Guangna by Number: Everything You Need to Know Before You Order
Custom paint by number isn't a kit you grab off a shelf, so it's natural to have questions before you commit a photo and a few dollars to it. Here's a full walkthrough of how ordering actually works, beyond the quick-reference answers on our FAQ page.
What exactly are you paying for?
When you order, you're not buying a physical product — you're commissioning a digital conversion of your own photo. You receive three files: a printable Paint by Number Outline, a Custom Guangna Color Palette Guide matched to your exact marker set, and a Finished Artwork Impression so you can see roughly where you're headed before you pick up a pen. Nothing physical ships, and nothing generic is reused — every file is generated from your specific photo and your specific markers.
How fast is 'fast,' really?
Files arrive within 24 hours of us receiving your photo, though most orders go out well before that. There's no queue you're stuck behind and no separate shipping wait — the moment the conversion is done, it's in your inbox.
What if my markers don't perfectly match the guide?
This is one of the most common worries, and it's almost never a sign anything went wrong. Ink batches vary slightly, paper absorbs color differently, and printer color calibration isn't identical screen to screen. Your guide gives you the best mathematical match for your exact set — small shade variation is normal and won't break the final piece.
Do you support every Guangna set size?
Every set listed on the creation page is fully supported, from the small 12-color starter pack up through the full 366 and 408-piece collections. If you own a set that isn't listed, email us — sets get added when there's demand, and it's a quick addition on our end.
Why CreaBeaStudio over a generic photo-to-coloring-page tool?
Generic tools output colors that exist nowhere near your actual markers, leaving you guessing or mixing. Every palette here is built specifically around the Guangna lineup, which means the moment your file lands, you can start coloring with the pens already on your desk — no extra purchases, no approximating.
One more thing — if you came here from mystery coloring books
If you're into mystery coloring books — the kind where a hidden image is revealed page by page — you'll recognize the appeal of Guangna by Number immediately, just flipped around. There's less mystery, since it's built from a photo you chose on purpose, but a lot more personal payoff: the picture that's revealed is one that actually means something to you.