You are absolutely BRILLIANT!!! A woman after my own heart! I was stressing about spending $ for special dotting tools and now I can relax and raid my garage, closet, kitchen & craft room. THANK YOU for thinking outside of the dots!! xxoo
Beautiful and looks like fun. I worked as a nail tech and used these tools to make tiny little flowers on my clients acrylic nails. I am definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Great info! I was in the hardware store yesterday and out in my hubbies workshop tonight looking at "dotting" tools. Now I have a list of things to borrow!
I feel so honored you mentioned my name. I screamed it to my hubby in the other room. I blasted the video link to all my friends coming this Saturday. I'm so excited! I'm organizing another Mandala Dot Painting Party for July and October. Where can I email pictures of our finished projects?
Thank you so much for your awesome review. It's great to know that we can likely find SOMETHING around home that can work in a pinch. Crafts don't have to be expensive. In fact, in my younger parenting days, crafts were all about using what you had in creative, new and unusual ways. I'm really loving rock mandalas. When my creative grandkids visit I will have an awesome new project for us all to do. I can't wait!
Thanks for this video. Very helpful and your work is beautiful!! I just finished painting my canvas and anxiously waiting for it to dry to get started !!
Thank you so much Kristin for your very helpful video(s) and info! Iam new in this field and getting more and more inspired. This video I really needed... my creativity for finding excellent tools was drying out and I love your 'out of the box' tools and shared experiences
Your so talented. You inspire me to try this. I did two stones before on my own that turned out nicely but they were very random and not perfect. Thanks for this video so I can try again and maybe do a better job next time. Love your videos. Thanks again! 💜
Thank you for sharing all the ideas on different tools and paints... Love the golden paints they are expensive but I love them also. Will be doing a mandala rock soon. Thank for your wonderful tutorials. Angie
Thank you for this information! Since I first found you on TH-cam, I've been hooked. I've been trying to collect dotting tools per your suggestions, but this video is wonderful because you compare and demonstrate. I now have added Craftsman drill bits to my list of tools to collect. My daughter-in-law is interested in this art for her 5th grade class. I've shared this video with her so she can gather inexpensive tools for that. What fun!! Your work is brilliant!
That is great to hear. I have been taking these tutorial "on the road" to our local liberal and teaching classes there. I have a 32 inch monitor that I hook up to my computer, and I bring all the supplies, and we paint away. It is so much fun to see people finding out that they CAN DO THIS, and make something beautiful with just a little practice.
Hi Kristin, As always, thank you so much for all you do! Your sweet dog is precious! I just wanted to add that I enjoy the Pittsburgh transfer punch set, that you recommended on a previous video. Also, previous to that, the plastic crochet hooks but I tend not to use them as much because of the variety of sizes in the punch set. Hugs and can't wait till your next video
Thank you so much for going to all that effort. I am brand new at this, and i found the information extremely helpful. I can't wait to try. By the way, your dog is gorgeous.
Thanks....I saw some of these painted rocks at a local craft fair....with your helpful video...I am now trying to make some too! You video is excellent!
Hi there.. it's always a happy moment to see your videos.. Nice topic you shared. It was helpful for sure. Keep making more and more videos and I'll keep coming back. Stay blessed Kristin 😘
Hello, my name is Clara, I live in Colombia, I love how the stones work, I discovered that art recently and I think it's beautiful, I'm giving my first points. You are very dear. Thank you for teaching this art.
Clara Manrique Hola Clara yo soy de Medellín, Colombia pero vivo en los Ángeles. También pinto mándalas. Estoy aprendiendo y me gusta muchísimo. Conocí el arte de pintar mándalas en Medellín.
Thank You Kristin. Very nice !!!!! I also started probyvat to do this kind of painting. You are my teacher !! Kristin where can you buy the tool that you show ? My name is Olga , I'm from Russia . Moscow
Grazie Kristin. Molto bello !!!!! Ho anche iniziato a provarci fare così dipinto a mano. È il mio maestro !! Kristin dove è possibile acquistare uno strumento che si sta visualizzando ? Mi chiamo Olga , sono dalla Russia . Mosca
Thank you for doing this video. I've always been curious to know what's involved in this type of art and your explanations were very informative. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊
Thank you - So much useful information here ! My son's idea - he bought me a very inexpensive set of graduated transfer punch tools ( metal and come in a case ) which have flat bottoms, so to speak. They work very well too. Lots of different sizes to play with.
Ohhhhh...I am going to look for some! Thank you, Denise. I love the metal tools because they don't absorb paint like the wood ones,. and you can use really hot-water to clean them off completely.
Great information. I've had trouble finding dotting tools in my area...now I know I can use everyday items. I'm a big diy girl, so I have drill bits in every size imaginable! lol
I have found that Alan wrenches seem to be decent dotting tools as well. At least for beginners. They are cheap and can get in a wide range of sizes. Even though they are hexagon shaped, they make pretty decent dots.
That was fabulous - thank you. Unfortunately those paints are difficult to get in Australia. I've tried many and found Jo Sonja's matte fluid acrylics to be great - just in case you get asked by other Aussies. Anj x
Great information. I must dash out and buy some drill bits.....they look so effective. I've been having a go since I last posted a comment, and I'm truly addicted! I already had in my stash some Dylusions acrylic paints which I've been using to good affect. They are nice and fluid and come in very vibrant colours. You may want to try them. Thank you for all of your tutorials
May seem like a silly question...but where do you get your rocks? We don't have that type around here and I have tried the big box home improvement stores, but no such luck! Thanks
what a great video!! thanks soo much for the info. I did know a lot of this already but it's soo nice that you made this. soo informative! I wish I had this was I was looking through videos for help!
Awesome video! Thanks for the great tips and sharing some ideas for tools to use. I would love to get a set of actual mandala painting tools but they are kind of pricy and when you add in the crazy shipping cost they are just way too much to spend on them.
Hi Kristin I'm a beginner and have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing! You showed us some different paint consistencies and how different they perform and look when they dry. Can you tell me how much of a bump I'm aiming for? I'm struggling a little finding the right consistency. Thank you!
Simply Superb Kristin! one other tool I use in addition to drill bits is a set of Allen keys.....they too come in assorted sizes as the drill bits and u can add dots on top of each other. I am looking for the curved brush. pls could you share the store details. I have seen a Martha Stewart set but it doesn't work that well.
Mitali banerjee i dont know if it would be the same kind of curved brush that you all are looking for but at Wal-Mart in the cosmetics look for the ELF brand makeup brushes. Occasionally you can find an eyeliner brush that is pretty fine and is curved. I am not sure why but not all Wal-Mart's always have that particular brush. They cost $2-$3! I dont know if that will help or if its the type you might be looking for but just a thought!!
Just started watching your channel...this video was extremely helpful thank you. I purchased dollar store acrylic paint and it seems to be cracking when it dries. I also have tried the student grade heavy body paint and it leaves a huge bump so when I put the second dot on it really doesn't look nice. I'm going to see if I can steal hubby's drill set. Thank you so much for your videos.
I thin my to0-thick paints with Golden Fluid acrylics mixed in, that way I don't lose color. They don't crack when dry, even when I use the blower drier.
Hi Kristin. Thank you for your tools and tips video. I would not of even thought of using drill bits to do my dots. I think I will be looking at everything a little differently from now on!. Like so many other fans on this page, I too would like to know where you get the curved bristle brush from. I look forward to your next video.
The curved brush was from Michaels in a sale bin. I suspect is was accidentally bent...so I am trying to duplicate it using both synthetic and natural bristles and boiling water. I will let everyone know how it goes!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Wich brand would you recommend for ceramics, please ? I bought Folkart multi-surfaces but they're thick and it's not possible to add a medium according to Plaid. Thank you in advance for your help. In Europe, we don't have all your materials.
I love your videos. I like how you explain things in details. What are your best videos for a class? Can you please show how to find the center of the canvas and rock? I believe you did this in another video, but I can't find it. My concern for me is that I have bad neuropathy in my right hand and it's hard for me to judge pressure. Anyway, your videos really inspire me. Thank you!!
Kristin, I love, love, love your tutorials which have inspired me to lay in the supplies. I notice you use Painters Touch Satin Clear spray which is twice to 3 times as expensive as American Accents. Is there a real difference for price?
Hello, you mentioned that the curved-bristle brush is very hard to find, and after spending quite a bit of time searching the web, I have found this to be the case. Where did you finally come across one?
Thanks for the tips because I paint seashells and I do dots on them as well.... I’m going to try your technic on my seashells art.... And other stuff where did you buy your paint....
The curved brush was from Michaels in a sale bin. I suspect is was accidentally bent...so I am trying to duplicate it using both synthetic and natural bristles and boiling water. I will let everyone know how it goes!
You are absolutely BRILLIANT!!! A woman after my own heart! I was stressing about spending $ for special dotting tools and now I can relax and raid my garage, closet, kitchen & craft room. THANK YOU for thinking outside of the dots!! xxoo
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Love the drill bits my dad‘s gonna laugh when I have all the drillbits covered in paint!💕🌈💕🌈
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Beautiful and looks like fun. I worked as a nail tech and used these tools to make tiny little flowers on my clients acrylic nails. I am definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Great info! I was in the hardware store yesterday and out in my hubbies workshop tonight looking at "dotting" tools. Now I have a list of things to borrow!
Amaziiiiiing!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!!! A big hug from Brazil!!!
I feel so honored you mentioned my name. I screamed it to my hubby in the other room. I blasted the video link to all my friends coming this Saturday. I'm so excited! I'm organizing another Mandala Dot Painting Party for July and October. Where can I email pictures of our finished projects?
LOL. Awesome!!!! Kmumom@aol.com
Hey! I emailed you 2 days ago from my Tabascopeppers email. I included the pictures from our painting event last Saturday. Did you get my email?
I was surprised too :D
Oh my goodness, I have another hobby.
Thank you.
Thank you I learnt a lot from this tutorial and it was easy to listen to.
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Thank you so much for your awesome review. It's great to know that we can likely find SOMETHING around home that can work in a pinch. Crafts don't have to be expensive. In fact, in my younger parenting days, crafts were all about using what you had in creative, new and unusual ways. I'm really loving rock mandalas. When my creative grandkids visit I will have an awesome new project for us all to do. I can't wait!
Eva. be sure to watch part two of the tools and tips. I found some more great tools!
Thanks for this video. Very helpful and your work is beautiful!! I just finished painting my canvas and anxiously waiting for it to dry to get started !!
Thank you so much Kristin for your very helpful video(s) and info! Iam new in this field and getting more and more inspired. This video I really needed... my creativity for finding excellent tools was drying out and I love your 'out of the box' tools and shared experiences
Your so talented. You inspire me to try this. I did two stones before on my own that turned out nicely but they were very random and not perfect. Thanks for this video so I can try again and maybe do a better job next time. Love your videos. Thanks again! 💜
Thank you for sharing all the ideas on different tools and paints... Love the golden paints they are expensive but I love them also. Will be doing a mandala rock soon. Thank for your wonderful tutorials. Angie
Great video!
The right tool is very important and it took me quite sometime to find inexpensive / available ones.
Thank you so much. Love the drill bit tip and the paint comparisons.
I'm so happy! I hoped it would be helpful for everyone.
Thank you for this information! Since I first found you on TH-cam, I've been hooked. I've been trying to collect dotting tools per your suggestions, but this video is wonderful because you compare and demonstrate. I now have added Craftsman drill bits to my list of tools to collect. My daughter-in-law is interested in this art for her 5th grade class. I've shared this video with her so she can gather inexpensive tools for that. What fun!! Your work is brilliant!
That is great to hear. I have been taking these tutorial "on the road" to our local liberal and teaching classes there. I have a 32 inch monitor that I hook up to my computer, and I bring all the supplies, and we paint away. It is so much fun to see people finding out that they CAN DO THIS, and make something beautiful with just a little practice.
Hi Kristin,
As always, thank you so much for all you do! Your sweet dog is precious! I just wanted to add that I enjoy the Pittsburgh transfer punch set, that you recommended on a previous video. Also, previous to that, the plastic crochet hooks but I tend not to use them as much because of the variety of sizes in the punch set. Hugs and can't wait till your next video
Best info that I've found so far. Thanks!
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I love the dog on the background.
Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you so much for going to all that effort. I am brand new at this, and i found the information extremely helpful. I can't wait to try. By the way, your dog is gorgeous.
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I'm utterly new to this and so was looking for household bits and bobs to dot with - I use my husband's drill bits - I thought I was so clever!
Thanks....I saw some of these painted rocks at a local craft fair....with your helpful video...I am now trying to make some too!
You video is excellent!
Really appreciated your demo. I can't wait to get my tools and create something special. Thank you so much!
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Hi Kristin.I loved your nvideo and hope to share many of them with my Rocks Across America rock groups.Your tutorials are very helpful. Thank you
Hi there.. it's always a happy moment to see your videos.. Nice topic you shared. It was helpful for sure. Keep making more and more videos and I'll keep coming back. Stay blessed Kristin 😘
((((hugs)))) thank you so much, Janki!
Hello, my name is Clara, I live in Colombia, I love how the stones work, I discovered that art recently and I think it's beautiful, I'm giving my first points. You are very dear. Thank you for teaching this art.
You are so kind, thank you!
Clara Manrique
Hola Clara yo soy de Medellín, Colombia pero vivo en los Ángeles. También pinto mándalas. Estoy aprendiendo y me gusta muchísimo. Conocí el arte de pintar mándalas en Medellín.
I follow Kristin Uhrig she is amazing💕
Спасибо Kristin. Очень красиво !!!!! Я тоже начала пробывать заниматься такой росписью. Вы мой учитель !!
perché non fate le traduzioni in italiano per favore
Thank You Kristin. Very nice !!!!! I also started probyvat to do this kind of painting. You are my teacher !! Kristin where can you buy the tool that you show ? My name is Olga , I'm from Russia . Moscow
Grazie Kristin. Molto bello !!!!! Ho anche iniziato a provarci fare così dipinto a mano. È il mio maestro !! Kristin dove è possibile acquistare uno strumento che si sta visualizzando ? Mi chiamo Olga , sono dalla Russia . Mosca
Thank you for doing this video. I've always been curious to know what's involved in this type of art and your explanations were very informative. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
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Thank you - So much useful information here ! My son's idea - he bought me a very inexpensive set of graduated transfer punch tools ( metal and come in a case ) which have flat bottoms, so to speak. They work very well too. Lots of different sizes to play with.
Ohhhhh...I am going to look for some! Thank you, Denise. I love the metal tools because they don't absorb paint like the wood ones,. and you can use really hot-water to clean them off completely.
Kristin Uhrig
Thank you for the information
Where I can get the graduate transfer punch tool ?
Great information. I've had trouble finding dotting tools in my area...now I know I can use everyday items. I'm a big diy girl, so I have drill bits in every size imaginable! lol
hi kristen.... i enjoy watching you spread the JOY... each one reach one teach one...🍎
Wow, as a budding beginner, I thank you in advance for all your helpful tips & tried & true results
I have found that Alan wrenches seem to be decent dotting tools as well. At least for beginners. They are cheap and can get in a wide range of sizes. Even though they are hexagon shaped, they make pretty decent dots.
Flwboe the person just above you had already mentioned that several months before!! Great minds think alike i guess!!😉
You are correct about the Alan wrenches!
Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed learning about the tools you have used for your mandalas.
This is something I want to try!!! I'm not an artist, but for personal pleasure. The video was great, but the dog was the best part!
He is a total goofball. I find his hair everywhere, so I have to REALLY check my table and wet canvas for stray dog hairs! Ha HA!
love you videos so instructive and helpful. thanks for sharing. also love your dog playing in the background at the start 😍
Great tutorial, lots of tools and tips. Thank you!
Lots of info and opinions, you ROCK.
Thank you Kristin! Great tutorial. 💕
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I just love your video. Can't wait for the next one
Thank you, Sophie!
Love your videos! I am learning so much!!!! THANK YOU!
That was fabulous - thank you. Unfortunately those paints are difficult to get in Australia. I've tried many and found Jo Sonja's matte fluid acrylics to be great - just in case you get asked by other Aussies. Anj x
Thank you!
What a great video. Thank you for the information.
Excellent tutorial. You video is very nice and I understand everything. Thank you.
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Thank you Kristin for sharing this with us and for all your effort! your tutorials bring lots of happiness and bright up my days :)
Each desing is fantastic . I love all.
Congratulations .
Thank you so much!
Great information. I must dash out and buy some drill bits.....they look so effective. I've been having a go since I last posted a comment, and I'm truly addicted! I already had in my stash some Dylusions acrylic paints which I've been using to good affect. They are nice and fluid and come in very vibrant colours. You may want to try them. Thank you for all of your tutorials
You are welcome, and I am always searching for tools and paints,...and nice rocks, of course. Ha!
Completely agree with using Dyan’s paints! They work beautifully!!
May seem like a silly question...but where do you get your rocks? We don't have that type around here and I have tried the big box home improvement stores, but no such luck! Thanks
LOVE the happy dog!! 🐶
what a great video!! thanks soo much for the info. I did know a lot of this already but it's soo nice that you made this. soo informative! I wish I had this was I was looking through videos for help!
Awesome video! Thanks for the great tips and sharing some ideas for tools to use. I would love to get a set of actual mandala painting tools but they are kind of pricy and when you add in the crazy shipping cost they are just way too much to spend on them.
Excellent Video!!! Thank you for all the tips and information.
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Thank you once again for such a wonderful and helpful video as always.... superb...
Thank you so much Kristin for this video, I’ve watched it now three times, this last time I took screenshots, lol.
Btw, Happy Mothers Day 😊
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Hi Kristin
I'm a beginner and have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing!
You showed us some different paint consistencies and how different they perform and look when they dry. Can you tell me how much of a bump I'm aiming for? I'm struggling a little finding the right consistency.
Thank you!
Great video, as always. I wish you had told us WHERE you did find that curved brush.
Simply Superb Kristin! one other tool I use in addition to drill bits is a set of Allen keys.....they too come in assorted sizes as the drill bits and u can add dots on top of each other.
I am looking for the curved brush. pls could you share the store details. I have seen a Martha Stewart set but it doesn't work that well.
Mitali banerjee i dont know if it would be the same kind of curved brush that you all are looking for but at Wal-Mart in the cosmetics look for the ELF brand makeup brushes. Occasionally you can find an eyeliner brush that is pretty fine and is curved. I am not sure why but not all Wal-Mart's always have that particular brush. They cost $2-$3! I dont know if that will help or if its the type you might be looking for but just a thought!!
Just started watching your channel...this video was extremely helpful thank you. I purchased dollar store acrylic paint and it seems to be cracking when it dries. I also have tried the student grade heavy body paint and it leaves a huge bump so when I put the second dot on it really doesn't look nice. I'm going to see if I can steal hubby's drill set. Thank you so much for your videos.
Cathy Tully try adding 1% white glue, 1% water mix then add 1% paint & mix paint won't crack & I use dollar store stuff. Hopefully it works for you .
I thin my to0-thick paints with Golden Fluid acrylics mixed in, that way I don't lose color. They don't crack when dry, even when I use the blower drier.
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Sue M when you say "1percent glue" and "1 percent water".. What do you mean? What is or how do you get "one percent water"? I dont understand
Gina, I think this might mean 1 PART glue to 1 part water, e.g. 1teaspoon glue to 1teaspoon water and 1teaspoon of paint :)
I'm new to your videos and I love the way you explain what you are so good at thank you
Welcome, Sandra!!!
So helpful!
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This video was really helpful for my kit that I got for birthday present
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge on tools. X
Hi Kristin. Thank you for your tools and tips video. I would not of even thought of using drill bits to do my dots. I think I will be looking at everything a little differently from now on!. Like so many other fans on this page, I too would like to know where you get the curved bristle brush from. I look forward to your next video.
The curved brush was from Michaels in a sale bin. I suspect is was accidentally bent...so I am trying to duplicate it using both synthetic and natural bristles and boiling water. I will let everyone know how it goes!
Thanks for the update Kristin. If I happen to find any I will post on this site. I'm from Australia. :-)
Very good and helpful 😊thank you
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Beautiful dog!
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Thank you so much for this tutorial. Wich brand would you recommend for ceramics, please ? I bought Folkart multi-surfaces but they're thick and it's not possible to add a medium according to Plaid.
Thank you in advance for your help. In Europe, we don't have all your materials.
I love your videos. I like how you explain things in details. What are your best videos for a class? Can you please show how to find the center of the canvas and rock? I believe you did this in another video, but I can't find it. My concern for me is that I have bad neuropathy in my right hand and it's hard for me to judge pressure. Anyway, your videos really inspire me. Thank you!!
Burghezi Gina It is in video #6 the Peacock design where she covers that step.
Aww,I like that Husky,I have one of that crazy , adorable dogs.
Great information. I've seen many people use a tiny piping bag. I could not find them anywhere. Please advise.
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Very helpful, thank you.
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Thank you. I’m new and that was so informative. I took notes.
Kristin, I love, love, love your tutorials which have inspired me to lay in the supplies. I notice you use Painters Touch Satin Clear spray which is twice to 3 times as expensive as American Accents. Is there a real difference for price?
Hello, you mentioned that the curved-bristle brush is very hard to find, and after spending quite a bit of time searching the web, I have found this to be the case. Where did you finally come across one?
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Great info....very helpful👍👍
Hahaha i can NoT take my attention off of this puppy on the back!!! So cute
Hi. Loved your video. Where can you find assorted shaker pegs, I am only finding packs of all the same size? Thanks.
Thanks for the tips because I paint seashells and I do dots on them as well....
I’m going to try your technic on my seashells art....
And other stuff where did you buy your paint....
Thanks for such a helpful video!
Love the dog 😍
Great tutorial!
Great info on supplies. I too was looking for the curved paint brush. Where did you find it? What brand and size so I can search for it. Thanks!
Hi, I see that you seal your rocks. Do you also seal your canvas when you are finished? Thanks
Thank you very much for your knowledge.
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LOVE THIS!!!!!
Thank you, Dee!
Is there a quality difference with the pearlized paints? You didn't specify like you did with the solid color paints. Thanks!
what do you use to clean the tools after using them? Love these vidoes!!
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Great tips. Thank you!
Love your dog
Which paints would you recommend the most?
Beautiful ur demo dear
I love your dog!! lol
Lovely rocks!
Kristin i did the peacock rock of urs and it came so good. I mentioned u in my fb too. thanks u.
So happy to hear this!
I'd love to know which Craftsman drill bit set you tested.
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Deat Kristin,
I would like to know where I can buy the tools that you use in your video! Many thanks in advance
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Thank you all beautiful! but where to buy these tools? Can give a link?
Thank you, another great video and very helpful. Tfs :))
Hi Kristin I love your videos can you tell me where you got the bent tip brush. You are so helpful please keep them coming.
The curved brush was from Michaels in a sale bin. I suspect is was accidentally bent...so I am trying to duplicate it using both synthetic and natural bristles and boiling water. I will let everyone know how it goes!
Thank you for letting me know do you know what brand it was and let me know how the boiling water goes you have a great day
Boiling water worked great on a synthetic bristle brush.
You mentioned the black rock was painted black matte. It looks shiny to me. Could you confirm?
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Have you ever done a video on the types of paints you use and why?