Create​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Gorgeous Diamond Paintings with Simple DIY Craft Kits

Would you be able to produce stunning art works without the need for a long artistic training? If not, then diamond painting might be the answer to your question. This calming and gratifying craft has rapidly become popular among the DIY community, thus, giving any one the opportunity to make shining, exhibition-worthy pieces at home. If you are a total novice or a seasoned crafter in search of your next creative outlet, diamond painting kits are the perfect way to get beautiful results with minimal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌effort.

What​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Is Diamond Painting and Why is It So Popular?

Diamond painting is an enthralling craft that takes the best features from both cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Instead of thread or paint, you stick the tiny resin rhinestones (called drills or gems) onto a sticky canvas to make a colorful shimmering piece of art. Every single diamond reflects the light in a stunning way, thus giving your finished work the unique brilliance of shimmer that simple traditional art can't rival.

The charm of this pastime is in its simple nature and the fact that it is available to anyone. Unlike painting or drawing in a traditional way, you don't need to have any special artistic skills or talent. The canvas is stamped with the pattern and the code, and you just have to put the colored diamonds in the right places according to the symbols. It's easy enough for newbies, yet challenging enough to keep the experienced crafters coming back again.

Diamond painting has been a favorite pastime of many people because it is very therapeutic. The constant movement of picking the diamonds and putting them on the canvas is a kind of meditation that helps to relieve stress and anxiety. Many crafters say that it is their only way of winding down after a tiring day. Also, the feeling of victory when the picture you have been working on gradually takes shape is really very powerful and can make one totally hooked. Without realizing it, you have spent hours of your time and what you see is a work of art that you made with your own ​‍​‌‍​‍‌hands.

Getting​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Started: What's Inside Your Diamond Painting Kit?

One of the greatest things about diamond painting is that starter kits have everything that is necessary for coming your art journey. Generally, the first time you open the diamond art kit, you will find a printed adhesive canvas with a protective film, colorful resin diamonds sorted by number or symbol, a diamond applicator pen or tool, a small tray for gem sorting, and wax or putty to help in picking the diamonds.

The canvas is the base of your work. It has a printed design covered with tiny symbols, each representing a particular diamond color. The adhesive backing is what holds your diamonds firmly once they are applied. The diamonds come mainly in two types: square drills that can be put together without any gaps for a mosaic-like finish, and round drills which are easier to place and thus, great for beginners.

The most important tool is your applicator pen. You dip the tip into the wax provided, which creates just enough stickiness to pick up individual diamonds. In some kits, there are multi-diamond applicators that allow you to place several gems at once thereby, the process becoming quite fast. The sorting tray is useful in organizing your diamonds and also, it becomes easy for you to pick up the diamonds using your pen.

Most simple-to-use kits for beginners also have some nice extras. These extras may be tweezers for adjusting diamond placement, extra adhesive sheets, and sealed bags for your diamonds to be kept in an orderly manner. High-end 5D diamond painting kits may feature materials of better quality, such as more vibrant colors, and better canvas adhesion for a professional-looking ​‍​‌‍​‍‌result.

Step​‍​‌‍​‍‌ by Step Instruction on How to Make Your First Diamond Painting?

It is so thrilling and is not complicated as you might believe to start working with diamond painting for the first time. Firstly, find a comfortable place with good lighting to work and where you will be able to lay out your stuff. Without good lighting, it is almost impossible to distinguish the tiny printed symbols on the canvas. Stretch out your canvas and if it is not flat, press it down with some books or weights, but do not take off the protective film entirely.

Just a little part of the protective film should be peeled off to reveal the glue beneath. Section work helps the sticky surface to stay dust-free and also to not lose the sticking property. Dump some diamonds in the tray and give them a shake so that the diamonds are faced upward.

With the help of the provided wax dip the tip of your pen, then press the pen onto a diamond. The wax on the tip of the pen is enough for the diamond to be picked up and carried to your canvas. Make sure the area you put the diamond on is the same one as the symbol, do pressing the diamond firmly with the help of your hand. The neat snap sound when each diamond is set is very satisfying in an unusual way. Choose to work by row, one at a time, or take one color at a time to finish the whole picture, i.e. however, you like to do it.

While doing diamond paintings, you will slowly but surely find your own pacing and skills. A few crafters might tell you that they do one color at a time and not all over the canvas but the other ones work one section at a time. There is no right or wrong way. Just keep in mind to cover the protective film over the areas that are done so as to not let the diamonds fall off and your canvas to get dusty. Your last step should be to take a rolling pin or a book and go over all the areas to make sure all the diamonds are stuck down ​‍​‌‍​‍‌properly.

Tips​‍​‌‍​‍‌ for Choosing the Perfect Diamond Painting Kit

Maybe, the choice of your first diamond painting kit is such a puzzle that you simply can’t figure which one to pick amongst a multitude of stores and offers. Generally speaking, a beginner might consider a smaller size of canvas, no more than 30x40 cm, and simpler designs with fewer colors. This small piece of work will not only be enough to finish without the feeling of discouragement, but it will also give you the necessary courage and confidence to try out bigger and more complicated projects later.

Think about what pictures attract you the most. Indeed, diamond painting kits cover every possible idea, starting from nature to animals, geometry, and even your photo turned into a mosaic. Choose a piece that “speaks” to you and that you will be happy to put up in your room because you will be spending lots of fun hours making it a reality. The most popular themes are nature, cute animals, mandalas, and either seasonal decorations or motivational quotes.

Don't be deceived by the prices of the diamond painting kits. Try to purchase the best quality materials. A good kit is one that contains a well-defined canvas, bright, eco-friendly resin diamonds, and a sticky that is resistant to drying up. A full drill kit that covers all the parts of the canvas with the diamonds results are more beautiful than those obtained from a partial drill kit in which only a few parts of the design are glued with diamonds.

Should this irresistible craft hobby be your cup of tea, you will find out that there is a whole network of diamond painting lovers who are virtually connected with each other. They present accomplished works and give on tips, thereby creating a positive environment for beginners. Some artists are able to amass a large supply of diamond painting materials and make individualized exhibitions in different parts of their living quarters.

Diamond painting is an ideal combination of inventiveness, peace, and satisfaction. There could not be a better time than now to discover this sparkling art form, which is so simple to do with DIY craft kits that contain all the necessary.

If you are in need of a hobby that can help you relieve stress, or you're carved for a unique home décor project, or you want to give a thoughtful gift made by your own hands, then the answer is diamond painting. The art of diamond painting has a sparkling future and has attracted millions of people worldwide. So, why not be one of them? Pick up your first kit ​‍​‌‍​‍‌today.