European dot painting kits
Welcome to your Paint By Dots kit
Everything you need to begin, one dot at a time.
Your canvas is ready. Your preview is your guide. Take a quiet moment, choose a comfortable place, and begin slowly. There are no wrong dots here.
Start here
Four calm steps to begin
Move through four calm steps — each one appears inside the dot. Take it one dot at a time.
What is in your kit
Everything arrives ready to use
Canvas with printed circles
A pre-printed canvas covered in faint, clear circles — your complete map for every dot.
Dot pen
Your dot pen in the colour you selected. Classic Black, Deep Blue or Soft Gold.
Printed preview guide
A printed preview of what your artwork could look like. Keep it beside you as your reference.
Optional frame kit
If you selected one, your frame or your DIY frame kit is included, ready for when the ink is dry.
Before you start
Set up a calm, comfortable space
Before you begin, place your canvas on a flat surface with good light. Keep your preview beside you. This will help you see how the image slowly appears as you work through the dots.
How to dot
Four calm steps
Best technique
Work away from fresh dots
The ink dries quickly, but it is still best to avoid resting your hand on fresh dots. Work in a direction that keeps your hand away from the area you have just completed.
You can also work from the centre outward if that feels more natural.
A few gentle notes
What to avoid
A few calm reminders to keep your artwork at its best — nothing to worry about.
Mistakes are normal
There is no such thing as a perfect dot
A slightly uneven dot will not ruin your artwork. The beauty of dot painting comes from the full image, not one single mark. Keep going and trust the process.
When you are finished
Let it dry, then display it
When your artwork is complete, let it dry fully before framing or hanging. Natural daylight is best for photographing your finished piece.
Monthly giveaway
Monthly Paint By Dots giveaway
Each month, we choose one shared customer post to receive a Paint By Dots kit of their choice. To enter, share any part of your Paint By Dots experience on Instagram, tag @paintbydots.co and use #PaintByDots.
You can enter with an unboxing photo, a progress photo, a finished artwork photo or a picture of your piece displayed at home.
This giveaway is run by Paint By Dots and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram. Full terms apply.
Need help?
Need a little help?
If something does not look right, send us a photo of your canvas, your preview and your order number. We will help you.