Technique Guides

In-depth guides for getting cleaner, more professional-looking paint-by-number results.

Color Mixing Guide

How to mix, match and stretch the paints in your kit, and how to recreate a color that has run out.

Difficulty Guide: Beginner to Advanced

What makes a design easy or hard - color count, canvas size, section size and subject - so you can choose your next challenge.

Brush Care: Cleaning and Storage

Keep cheap kit brushes in good shape during and after each session, and know when to upgrade.

Finishing, Sealing and Display

Touch-ups, hiding remaining numbers, varnishing and framing your finished canvas.

Speed Tips: Paint Faster Without Losing Quality

Workflow habits that cut the time a canvas takes while keeping edges clean.

Canvas Size Calculator

Work out canvas dimensions, aspect ratios and framing sizes for your project.