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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more about your favorite Plaid products? Search our frequently asked question library for answers on how to use our craft paints, decoupage products, stitchery kits, and more.

While painting with FolkArt Enamels, how do I clean my brush between colors?

DO NOT USE WATER. Use a paper towel to pull out as much color as you can. If you would like to remove additional color, you may use the FolkArt Enamel Clear Medium instead of water and then use the paper towel to pull out excess color. Now you are ready to load the new col...

Are FolkArt Pure Artist Pigments lightfast or fade resistant?

Whether a paint color is lightfast indicates the resistance a hue has to changing when exposed to light.  In other words, lightfastness can be equated to whether a color is fade resistant.  On each bottle label, you will find a key to indicate the lightfastness of that color. ...

How do I secure a FolkArt Laser-Cut Painting Stencils to my project surface?

Secure FolkArt Laser-Cut Painting Stencils to project surfaces with stencil spray adhesive (following manufacturer's instructions) or with stencil tape. Spray adhesive is the better choice for intricately cut or borderless Laser-Cut Painting Stencils. Be sure your stencil is ...

What is a bridge?

Bridges are partitions within the design of the stencil. Stencils without bridges are called "bridgeless" or "theorem-style" stencils.

What is a tint?

Tint is a gradation of a color made by adding white to it to lessen its saturation.

What does tone mean?

Tone is the relative lightness or darkness of a color.

What is opaque color?

Opaque is color that covers the surface sufficiently so that you cannot see through it.

What is a glaze?

Glaze is a transparent or translucent layer of color applied as a wash over another color or surface to slightly alter the tone, temperature or value of an area.

What is scumble?

Scumble is a thin application of opaque color scrubbed over an area to change the tone, temperature or value.

What is the best paint application technique to be used with Waverly Inspirations Chalk?

Waverly Inspirations Chalk is best applied using a large bristle brush, like the Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush. This helps to work the paint into all crevices and corners of your project. Brush paint on using repeated, long swiping motions to achieve a smooth finish. The...
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