Which paints and tools to use for DOTS - How to paint dot art -for newbies and beginners

Deciding what paints and tools to use for dot art is difficult when you are just starting out. I hope this is helpful for you all. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have.
There are many helpful mediums out there to thin and thicken paint.
You can use a flow medium to thin: Floetrol or Decoart Pouring medium work well
There are Gel mediums to thicken if your paint is too thin.
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other fun paints:
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GenCrafts Pouring set 24: amzn.to/3pRbMg2
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Arteza Jewel Tones:amzn.to/3u9B6RK
Arteza Spring pouring: amzn.to/3duxSSS
(Center DOT) Pebeo Paint: Icy Rosse: amzn.to/2NEqHNE
Pebeo Paint Sampler: amzn.to/3qUYLUf
Decoart Metallics pack: amzn.to/2PlwUJn
Decoart Extreme Sheen
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Miranda

[@ldyridr805]

Years later... this is still one of the most helpful videos for a beginner, like me! Thank you.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I am so happy to hear that

[@timeenuf4200]

I was thinking you prepared the paint somehow but this video clearly shows it's the choice of paint that gets the right consistency. Thank you for making it so clear. Thank you so much.

[@dianeosunniyi571]

Thank you!! I'm brand new at dotting and I found your video informative and helpful. I'm in the information gathering stage right now and observing dotting styles. I look forward to your next video.

[@timeenuf4200]

Such a wonderful and informative video. I thought I knew a lot about the acrylics shown here but you've taught me quite a bit more. Your offering up your time and talent to make this kind of video saves us newbies so much on paints, tools, etc. I'm addicted to the Deco metallic also for other craft projects. Please consider making a separate video on brushes. Thank you.

[@virginiaholliday6952]

This was definitely helpful and too funny because this was the first video I found after a very confused look through Amazon to find paints. Obviously I'm new to dotting. So I'm really glad you posted this.💞

[@MirandaPitrone]

Wonderful!! I am so glad you found it helpful. I really wanted something like this when I started and instead it was a big paint investment. I am hoping it helps others :) Welcome to the dotting world

[@catherinemoran931]

I haven't even painted my first stone yet but looking forward to it. Just spent £60 on decoart Americana paints. So far this lockdown I've started learning mosaics, needle felting and now this. Also looking into pouring acrylics. Love all craft hobbies but thinking the buying of all the different mediums is a hobby within itself!!! ( All the gear, with no idea) I metal detect too but unable to go out at the moment so turning my hand to something else that will keep me focused. Thank you for all your help. New Sub from the UK :)

[@kurtwolf777]

Finally the information I have been desperate for. That might explain why I have had so much disappointment in learning how to dot paint. I now know which paints to avoid (I have been blaming my inability to produce just one successful dot painting on my self.)Thank you so much and keep these tutorials coming. They have inspired me to keep trying.

[@MirandaPitrone]

it's definitely not you. Usually it's paint texture. Please don't give up this is such a calming enjoyable art form I would hate to see somebody be so frustrated. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have

[@nancy9704]

Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful. I couldn't sleep and decided to write everything down that you'd talked about in this video. I've been dotting a little over a year, and I had problems with colors running down the sides of my rocks. I do, however, like the peaks on some top dots for the tactile effect. I have so many different types of paint in my arsenal. I just bought whatever when I started. I wish I'd seen this video before I did that. Thanks again, Miranda. I love your videos BTW

[@MirandaPitrone]

Oh I am so glad you found it helpful. I do not know how to get it out there more to help people before they buy supplies. I can only hope they see it in time. Thank you so much for stopping to let me knnow! Have a wonderful day!!

[@deanablythe9394]

Very helpful, thank you Miranda, always nice to watch you create

[@teridoty4285]

Thank you sooooo much for giving us the skinny on what paint to sink $$ into for dot art. I am currently using both regular paint diluted a bit and a couple of diff craft paint colors I've bought. I use a metal punch set to do my dots (very budget friendly), and sometimes the ends of my paintbrushes.

[@loisstern6667]

This video is great and very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Thanks so much for this - it was very helpful to see the different consistencies of paints. 😍🇨🇦

[@MirandaPitrone]

ml benson I am so happy that this helped. It is definately a consistency issue when creating dots❤ I am so thankful for the followers that are gi ing feedback and suggestions to do videos like this. Have a great day!

[@mattjstar]

Brilliant video wish I watched this before I blew loads of cash on paints thanks for sharing Miranda x

[@MirandaPitrone]

Matthew G James oh no! That can get pricey. Some lovely ladies from my Facebook page suggested that I do this video so I can't take credit for the idea but I hope people are finding it helpful!

[@steppingstonesplayschool1385]

Thank you for your explication about the paints. So sweet of you.

[@MirandaPitrone]

My pleasure 😊

[@sherry9284]

Oh so helpful Miranda! I appreciate this video, thank you 😊

[@MirandaPitrone]

I am so happy you found it helpful!! I was at a loss when I first started. There were not many dot artists back then. Thank you for watching :)

[@klmonYou]

This was really helpful, thank you Miranda!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Glad it was helpful! Happpy Painting

[@sandrapudoff]

The craft smart multi surface have worked for me. Craft smart multi surface Premium Ultra Bright metallic 'radiant gold' is my favorite gold paint. The best!!!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Oh those sound fun! I have not tried those yet

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Great information, thanks for being so through.

[@user-rh2lz1wp1t]

wonderful video defo will be buying this paint. Thanks

[@influentialolive]

Very good video... for lesser acrylic paints, you Can use an acrylic binder, and, yet, get the consistency for dots... My Favorite "craft paint" for dots, is Actually Americana. I Also add the Elmers Glue All, as a binding agent... (Very minimal usage of course)...

[@marykohler3655]

Thank you very informative I want to start dot art and this video helps me in what to look for

[@marinaovsonka2474]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@AEvans36977]

I agree about the Craft Smart paints. Even before I took an interest in dot painting, I came to discover that they do have a tendency to separate, even the basic black and white. I would have to use two coats for my background.

[@adventuringjacquie2986]

What a beautiful Video I have absolutely loved watching it! Thank you so much!

[@MirandaPitrone]

awwww...thank you. I soooo miss having a studio. We are still under construction here...hopefully soon

[@stephie640]

Absolutely awesome video!!!!!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you so much! I hope you found it helpful!

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

Wow, you did an awesome video. I'm a rock painter from way back when. I have wanted to try these gorgeous dotted rocks but told myself " you can't do this" lol. With your review of paints and that wonderful angled brush I really want to try it again. It probably was my crappy paint. So, I'm going to stock up on that deco art line. TFS, I subbed your channel. Diana

[@MirandaPitrone]

The consistency is everything for dot❤ You absolutely can do this. And if the brush does not work for you, then there are plenty of tools for dotting

[@virginiaholliday6952]

Very helpful. Thanks. I've just spent too much money on paints. I'm a beginner,(I actually have not dotted a single dot yet). I wish I'd seen this video last week! Oh well, I'm sure I'm going to be a terrific mandala maker and will use all these paints quickly.

[@karinhagfors-maly614]

Me too! Just bought a bunch of the craft smart because it was on sale. Ran into same problems. Trying to use cornstarch + water method to thicken some.

[@donnalkrueger3715]

Really appreciate your videos. Great inspiration. I personally found my way to the "Golden Fluid Acrylics" after trial and much error. While as you say the are a little pricy, they are worth it. Just a note Golden makes two other acrylics that just don't work with dot painting. They are Golden High Flow Acrylics and Heavy Body. The first is watery and the Heavy is true to its title and takes a long time to dry.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Donna L Krueger yes thank you! They are great quality paints and yes, usually any heavy body paint will Not create good dots. Living life thank you so much for your additions to all this I appreciate it. I am still learning what is out there as well for other kinds

[@noremac4807]

Really great video and explanation, thank you!!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you! I am glad it helped

[@oksanaminnikova9247]

Thank you for your video it helped a lot .

[@WhippetLuvs]

Fantastic video I learned so much today watching it. Your voice is very soothing and now I Must dot.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you so much for watching and stopping by to say hi! I have been hearing that a lot about my voice lately. It's so funny to think about cuz I am not a big fan of hearing myself on a recording. You know how we always sound different to ourselves than others? I'm glad it's not too bad for others to have to listen to me while painting haha mom left. Yes we must dot!

[@wendyd1881]

Ty for this video it explains alot why my dots werent getting consistent

[@MirandaPitrone]

Wendy D awesome! Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful

[@kckid68]

Very helpful for paints.

[@dany3131ify]

Love your creations

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thanks so much 😊

[@heatherdobbs5127]

What a fantastic and helpful video. Thank you 👍

[@MirandaPitrone]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@lorawinfrey9112]

Very very informative for a beginner thank you so much for the video

[@MirandaPitrone]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samihammami8922]

I have no question except I want to thank you for this motivating video. I 'll start soon Miranda. You were great and to the point. Love and respect from Tunisia

[@MirandaPitrone]

You are so welcome!Thank you so much for taking the time to say hi and let me know :) Feel free to find me on FB and share your work

[@samihammami8922]

@@MirandaPitrone wow this quick. Your answer is a real pedagogy of stimulating biginners like me to your fairic world of dots. What an encouragement!

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@samihammami8922 it really is my pleasure! I get so much out of others enjoying painting

[@samihammami8922]

@@MirandaPitrone accept me as your pupil then. Miranda you are so humble.

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@samihammami8922 I have many videos on KZbin. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as you go. If I cannot answer, I will try to find someone who can help💖

[@Wildflower1880]

Miranda, I wanted to share a helpful tip W/U about Clean up after U'r finished painting. if U'll line each one of Ur Pallet's W/Press-N-Seal then when Ur finished painting U'll have a much quicker clean up. The press-n-seal does tend to leave ur pallets feeling Stickie/Tackie, but if U use the Press-N-Seal each time before U paint I don't see how it should be a problem. It never has been for me, I'd much rather have a Stickie/Tackie feeling to my pallets than to deal W/paint going down my drain or getting it all over my hands... Hope this tip helps Ur days go by Quicker & Cleaner....

[@steppingstonesplayschool1385]

Your explination is really good.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you! I am so glad you found it helpful

[@shrutimisrasharma6663]

I started out with Meden heavy body acrylic and Artecho metallics. So far, getting good experience.

[@lyn8381]

Another fab video Miranda, I have learnt so much. I was wondering what paints were the best to use for beginners and you have said Americana, which is the paint I use. You also say the DecoArt crafters acrylics is good so I may get some of those as well as they are slightly cheaper. Thanks again Miranda x

[@cj.4431]

Very helpful! Thanks so much.

[@MirandaPitrone]

My Pleasure

[@frankfencepost57]

Thank you so much! Great advice on getting started. I did buy some that maybe I shouldn't have for doing dots. Will use for the for the Puppy Mill Awareness project. Glad I didn't buy more. Can't wait to get the right type of paints to make great rocks. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge and taking the time to help me learn. :)

[@MirandaPitrone]

Jeanie Colon my pleasure! I wish you success with your project! Have a great day!

[@margaretrangel7110]

Floetrol is also a great paint thinner (it’s been around since 1847). Can find it at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Amazon. I found Home Depot has the best price and I buy it in the gallon size.

[@axerxes3981]

Nice tutorial!! Thank you for sharing. Ax

[@sandrapudoff]

Plaid makes ALL these craft paints including Martha Stewart brand! Interesting!!!

[@blancagrosjean443]

Thank you! Great video.

[@MirandaPitrone]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@4pussycat]

Thanks for this great explanation 😀👍

[@MirandaPitrone]

Glad it was helpful!I appreciate the input :)

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

Very helpful. Thank so much.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Awesome! Thank you for watching :)

[@angelaturk7409]

Great video! I am just starting out and that was the biggest question I had was "what paint do I use?" I just happen to have a bunch of the Crafters Art Deco acrylic paint so I can get started. Now I just need to watch a video or two on how you do your rocks etc. Oh and also, I am in Canada and you can get that paint, the crafters acrylic, at the Dollar Store here as well as Michael's and Wal-Mart. I got bigger bottles than you have for $1.25 each at the Dollar Store. Thank you so much for the info. 💜💜💜

[@MirandaPitrone]

wow that is a great price!!!! Welcome aboard!

[@dottieholdren7621]

Thank you! Great!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Glad you liked it!

[@AmorphiaPhoto]

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience! I've picked up so many tips and you're my go-to KZbin account if I'm stuck! :) Not sure what prompted me to consider doing dot art but I dotted my first rock a couple of days ago! I've watched a few of your videos and they're so informative. Just wondering if you've tried the Brushed Metal range by Folk Art? They have a matte finish and I wonder if they'll look dull rather than metallic.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Welcome! It is so awesome to hear that you are having such a positive experience in art! I have not used the brushed metals. Folk art tends to be a bit tacky/stringy for my liking. If you check them out I would love to hear how it goes. Thanks for stopping to say hello❤

[@joannedonovan9489]

I have a 48-count set of Masters Touch Acrylics from Hobby Lobby. I just noticed (after watching this video) that my dots have peaks. So I'm going to try some pouring medium (as seen in another dotting video) & see if I can "smooth" it out!! Thank you for this video! Lots of good information!!

[@joannedonovan9489]

Nope. No difference. But they're still beautiful paints, and I'll use them ... just not for dotting anything precious! Right now I'm using them to color stamped images, then I dotted the whole background of the cards (birthday & anniversary)!! Good practice!! And nobody will care if there's peaks or not (except me)!! I'll work on acquiring the paints you recommend. I want my dots to look like yours!!

[@MirandaPitrone]

I am not familiar with the Masters Touch ones. You need a water based acrylic and on the thinner side to create smooth dots. :) I cannot wait to hear how that goes for you! have a great day!

[@BellieBeads]

great job!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thanks!

[@annreid9172]

Thanks really useful! What black to use on the canvas that will make it easy to remove white carbon marks, is. My problem, can you help with this problem! Thank you Miranda!

[@caphilliips]

Wonderful video,

[@angelahyde7133]

thank you so useful

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Did you post a list of everything? Do you have the Princeton brush on your website? Thanks for this demo after the talk. That was the most helpful.

[@CalisaSelfridge]

Just watching your video. I wonder if corn starch would help the Craft Smart paint thicken and stay mixed?

[@katherinehaught7950]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. By the way, how many children do you have. Are they interested in painting?

[@aislinngraves4291]

You can add Golden Glazing Liquid to your really thick paints to thin them a bit without running the risk of underbinding. It also keeps you paints open a bit longer so it will take a tad longer to dry.

[@dawnreaume6003]

Great video Miranda! I was in much need of this video lesson! I also am happy that you showed the other brands that you don’t normally use for dots as well and why or why not you were use them! Also, thanks so much for showing us the paint it does really help to see the consistency of the various paints! It seems each company does have quite a variety of different kinds of paints whether it’s gloss satin pearl metallic etc. also

[@MirandaPitrone]

Dawn Reaume I am so glad you found this helpful. I too was surprised at the variations between kinds. Thank you so much for your comments and for watching.

[@dawnreaume6003]

Update - I was having some trouble with making nice dots And getting very far on walking the dots! I realized I did not have any bottles of deco art Americana so I went and picked up half a dozen to try! And wow what a big difference even the paint is smoother and the consistency is a bit thicker and the colors are really intense! Now my dots are finally starting to work I just need a lot more practice but when you’re not fighting with the paint and your supplies it’s a much better experience! So I appreciate you taking the time to put this video together for us and giving us your tips on what you’ve learned about paint!

[@Melly.K11]

Your video was really helpful! I just went and bought some value packs of DecoArt Americana, after returning a large pack of Craftsmart (the price was right, but the quality was terrible). Anyways, we can't get the multi-surface of Americana here... what kind of varnish would I use to protect the regular Americana, if I wanted to use it on ceramics or glass, etc? Also, Americana doesn't seem to have the same kind of coverage as say, FolkArt (which you're right - it leaves peaks). I seem to be getting a bit of bleed or lightening on the edges of my dots with the Americana, at least when I dot a few dots in a row (larger to smaller). Am I just not using enough paint on my tool?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Awesome. I am so glad you found it helpful. I am not a fan of Craftsmart...the quality is hit or miss :( I would use the multisurface paints for ceramic. They cure in the oven or air drying and then are water proof :) As far as the paint bleeding....it might just need to be mixed/shaken better. I almost never have problems with decoart...ever. I love their paint

[@DotMandala]

Merci pour cette vidéo très instructive 😊🙏

[@tamicassity994]

I was wondering what paint you use for the base. For instance if I’m painting on a board what base paint. Should it be a gloss or whatever. I have used just a flat matte, but my dots aren’t spreading well. They are misshapen. I think it works better to have the base a more slippery paint, at least one that dries shiny. Just wondering what people use.

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Beautiful

[@MirandaPitrone]

Thank you

[@kathybray7156]

Tanks fo thé tips

[@MirandaPitrone]

Happy to help

[@ritawashere5787]

Hi Miranda, I've decided I want to get into mondala painting. I've purchased DecoArt multi surface paint and some stencils. But from what I'm looking at it seems like stencils might be further down the line. Anyhow, I have a couple of questions. Is it best for your paint to be very thick? I haven't finished watching your video maybe you cover that in this video, If so sorry about that. My other question is when you're doting do you wipe it off before dipping it in the paint again? I know people will walk it, where they dip it and then continue dotting , I'm just curious if you wipe it off before dipping it in the paint each time? Thank you in advance. Now I'm going to finish watching your video. I did make one project today and it's okay but of course I would like it to be better ☺️ have a great night.

[@Lyn4817]

Thanks, I am just starting out and have been wondering if I would be wasting my money by buying Americana. You are now the second person to say it is great quality and consistency. I am thinking I will get more use out Deco Art Americana. I love the idea of the dishwasher safe acrylics. I have read that items should only be placed on the top shelf of the dishwasher.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I have been using their paint for years! Love it!

[@sandrapudoff]

Make sure you bake per instructions before washing.

[@TheReshefit]

Thanks for this important video!! Can you tell what to add to a too thick paint in order to make it lighter. I have some of these too thick paints

[@MirandaPitrone]

❤flow medium, some of the water based ones you can use a bit of water. Also now there is something called pouring medium..it works too.💞

[@TheDianeBrewer]

So have you tried with Pebo painting a circle, letting it dry to create a sort of wall to retain the paint?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes..the writers qork well for that

[@asmith5799]

Nice video about the details on various paints. I noticed that you don't seal the stones before painting. Good to know you don't have to. How long do these paints keep?

[@MirandaPitrone]

I have had some for years that are still great! The DecoArt ones...not the others...In fact I bought a couple from a local craft shop that had some RETIRED colors that DecoArt no longer produces and has not for a while....they still work great. I do not seal my stones first....unless it is super porous....but that is rare

[@brandykbarber123]

I’m so glad I found this video. Thank you so much. It helped a lot to get my dots better. I do have one question and if not it’s no big deal. I’m just wondering if you’ve ever tried dotting with any tubed paints regardless of the brand. Artist Loft and the student grade that Walmart carry and 2 in particular that I can think of. Are they just two thick for dotting and do the peak thing? I’m going to try on paper at some point to see along with some small tubes that I don’t remember the brand but I was just curious about your opinion. Thanks again for all you do. You are a great help and asset to all of us and I know I look up to you. 🙂💜

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes they are too thick. But you can easily thin them with a flowing medium. For dotting you want a consistency..kind of like yougurt. Otherwise you will get peaks or dots that are not round.😉Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping to stay hi❤

[@brandykbarber123]

Miranda Pitrone Art so with flow medium would floetrol work?

[@mels.3750]

Miranda, where did you purchase the dotters that are angled near the tip? Thanks!

[@MirandaPitrone]

I made it. I sell them in my shop. Mirandapitroneart.com

[@juliehomer3884]

Thank you for this video brilliant I’m from UK and we have different paints too ,although I’m a beginner I have found decoart paint best pebo only got two but they are nice ,other paints I have far too thick that I’ve learnt yea leave points on top , not what I want ,I’m not sure if I can just use abit of water too thin down ? Or if I need flow improver ,so I think I will stick with deco art paints oh and I shall be purchasing metallics now they looked gorgeous 👍

[@MirandaPitrone]

Flow media will help thin it..some water based Acrylics will this adequately with just water added. Pebeo is awesome but it does get expensive . Welcome to the dotting world! 💜💙💚💖

[@juliehomer3884]

Miranda Pitrone yes I’ve got one paint by pebo and that’s perfect consistency,I’ve just added a few drops to my other paints so far been ok but I’m now only purchasing deco art paints 👍hope you are ok x

[@LiveLaughScrap]

With the Americana paint lines that you use, are your dots domed or do they flatten out? Thanks in advance

[@MirandaPitrone]

domed needs multiple layers or thickening of the paint :)

[@shreegowriv]

Hi Miranda, for Mandala dot painting what paint do you use for background and for dots please let me know

[@fernandocarapeto4299]

what is the most suitable ink to draw?

[@florrichardson2361]

Hi do I have to use a special oven . Love you're video.

[@MirandaPitrone]

You should not need an oven unless you are using the multi-surface paints and want it to "cure" on your ceramic

[@lancenelson6195]

What type of paint would you recommend for painting on ceramic tiles (making coasters)?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Definitly multi surface...my goto is @decoart multi-surface paints: PAINTS: Decoart Multi Surface Sampler: amzn.to/39qQIop

[@maalarajeshshetty4979]

Which color best mandal art

[@topanga5759]

Can you please list the name of the slander brush you were using. Princeton Eagle Scout Brushes ??? Thanks

[@MirandaPitrone]

The Blue Angled Spot Brush: amzn.to/2N0WeqG

[@anandhiiyappan1257]

I have just started with doing dot mandala.. its amazing! however, i have a question, i bought oil paint instead of acrylic paint. would the dot mandala still work with oil paint? as the oil paint is quite thick and doesnt have the fluidity, i am wondering if there is anyway i could use it.

[@MirandaPitrone]

It will definitely be a challenge. Even thick acrylic paint doesn't work very well. And I am not sure about thinning oil paints. I've never really worked with them. You can still make dots but they're not going to be perfectly circular and depending on your tools it's going to leave a little point when you pull your tool up from your canvas it will leave a peak. I hope that helps answer your question. Welcome to this wonderful and therapeutic art.

[@paula11759]

I recently found you and I'm so glad I did. Do you have a huge selection of color schemes? Color palettes. On a site. I went to someone's page where there were complementary colors to paint together? If not do you know where they would be listed.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Welcome aboard! And yes I do🤗 pin.it/4wjSLf9

[@paula11759]

@@MirandaPitrone I knew it was you. I followed 2 people recently and I couldn't find the palettes. Thank you for your reply. I want to share it to some people who said they were stuck in painting. Thank you. Your painting is beautiful and I was so impressed with your color palettes. Be safe during these times. Looking forward to more of you Art!

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@paula11759 I am not sure why I never got a notification for your reply. I hope that you were able to help the people that were looking. We are all in this together right? I love the art community

[@vonelleswanson8141]

Where do you get your mugs? Thank you for this video!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Dollar tree or salvage/thrift stores

[@mikeswain9085]

Miranda, when you're using the DecoArt Americana "Straight Up" acrylic paint, do you thin it at all or use it straight from the bottle? This Americana brand is just starting to become available here in the UK and would like to give it a try if at all possible.

[@MirandaPitrone]

I do not have to add anything to the Americana line😁I am so glad it is becoming available!

[@mikeswain9085]

Thank you Miranda, really appreciate the help.

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@mikeswain9085 always my pleasure

[@nasermansoor1960]

Thank you

[@MirandaPitrone]

You're welcome

[@olivewoo522]

wow. you have a lot of paint. when was your channel launched?

[@starrspoter]

stone from the garden? do u use pens to? the posca pens? or sonia paint?

[@MirandaPitrone]

i very rarely use pens. they tend to run when varnished. I have a few i have tried over the years. i will try to find the videos for you

[@starrspoter]

how i cant get the dry paint of? and how can u change patterns? like something from a round rock to a heart mold or large mdf board

[@MirandaPitrone]

Probably have to sand off dry pai t or paint over it. I have over 100 videos on here with different patterns. Feel free to check them out

[@starrspoter]

@@MirandaPitrone i mean say u brought a pattern online that fits say a rock. but u want to use the same pattern on say a heatshape mold with a part out of the middle. or some earrings how can it be done? beside shrinking the patterns

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

useful videos except for that I'm base in India and those paint brands won't help me. Here I am asking about the dot shapes. I am trying to achieve pointed peak top on dots, but what I have seen in your video- dots can be of any type, is that so? so for mandala dot painting, we can do dome top on dot / pointed peak top on dot / flat top on dot ? is that right ? Pls reply. And a suggestion - maybe in your next video, do try with Indian colour brands if available.

[@anniesharif976]

What if we leave the paints to dry a little to increase the thickness?wat u say about it

[@MirandaPitrone]

You could try...they might get too "goopy"

[@brendasnider7130]

Could you please put a link to that other video explains more about tool's you tried you talked about in this one. Thanks so much. If possible could you list in the comments the names of the tool's if you ever do anymore. My brain can't get everything to get it all down on paper. Lol part of living with Fibro and pain. Only if not too much trouble. Thanks dear for all you do for us. Maybe companies will send you some new tools to try and you can do video's testing new product's since don't think dotting will be going away. 😃 companies will be coming up with new products who knows they may give you a extra set to giveaway. Just a idea.❤

[@MirandaPitrone]

I think in this one I mentioned how people use end of paintbrushes, plastic crochet tools, drill punch sets, or push pins in the end of a pencil... :) Try things out that you already have to see what they make for dots

[@brendasnider7130]

Miranda Pitrone Thanks hon appreciate it.

[@lindarodriguez7596]

I need some help which paints are good for putting in the oven so that they can be put to wash n paint won’t come off!! Please help me

[@MirandaPitrone]

Multi surface paint is usually bake to cure. Decoart and folk art sell them.

[@lindarodriguez7596]

Miranda Pitrone Art thank you because no one knew

[@aroundthehousewithcheryl]

Very nice! If you turn your camera landscape we can see more.

[@MirandaPitrone]

That is a great point..I just did not have a stand for it :) lol I am ever learning and ever a work in progress :)

[@MichaelaThomas-of6zh]

Help - I just purchased rods ,stylus's and DecoArt plus FolkArt acrylics in bottles, on my first ever 30 or so dots I am unable to get any raise to the dots with these paints. I am working on card for acrylics, at room temperature with new paints. It is as if the tool isn't picking up enough paint, so i'm wondering about consistency, however, I have seen these paints used frequently and with success straight from the bottle! My dots are sometimes only partial dots/circles, or too thin lacking coverage, no matter how much I try to load the tool not enough of the paint ends up as a good dot. I have tried gentle dotting, hard dotting and in between the two with little success. Is it possible that I need to thin or thicken the aforementioned paints, which are FolkArt metallic pure gold and DecoArt extreme sheen metallic sapphire, neither are Americanna or multi purpose types - could it be due to the metallic nature? Any advice on loading and applying to get the slightest raise would be much appreciated, as I don't want to be defeated by a dot!? Thank you.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Never be defeated.... I find Folk art a bit thick and "tacky" sticky....extreme sheens too. They need a bit of flow medium to be honest.

[@MirandaPitrone]

Also I will kind of "roll" the rod around abit . So the whole circle of it touches....does that make sense

[@MichaelaThomas-of6zh]

@@MirandaPitrone Yes, it makes sense, thank you for the advice Miranda. I will try your suggestions for sure, I spent £90 on the paints etc, I think those brands are dearer here in England so I don't intend on being defeated at all! I loved the information in your video. Thank you.

[@minujageorge7777]

Can l use decoart paint for mandala art on glass bottle?

[@MirandaPitrone]

They have a multi surface paint that is great

[@ritawashere5787]

I hate pallets because I'm always turning the water on too high and I get splashed in paint 😂 I'm so glad to hear I can let it dry and my four-year-old wound healing the hunt stickers off. He loves peeling stuff. 😂

[@ritawashere5787]

Oh no apple Barrel is what I bought. It figures 😂 anyway I suppose I can watered down with just Spritz as a water. I'm literally only 10 minutes into your video it's awesome I'm so informative. I just have to tell you that.! You're so kind to share your knowledge. Some people don't, so Thank you so much for that. ❤️ now back to watching your video again. Curious about if I have to wipe tip tool off each time before I dip it back into the paint. Also, if I didn't say it before I must say it now, thank you again for your channel ❤️

[@MirandaPitrone]

Yes! Let the kids pull it put and make art with it.🙏🏻💗😉

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@ritawashere5787 many people use apple barrel. Do not worry. You can make it work💗😉

[@theresiarook6731]

Thank you so much . It was verry helpfull.

[@MirandaPitrone]

My pleasure! It was something Ihad wished was out there when I stared :)

[@ritawashere5787]

I bought tools that are metal with various balls as well as acrylic tubes. Now to dip a tube you go just a little bit past the bottom. But to dip a ball, it looks as though you're dipping the entire ball in paint. Is that the right way or was that you just demonstrating the paint?

[@MirandaPitrone]

Great question. I dip the whole thing. It allows for more dots and better coverage

[@ritawashere5787]

@@MirandaPitrone thank you hun, I appreciate you answering all my questions I feel stupid asking. But thank you for not making me feel stupid. Have a great night hun ❤️

[@MirandaPitrone]

@@ritawashere5787 💗please do not ever feel you cannot ask a question. They are not stupid. We cannot all know everything 😉

[@lesleykuhn8345]

Have you ever thinned paint with water or floetrol or pouring mediums to get less peaks? Opinion please! Love your tutorials! Great teacher! Thanks!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Lesley Kuhn I use a flowing medium when I do an acrylic pour...but when using the decoart paints I have never had to thin them. Are you using brushes or tools?

[@lesleykuhn8345]

Miranda Pitrone I’m a newbie using tools currently but not adverse to learning hence your wonderful tutorials! Thanks for quick response! Have a great weekend!

[@MirandaPitrone]

Lesley Kuhn Sometimes I have noticed peak when using tools...there is much less peaking with brushes. Fir the larger dots you can use a smaller tool and "swirl" the paint around like you are drawing a circle...that might reduce the peaks. Good luck💕

[@glocat1963]

Hi Miranda, Your video was very encouraging I didn't know why my dots have peaks. I purchased the Folkart paints. What can I do so I don't have the peaks? I can take it back and don't have the money to get new paint. (Help advice needed)

[@divineprincess1773]

The paints i used were so thick in consistency and i read somewhere that i can mix drops of water on them and after i did, i achieved the dots i wanted to have