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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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Let sections dry
Acrylic dries fast—about 10–20 minutes depending on thickness. Touch up gaps or streaks once dry.
7
Store in-progress work
Close paint pots firmly; wipe rims so they reseal. Keep paints upright and the canvas flat.
8
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.
It’s beautiful!! Arrived in great time and the colors were almost perfect. The dog was more brown than the submitted photo but still lovely. Looking forward to ordering another.
I am enjoying the paint by number set I bought on Paintly. The paint is very smooth, the canvas is perfect. Great customer service as well. I had 2 paint pots that were the wrong colors & once notified, the company had the correct ones shipped within days!
The paints were the best quality I have EVER received in a paint by number. I'm 61 years old, and have been doing paint by number since childhood. I'm definitely ordering more kits from this site.
I was inspired to buy this particular diamond painting by the beautiful blue herons that live on Horsepen Creek near my home. I was not disappointed! The kit I received is high quality and the colors are fantastic!
Almost at half way point. Ordered the 50x50 size and im.watching it come alive. Some stuck together drills but love that bags numbered so just indes filed and started didnt bother kitting into jars. Ease of starting kit. Plus. Grid lines a little dark but really makes for easy placement. Glue has a few not as sticky spots but most is good. Pleased so far
The painting is absolutely stunning. The diamonds were bagged and individual marked bags. However, once I placed my drills and the drills into the wouldn’t settle, I often had to flip many over individually, which is annoying, once placed they slightly moved from their position although this isn’t an issue I’ve ever had with any other canvas in the past. Also my release paper would end up being very sticky and unusable after being placed onto the canvas, absolutely loved the canvas and how beautiful it was, but the glue or the Adhesive used to place the drills is causing an issue in the overall integrity of the finish product by allowing the drills to drift away from their intended placement. Will cut again and going this issue is sorted out.
I love this one!! The colors are beautiful and the finished image is clear and sparkly. I have ordered the South Korea one and am excited to get started on it.
This was my 1st one. I really enjoyed it. Fabulous quality paints and canvas. So much fun and addictive.
Thankyou.
A little disappointed on the long delivery time.
Amazing! The confetti is real but makes this project amazing. I thought I would
Miss specials drills, but so far the quality of drills, the drill field, and the detail is outstanding. Can’t wait for the second canvas.
It is nowhere near done as I just had spine surgery but I love this picture and how it makes me feel. I have named him Albert! I can hardly wait to get him finished.
It's not finished yet, but it's going to be gorgeous when it's done. The colors are so vibrant, the canvas quality is excellent. These are some of the absolute best paints I've worked with. This is a truly fun and satisfying project.
I enjoyed the 80 colors and detail. It took me about a month of a couple hrs a day and it was nice to not think about what I was going to paint and just to paint. I find thinning out the paint with water to a milk
Like consistency makes the paint flow easier. The lighter colors do require multiple coats. As always with acrylic it’s best to work light to dark colors.
I enjoyed the 80 colors and detail. It took me about a month of a couple hrs a day and it was nice to not think about what I was going to paint and just to paint. I find thinning out the paint with water to a milk
Like consistency makes the paint flow easier. The lighter colors do require multiple coats. As always with acrylic it’s best to work light to dark colors.
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On another note, Paintly has such a great arsenal of options already created for you. They are generous with discount codes, don't upsell the crap out of you when trying to simply check out (unlike some other competitors), and their customer service is top notch. They've secured a pretty loyal customer in me, especially for custom uploads and AI generated pieces.
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