Since its creation in China in 2010, diamond paintings have taken the world by storm as a top crafting hobby. During the 2020 pandemic, diamond painting became a great way to de-stress and shift the focus away from the chaos outside to a soothing indoor activity.

If you haven't yet ventured into this territory, you may be asking yourself, "What is a diamond painting?"

Well, you're in luck, because in this diamond painting guide, we'll be talking all about the finer points of diamond painting, including how to make them, how you can buy diamond painting kits, and even how to get a custom diamond painting made.

If you're interested in learning more about a custom autographed diamond painting, keep reading for more information.
 

What Is A Diamond Painting?

Diamond painting kits are sold at craft and hobby stores all over and in online stores. Despite the name having 'diamond" in it, a diamond painting does not involve painting actual diamonds or using diamonds in any way.

Diamond paintings involve faceted beads with a flat bottom that shimmer in the light. These 'diamonds', as they are called, are made from a hard plastic material. 

The canvas for a diamond painting is a rolled woven polyester or a thick plastic sheet. This sheet has a pre-colored grid pattern already printed on it. You will notice that each section has tiny little boxes with letters or numbers on them. 

When you take your diamonds out of the diamond painting kit, you should take note of each of the bags your diamonds are in. They will each have a number or letter printed on them that matches the ones on the tiny box grids of the canvas. It may seem like a lot at first, but once you get started, you'll be excited about how the finished product turns out.

Depending on the colors that are used for your diamond painting, you may have multiple bags of the same diamond color needed to complete the painting and several extras included just in case some get lost in the process.

Other areas of the diamond painting may only have one small bag if they are not utilized as much as the other colors. 

Making A Diamond Painting

Your kit should contain a special little pen with an open tip on the end, this is your diamond applicator tool. Some pens have a hollow middle where you can store one color of diamonds inside the pen while you work on your diamond painting.

You should also have a piece of wax and a small tray to put your diamonds on. You can buy other diamond painting accessories like tweezers, plastic storage jars, and funnels for your diamonds to make for easier cleanup. 

Much like a paint by numbers craft, you place the colored diamonds to the corresponding box color and letter or number on the grid. You do this one diamond at a time using a special little pen that comes in the kit.

Use the little square of wax in the kit. Press the diamond applicator pen tip into the wax until it has a good coating on it. Then press the pen tip to the top of your diamond and lift it from the tray to the canvas. 

Press the pen with the diamond attached to the canvas box that matches the diamond color. The flat bottom part of the diamond should stick to the canvas with light pressure. Then, go back and do it again with another diamond.

Keep doing this until you have filled in a section completely. It's fun and easy. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be on your way to making beautiful diamond paintings in no time. 

Diamond Painting Tips

You will want to get plastic storage containers with dividers or small individual bottles to keep your diamonds separated. Make sure they close tightly to prevent your diamonds from spilling everywhere if the area you are working on your diamond painting accidentally gets knocked into. Otherwise, this could cause a big mess. 

Only peel back the plastic covering your canvas a little bit at a time to preserve the stickiness. If you take it off entirely, your canvas will attract dirt and dust and will not be able to hold the diamonds on if it is not sticky. It is recommended to work on one color at a time to prevent confusion from similar colored diamonds getting mixed up.

Your canvas usually arrives rolled up in a package. You'll want to put it on a flat surface and weigh down the edges and the middle to prevent it from rolling back up while you're working on it. Let it lay flat for a few hours before starting.

You can work on your diamond painting as much or as little as you want to. Whether it is a whole weekend or just 15 minutes a day, you can go at your own pace until your diamond painting creation is finished. 

Benefits Of Diamond Painting

Diamond painting has many benefits associated with it. By focusing on diamond painting, you can take your mind off of other things, this helps you to zone out and de-stress. Diamond painting is engaging and has a calming effect.

Diamond painting is a great activity for families to do together. Children and teens can use it as a fun outlet or a quiet activity. Seniors can diamond paint to help stimulate their mind and improve hand-eye coordination

Diamond painting stimulates creativity. But you don't have to have a lot of artistic talent to create stunning works of art. As long as you just follow the color and number/letter grid and diamond format.

Diamond paintings make great gifts too. Give diamond painting kits to a friend or relative who likes being creative to provide them with hours of fun making their own diamond painting. Or finish a diamond painting yourself and give the completed piece of art as a gift that will truly be a special and unique item to display in their home. 

Custom diamond painting kits offer a level of personalization with your own images to give a gift that is sure to dazzle.

Custom Autographed Diamond Painting From Thoughts With Diamonds

Now that you know the answer to the question, "What is a diamond painting?" maybe you're interested in making one of your own. Or maybe you want to create a custom autographed diamond painting for a friend, co-worker, or family member. 

Thoughts With Diamonds can help you there. Bring memories to life with dazzling 5D diamond paintings that will make your picture shine. Available in 10x10, 10x14, 14x14, and other custom sizes making memories sparkle and last a lifetime with autographs from loved ones!

Contact Us for more information on a custom autographed diamond painting consultation today.