Concentrated colour review

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Cosmos (100% acrylic, 25g/393m) 1 ball of Starburst (1100) ■ Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m), 1 ball of each: Pure Black (402) Buttercup Yellow (423) Kingfis

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You will learn How to blend layers for a smooth finish Deciding when to blend or not Other tools to use for blending Welcome back to the Colour Pencil Clinic, your monthly exploration of tips, tricks

When most of us think of painting, we picture a brush sweeping across canvas or paper. Brushes are indispensable, but they are just the beginning. A whole world of alternative tools can expand your cr