Complete guide to diamond painting

Complete guide of diamond painting

 What is diamond painting?

Diamond Painting is a craft that consists of creating beautiful relief paintings by gluing small colored diamonds on a self-designed canvas. In other words, to create a diamond  painting, all you have to do is stick small diamonds on a canvas, while following the symbols and pattern drawn on it.

In fact, the "guide" that helps you create your work is to print on the canvas as a pattern to be reproduced in a grid, with the colors of diamonds to be placed on the sticky surface.

Both inexpensive and fun, diamond painting is a creative activity enjoyed by all!

As for the design, there is  for everyone. You'll find many diamond painting designs: animals, landscapes, cities and even Disney characters! There are also many reproductions of famous artworks, such as paintings by Van Gogh or Klimt. In short, it's for boys and girls of all ages!

The diamond painting technique is quite easy, it is above all your patience that will be put to the test! A bit like a puzzle, you will create an original work to hang on the wall by gluing the diamonds of different colors on the space provided.

This is an activity for all ages and levels, as you can start with small paintings that are easier to make and then progress to large paintings to make beautiful pieces 50 cm long or more!

How to make diamond painting?

How to use :

Remove a small amount of protective film from the canvas

Check the symbol on which you will stick diamonds, and open the corresponding bag of diamonds according to the guide

Grab the diamond with the stylus, taking a little bit of glue from the pink glue plate to apply the diamond more easily

Place the diamond on the glue cloth

Tips: always work on a small side of the painting and move forward on the canvas as you go.

And that's it! You can now begin your creation!

Diamond painting: How to choose between round and square diamonds?

Square and round diamond shape, what is the difference?

When choosing between a square or round diamond shape, it is important to know that there are no right answers. As with so many things in life, it is more or less a subjective preference! Your goal should be to choose the shape that you personally find most beautiful for you.

In diamond painting, a "diamond" simply refers to the shape of each diamond you will apply to your canvas.

Round diamonds for simplicity

Round diamonds are generally preferred by beginners because they are easier to pick up and place on the canvas with the stylus. This makes the transition smoother and the work faster. In addition, round diamonds are known to be more sparkly, especially on larger paintings.