What is paint by numbers?
The drawing is divided into closed areas. Each area has a readable number linked to a color in the key. Step by step, a complete picture appears while the child still does the coloring.
Paint by numbers
Paint by numbers with a motif your child truly knows
Malwerk turns your photo into clear paint-by-numbers pages. Instead of generic templates, a plush toy, pet, or child appears across the chosen worlds, complete with numbers and matching colors.
Who is it for?
For children who like guidance, want to practice number matching, or feel unsure when choosing colors. The clear system rewards concentration and makes progress visible on every page.
Which age works best?
Paint by numbers usually works from around age 5, once a child can match digits confidently. Ages 5–7 get generous spaces, while 8+ brings more detailed motifs and color areas.
From your photo to a numbered page
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Choose a photo, theme, and the right age band for your child.
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Malwerk draws clear contours and assigns numbers and colors to the closed areas.
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Your child follows the color key, watches the personal motif appear, and can add free details afterwards.
Questions about this book style
Does my child need to know arithmetic?
No. They only need to recognize matching digits and connect them to the color key. There is no calculation involved.
Which pencils work best?
Colored pencils are ideal because they fill smaller areas neatly. Felt-tip pens also work when you use thicker paper.
Is every page numbered?
The coloring pages in this style receive numbered areas and a matching color key. The title page stays clear and unnumbered.
Your motif. Your pages.
Turn your motif into a paint-by-numbers book
Choose the right age band and discover your personal motif one number at a time.
Create paint by numbers