Painting Tips

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About these tips

If tiny painted details make you nervous — you’re not alone. In this post I’m sharing practical tips for painting fine, precise details on sugarpaste (thin lines, outlines, and small markings), including how to position them neatly, keep your brushwork clean and controlled, and what to do if you need to soften or remove a painted line and try again.