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• Latex or polyurethane gloves
• Surgical mask (if the film was opened)
• Any water-based paint that will adhere to transparency
• Mixing cups
• Tap water
• A fiberboard
• Clips or masking tape
• Size 02 to 0000 watercolor paintbrush

1. Prepare your paints and have a rinse wash available.
2. Attach the transparency to the fiberboard.
3. Using a paintbrush apply the paint to the positive side of the transparency starting in the biggest area you wish to paint first. Repeat as necessary.
4. When you are finished, leave the image clipped to the board and allow it to dry.

Troubleshooting:
The transparency isn't holding the paint.
Make sure you haven't over-thinned the paint. Too much water in the mixture and the paint will be too thin to bond to the transparency.

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