That's awesome! Glad people can make use of some of the things I learned via trial and error.

Aw, thank you so much Diva! 🌸🩷 So good to hear. This stream was pretty late, but I hope to be able to do some more that ppl can attend live. It is a balancing act between work and fun we all can understand. 😆

Thanks Darlene!

You read my mind about the lids. I did exactly that for the other set, so will do that that again here. Thank you!

“No more than 10%” is the direction, right. Although, because I have so little paint in my pallet a good dollop works, especially because I also oven cure. I have used and washed glass be without issue.

Aw thanks! So glad to hear this.

I only add the glass medium, but it doesn’t change the thickness. If it helps I use DecoArt Americana paints mostly. If you don’t use something thick enough then you can add a gel medium. Or, simply move very slowly.

Thanks!!

It was awkward, the center rows did stick for me as well. The way this is “fixed” is to use tape. Like washi tape or masking/painter's tape on the blue edges to hold it still. This allows the center to spin freely. It doesn't seem like it should make a difference vs. Holding it, but it does! We must put pressure on it w/o realizing it. Also make sure you have a pen/pencil with a thin tip. I actually prefer to use mechanical pencils with this. Hope this helps!!

@@SilvenmystDesigns thank you for taking the time to explain this. I’ll give it a try

Oh yeah! I could not imagine having four furballs! They will totally put a stamp on all your work. 🐕🐾

Thank you 😊! These are such a fun little side project.

@@SilvenmystDesigns I used to paint wooden ones a long time ago. You inspired me to want to paint them again, so I base painted several yesterday😁

Ooh how awesome! I hope they come out fantastic.

Thank you!

Thanks! 😊

Thank you!! 😊

Thank you! Yes these were sealed prior to and after painting.

Thank you! 🌸

I think so too! Thank you. I am debating if I should do bigger and expand over the sides, too.

Thank you! Hope it helps some new folk. 🎨

There definitely is not a “should” in my opinion. Keep in mind that round headed tools are going to be much larger in diameter (and possibly heavier) than flat to obtain that same size dot, based on its method of measurement. For that reason I like the flat headed tools, like these.

Thank you Denise. This is an 8x10 canvas.

I'm really glad to see a new style. Not the same ol' dot..dot..dot...

@tinamcelyea5972 So glad you said that. Sometimes it is really nice to take a break from the norm. 💯

This is awesome! I love the way u explain & give colors & sizes. Helps us newbies big time! Thank u!! This is beautiful ❤

@lisacalabrese9080 Most welcome! I also have a few others with the same format. Glad to hear it helps! 🥰

Ah it is s bit faded. It is a 4B art eraser. It came in a set of other art supplies so wasn't purchased separately. The name on the eraser is only partly in English as “deli” but that may not be an accurate business or product name. Any soft 4B should work, though.

@SilvenmystDesigns thank you, I was able to find a variety pack with a grey soft one, but I wasn't sure if it would work or if I'd be wasting my money. After looking online at Amazon, Michael's, etc.. I ended up with a variety pack.

Can’t go wrong there!

My pleasure 😊, thanks for stopping by!

So long as your paint is the right consistency, yes it will dry flat. If it is too thick it may even have a small point, or nipple to it after drying. If you get ridges then there is not enough paint on your tool, and/or you have touched the surface and squashed the paint and it may dry with the ridges, again given its consistency. The paint I used here isn’t top quality (can you tell? Trying to use leftovers), but still dries alright without a dome.

ok, thanks! I am wanting to put polka dots on wood items and this seems to be the perfect tool I am looking for. Will test out on scrap wood. @@SilvenmystDesigns

Sounds perfect!

Thanks Darlene! 💌

Thank you!!

I am so glad you enjoyed and I agree its fun to do ot step by step side by side. If you like this one, it was from 2022. You may also enjoy the 2023 paint along with the snowmen.

I'll take a peek at it. Thanks! <3@@SilvenmystDesigns

I just really like the simplicity of this one

Thank you, much appreciate you stopping to say that. So glad this has helped you!!

Thank you!

I am so glad this has helped you!! If you are just starting, make sure you check out the rest of the beginner series. Happy painting!

Haha, exactly! Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks!!!

You're so welcome! I am glad you found it helpful!!

Thanks, @Razzieblue, much appreciated!

Thank you!!

Right, the grid was drawn on the paper that was inserted. Drawing them on the glass itself can accidentally become permanent if you dot over them, and be visible from the other side.

Thanks for clarifying​@@SilvenmystDesigns

Huh, I was thinking that using a grease pencil would wipe off easily... but, it wouldn't wipe off from behind a dot. Very clever. It is very beautiful.@@SilvenmystDesigns

@helenelegace1323 Exactly. You could try to draw with a grease pencil, expo marker, etc and dot *between* the guidelines and this works to a point too. I have done that, but yeah if you put any paint ontop of the mark.. Haha permanant. 🤣

Looking forward to seeing them on our Discord! Happy New Year!!

Fantastic ideas I agree. I had thought about it and should have!

Thank you!!

Not sure if it was this video I'd mentioned that I do that exact thing when not recording. I have 2 grids drawn side by side on a standard sheet. However, the sheet protector gives off a glare and the pencil grid on white paper is almost invisible while recording. Thus why I have the black paper w.o the protector. Thanks for commenting this is a great idea and works great especially when taping the ornaments.

💜Hope this helps you with your creations!!

@@SilvenmystDesigns I am sure it will. I am enjoying your videos. Thank you for helping out beginners like me!

@@MesmerEyes2 Absolutely! Starting out can be intimidating, and overwhelming, anything I can share to make it just a bit easier.

He @deliatvp43. Welcome! You are correct, paper is not the ideal surface but beginner artists don't often wish to “waste” canvas for example, and it works for my point. 🎨However, yes I cover these details about practice surfaces, paint, and techniques in other videos on my channel, like my beginner series, etc. Thanks for touching on them. They are important!! The E4 and E3 are made to place the elongated dot. They are the same material as the others. The shape might be deceiving though, they look a lot like the soft silicone tools often used to correct mistakes. Thanks for stopping by! Appreciated.

Oh that's a brilliant plan! You will have a great project to work on when time allows.

Have you ever painted the other side to match? I love painting on acrylic. I did bookmarks for my mom.

@laraewelch5217 I have not yet only because these are stocking decorators, scattered along my winter scenery table and used as bookmarks, not actual ornaments. (lol)

Happy holidays! Thank you so much!

Oh! Well I am happy to helped find its use!

That's perfect, hope you do get a chance to use it