Melanie Gilstrap#MelanieBsCreativeStudio #paintbynumbers #paintingbynumbers #paintbynumber #drymount #legitorscam #PBN #DIYcrafts #Top20Tools
It wasn’t easy to narrow down my top favorite tools for paint by numbers to only 20. I have discovered so many amazing and “must-have” tools for us in the past year, and these products can make your experience so much more efficient and enjoyable! In this video I will give you my favorites by category. Here is the video:
HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF EACH ITEM I DISCUSSED IN MY VIDEO:
************ TOOLS FOR PREPPING ************
1. LIQUITEX CLEAR GESSO: 8 oz
or 32 oz LIQUITEX CLEAR GESSO (BEST value!):
2. GESSO MAGIC
3. MBG DIGITAL SWATCH GUIDE
************ TOOLS FOR MOUNTING *************
4. 18 x 24 CLIPBOARD or ALVIN (23x26”) SKETCH/DRAWING BOARD
** and FROG TAPE
** or ADHESIVE FOAM BOARD
5. FISKARS STAPLE GUN and FISKARS STAPLES
or
WORKFORCE CORDLESS STAPLER and WORKFORCE STAPLES
STAPLE REMOVER
************ TOOLS FOR PAINTING *************
6. LIQUITEX FLOW-AID
7. TAMIYA METAL STIRRER
8. DISPOSABLE PIPETTE
9. FABER-CASTELL CLIC N GO WATER CUPS
Blue
Lime
Red/Orange
10. PAINT PUCK
11. FARMASI COSMETIC WIPES
12. STICKY MATS
13. MAGNIFYING HEADLAMP
14. PAINTBRUSHES:
5 PC DETAIL BRUSH SET *NEW!
5 PC Detail Brush Set
10 Piece Detail Brush Set:
Flat Shader Brushes
Artist Loft 5/0 Tight Detail
Princeton Select Chisel Blender Brushes in Size 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
15. LIQUITEX TITANIUM WHITE ACRYLIC PAINT
or WHITE POSTER PAINT PEN (WATER-BASED) SHARPIE:
16. SCHIPPER 36 PC ACRYLIC PAINT SET
ARTEZA 60 PC ACRYLIC PAINT SET (Amazon)
ARTEZA 60 PC ACRYLIC PAINT SET (Arteza website)
17. BRIGHTECH LED FLOOR LAMP
************ TOOLS FOR STORAGE **************
18. FOAM TRAYS (currently awaiting shipment)
19. MEAL PREP CONTAINERS (pack of 15):
MEAL PREP CONTAINERS Pack of 50:
CLEAR BAGS
PHOTO CASE
PHOTO CASE
20. CHALK COUTURE TRANSFER TOTE
************ PAINTINGS SHOWN IN MY VIDEO **************
AANABANANA Custom PBN ** Use the Promo Code (Coupon): MELANIE to save $5
PAINT PLOT: “Misty Mountain Sunrise”: Use the Promo Code (Coupon): PAINTPLOTMEL10 to save 10% on your order
************ SHOP MY FULL LIST OF FAVORITE TOOLS ON MY AMAZON INFLUENCER STORES **************
**SHOP in the US: AMAZON INFLUENCER US
**SHOP in the UK: AMAZON INFLUENCER UK
**SHOP in Canada: AMAZON INFLUENCER CA
AMAZON ARTS, CRAFTS & SEWING (anything you purchase in this category)
WATCH THE FULL TOP 20 VIDEO HERE:
I know for the video that I had to narrow down my extensive list of awesome tools that I use all the time, so here are some other things I really love and didn't mention in the video...
***************** OTHER TOOLS I LOVE *******************
** PBN Log
** DP Log
** 16x20" Self-Adhesive Foam Board
** Utility Knife
** 24x36" Cutting Mat
** 24" Metal Ruler
** T-Square
***************** STORAGE & TOOLS I USE IN MY STUDIO *******************
** PhoMemo M110
** Phomemo 50mm x 80mm Labels ** YAHEETECH Height Adjustable Desk Tilted Art Craft Work Station w/ 2 Storage Drawer and Stool
** Workspace MultiTask Stool/Chair
** LED Floor Lamps (the ones I have)
** Other Lighting Options
** Hanging Shoe File, Clear
** White Vinyl Coated Hooks
** Tension Curtain Rod, 24-48
** White Shower Curtain Hooks
** Waffle-Weave Shower Curtain 72"
** OTT LITE (search results on Amazon)
** Wire Organizer (similar to what I use)
** 9-Cube Storage
** 6-Cube Storage
** Fabric Storage Bins (10"x10")
** Fabric Storage Bins (other)
** Silhouette Cameo Die Cutting Machine
** Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
** Pen/Pencil Holder
** Phomemo Label Maker: (all search results)
** Mesh Rolling Cart (for diamond painting storage)
** 6-in-1 Modular Storage
** Silicone Mats (search results)
I hope you found this list super helpful! Don't forget to find me on all of my social media platforms :).
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