All You Need To Know About Paint by Numbers!

You are a massive art lover and want to try everything new that comes up in the market?

16:14 07 December 2020

Or you are someone who is on a hunt for a new hobby to fill those empty boring evenings in this season. Or you are just like one of those who have received a big box of paint by number and do not know how to put it to good use, and then be sure that you have landed at the safest place in just the right hands. We will guide you into what paint by number is and how you can benefit from it without facing any hassle!

 

-What is paint by numbers?

 

Let’s address first things first. Paint by Number is a kit that comes in hands with a painting board and paint pots. The design or picture on the board is lightly marked with numbers or shapes. You have to paint in each of these shapes from paint pots marked with corresponding numbers indicating the areas that need to be painted. As you make your way through it, the complete painted picture evolves on the board.

 

-Is paint by number easy? 

 

As complicated as it may sound, the whole process of painting by numbers is fairly easy. Once you start doing it, there is no stopping. You will enjoy every second of it, and by the time you are done, you will look forward to more.

 

There are a few things that you learn from doing this activity. Paints, no matter how captivating they are, always need other colors to highlight them. They cannot be treated as mere individuals since their beauty enhances only in the presence of other colors. So paint by numbers is a smart way to learn how paints work and transition.

 

-What is the benefit of paint by numbers? 

 

As with all commodities, paint by number also comes with some benefits, though the detriments are none.

 

Better usage of spare time. Paint by numbers is a harmless, creative hobby that can put your spare time to better use. There are lots of activities to pursue but paint by number has a creative edge. You can mingle with colors, and that is the way nature works.

 

A creative way to battle negative mental health. Recent reviews from people who have used several kits of paint by numbers have concluded that these activities have helped them fight depression, insomnia, and anxiety. Though it may sound unrealistic to many, the fact is that creative activities like these are excellent depression busters’ since you train your mind and all your senses in doing something beyond the normal chaotic situation in which these people sustain. This positive change is welcomed by the human brain and it participates aptly.

 

Excellent Covid stress buster. Especially during these trying times due to the global Covid pandemic, the whole world is limited to their homes. With little or no access to the outside world, we can all relate to how this affects our mental health and well being. You have to provide for the bread and butter but have no choice left for relaxing and recreation. In such frustrating periods, these craft kits are a godsend. Being easily available and economically priced has improved their worth by manifolds.

 

-How to start with the paint by number kit?

 

The process as mentioned earlier is fairly simple. We have compiled a concise list of just 10 steps that you can follow and you will rock Paint by Number Kit in no time.

 

1. Clean your workplace and remove all stuff that you do not want to see soiled with paint stains.
   
   

2. Empty the package and take all supplies out of the box.
   
   

3. Spread your canvas on the table and make sure that all creases or folds are stretched out. You can iron the canvas or place it under a few heavy books for straightening it.
   
   

4. Keep some clean paper towels and a cup of water nearby. Anytime you need to move from one paint pot to another, clean your bristles with water and wipe off any excess moisture on the paper towel. Remember that your brush needs to be damp, not wet.
   
   

5. Next, prime your canvas with gesso. Gesso is an acrylic based medium that allows the paints to adhere to the canvas efficiently. You can proceed without gesso, but it is sensible to pursue the primer step. White paints and gesso aren’t similar. Transparent glue and gesso aren’t similar either.
   
   Let your gesso to dry and then proceed with the paints. It is advised to mark the borders with white pencils for ease of navigation. Work with one paint pot at a time. This will ensure that all your paints would not dry at once.

6. If you are a left-hander, move from the right side of the board towards the left and work from the top to the bottom of the board
   
   Similarly, if you are a right-hander, work your way through the left to the right side of the canvas moving from top to bottom.

7. As a general rule of thumb, transition from darker to lighter shades.
   
   

8. Don’t be too generous with your paints. You do not want to exhaust your paint supplies before your painting reaches its climax, do you? Just use the tip of your brush, dip it sparsely in the paint pot and apply gentle strokes. When you dip the whole brush inside, you will not be able to get a precise stroke, besides a lot of paint near the handle of your brush will go wasted. The quality of your brush will also deteriorate over time due to clogged paint in it. If you use your paint sensibly, you will be left with a considerable amount at the end, which can be used for touch-ups and creating new freehand masterpieces off your own.
   
   

9. Now that you are done painting, let it dry. After drying you might notice some vacant spots which can be filled using a toothpick of precision. Again give it ample time to dry.
   
   

10. You can frame your masterpiece and enjoy the vibrancy of its colors. Drill a few holes on the wall and hang it there, but if you are not interested in making it a permanent spot, use double-sided tape or reusable glue pads and stick your painting on the wall.

 

So guys here we are, we have addressed all your queries and now you too can come up with a masterpiece of your own without any lingering fears. Good luck.