Dot Painting Tools - What to Use and How to Use Them!

[@lilliemccabe3173]

Very good advice. Thanks!❤

[@charlesbaker575]

Great video. Thank you. It's so nice of you to take the time to reply to questions!

[@joyceknapp3479]

This was perfect I am looking to learn how to do this now and it’s 2022 but it’s still up to date and perfect thank you

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Joyce! That's wonderful! I'm glad you were able to find this helpful, thank you for watching it! There are several beginner tutorials on here to start learning techniques and design as well as tutorials as you level up and are wanting to create more complex patterns 😁 Thank you again for watching! 💕

[@genna2586]

Thanks for the tips and tutorial. You explain each tool very well and step by step process. I’m just starting and I will use your technique and expertise. I can’t believe the possibilities. Thanks

[@KellyTheresa]

Thank you so much! I am happy to hear that my tutorials are helpful as you begin your dot painting journey! 🤗 I hope you enjoy creating as much as I have 💕 Please let me know if you have any questions or tutorial requests!

[@lisamiller5766]

love your videos!! i use plastic finishing needles in lieu of tooth picks. easy to wash paint off too. crochet department of Hobby Lobby.

[@KellyTheresa]

Thank you so much Lisa! Oh that's a great idea! Love new tool ideas 😁 thank you for sharing!

[@SV-cb6iy]

Kelly yours is the only video that gave me such understanding and detail. Have been trying to figure out why a mess gets created in the centre of the Dot when I lift the stylus. You have helped me get over with my problem. Thanks so much. Have subscribed to your channel. Will follow.

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi! I am so happy to hear that my video helped move your dot painting journey forward with more understanding and guidance! I hope this will provide empowerment and less stress (and mess 😉) for you as you continue to create! 🤗 Thank you for your kind words 🙏 and subscribing!

[@kelcritcarroll]

A micro dot tool! 😂👍🏻Hi! Thank u for the tips!

[@bevjensen5495]

It’s 2024 and I’m just starting , absolutely love how you’re teaching this. Do you use little paint pots with lids to keep your paint fresh?

[@TheCrazyroadlizard]

Thank you, this was very helpful!

[@KellyTheresa]

You are most welcome Liz! And thank you for watching my tutorials! 💕

[@MommyEtc2]

Great tutorial- thank you. I’m just starting out and your tips are fantastic.

[@KellyTheresa]

Aww thank you Peggy! And thank you so much for watching my videos and subscribing 😁🤗💕

[@MommyEtc2]

You’re very welcome. Thank you also for posting the links for Amazon Canada. Very helpful 😊

[@KellyTheresa]

You are most welcome!! I am also from Canada so I wanted to make sure I had links for Canadians too! 😁

[@phphilias]

Thank you for sharing this! It is very useful.

[@normaevett]

This was helpful! Thanks!

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Hi. Just Found your channel I really like your tutorials thank you for sharing and taking the time to upload to KZbin appreciate it

[@KellyTheresa]

Thank you Anna! I really appreciate you watching my tutorials. 💕🙏

[@magus081]

merci beaucoup pour ces explications. Bonne continuation

[@KellyTheresa]

You are most welcome! 😁 Thank you for watching my tutorials! 💕

[@goviktor]

Thanks for the video!!!!!

[@KellyTheresa]

Thank you for watching Viktor! 😁

[@xaviersimonsguillamon]

Thank youuu

[@KellyTheresa]

You are most welcome! 🙏

[@maureenlongpre4436]

Great thx

[@Angela-ye9tv]

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[@gregorysmith1759]

thank you, im painting sunflowers and there small, im painting seeds.

[@sybil3]

What type of sketch book do you use to practice on? I'm pretty new to all of this art! lol Thank you for these tutorials!

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi! When I'm doing the tutorials I just use any kind of cheap regular sketchbook because I'm just giving examples of dots that I will toss away so I don't want to spend a lot of money on a sketchbook but if I'm actually creating a painting to keep on paper then I use a book that has canvas paper in it or something made specifically for paints, typically the paper is much thicker with a texture to it as opposed to thinner sketch paper, the brand I use for the acrylic/canvas paper is Color Factory

[@elizabethninan1900]

What to do if you do a mistake in your mandala art work how do you rectify that. Eg.if a paint spill how to remove that without damaging the good work

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Elizabeth! This is dependant on the size of the spill, if it's little and away from other dots and still wet I will use a damp q-tip to remove it. If I can't remove it without damaging other dots around it then I wait for it to dry and then paint it the base color again, the great thing with acrylic is you can easily paint over colors again once they are dry! 😁 Hope this helps! 💕

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

When u ae painting a rock or plaster rock, do u coat them with a sealer first? And if i were to mess up a dot could i scrap or wipe it off?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Jennifer, I don't usually use a sealer first unless it's a really gritty rock and I was a smoother surface then I will resin and sand it. As for wiping off dots you absolutely can while it's still wet 😁

[@norinemueller4588]

Awesome video thank you. I am going to try this on a small canvas but I notice that when you place the latter dots it doesn’t level and leaves a small pool of paint if that makes sense is that a normal thing with dot painting?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Norine thank you! 😊 Yes this is very normal in dot painting depending on the consistency of your paint and how much paint is on your tool, often in some designs having a pool of paint that leaves a raised texture is what you want and other times having a flat dot works better, it just depends on your preferences and design 😁

[@dj4738]

Thanks for the great video. How do you clean your dotting tools?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi! Thank you for watching my tutorials 🤗 typically I just have a damp paper towel beside me when I'm painting and wipe it off on the paper towel 😊

[@amandathomas7180]

Where is the link to the toothpick you were talking about

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Amanda it is in the description of the video. I believe there is a down arrow under the video on the right side of so you can see the entire video description and the link will be there 😊

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Amanda were you able to find the link?

[@CH-yd2cp]

What kind of paint do you use? No matter how lightly I push down when making the dots I still get spray out and rough peaks on the dots.

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi! I use DecoArt and FolkArt brand paint and most often it's a great consistency, sometimes I need to add a few drops of pouring medium if it's too thick. Spray out means your paint is too thin and rough peaks means your paint is too thick, finding a balance between is ideal

[@gerrygasson8114]

What type of paint do you use please?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Gerry! I use acrylic paints 😊

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Any kind? I am a painter but I know some brands are thicker is there a certain consistency that is best?

[@Mmdmade]

Very nice. I noticed that your first large blue dot using tac was done over and over again until it did the effect you wanted. My question is - what was the effect you were after? The raised bubble perfectly centered? Thx,

[@billiejeanchapman9189]

Very well done

[@KellyTheresa]

Yes! That's exactly it, I am a bit of a perfectionist haha and love to have that first dot just right 😁

[@KellyTheresa]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@elenataran3229]

Sorry I did not get it... what do you put on the pencil?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Elena! I put flat round thumbtacks or flat head nails in the eraser end of the pencil 😊

[@reddallison2448]

Do you add anything to your paint for better flow properties?

[@KellyTheresa]

Hi Redd! Yes if I find the paint is a bit too thick for my liking (which can be either from the brand that has a thicker consistency of paint, or paint that has been sitting too long and starts to thicken) I use a liquid pouring medium, you only need a few drops and stir it in and then add one drop at a time until you get the desired result. If I get desperate and don't have any pouring medium left I have used a few drops of water and it works too 😊

[@terrirobison560]

Paint, you replied what to use if the paint is too thick. What do you use to get a thicker consistency to make the peaks/tips?

[@KellyTheresa]

That's a great question Terri! The honest answer is I don't know, typically if a paint is too thin I don't use it. What I have found (completely accidental in experience) is that some paints if left out for a bit (an hour or so) with a bit of stirring here and there, will thicken up on its own. I don't have a product that I use to thicken paint although I'm certain there are thicken agents out there for acrylic, I just don't have the experience with them because I rarely need it. Sorry I can't be more helpful!

[@terrirobison560]

Kelly Theresa It's called flow or fluid medium, it also comes in a gel form. I'm using the cheaper Apple Barrel paints and some are way too runny. This should stiffen it up a bit, hopefully. Btw, you do beautiful work❤️