Helpful Hints

Brush Care

Cleaning Brushes

• It is common to get paint up to the ferrule of the brush. However, the key to long lasting brushes is to remove all paint from the brush when painting is finished.
• Load the brush two-thirds full. To pick up paint, dip each corner gently into each color.
• Do not keep working in the paint every time you pick up paint or you will get too much paint inside the brush.
• Dry brushes flat on a surface or hanging bristles down to avoid water pooling in the ferrule.
• Fill the basin with plenty of water.
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  Creative Surface Inspiration

  When it comes to choosing painting surfaces, it’s easy to get into a “surface rut” always picking the same ole surface each time we pull out our paints. The challenge is to break out and try something new. This delicious list of ideas is guaranteed to “kick start” your imagination. As you’ll see, most are easily found around the house, at a thrift store or garage sale, which makes experimenting less risky and more adventurous.

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  Painting Florals 1 of 4

  Need help with flower placement on the pieces you are painting?
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  Painting Florals 2 of 4

  Want to add a fun punch to your flowers? (more…)

  Painting Florals 3 of 4

  You painted the design and you think you want it a little fuller looking but you don’t want it to look heavy… (more…)

  Painting Florals 4 of 4

  When painting floral designs it is important to visualize where the flowers are coming from in order to achieve a natural look. (more…)

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