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Drawn to true scale against an average adult, 170cm / 5ft 7in.
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.
What reviewers on our site and Trustpilot love most about our paint by numbers.
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Excellent 4.6 / 5 on Trustpilot
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 9 reviews.
I find that the paper rendering of the picture is very light and a bit hard to read. I had to run it through my printer to see the numbers better. Also, it would be nice to include the promo finished picture with the kit also for reference. Other than that, all is well. It will take many many hours to complete. So far I am pleased with the result.
Really enjoyed painting this picture. The paint colours are bright and paint tubs have perfect paint, not gloopy or dry.
Would definitely recommend to buy.
I’m happy with this kit. The paint is pretty good- better than other paint kits that I’ve bought where the paint doesn’t cover well (even dark colors).
The detail on the print is great so I’m really enjoying painting it. The only downside to the kit was the brushes … but I have other brushes that I purchased elsewhere. I would buy another paint kit from this vendor.