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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| For traditional PBNs Need help choosing a good photo? Take a look at the size of the PBN pieces. See the new Digital Outline Guide |
| Koko's Paint By Number Kit 9220 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 119-154 Portland, OR 97219 (503)922-0239 (800)709-8734 Anyone can Paint Photo s with our Paint By Number Kit.s |
| Grisaille Paint Kits not available on artpaper Primed cotton canvas is available in these sizes: The 11" x 14" is $83. (max two people) The 16" x 20" is $110.(max three people) The 18" x 24" is $146.(max three people - sometimes four) Stretcher bar kits for mounting the canvas are available in all of these sizes. The 11" x 14" Stretcher kit is $8.50. The 16" x 20" Stretcher kit is $11. The 18" x 24" Stretcher kit is $16. A second kit of the same image, same size, ordered at the same time is available at about 30% off - email us for particulars. |
| Paint By Number Kits The artpaper canvas is a heavyweight paper with a linen-like texture. It is available in these sizes: The "8" x 10" kit is $43. (max one person) The 11" x 14" kit is $59.(max two people) The Primed cotton canvas is available in these sizes: The 11" x 14" is $83. (max two people) The 16" x 20" is $110.(max three people) The 18" x 24" is $146.(max three people - sometimes four) Stretcher bar kits for mounting cotton canvas are available in both of these sizes. The 11" x 14" Stretcher kit is $8.50. The 16" x 20" Stretcher kit is $11 The 18" x 24" Stretcher kit is $16. A second kit of the same image, same size, ordered at the same time is available at roughly half price - email us for particulars. |
| What size kits are available? |
| Grisaille Paint Kits Each kit contains the following: *A stylized grayscale image on primed cotton canvas. * A custom paint palette of 30 to 60 acrylic paints. * Three or Four artists' brushes. * Plastic palette if needed * Easy to follow instructions for completing your artwork. -See how the paint system works here |
| Paint By Number Kits Each kit contains the following: *A numbered canvas, on either our artpaper or primed cotton. *A custom paint palette of 30 to 60 acrylic paints. *Three artists' brushes. * A 16" x 20" numbered reference guide. * Easy to follow instructions for completing your artwork. * New Color Digital Outlined Guide is now available on request at no charge. Click here to see a sample. |
| What will my Paint By Number Kit contain? |
| Custom Grisaille Paint Kits People, landscapes, pets, travel photos. People shouldn't be such a small component of the image that details are too tiny to paint. The quality of your art canvas reflects the quality of your original photo so of course you'll want the photo to be in focus and properly exposed. Extremely dark or light photos should not be used. Photos with a lot of dark shadows should be avoided. Copyrighted photos can not be used without the photographer's consent. If you're uncertain as to whether or not an image will work well - email it to us and we will take a look and let you know. |
| Traditional PBN Kits Portraits of people can be done as traditional PBN paintings. Close-up shots of people work best. You'll need to limit the number of people in the finished artwork to one on an 8 x 10, one or two people on the 11 x 14 and up to three on the 16 x 20 or 18 x 24.(sometimes four - check with us) . The quality of your art canvas reflects the quality of your original photo so of course you'll want the photo to be in focus and properly exposed. Extremely dark or light photos should not be used. Photos with a lot of dark shadows should be avoided. Copyrighted photos can not be used without the photographer's consent. If you're uncertain as to whether or not an image will work well - email it to us and we will take a look and let you know. |
| What kind of subjects work best for a Paint By Number painting? |
Digital images should be at least 200dpi, 5" x 7" (1000 x 1400), and saved as a .jpeg. Don't send printed digital images or copies of these images - Send the original digital file. Please contact us if you need further instruction or help sending the file. If you are using a digital camera to take a photo, you can ensure that the image is large enough by selecting one of the middle choices you have regarding how many images will fit on your memory card/stick. Don't use the setting that fits the most images on the card- the resulting image will be too small. Images sent through the mail MUST BE traditional photographic prints (not digital prints) of any size, from wallet up to 8-1/2" x 11". Do not send copyrighted photos (professional photos - look on the back for the copyright mark). All photo material will be safely returned to you along with your kit. How do I send you my photo? You can upload a digital image to us here or attach it to an email or send it by mail. To ensure that your photo isn't damaged in the mail, include a piece of stiff cardboard the same size as the envelope. Check out the 'How to Order' page for specific information. Will the entire photo be depicted on the canvas? Depending on the size and shape of the photo it may need to be cropped to so that the image will fit into the dimensions of the canvas(roughly 4 x 5). Additionally, our experienced graphic artists will straighten, color balance and arrange and crop the image to give you the best artwork possible. Let us know about any specific concerns you have. Can you crop things/people out of the photo I send? Yes. Explain how you would like the image cropped or what it is that you want eliminated. Can I paint one of these? Is it easy? Yes, you probably can paint one. It doesn't take any special skills or experience to paint by number, save the ability to read and follow directions. If you remember back to your days of coloring books and can stay within the lines - you can do this. Easy? Well some of it is easy to paint. Every canvas has some small details that are necessary for a good painting. We don't recommend our kits for young children Click here to check out the PBN details page. The Grisaille is a bit more demanding in that you do have to actually read the instructions. Once you understand how the concept applies to your painting it's easy to follow. What does the Stretcher bar kit contain? Is it difficult to assemble? (Stretcher bars are used to mount the cotton fabric canvas - Artpaper if framed like any print) It is not difficult to assemble. If you can hammer a nail without hurting yourself, you can do it. To assemble it you will need: a hammer, pliers, heavy-duty stapler, and an extra set of hands. If you are not up to doing it yourself, most frame shops will stretch canvas, albeit at a higher price. The kit contains: Four stretcher bars with mitered edges, eight wooden keys for adjusting the frame, two screw eyes, a length of picture wire and easy to follow instructions. Stretcher bar kits add about $3.50 to the shipping charges. Can I pay with my credit card? Yes, you can use our secure server to order using either Visa or Master Card. We also accept checks or money orders if you'd rather do that. See the Order Page for the particulars. What is the shipping time for my Paint By Number Kit? About three weeks from receipt of the order and image. Kits are sent USPS Priority Mail. Delivery confirmation info will be emailed so you can track your order online. Let us know if you need the kit for a particular date and we will do our best to meet your deadline. What are shipping charges and sales tax? We're in Oregon. There is no sales tax. US shipping is USPS Priority Mail - $9.50 per kit. Two kits shipped to the same address or Kit with stretcher bars is $12.50. (Kits mailed to OR and WA are a bit less) International Shipments range from $21. to $34. Please call for particulars. I'm in a hurry. Can I get if faster? Some of the time this is possible. Contact us via email and we'll work with you to get your Paint By Number Kit in your hands as fast as possible. We offer Express mail shipping in the US and, if our schedule allows, the option of doing a Rush Order. Be sure and let us know if you need the kit by a particular date. What is your Return Policy? Click here to read about our Return Policy What is your privacy policy? Click here to read about our Privacy Policy. |
Koko's Paint By Number Kit
| Koko's PBN artists have flown the coop for the rest of the summer. We will start taking orders for PBNs and Grisaille kits September 15th - in plenty of time for the holidays. Please feel free to look through the site. |
