Handy Tips To Get The Best Results When Creating A Custom Paint By Numbers
If you are looking to paint something personal or want to give someone a truly memorable and special gift you might want to look into a personalised paint by numbers. Here is a look at how to get the best results when you are painting.
Use a nice sturdy canvas
Even when painting by numbers you need a strong surface to paint on, something with a fine texture too so that do not stray out of the lines and numbers you are working on. Having a frame for the canvas and a foam board is also a good plan so you can mount the canvas and keep it tight and straight, while the board lets you paint wherever you want to.
Keep the painting area clean and organised
There is the idea that when you get creative things get messy, especially when it involves paint, but when you are painting by numbers it actually works better when you have a clean area. Before you start painting tidy the space up and make sure you keep the items clean too, the paint pots, brushes and so on. If you are going to be painting in a spot you do not normally paint in, visiting a friend for a custom paint by numbers paint night, outside or so on, then get that space ready and cover up anywhere you do not want to get splashed with paint.
You can add your own brushes
While you do get brushes with the sets, you can add your own in to use. Old brushes can be made useable again with some paint removal or nail polish remover. Make sure you have a wet towel as well as a bowl of water so you can keep the brushes clean as you work. Using a variety of different brushes is a great way to create different looks and learn to paint more freely as you become more confident and experienced. Remember that painting by numbers have small lines and you do not want to miss any detail so having small brushes can be very useful. You can also add more texture to a personalised paint by numbers.
Consider stiffening your canvas with clear gesso
This is something people who are new or people who are painting together might want to do. Acrylics can be hard to work with and stiffening the canvas with gesso helps and also makes the surface rougher so the paint sticks to it better. Because you are using clear, it will not hide lines or numbers and stop you from completing your painting.
Hiding the numbers
Sometimes when you pain a custom paint by numbers with certain colours the numbers still show through. It might be something that prevents you from hanging the painting or giving it as a gift to someone. This is something that is very easy to fix though. Just use a paint marker coloured white. It will hide what you want it to, but you need to apply it before you start painting that section as you cannot use the marker when it is finished, or when the area is wet with paint.
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