Paint by Numbers Blog
Technique guides, colour tips and inspiration to help you get the most out of every paint by numbers kit.
Christmas Paint by Numbers: What to Order, and the Date You Have to Order By
Two gifts, two deadlines. When to order a kit versus a finished painting, plus which Christmas designs suit which recipient.
Paint by Numbers Won't Dry? How to Fix Tacky, Sticky Paint
Paint by numbers paint stays tacky in humid rooms above 75% RH, cold rooms below 49F, or too-thick layers. Fix the air first, then how the paint goes on.
Halloween Paint by Numbers: Picking a Kit You Can Actually Finish by 31 October
Work backwards from 31 October: order-by dates for every colour count, which Halloween designs suit your hours, and what makes a kit frustrating.
Vintage Paint by Numbers: How to Identify, Date and Value a 1950s Kit
How to tell a genuine 1950s paint by numbers kit from a lookalike, date it, judge what it is really worth, and finish one that was never painted.
How to Hang a Finished Paint by Numbers Without a Frame
Hang a finished paint by numbers without a frame: poster hangers, removable strips, washi tape, a backing panel, or a DIY gallery wrap.
When Two Paint Colors Look Identical: Telling Similar Shades Apart
Two paint by numbers pots look identical? Swatch each on scrap, let it dry, and check the numbered chart under daylight to tell similar shades apart.