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    • Melanie Gilstrap
      • Aug 4, 2021
      • 3 min read

    MY FAVORITE 20 PAINT BY NUMBER {PBN} TOOLS FOR 2021!

    #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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