Congratulations on your new DIY watercolor push pin travel map! Whether you chose the World, USA, Europe or our US National Parks Map, you’re about to embark on a creative journey. But before you start painting, we have some tips and recommendations on how to paint your DIY watercolor map to help you achieve the best results.
Primed and ready for your paint
Our high-quality 100% cotton canvas maps are already primed, making it ready to accept your paints. This primer ensures smooth and detailed application during our printing process and the ability for you to paint in your map upon receiving.
Mounting and Framing information
Are you do it yourself framing? Visit our video tutorials and posts on two different methods for easy framing
Double Sided Adhesive, easy, mess free option
Spray Adhesive, strongest bond option
Watercolor Paint and Marker Recommendations
To maintain the map’s intricate details and labels, we recommend using watercolor paints or pastel art markers. We love using watercolors and will always recommend that as our number one choice! The transparency of watercolor allows the map’s features to shine through your artwork.
Any watercolor set will work! Here are some we recommend:
Budget-Friendly Watercolor Paint Set Options:
Mr. Pen Watercolor Paint Set 36 colors — $
ARTISTRO Watercolor Paint Set 48 colors — $$
Professional Artist-Quality Watercolor Paint Set Options:
Windsor and Newton 16 Half Pan Set — $$
Windsor and Newton 24 Half Pan Watercolor Paint Set — $$$
Sennelier 18 Pan Professional Watercolor Paint Set — $$$
Do you prefer a marker set? We recommend Pastel Art Markers
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers — $
ARTEZA Watercolor Brush Pens — $
Staedtler Double-Ended Watercolour Brush Pens – $$
Ohuhu Pastel Brush Tip Markers — $$
Copic Alcohol Pastel Dual Tip Markers — $$$$
Insider tips on fixing mistakes on your watercolor map
Mistakes Happen: If you accidentally paint over the lines, try using a similar color watercolor paint in the next location to blend it. If you haven’t visited that location and don’t intend to, see next tip.
Hiding Mistakes: For small errors, a white brush marker can be a lifesaver. It can lighten the paint and blend the mistake along the map’s original printed design, this is especially useful if you haven’t visited that location and don’t intend to. We have had great results with the WHITE marker from this metallic paint marker set by Staedtler.
With these tips and recommendations, we hope you feel well-equipped to create a beautiful and personalized push pin travel map. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and let your creativity flow. Enjoy the process of adding your personal touch to this unique piece of wall art and memories you’ll enjoy for a lifetime!
Share your work with us!
Please share your painted maps by tagging us on the socials! — Instagram: @jwdesignstudiogifts and Facebook: @jwdesignstudiogifts and use the #jwdesignstudiogifts
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