precision.

Basic Brush Care:

• When you finish painting, wash your brushes with soap and dry with napkins;
• Then try to restore the brushes to their original appearance. Never leave them wet, so they don’t get crushed and damaged;
• Never experiment with cleaning chemicals;
• Stir the paints with a stick, not with brushes;

Once you finish your creation, don’t forget to evaluate it from a distance. Step back about 3-4 meters and see where and what the defects are. Maybe you missed to paint a spot.

Choosing Acrylic Varnish

To prevent your painting from fading and to keep it magnificent and striking for a long time, it is recommended to cover it with an acrylic varnish. It is preferable to do this a week after finishing, when the paints will have had time to dry and nothing will smear when the next layer is applied. There are two types of varnish - gloss and matte. The first will highlight the brightness of the subject, while the second can eliminate unwanted reflections.

Decoration

Images in frames always look more special. Choose the most suitable frame to enhance your paintings. You can also purchase a stand and attach it to it. It will be an original touch to your workplace or room.

What’s in the Kit?

The paint by numbers kit includes a brush, a small palette of paint with as many colors as you need, and a printed outline of the picture. The amount of paint may seem small but is actually just enough to finish the painting. You can always use any other compatible paint you have.

Don’t forget to check what type of paint the kit contains (acrylic and oil paints are the most common, although you get kits with watercolor or pencils). We recommend acrylic over oil because they dry faster and are easier to apply.

Price Range

EM ART has a rich collection of paint by numbers kits at exceptionally good prices. Check our website regularly to catch up on the latest offers and discounts!

Why EM ART?

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