A hobby which helps you to pass your time well as well as gives you deep satisfaction and refreshment is hard to find. If you already know about Diamond Painting, then you are lucky because you have already found one! Diamond Art is such an amazing activity that it gives a sensation of relaxation and achievement at the same time.
The Art of Diamond Painting has various names like “Jewel Painting”, “Bead Painting”, “Gem Painting”, “Rhinestone Painting”, and “Crystal Painting”. So, if you see any of the previously mentioned names, do not confuse yourself, all these names belong to the same family.
Before we jump into our amazing tips& tricks for diamond painters, if you are new to this art, check out our guide about What is Diamond Painting An Easy guide for beginners will give you every inch of the basic knowledge about Diamond Art.
7 Top Diamond Painting Tips & Tricks
Whenever you going to start diamond painting, make sure everything is complete. Always before starting any new Diamond Art Project, check the complete kit. Make sure the canvas is in good shape and condition. Check out all the drills' colors and quantity. Also, check all the required tools and accessories. In this way, you will not face any issues in the middle of your project.
Having a good storage system where all your diamonds are cleanly labeled and filled in separate spaces will save a lot of your time and will also prevent you from fatigue by searching every color again and again. That’s why a good storage system plays a vital in the diamond painters community. As a beginner, if you don’t want to spend money on storage boxes, then Egg Cartons are the best alternative for storage boxes.
1. With this super attractive and convenient magic vacuum cleaner, you can suck drills from the surface of steel, plastic, ceramic tile, wood, concrete and even carpet.Therefore, when you accidentally spill a diamond pearl there, you will no longer be shocked.
2. Portable and energy-saving: This is an excellent small tool that can pick up those overflowing drills. It has a powerful power picking function.
It does make them much easier and saves a lot of time. Suitable for all kinds of diamonds or other small tools with a height of less than 0.5 cm.😏
If you are a beginner, and just stepped into the world of Gem Art, then try to start with some easy and small paintings. The Diamond Paintings which are more complex in colors or large in size can be considered a bit difficult for the newbies. So always choose the designs which are easy in terms of complexity and not very big in size. A Partial Drill Diamond Painting is also good to start with. If you don't know the difference between the partial drill and full drill Diamond Paintings, you can check our guide Partial Drill Vs Full Drill - Which is the Best For Diamond Painting Kits
Despite the fact that round drills are easier to pick and apply on the canvas, it is recommended to use Square Diamond/Drills because the Square stones do not leave the spaces in between when applied on the canvas. Whereas the round beads leave the spaces when applied to the canvas. So, by covering every inch of the canvas, the Square Diamonds Art give more clear and shiny Diamond Art results.
6. Do not Remove the Protective Sheet At Once
Yes, you read the right. Do not remove the above protective sheet all at once. It can cause the glue to dry very soon before you even apply any diamonds on the canvas. So, choose one corner of the Diamond Painting Canvas and peel off the protective sheet from a small portion and start painting.
7. Use A 3D Code Technique
Attach the Diamonds with glue/tape as a sample next to their symbols on the canvas color code chart. In this way by investing a few minutes before starting your painting, you have solved your problem of searching for diamonds every time, before it occurs. Now, whenever you will switch between the colors, you can quickly reference the Diamonds you need.
With all these diamond painting tips in your arsenal, you are well on your way to a good diamond painting start. Concentrate and you will be more active in a few days.
For now, these tips will make diamond painting more useful. But don't frown yet while we chat, our experts are still on the lookout for the best advice. Keep an eye out for this place for more updates.
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