5 Tips to Paint by Numbers

The world has become increasingly “crazy”, we always feel like we are running from one place to another and it is good to have activities to combat the anxiety and stress of everyday life. Many people have found this necessary escape in painting.

Painting by numbers is a relaxing and fun activity for many. These periods of concentration are a type of passive meditation that will help you connect with yourself. Something very valuable these days.

The interesting thing about this activity is that you can do it whenever you want, without having any experience and at any age. Now, if you want your works to be perfect, we will give you below 5 tips for painting by numbers

 

Tips for painting with numbers

Generally speaking, this is a very simple activity. You just need to follow the instructions for our kit to paint by numbers and we assure you results of optimal quality.

Now, if you want to show your work to family or friends, you will most likely want to have a professional finish. So, pay attention to these 5 tips for painting with numbers, this way you will get a canvas that looks like it was made by an artist.

1. Technique

When painting pictures by numbers, make sure work with uniform strokes. This will give you a very nice finish. On the other hand, when you start with a numbered area, make sure to finish it. This way you ensure that the area looks uniform.

2. Painting

Trabajar con acrílicos no siempre es fácil, un tip esencial es no trabajar con mucha pintura, así no mancharás el lienzo y el mismo no se agrietará. Además, una vez que termines de colorear por números, espera a que seque la primera capa para volver a pasar una mano.

3. Brushes

Es importante mantener tu pincel siempre limpio. Por ello, límpialo con agua y sécalo bien para quitar los excesos. Te recomendamos contar con 2 recipientes de agua, uno para lavado y otro para enjuagado.
La forma en la que lavas tu pincel también es importante. No es necesario apretarlo hacia el fondo del recipiente, con solo darle algunos toques con el borde del recipiente y secarlo con papel de cocina, estará listo para usarse de nuevo.

4. Correct the errors

Es normal que al momento de trabajar con tu lienzo numerado para pintar cometas cualquier error. Ante esa situación, lo mejor es esperar a que seque y luego proceder a raspar un poco la pintura con un palillo de dientes.

5. Finish

If you want your work to stand out, the finish will be the magic touch for your painting by numbers. With this you not only guarantee greater shine, but you can also protect your painting a little more so that it looks like new for much longer.

If you don't know how to give it this finish, Our Paint by Numbers Kits come with two bottles of special varnish. When you finish your work, apply it to the entire canvas and this way you will ensure that your painting is protected from light damage.

 

6. Extra Tip! Hang a Picture

If you want to display your work, it's very easy. Our kit comes already framed with the canvas stretched and includes all the necessary accessories to hang it on the wall quickly and easily, without the need to drill or make holes in the wall. 

To do this you will only need to setwith the two screws (included)the two metal washers (included)on the wood on the back of the painting, and on the other hand, fix the two wall brackets (these are the white pieces included) with the help of a hammer and a leveler (included) to hang your picture perfectly straight on the wall

Not confident hanging your painting yet? Click here to access our complete guide to hanging your painting.

Now you will have your painting painted with the best finish and hanging in your favorite place. All that's left is to choose your next picturesque adventure to continue enjoying painting.