SIMSUM ARTS

What materials are used for 3d relief art

In many different industries, including building, jewelry, sculpture, and technical drawing, relief art is used. This relief art is frequently used in crafts, sculpture, and decorative work. Depending on the model and the area to be worked, different relief materials are needed. For instance, materials that can carve marble are used to create relief applications […]

What paint to use for rock painting

For most rock painters, craft acrylic paint is the material of choice. It is affordable, available in a variety of colors, and has a thin consistency that makes painting on rocks simple.  It is possible to use acrylic paints with a heavy body, but smooth, thin strokes will need thinning the paint with water or […]

VARNISHING ACRYLIC PAINTS

Varnishing is important since it protects the paint from yellowing, dust, and UV radiation. Applying varnish as a final coat will help in the salability of the artwork. Varnishing the painting will increase the vibrance and make it more attractive and alive. There are different varnishes in the market. There are acrylic resin varnishes and […]

How To Prepare Rocks For Painting

The final painting will appear a lot nicer if you have a rock with a smooth surface. Rough-surfaced rocks will frequently cause your design to split up, yet this isn’t entirely worthless.  In fact, rocks with rough edges work well for acrylic pouring techniques where you can either plunge the rocks in acrylic for a […]

How to double load the brush during one stroke painting

Wet your brush, then gently tap it on a piece of paper to get rid of the extra water. Dip the brush’s tip in one colour of paint to pick up some paint.  Brush the opposing corner with a different hue. As a result, triangles will be created at each brush corner.  To blend the […]

HOW TO CHOOSE AN ACRYLIC PAINT

Buying paints depends on your budget. But it’s always advisable to buy the best quality paints. There are student-quality and artist-quality paints. Student quality paints are comparatively bargainous. They contain a high level of additives and extenders. Artists’ quality paints contain a high ratio of single pigment colors and few extenders. artist quality paints tend […]

HOW MUCH WATER/MEDIUM TO BE ADDED IN ACRYLIC PAINT 

Acrylic paint is water-based and therefore water soluble so water can be used for thinning of the paint. But we need to be really careful as to how much water or medium to use. Adding too much water can lead to peeling and flaking of the paint. So it is best not to mix more […]

Dirty Pour Technique in Acrylic Pour Painting

This acrylic pouring technique involves pouring all the colours into one cup or container before pouring them onto the painting surface. Two, three, four, or more pre-mixed colours can be added to your cup or container before being poured onto your canvas in a single puddle, in a circle, a square, rows, or just at […]

Cleaning and preparing the pots for pot painting

Cleaning a pot completely before sealing and decorating it is a must before using it. Clean the surface with a wire brush and thoroughly remove any dirt and salt residue. After the flower pot has been thoroughly cleaned of dirt and debris, it should be submerged for 24 hours in a solution of 9 parts […]