Paint By Numbers Tips!

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[@ALLJArt]

I made a new video answering all the questions I got in this comment section so if you wanna know my answers, I suggest you check this video out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnuUpJRvh9qljrs

[@adams2558]

Love the fact you don't have some long silly intro and you go straight to the content. Honestly thanks for that

[@ALLJArt]

Intros annoy me especially if I'm binging the same channel so I decided to not have one 😊

[@sicnarf6663]

i came her for the art.. and i fell in love with her voice and her accent..

[@alliyahcutter240]

i’m doing my first paint by number tonight! i have the country side and your video helped a lot, a lot of great tips

[@GS-cg3yn]

You are right about taking breaks. Sometimes the back of my neck starts to feel fatigued when doing this. And I love your accent.

[@justani786]

How do you protect/cover your work while you take the break, of 30-45mins or overnight/ a day?

[@jubbaronny]

@@justani786 ????....you don’t!

[@ALLJArt]

Yeah you don't have to, nothing will happen to it

[@carinvictor70]

Thank you for the tips. I also mixed the paint with a bit of water. Thought my artwork was terrible, but looking at it from a distance made it look not that bad .😋And that gives me more confidence.😅

[@angiebarashalonzi6368]

I will be painting by number for the first time and I really enjoyed watching you paint and listening to your tips! Thank you:)

[@SM-yd8hq]

A flow medium will thin them out without making them opaque. A beautiful piece. Thanks for the great video

[@fashionfruit99]

I loved your "nobody is going to take your invisible medal way" comment! My my moms is from Glasgow Scotland, and she says the same line ! Lol Sending lots of love from Toronto Canada and thanks for the tips. I am currently studying for my medical licensing exam and wanted to start PBN for relaxation and just peace. I have never been artistic in regards to paint or drawing so I am looking forward to this experience and your tips!

[@KellyIlliana]

I can listen to you talk all day...love your accent. Thanks for the tips!!! I'm excited to try my first during Covid19 sheltered in place

[@cynthiaputman9542]

Thank you for this video. I am starting this as a new hobby, so I am glad for advice.

[@NYSESTRA]

Great tips! I'm about to have a bit of down time (surgery) and bought a few to do. Thank you for sharing!

[@emcdonald496]

Thank you so much, I’m starting my very first one this morning, and I’m so glad I saw your video. Thank you!

[@SerenDipiti49]

Thanks so much for your tips, starting my first one today and so excited...

[@wendyjoseph6113]

I have a tip about the brushes if you choose to buy your own. Make sure the bristles of the brush are short as they lend a lot more accuracy than brushes with long bristles. Another tip I have is make sure to twist the bristles of your brush to a point each and every time after cleaning, this will keep your brush nice and in the correct shape to paint. The last tip I have is if you make a mistake and paint over a previous color too much, you can use a wet brush to "paint away" the mistake. this only works if there is already paint down where you've made the mistake. this has helped me a LOT! : )

[@davidcatherinemckittrick406]

This was very helpful, thank you! Your tips will be used with all of the paint by numbers I recently purchased.

[@simmonsk8722]

I get my first paint by number tomorrow and detailed paint brushes. I am so excited but nervous lol. Your videos have helped 🖤🖤 🖌 🎨

[@susanreinersuedahl]

Thanks for the video. I like to use a ruler to steady my hand when I paint straight lines. And I use a magnifying glass for smaller details.

[@clare1971]

Thanks for your help and advice

[@billieeilish3546]

I have the light house one and it looks so good at the ending point

[@TSBS986]

That was sooo helpful. I have been doing acrylic pouring up until I came across and totally fell in love with a particular paint by numbers acrylic ‘Kit E Cat’ 🐈 acrylic painting, I had NO idea where to even start! Thank you so much for your 5 tips!!!

[@ALLJArt]

Awesome I hope you have fun with it!

[@Dorench]

I've just started painting by number I found I naturally worked by section and number. I divided it up into four then tackle it number by number in that section

[@underwateraddicts7359]

Beautiful! Thank you Amanda!

[@erinkaminski5971]

Thank you for posting these tips. I just bought my first paint by number since I was a little kid and I appreciate what you shared.

[@ALLJArt]

Awesome I hope you have fun with it!

[@BellaDonna49]

Try using a magnifying glass, you'll love the results!

[@SimplyCeliacraftingdiary]

Thanks for your tips. I will be trying this hobby soon.

[@munseyducks]

You are so fantastic! I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@Dundeemac799]

Thanks for posting!! Some great tips here

[@derobert7235]

I bought $1 magnifying glasses from Dollar tree and that helped tremendously and your tips were spot on thank you 😊

[@dbamberdance]

I'm just starting my first canvas and was so glad to find yours. I had just watched one where someone built & stretched the canvas on bars which seemed awkward to me; as you said it makes it very "bouncy" in the middle! So I will find a large enough drawing board and use the tape method which makes much more sense. I also like your tip about starting with the darks first. Overall great tips for a beginner!

[@ALLJArt]

Yeah the bounciness is annoying I wouldn't recommend! I hope that you can work with the taping method and have fun!

[@buttercheeseloaf7205]

This is very helpful. Thanks!

[@gillianison2554]

So helpful as I just bought my first painting by numbers and didnt know where to start..thankyou.

[@jk1490]

Oh you are wonderful! Thanks for the tips! My first adult paint by numbers is being delivered tomorrow! Do you have a favorite company? Your work is gorgeous & I could listen to your accent all day!

[@rosalieponce8426]

Awesome tips ... you did a beautiful job 😍 ty 🌱

[@anicole5206]

Thank you, I agree with your tips. I would add two. 1) I'm right handed so I try to start in the upper left hand corner so that I don't drag wet paint across the canvas. 2)..I like to tape my canvas down to a piece of foam board it does flatten it out, make it easy to turn so as to have a better reach and I prefer to frame the projects in poster frames, which you cannot do it you've put them on wooden stretchers.

[@pauls8219]

Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@jasongray1646]

I recently began pbn as a hobby and wanted to say thanks for posting the video! I have one tip that may help with the more intricate areas and that is to invest in watch repair glasses with an LED light. I have a pair from Amazon that we're around $35 and they have made all the difference when paired with fine detail brushes. I agree the ones that come with the kits are awful.

[@davidfinlay6906]

Looking to purchase my first Paint by Numbers and found this very informative

[@MasonAveKid437]

Thank you, very practical and helpful tips. I’m doing this Venice Nights one and I’m going to use the darker colors first approach ;)

[@ALLJArt]

Awesome! I hope it goes well! Let me know!

[@resh4226]

Thank you for the video. I am going to paint one now 😀

[@GeorgiaPeach87]

Do you have a video with how you taped your canvas? Or maybe some tips? Thank you!!💓

[@candygrant9378]

I already paint using acrylics but getting good subject material is a pain so I started painting by numbers saving me the time to draw my subject. I use synthetic brushes that keep their points and are middle range price and are easy to clean and maintain. I also use artist quality acrylics and if I need to I can use them if I run short of supplied paints, although you cannot get the precise colour you can mix to very near the colour you need. I also blend the joins so it gives a smoother appearance to sections of differing colours

[@SM-yd8hq]

I tend to mix mine too, for the better quality paint.

[@RichardUGoo]

I totally agree with sicnart666. I immediately fell in love with ALLJ Art voice and accent!!! reminds me of my nursing director here in southern Calif.

[@ALLJArt]

Thanks 😊

[@markusdilligaf]

Just started doing my frist paint by numbers. Your video was very helpfull. One thing I did was go out and buy a small LED desk lamp for extra lighting.

[@katelynspencer8392]

I love your accent !!!! And this is so helpful

[@waymire01]

I find painting at a slight angle to be easier and much more comfortable. Not vertical like a standard easel but not flat either. I bought a drawing table on sale which adjusts.. but before that I used a piece of plywood with two jumbo pushpins stuck in the upper corners. You can set it on your regular flat surface and it gives you that nice angle. Anything flat and solid will work if you don't have plywood.. for example a large clipboard or even heavy foamboard.

[@mattieepperson8499]

Great info. Thank you !

[@ALLJArt]

No problem! 😊

[@marynelson382]

Wow Thank you so much I did one - flowers , on my next scenery. Great tips

[@ALLJArt]

Glad I could help! :)

[@murielcornelson8288]

Really well done.....thank you

[@_bequestrian_1094]

Hello! do you put gesso on the canvas before starting to paint?

[@bazfrancis1175]

Thanks will use your tips

[@Jezo7795]

What size paint brushes would you recommend to buy?

[@cmrequin2422]

Is it ok to use varnish for PBNs? If yes, what kind of varnish do you recommend?

[@tonyadd]

Thank you so much!

[@evie2001]

I started my first one last night and it was a total disaster! now I know it's because of the paint being too thick and the crappy brushes that came with the kit, hopefully I can put it right!! thank you

[@Heavyhittersvlogz]

Very beautiful painting i like it. Cool Scottish accent my late grandmother's mom parents were part Scottish and Irish

[@Heavyhittersvlogz]

Your welcome anytime

[@mantiebea6134]

I just got my first paint by number in the mail today. Do you suggest I stretch it onto the frame before I paint it. Should I paint with it on an easel?

[@babygloriagetsomesleep3826]

You need to do a whole lot more voice over work. Your voice is beautiful. So soothing perfect for this genre. Subscribed !!!

[@ALLJArt]

Thank you 😊 I talk a lot on my studio vlogs so there is plenty to listen to, I have nearly 400 videos with mostly talking so have fun and welcome ❤️

[@rickdillenbeck7397]

I have found starting with dark colors it’s a mistake if you go over the line you can’t cover it with the lighter paints so I started with the lighter paint first and put in my dark colors last.

[@undercover9647]

How often should I be wetting the brush? Or should I avoid it?

[@jedjau4882]

I received mine and i have one color that is to thick.. any suggestions..thanks

[@emilysherrill8272]

did you have to mix any of the paints with this kit?

[@robynconnelly2805]

are particular brands better than others?

[@mutiasantoso]

love love love your accent!!

[@ALLJArt]

Thanks! 🤗

[@sathiskumar5749]

So excited to do this... Just order by online

[@sathiskumar5749]

How long time taken to completed this

[@alwaysbranded3554]

how to clean the brush? a bit dried paint there... clean with water or hot water or what? thankyou

[@joyaneillumampao596]

May i just ask if how many days you paint it, t y

[@KatMac5]

Thank you for the tips...

[@ALLJArt]

You are welcome 😊

[@scruffyscrubs5468]

Great! I did PBN years ago but want to do again. Thank you for this video! Want to add, if there's paint that isn't sufficiently covering numbers, try white out pen.

[@rodghinepuras-larona766]

Hi, I started doing paint by numbers but kinda busy at work so I can't spend a lot of time to do it, and then the paint got dried? What should I do to rehydrate it? I've tried lukewarm water but it didn't

[@magdaleneyeo921]

How long did u take to complete the painting?

[@eddiepullen8798]

Thanks - great wisdom here.....

[@ALLJArt]

No problem!

[@tamaraj4200]

Longer brushes are for easel work and shorter ones are for close up.

[@happyh7991]

thanks for the video

[@syahrul9521]

Great video...

[@Diana221162]

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been painting by numbers for years and never thought of looking up tips here on KZbin until today. Do you hang or display your work?

[@BigPhatAlbert]

I always start with the lighter colors. Leaving the accented lines for last. Especially blacks. But to each their own

[@elphbwckd212]

When painting, by number or not. You should always start with dark colors and go to the lightest.

[@kat-8980]

Well the real question is how many hours did you spend painting that??

[@gailhansen7282]

Thank you for the tips! I just bought my 1st PBN. I was wondering if you feel it's better to have the canvas stretched on a wooden frame before starting? Or is it ok to have it stretched and framed when completed? Will the paint crack? Where is your favorite place to find frames? Hobby Lobby? Michaels? Or somewhere else? Also is there normally enough paint to make it through a painting?

[@ALLJArt]

I haven't really ever done a PBN with a frame so I can't really say but I do like to tape them to a sturdy board so that the canvas doesn't move. I stretched and framed a finished one on a wooden frame and it was fine, the paint didn't crack. I am from Scotland so I don't have Hobby Lobby and Michaels here. I get mine from a UK shop chain called The Range or B&M. I think they are similar to those stores anyway. I usually have extra paint left over. They tend to give you more than enough to complete the painting but it is easy enough to contact the company and explain you have ran out. This usually helps them gauge better how much paint people will need for certain ones. Hope this helps!

[@gailhansen7282]

@@ALLJArt ~ Thank you so much, your reply is very appreciated! 😀

[@gunalannalliah7302]

Tq for the tips

[@marissamilosavljevic168]

Hi! This is the painting I would love to do! I am having trouble finding it. Where did you purchase it? Thank you! Love it.

[@marissamilosavljevic168]

ALLJ Art Thank you anyway. ;)

[@aajkrivy4931]

Should you use anything to set a paint by color? What product would you recommend if so?

[@ALLJArt]

I don't use any but you can if you want to have extra protection or a different finish, like extra glossy or Matte. Can't really recommend any brands or types because I don't use them, sorry!

[@carolburrell242]

Are you left and right handed?

[@joycejason6389]

My first kit just came and my canvas was folded, how can I make it flat? Thank you, great tips for a beginner.

[@ALLJArt]

You could try and iron out the crease, if you are scared of burning it, iron it under a t-shirt or towel. You could also try the stretching method, soak it in water and then staple it to a sturdy board and let dry

[@RichardUGoo]

how do you open the little plastic flip top paint pots?!!!!! ...especially avoiding getting paint on your finger tips and under finger nails?!!!

[@ALLJArt]

I'm sort of ashamed to say but I use my teeth 😂 I make sure not to get paint near my mouth though

[@taffykins2745]

All J Art, thank you for your video, it's very helpful! Could I get some advice from you? I bought a set that is three different canvasses and just one tray of oil paints. I like your idea of thinning the paint down. So I guess I should work on all canvasses at the same time, doing the darkest first and moving to the lighter colors? Also, I also thought I should stabilize each canvass so I bought some of that foam board to glue them on to before painting. I intended to use adhesive spray. Also, I wonder about using oils instead of acrylic paint. If you say I should use the oil paint I have, what do I use to water down the paint with? Please give me your thoughts on all this! Thank you very much! Your canvas turned out so nice! 😊

[@taffykins2745]

@@ALLJArt Thank you very much! Your tips are invaluable!

[@taffykins2745]

@@ALLJArt Will do! 😊💕

[@ariesqueenofswords7935]

Great video can you recommend some good brushes?

[@ALLJArt]

Any value craft pack will do but I really like they arteza miniature brushes set I use them for all my Pbn

[@keithwhite9935]

A quick question before I start my painting, I've noticed the pots are so small would it be enough to do the entire picture. Did you have enough to do yours.

[@keithwhite9935]

@@ALLJArt that's great thanx for your reply.

[@marystropes892]

need advice as how to get the wrinkles out of my canvas...came from China..rolled up and lots of wrinkles

[@marystropes892]

thank you so much...was going to do that but needed an okay@@ALLJArt

[@colorful3659]

Can you tell me where a good place to get these kits?

[@ItsAllAJourney]

Colorful 365 Amazon as well

[@sdenney330]

HI! I'm working on one that calls for mixed colors! Yikes! any tips? I'm thinking I should scoop out a bit of each color to a plate or something to mix there. Same color has to be mixed multiple ways so I don't want to do it in the cup.

[@2375carrie]

I am doing the same thing but struggling to figure out the easiest way to scoop and mix…..any ideas?

[@ALLJArt]

Hi! When I had to do this, I just used the brush but sometimes the brush would take too much, I would use the colours for all the single ones first to make sure I had enough paint and maybe use something like a toothpick to pick up some paint then mix with the brush, if you have a tiny palette knife, that might be a good idea, too. Hope this helps! !

[@sheilamore3261]

I think mine is oil paint can you still add a little water I haven’t got it yet when I do this will be my first one so I would appreciate any tips thanks

[@sheilamore3261]

Yeah I didn’t think so and I think the one I ordered is oil painting I didn’t know which want to order I have not done any of them yet but I believe it is oil I didn’t think so it’s hard to know what to buy when is the first time you’ve done it thank you for getting back with me

[@ImASweetP1]

What type of light should I get for my painting?

[@ALLJArt]

If you get any lamp and replace the bulb with a daylight (white, cool light not warm, orange) that could do it, you could also Google daylight craft lamps and a ton will come up that are pretty cheap

[@JL-zs9nt]

Can someone recommend what website is best to get one of these kits for a custom photo? There’s so many choices out there I find it really hard to choose lol any advice of the best place to go would be appreciated

[@ALLJArt]

I haven't only tried one custom on before and it was terrible. I am getting another one sent to me soon so I will let you know how that goes.

[@tropicocean3623]

Where are you from? I like your accent a lot! And great video obviously!

[@maryamkhalid2369]

Hello! Thanks for this video and the tips, helped me while making a first attempt at paint by numbers that too for this specific landscape. I've a question tho, what color are u using at 2:20 for the grey zones in your canvas? It doesn't state any number on the one I have and I'm kind of confused, because I feel the paint is not coming together, please help ♥

[@ALLJArt]

Usually the ones without the numbers on the pots are the ones you use with the grey areas, no number on the pot and no number on the canvas means they match. :)

[@maryamkhalid2369]

@@ALLJArt thanks a lot ❤️

[@iagrl]

Wow that site you have in the links is expensive. I can find similar paint by number kits on Amazon for about $20.00 less

[@luvpoet8]

What color are the gray section with no numbers suppose to be. I have a picture with gray areas, it’s abstract Michael Jackson, but not sure what color those areas are suppose to be. Thank

[@luvpoet8]

ALLJ Art Yes I do have one pod with no number, that’s what I was thinking but wanted to make sure, there where no instructions about it. But thank you so much.

[@clutes47]

some spot has no number on it what do you do

[@acacialane8367]

if it helps.... The one I'm working on says that they did not number the WHITE spaces. They intentionally left them blank so that the number wouldn't show thru the white paint.

[@mufinmanswife]

Ty

[@ALLJArt]

you are welcome!

[@apollineleboucher7672]

Quick question, I’d like to sell my paint by number paintings ( the colorful animals ones) and I have no idea how to price it, any advice? Cost is : frame : $10 + painting kit ~$15 = $25 THANKS SOO MUCH!!

[@justani786]

Awesome tips..Thank you!!!! Can't wait to begin my 1st PBN...😍 Btw, How do you protect/cover your work while you take the break, of 30-45mins or overnight/ a day?

[@ALLJArt]

Thanks. I don't protect it, I have no pets so I'm not worried about that. I do have a kid but he is old enough not to touch stuff I'm working on, I just make sure the lids of the paint are tightly shut in the paint and I use old air tight Mason hards for my water containers so I just put the lids on so avoid getting dust in it. 😊

[@justani786]

@@ALLJArt Thanks for the quick reply :) I don't have pets either, and old enough kids here too. But keep thinking of how to safe guard the canvas work, in case I am not able to finish it in the duration I planned. Would it be ok to cover it with a plastic sheet or towel like cloth?

[@ALLJArt]

Also long as the paint is dry, you can cover it with anything that works, nothing will happen to it if you don't though. What are you trying to protect it from?

[@justani786]

@@ALLJArt if I I leave it unattended for a day or two, I fear dust will accumulate on the paint.

[@ALLJArt]

If you are using acrylics, the paint dries fast and this shouldn't happen. If you put a cover on paint that is not dry, this will mess up your painting, if the painting is dry, their shouldn't be dust after a few days, it would be fine.