Large-print paint by numbers

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Pick a simple kit

   Look for kits labeled for beginners, with few colors and big shapes. Avoid tiny spaces you need a microscope for.

2. 

   2

   Set up the light

   Put a bright lamp on your painting hand side so your hand doesn't shade the canvas.

3. 

   3

   Fatten the brush

   Slide foam tubing over the brush handle. It's easier to hold, and your hand tires slower.

4. 

   4

   Paint one number at a time

   Open one pot and fill every space with that number. Close it before opening the next.

5. 

   5

   Go dark to light

   Start with the darkest colors. Lighter paint covers small mistakes better.

6. 

   6

   Stop while it's fun

   Paint 30 to 45 minutes, then rest. The canvas waits for you.

7. 

   7

   Add a second coat

   If the printed numbers show through, dab on one more thin coat when it's dry.