Everyone can paint by numbers and enjoy its benefits. If you're still wondering how it works, we've put a complete paint by numbers starting guide with the basics.

All our Canvas by Numbers painting kits include the following:

- Pre-printed and colored artist canvas.
- Numbered acrylic-based paint set. 
- Set of 3x standard paint brushes.
- Hanging kit, including 2x screws and 2x non-track hooks (for framed paintings).
- Reference sheet.
- Instructions manual.
- Color card with the finished image.

Kindly check our recommendations to make sure your custom painting will turn out amazing. We will process the image submitted so please ensure it ticks all the boxes. Contact us if you have any questions before placing your order.

While custom paint-by-numbers kits are our best-selling item and are super fun to do, it is essential to set the correct expectations:

- Custom kits are not exact replicas. Your painting will resemble your picture, no doubt, but it will not be like your picture. Please do not expect your finished painting to be a copy of the photo. After all, it is a picture turned into a paint by numbers kit using our software.

- Some color difference is expected. A photo contains several thousand colors, and we are picking 24, 36, or 48 colors for you. Our software will match the colors for the best result. This means some colors are sometimes similar to the original photo but different.

- The most important thing is to follow our recommendations when submitting a picture. Remember that it is your responsibility to read these and upload a suitable image:

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That happens more or less, depending on the color. In all paint by numbers, you will find opaque and semi-opaque colors. The grade of opacity is given by the degree of light that the color lets through (by definition, something opaque will block the light). Each color uses a different pigment - while white or black are opaque colors due to the type of pigment they use, other colors such as yellow or orange will allow more light in, or in other words, the pigment is not as strong when acting as a barrier.

For this reason, some color might require multiple layers.

If you purchased our DIY frame, we have a short article with a video included so you can see how it is done. To have a look click here and refer to step 3.

Our kits include all the paint you need to complete your painting. Still, if you need more colors, we will be more than happy to send them free of charge within 60 days of delivery, as per our guarantee. After that period, you'll need to buy a new set of paints.

Both our canvases and frames are manufactured considering the metric system.

The canvas size you see on the website will be the paintable area. I.e., a 40x50 cm canvas will have a 40x50 cm paintable area + canvas borders. The frame size provided measures the outer edges.

It is also possible to have a slight error margin when cutting the canvas or frame bars, but the deviation will be marginal since this is done through a machine.

We use the original artwork for marketing purposes on our website. What you'll receive is the paint by numbers conversion of that image. We are constantly adding/removing images from our catalog, and it would be very time-consuming to paint each kit.

This means that your Canvas by Numbers kit will have some color and detail differences while maintaining the essence of the original painting. With our paint by numbers kits, you'll be able to reproduce an original artwork beautifully, but please do not expect an exact reproduction.