- Make sure to work in a brightly lit area and keep a magnifying glass on hand for the smallest areas of the canvas.
- Start by painting the smallest areas of the canvas and gradually move to the largest areas.
- If possible, let each painted area dry completely (around 10-15 minutes, depending on thickness of application) before moving on to the next one.
- Remember to wash your brush completely before moving to a different color. For Plaid kits, warm water and mild soap work best.
- For kits that require simple blending, paint mixed light colors next. Then, finish with darker mixed colors.
- When blending colors, always leave a small amount of the original colors for any places you might have missed.
- Toothpicks work well for mixing colors as well as filling in the very small areas of the canvas.
- Use enough paint to cover the numbers, but not so much that the paint runs into other areas.
- With each color, start in the middle of the picture working your way out and around so as not to miss a spot.
- Prevent smudges by starting at the top of the canvas so that the drying paint stays above your hand.
- Close the paint pots when not in use to prevent them from drying out.
- While not necessary, you can seal your completed Paint by Number with a light coat of clear acrylic sealer.
- Be patient and take your time!
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