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— PAINT BY NUMBERS, MADE SIMPLE

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Match a number. Fill a shape.
Watch the whole picture come together.

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A relaxed PaintEasy paint by numbers session
12ON THE CANVAS→12ON THE PAINT
PaintEasy Paint by Numbers Guide

Everything beginners need to start, finish, fix and improve a paint by numbers artwork—from canvas preparation and color matching to blending, troubleshooting and framing.

01
THE WHOLE IDEA

Match the number.
Fill the shape.
Watch art appear.

Every number on the canvas matches one paint pot. Choose a shape, find the same number on the lid, and fill it with that color.

BEFORE COLOR

SET
THE
SCENE

Canvas, numbered paints, water and brushes ready to begin
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

LIGHTChoose a bright, comfortable spot.

FLATLet the canvas relax before you begin.

READYOpen one color at a time.

THE PAINTEASY LOOP

NUMBER → COLOR → ART

Four small moves. Repeat as slowly as you like.

01
12ON THE CANVAS
FIND

Choose one shape.

Start with a larger area and read the small number printed inside it.

02
12ON THE PAINT LID
MATCH

Match the same number.

Find paint pot 12, stir gently, then load only the lower third of your brush.

03
〰
PAINT

Fill from the inside.

Move from the center toward the outline. Two light coats beat one heavy coat.

04
↻
REPEAT

Rinse. Blot. Continue.

The scattered patches connect until the picture appears.

SCROLL THROUGH THE COLORS

One number.
Every matching shape.

The canvas stays still while each scroll adds one complete color group.

COLOR 010 OF 8 GROUPS FILLED
Complete numbered line artCompleted paint by numbers artwork
THE DETAILS THAT HELP

Tiny tricks.
Big difference.

Open each tip for the exact method.

01LIGHT COLORS BEFORE DARK+

Quick answer. Start with lighter colors first so darker shades are easier to control.

  1. Paint white, yellow and pale areas first.
  2. Let each section dry fully.
  3. Add deeper colors afterward.
02WORK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM+

Beginning near the top keeps your hand away from wet paint and reduces smudges.

03LET IT DRY BEFORE FIXING+

Wait until a mistake is dry, then cover it with a thin coat of the correct color.

04OPEN ONE POT AT A TIME+

Acrylic dries quickly in air. Keep every unused pot firmly closed.

PAINTEASY HELP DESK

Every little
“what if?”
answered.

Quick answers for the moments that usually slow painters down.

01How to frame a paint by numbers canvas+

Quick answer. A dry canvas can be displayed in a traditional frame, floating frame or on stretcher bars.

  1. Let it dry completely.
  2. Measure the painted canvas.
  3. Center it and secure opposite sides in turns.
02How to make a paint by number from a photo+

Quick answer. Choose a bright, high-resolution photo with one clear subject.

  1. Use the original file, not a screenshot.
  2. Crop it to the canvas shape.
  3. Keep faces away from edges.

Avoid: blur, heavy filters and very dark photos.

03Best way to start paint by numbers+

Quick answer. Organize paints first, then complete one color at a time.

  1. Prepare a bright, flat workspace.
  2. Start with large, light sections.
  3. Finish small details last.
04How to iron a paint by numbers canvas+

Quick answer. Use gentle heat from the back of an unpainted canvas.

  1. Place it face down on a towel.
  2. Cover the back with cotton cloth.
  3. Use low, dry heat and keep moving.

Avoid: steam and direct heat on paint.

05How to cover lines in paint by numbers+

Quick answer. Let the first thin coat dry, then add a second coat over visible print.

06How to blend paint by numbers+

Quick answer. Soften only the shared edge while neighboring colors are slightly wet.

  • Wet-on-wet blending
  • Layer blending
  • Soft brush transitions
07How to fix paint by numbers mistakes+

Quick answer. Most mistakes can be corrected after the paint dries.

  • Wrong color: repaint it.
  • Uneven area: add a thin layer.
  • Outside the line: rebuild the edge.
08Paint by numbers paint dried out+

Quick answer. Partially thickened paint may be restored; fully hardened paint needs replacement.

  1. Add one or two drops of warm water.
  2. Stir slowly and test.
  3. Close the lid tightly.
QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently
asked.

Can beginners do paint by numbers?

Yes. Numbered sections and matching acrylic colors make it easy to follow with no painting experience.

How long does it take?

It depends on size, detail and pace. Most people finish across several relaxed sessions.

Can I frame the artwork?

Yes. Once dry, it can be stretched, traditionally framed or placed in a floating frame.

How do I stop numbers showing?

Let the first coat dry, then add a second coat over remaining numbers and lines.

THE LAST NUMBER IS YOURS.

YOU
MADE
THAT.

Step back. Let it dry. Hang it, gift it, or keep it close.

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