Paint By Number | Celestial Events

Prior to commencing your project, please ensure all creases are removed by ironing on the reverse side of the canvas in a low to medium heat.
Arrange your work space in a quiet and peaceful space with proper lighting
Place a drop cloth or newspaper beneath the canvas in case paint drips through to the desk. This way you can relax into the right headspace not stressing about any potential mess.
To avoid paint patches on your clothes, wear your Celestial Apron (or make sure you choose to wear an old t-shirt)
Arrange your tools on a wide spread table at a reachable distance. This includes the Paint by Numbers kit, any additional paint brushes, Water cup, paint palette, cleansing cloth or paper towels to dry your brush on.
Lastly a glass or mug of your favourite beverage :)

Fill in each area with the paint colour its number corresponds to
Start painting from the top and gradually work your way down. If you start from bottom, you tend to get your arms and sleeves touching the paint which is critical to avoid otherwise you will end with a smudgy result.

Each colour in the kit is carefully picked to contribute to the full and final contrast of the portrait.
By not properly rinsing the paint off your bristles all the way to its base, another shade of colour is likely to mix and forms - changing the overall finished piece.
Always make sure to rinse your brush thoroughly and dry on paper towels after each colour block is completed

Paint by Number kits comes with tiny transparent tubs of paint with snap on lids.
As you may simultaneously work with two colour tubs open at a time, the paint can dry out faster as the tubs are small in size.
Make sure to work with only one tub open.
If the paint were to accidentally dry out add a little water and stir until the original consistency returns.

As you paint use double coating to cover the number painted over.
Once your coat has dried, you may need a further coat of paint in any areas where the number still appears

If you’re a busy bee spinning around the clock with endless

duties, you may find yourself convinced to rush through

your Paint by Numbers.

Keep in mind - you’re not going to get the entire painting

done in one go nor should you; so just relax and enjoy the

process!

Patience and precision are the key elements to creating your

very own showpiece painting. So enjoy the entire experience

for your mind, body and soul to slow down and take the time

to enjoy the experience.

Be sure to share your painting progress and tag

@celestialevents.com.au so we can see your finished

product! As an added bonus you can use a craft glue to

add your diamantes to your three stars for the final touch.

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