During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the search term 'diamond painting' quadrupled in the number of searches on Google. People wanted an activity they could do while they spent time at home and diamond painting kits were just the thing to prevent boredom and relax.

Diamond painting is a form of crafting making pictures out of little resin dots placed one at a time onto an adhesive printed canvas. It is a great way to de-stress and focus on making a unique form of art that shimmers in the light. 

Framing a diamond painting makes it a great accent to hang up in your home or office. Or to give to someone special as a one-of-a-kind handmade gift.

If you want to know more about framing a diamond painting, keep reading for more information.

Framing a Diamond Painting

Framing a diamond painting will safeguard it from wear and tear over time and keep it looking beautiful. 

Before framing a diamond painting, there are some diamond painting tips you should follow first. 

Secure and Check Your Diamonds

When all of the diamonds are in place on the canvas, you will want to make sure they are on securely.

Press down on it with either your hands or a book first. This will ensure that no diamonds will come off while you are trying to frame your diamond painting.

Inspect the canvas thoroughly to check for any loose or missing diamonds. Run your hand over the surface to check for consistency.

Replace any that may have fallen off. Or for sections where a diamond's placement may have accidentally been overlooked. 

Run a lint brush or soft towel over the surface to pick up any dust or debris that may have settled on the canvas. 

Flatten Your Canvas Out

If your canvas was rolled up between sessions, you will need to keep it flat for at least 24 hours before attempting to frame it.

Lay some medium-weight books on the corners, sides, and the middle of the canvas to smooth it out. This is to remove any creases or areas that may try to roll back up while you are putting the frame on.

You want it to be even and unwrinkled in the frame for the best possible viewing.

Measure Your Canvas

Measure your canvas' total size, both its height and width. You can opt for a frame with custom measurements if it is an odd size.

Another option is to trim the excess from the sides of the diamond painting's canvas with scissors or a craft knife. Or you can fold the excess overlap down inside the frame.

If you would like to use a larger frame you can always add a frame mat to fill in the space around your canvas. This will also add a dimension of depth to further highlight your diamond painting.

Decide If You Want to Use Glass or Not

There are some pros and cons of whether or not you should use glass when framing a diamond painting.

Glass can add an external layer of protection against dirt and dust over the life of your diamond painting to keep it looking its best. If you want to use glass, find a deep-set frame like a shadow box. This will maintain a distance between the diamonds and the glass from being too close.

However, some prefer to not have a glass barrier over a diamond painting as it reflects too much light. Glass also tends to make the diamonds themselves appear less shiny. This is a personal choice based on your own preference.

If you decide to not use glass for framing a diamond painting, applying a thin coat of glossy craft sealant adds an extra barrier of protection and fills in the spaces between the diamonds so they will stick to the canvas long-term. It lets the natural shine of the diamonds come through.

Types of Frames

Aside from the usual style of traditional frame found readily available in most home and craft stores, there are some other options.

If you want to go for a different look for displaying your diamond painting, you can buy a picture board or painter's canvas. Glue your diamond painting to the board or canvas and wrap the edges around it for a multidimensional appearance. 

Another way to show off your diamond painting creation is through the use of a wooden stretcher bar frame. The canvas is wrapped over on the back of the frame and held in place with staples.

Giving a Diamond Painting as a Gift 

A great deal of care and work goes into completing a diamond painting from start to finish. Each faceted resin diamond is placed onto the grid one by one to match the pattern printed on the canvas. It is a lot of work, but seeing the finished product before your eyes makes it all worthwhile. 

When you gift a diamond painting to a friend or loved one, you are giving them something that is not only a work of art but a work of heart. So much more than just a craft project or a standard greeting card.

A custom diamond painting allows for the use of a personal photo of a loved one or beloved pet to create a printed canvas and all of the necessary accompanying colored diamonds. The end result is a dazzling creation that brings plain photos to life.

Custom Diamond Paintings From Thoughts With Diamonds 

Framing a diamond painting not only helps to preserve it over time. It also makes presenting them as gifts even more extraordinary. 

By adding a frame, you are giving a complete gift that is ready to display as soon as the recipient opens it. If a regular picture is worth a thousand words, a custom diamond painting is a gift that speaks a million words from those who see them.

Thoughts With Diamonds specializes in making custom diamond paintings that are the perfect gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and more.

Contact Us today for a consultation on your custom diamond painting.