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| Personal Kits * Frequently Asked Questions |
| 9220 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 119-154 Portland, OR 97219 (503)922-0239 Anyone can Paint Photo s with our Paint By Number Kit.s |
| What size kits are available? |
Grisaille Paint Kits
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| Kit Contents |
| Custom Grisaille Paint Kits People, animals or landscapes will work. What works best are well-defined images with fixed edges(not abstracts or dreamy watercolors). 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 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 PBNs Close-up shots of people work best. You'll need to limit the number of people to one person for an 8 x10, one or two people on the 11 x 14 and up to three on the 16 x 20 or 18 x 24. 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? |
| Please don't send retouched or cropped copies of your 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 on 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. 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. It doesn't take any special skills or experience, 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 though - 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? Usually about three to four 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. Christmas orders usually take longer(anything ordered October or later). We will post an order deadline date for Christmas delivery. If we promise it for Christmas - you will get it - no need to call and check. What are shipping charges and sales tax? We're in Oregon. There is no sales tax. US shipping is USPS Priority Mail - $10.00 per kit. Two kits shipped to the same address or Kit with stretcher bars is $13.00. (Kits mailed to OR and WA are a bit less) International Shipments range from $23. to $35. for one kit. Shipping charges will be visible before you commit to the purchase. 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
| Cell Phone Photos Unless you have a cell phone that takes 3Mb or larger images, chances are these photos will not be large enough or in sharp enough focus. |
| Photo Selection |
Artpaper or cotton canvas?
What you will after you have painted either canvas is the paint. The difference lies in the framing and the
presentation.
The artpaper is framed like a print or a photo behind glass.
The canvas is a primed cotton/poly artists canvas and will need to be wrapped around wooden stretcher bars.
You can do this with our(or anyone's) stretcher bars or any local frame shop will do this for you. After this
you can set it in a frame or not as you choose.
All canvases are standard sizes and will fit stock frames.
What you will after you have painted either canvas is the paint. The difference lies in the framing and the
presentation.
The artpaper is framed like a print or a photo behind glass.
The canvas is a primed cotton/poly artists canvas and will need to be wrapped around wooden stretcher bars.
You can do this with our(or anyone's) stretcher bars or any local frame shop will do this for you. After this
you can set it in a frame or not as you choose.
All canvases are standard sizes and will fit stock frames.
All Koko's Painting kits are hand-detailed and matched to our custom palette of mixed paint colors.
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| Traditional Paint By Number |
| Grisaille Kits |
not available on artpaper Primed cotton canvas The 11" x 14" $99. (one person/pet portrait,simple scene ) The 16" x 20" $125. (one or two person/pet portrait, house, full body pet, wider shot of people, landscapes of medium detail) The 18" x 24" $152. (one or two person/pet portrait, possibly three, wider shot w/background of one person, houses, ) Stretcher bar kits for cotton canvas are $11., $14., and $18 |
Artpaper canvas is a heavyweight paper with a linen texture surface. It does not have a hard chipboard backing like the commercial kits The "8" x 10" $62. (max one person) The 11" x 14" $82. (one or two person portrait) Primed cotton canvas The 11" x 14" $99. (one or two person portrait) The 16" x 20" $125. (one or two person portrait, wider shot of one person, entire small child) The 18" x 24" $152. (one or two person portrait, possibly three people if they are close together, a wider shot of one person, entire small child) Stretcher bar kits for cotton canvas are $11., $14., and $18. |
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