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It needs to be a large rubber band that can be stretched vertically around the paint can. It needs to be a rubber band that won't break, so discard any bands with rips or tears. Place the band so that it hovers across the middle of the can. This allows you plenty of space on either side to keeping dipping in the brush to get more paint without bumping the band. If using various cans at once, consider placing rubber bands on all cans you plan to use beforehand to avoid having to stop mid-painting.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid293131-v4-728px-Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Dip the brush halfway into the can of paint. Next, run the base of the brush (where most of the paint has gathered) along the rubber band to remove the excess paint. This should be enough to remove drips and leave an even coat of paint on the brush, ready to begin painting. Paint a piece of paper or an area you can use as a trial. This will let you know if the trick is working properly.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid293131-v4-728px-Prevent-Paint-From-Dripping-Outside-of-the-Can-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} It'll soon become second nature to run the brush along the band. Replace the band if it gets too clogged up with paint or in the event of it breaking or sagging too much. And be sure to use a new rubber band every time you paint. Using old rubber bands, caked with paint from past projects could mix old paint with the new paint.

summary: Find a strong, new rubber band. After opening up the paint can, wrap the large rubber band vertically around the can. Prep the brush and practice using the rubber band method to remove excess drips of paint. Continue to use this method as you paint.


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the image or snap a pic of it with your phone. If your drawing isn't already digital, you'll need it to be before you start scaling. Scanning often has better quality, but a phone picture taken with good lighting should do the trick if you don't have a scanner. Many programs, like MS Word, MS Paint, Photoshop, Apple Paintbrush, and Apple Pages, allow you to adjust the scale of a picture digitally. Copy and paste the image into your chosen program. For the highest quality and most accurate scaling, prioritize using a design program, like Photoshop or GIMP. This can usually be done by right clicking the image. In the drop-down menu that appears, find and click “Size and Position.” In the resulting menu, select “Lock aspect ratio” and “Relative to original image size.”  Some programs may use different wording for these options. Feel free to play with settings in the “Size” menu to see how changes affect the image. If you have difficulty finding “Size and Position” try looking for scaling options in the properties of the image or in an image formatting menu. Many programs represent the digital image size as a percentage. 100% indicates that the digital image is the same as the original, whereas 25% means the digital is a quarter the size of the original. When the percentage exceeds 100%, the image will become enlarged. Enlarging images may sometimes cause graininess or pixelation, especially with low-resolution images. After the image has been scaled, save a copy of the image or replace the original with the scaled one. If you need a physical copy of your scaled image, print it and you’re all set.
summary: Scan Insert the image into a suitable program or app. Navigate to the image layout options. Adjust the height and width under the “Scale” heading. Save the scaled image and you’re done.