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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.

How can I keep my blending filaments from fraying when I embroider a satin stitch?

Drag the filament through beeswax before stitching, and then launder as instructed to remove the wax from the piece.

Can Apple Barrel Paints be used with children?

Yes, Apple Barrel Paints are perfect for school projects – they are the best paint on the market to paint on Styrofoam! Apple Barrel Paints are also perfect for “mom and me” projects or for the general basic crafter.

How can Apple Barrel Paints be used when crafting?

Apple Barrel Paints brush smoothly and dry quickly when basecoating, yet they can be used to stamp, stencil and hand paint a project.

How can I clean my brushes after using Apple Barrel Paints?

Apple Barrel Paints are a water base paint, so clean up is simple with soap and water.

Do I need to seal my chalkboard surface?

Do not seal the chalkboard surface.  FolkArt Sign Shop Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint will not work as a chalkboard surface once a sealer has been applied. .tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px s...

Do the FolkArt® Shinys stick to each other after they have cured?

Yes, FolkArt® Shinys will stick to each other after they have cured. Any paint with a gloss finish will stick to itself. To prevent sticking, apply a coat of FolkArt® Outdoor Varnish.

Does my surface need to be primed before I use the FolkArt® Shinys?

FolkArt® Shinys can be applied to unprimed porous surfaces, however, painting on a primed surface will reduce the number of coats required for a shiny finish. The initial coat on an unprimed surface may not appear shiny because the paint is absorbed into the surface. The sh...

How can I increase the amount of shine on my FolkArt® Shiny project?

To increase the amount of shine on a project, apply multiple coats of FolkArt® Shiny. If still a higher gloss is still desired, apply FolkArt® Gloss Varnish after paint is dry.

On what types of surfaces can I use FolkArt Brush Lettering Paint?

Many surfaces can be decorated with FolkArt Brush Lettering Paint: wood, papier mache, canvas, metal, glass, glazed ceramics, paper, and terracotta. This paint also works well on acrylic-painted or stained surfaces. Make sure to seal or basecoat porous surfaces such as plaste...

How do I clean up after using FolkArt® Shinys?

FolkArt® Shinys should be cleaned up while wet with soap and water.
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