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at true scale by an average adult, so you know what is arriving before you order it.
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Drawn to true scale against an average adult, 170cm / 5ft 7in.
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Cover the table, set good lighting, keep water and a paper towel nearby. Lightly iron the canvas on low (no steam) or tape it flat to a board.
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Organize paints & match numbers
Open one color at a time to prevent drying. If thick, add a drop of water and mix. Keep lids closed when not in use.
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Start smart
Work from top-to-bottom (or left-to-right if right-handed) to avoid smudges. Many painters begin with the background or darker areas for easy progress.
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Use the right brush for the area
Small brush for tiny cells; larger brush for big areas. Glide the tip—don’t press or splay bristles. Cover numbers fully; add a second coat after drying if needed.
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Rinse & dry between colors
Swirl in water, wipe on a towel until clean, then paint the next color. A barely damp brush gives cleaner edges.
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Let sections dry
Acrylic dries fast—about 10–20 minutes depending on thickness. Touch up gaps or streaks once dry.
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Store in-progress work
Close paint pots firmly; wipe rims so they reseal. Keep paints upright and the canvas flat.
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Finish & frame
After 24 hours, optionally seal with a clear acrylic varnish (matte or gloss). Then frame and enjoy!
Pro tips
If a paint is too thick, add a single drop of water and mix. If too thin, use two light coats.
Mist closed paint pots lightly with water if you’re painting for a long session to slow drying.
For tiny areas, a toothpick or fine liner brush can help hit small corners cleanly.
Use daylight or a neutral white lamp so colors look true.
I LOVE my Paintly kits! The paints were fresh and not dried out, the canvas was rolled nicely. When I ordered I did not get an acknowledgment of my order so I was nervous until they arrived but they did come in good condition. Thank you!
So relaxing. Taking my time. I chose the coloured background which does make it easier to find the numbers, particularly with the choice for 80 colours.
I am in process of collecting and completing similarly-themed diamond art and this one is the second of 3 of have come across. Though it is originally offered in blue, I opted for a purple suit. I love it!!! Once framed, I can’t wait to display it with the others. I am very happy!
This is a customized version of an existing painting. I love the ability to adjust to just what I want. It came out beautifully and I couldn't be happier with it. Great quality paints and production. Really enjoyed painting it.
I’m midway through my custom Paintly kit. I used the AI tool to generate a Christmas scene that looks like my cat and home. I’ve done other paint by number kits off Amazon so I appreciate that this canvas didn’t come creased due to folding. The paints are nice quality and soak into the canvas well. Most of the colors cover the numbers fairly well, but the lighter tones seem to need more coats over the number or it still shows through. I do recommend buying a better set of paintbrushes to get the best results.
8x8 size is nice but the numbers are so small and squished together it was hard to paint even with a lit magnifying glass. I know I missed a few color spots because of the size. Still it turned out ok.
The numbers and colors were easy to follow, they included a paper version which will be helpful as I go back and redefine the nose where I blended a bit much. Was my first one but I am going to frame for my mom as its her favorite picture of my father who we lost last year.
The drills fit nicely together; the stickiness is perfect.
BIUT the labeling on the drill bags was terrible. I had to check off each bag because the DMC numbers were not legible. Using black stamps on dark colors makes no sense.
It took forever to get kitted up. I am working on the lighthouse and still have the other two to do.
I will be ordering more. Just fix the labeling on the drill bags.
I love the artwork and the drills are almost perfect. The reason I didn’t give this 4 or 5 stars is because of the printed symbols. The symbols are very faint, especially the 2’s and 4’s, making it very difficult to see. I’ve had to use my phone camera several times to zoom in on the symbols, and even then I have to guess at times. Also, I was missing a color from the set, but the company was prompt shipping the missing drills.
Almost done! I've bought kits from a few different companies and Paintly has the best paint, best canvas, and in my opinion - the best art. I want to try a 80 color painting next.
I did not realize how difficult painting a small picture is. This is my first try at numbers. Im enjoying the project however it is extremely tedious and tiring. Im using 4X eye glasses and painting at 4in. away from the canvas.
Not quite finished yet but love it. Quality canvas and paints. Does take awhile to arrive but worth the wait for the overall quality and by far the best that I have brought. Highly recommend
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