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PORCELAIN
STEP-BY-STEP
ANEMONE
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7
YELLOW STIPPLING AREA, FORGET-ME-NOTS AND BORDER STEP 1 STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 8
STEP 3
PAINTING TIPS
■ Trace your line very lightly with non-wax transfer paper or a highlighter.
■ Place a small amount of paint at a time on the pallet since paint will dry fast. Otherwise use wet pallet.
■ Use good conditioned brushes to get better stroke work.
■ Due to the smooth surface of enamel, a softer brush is more suitable for this project.
■ It is better to use your brush with a slightly flat angle.
■ Do not apply any second application of paints over
first painting. Second application of paints may re-
move your first painting. If necessary, apply your second coat on top of well-dried surface.
■ To sideload, moisten your brush with gloss medium first, then apply a small amount of paint on the side.
■ Paint with a small amount of paints; you can always apply more on the dried surface if necessary. If you try to remove excess amount of paint, entire paint may come off.
■ Never mix water with paints – water will make paint less stable. If you wash your brush with water, remove excess water from brush before you apply any paint.
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