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Drawn to true scale against an average adult, 170cm / 5ft 7in.
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This is the photo we turn into your paint by numbers kit.
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 was mostly impressed with the military kit. It came out exactly like the photo and was designed flawlessly. I would know, I have been painting these kits for 26 years. The Other paint kit was also designed perfect. I have painted a bunch of kits with these cherry blossoms but not one of them came out looking real. My iPad takes horrible pictures. These 2 kits are awesome and the photo does not reflect the perfection. I am close to purchasing a camera that will take better pictures. My look dull but they are not dull at all. I give Paintly 5 stars and will purchase more in the future.
Love it! So pretty in my bathroom. I ordered this already framed. Since I use an art dot back light when diamond painting, it doesn't shine thru the wood frame making it a bit more challenging to finish the edges. But it was fun and I didn't have to worry about finding a canvas or frame when complete. I just sealed it with Sparkle Mod Podge and hung it up.
The paints were good quality. The colors were lovely. But the numbers on the canvas were blurred or way too small. I had to kind of make up what I thought it should be.
My husband painted this and not only did it look great, but he thoroughly enjoyed painting and was sorry when he was done. Guess we'll have to buy more from Paintly Kits.
"Meadow Cat Reverie" The picture came out great, I love it. The canvas was good and the numbers and letters were very clear. I had very little trash drills. But the glue was awful. I had residue on my fingers and stylus. The day after I worked a section the drills moved on their own. I had to double seal it when I was done.
The kit came in with out any issues. I ordered this to have something to do during my knee and. I spent a week on the horse and the color layout made working on it much faster.
I absolutely loved painting this. The paints are really good and the canvas was easy to understand. I did this in the 80 color 20x25.5 size. Odd size and they say they after 20x24 but they are a little bigger than that. Overall wonderful experience!
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