I love you!!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!! One thing I really dislike is when you see others with this container, I ask and they come off as super rude as if I’m asking for their social security # /: thank you again so much
I know this video is a few years old, but i wanted to thank you for posting it! I am starting my first large canvas, and was having trouble finding proper storage. I had been interested in the Elizabeth Ward tray but wasn't sure about it. Your video sold me, and answered every question i had! Thank you so much!
I'm in the U.S. I just bought my tray at Walmart .... it's the 45 piece storage tray , I paid 19.97 I haven't used it yet going to put it together tonight
this is really helpful, i’ve just gotten into diamond painting and wasn’t sure how to organize my extras properly. definitely asking for this for my birthday, thanks so much! 😊
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@Reign Ben i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Oh and I do love this tray of all the ones I have and i have an assortment of all the ones I've wanted to try , still more to go, but tis is my second favorite , as far as the amount of colors this is my favorite , for having them all in one tray.
Found your channel today by random chance watched three videos & it pushed me to order my first diamond painting I think it’s going to be the perfect thing for me to do of an evening while my hubby is at work. Love your channel 💕💕💕
A ballet dancer with all these beautiful greens & blues around her I’m very excited! Thank god a found it just on eBay in aus I didn’t want to wait a month from China lol 😂
I have a few of the multiple sized kits, I should be receiving two of the kits today that only have the tiny containers. I am going to use these ones to store my left over diamonds in. I love these storage solutions!
Thanks for sharing this storage system. I'm going to put this on my wish list. Just received my first diamond painting kits! So excited to get started! You always share such great advice!
Love Love Love mine as well. Amazon has the mixed set for $20.00 and the one all small for $30.00. Don't know if that is a great deal or not. I ended getting both sets and so glad I did. Now I can mix and match what ever I need.
Question about "blue tack". I live in the US and am wondering if it is anything like the yellow poster tacky stuff that you hang up posters with on a wall that when removed from the wall it leaves no marks or residue on the walls? I am new to diamond painting and am trying to learn all I can before I begin my first one. Thanks!
I love that Diamond Art tray!!! I have one. One thing be careful on dropping the container the lid will pop off but the beads dont come out of their containers which is a good thing. So, I give it raiting of 5 out of 5 whoot good tray!!
This is the first time I watched these videos, I’ve been doing diamond paintings for a while, in fact, I’ve been working on one that is absolutely massive of my daughters whole family, it’s really an amazing gift at least I think so, I ordered it from alie express for only $34,99, only problem is I sent the photo to see if it was clear enough and she said yes it’s perfect and then I asked her what size would be best for that specific photo and she told me the largest, but they do all their measuring in cm and mm, so I didn’t think too much about it until it came in the mail and omg this thing is so huge, literally probably 3 ft by 4 ft, but I’m happy to say it’s half done, and it’s so very cool, wish I could post some photos, so anyone curious about the personalized ones I’m happy to share pics of the one I’m working on, it was very very worth $35 for it, I’m hooked, it helps that it’s my cute grandkids lol, thanks for sharing about the case you use, I found the same containers at Ross Dress for Less, it’s a pkg of 12 for I think it was 3.99. I just need to order the case for them, do you get any containers with the box or are they all separate.
Hi Kathy! Oh wow...what a huge painting that is! It will look amazing when it's finished... They are very lucky! Maybe I should start a Facebook group so we can all share what we're working on! With the tray it seems to vary...in Australia it's more common to find the tray and containers separately, but in the US it seems they only sell them as a complete set. There's a few links in the video description. X
Studio Sam that’s an awesome idea, because this one sure deserves to be shown off lol when the mailman delivered it, I was in the back of my home and I felt this big *THUD* I came walking out to see this 3 foot tall box and had no idea what it was, I work from home and came out to see what it was and really was shocked to see just how big it is, the 3 youngest grandchildren are darn near full sized lol, but I’m very happy to say that I am almost half done, but now where do I find a frame, luckily my son in law does great wood work so looks like he’s gonna half to make the frame for it, it’s really lovely though.
Hi Sam how do you tell the numbers as the kits I get have numbers 1-2-3 etc. I’m here in Australia and I’m only new to the diamond painting seen please could you help me find a way to sort out all my diamond paintings beads. Thank you very much for the tip on the Blue tack I find it so much better now and the tip of working from right to left also helped. Kind regards Debbie
Yes! I think Tictack containers would work really well. I think I looked into that and decided it would be pretty pricey if you bought 78 packets though!! X
I have a box full of seed beads, and it works great, my friend who worked as a waiter for a pricy resteraunt supplied me with them, but see your buying the breath mints and keeping the container and most kits have maybe up to 24 colors to the kit but thank you for the great idea.
So I just bought my second diamond painting kit and some of the drills have the same number but are about one shade different than the previous diamond painting. How do you deal with that when organizing drills?
They use the DMC embroidery thread numbers, so they should match between kits. There can be slight difference between dye lots, like wool. If the difference isn’t too noticeable, I mix them together and dont worry. But if its too different, store the old one and just use the new one.
I'll definitely have to look this tray up. I've been using cheap plastic divided containers that work sort of okay, but there's an extreme lack of sections so I have to use up to three for just one painting. Not to mention I've dropped them a couple times and there's a slight space between the lid and the sections, so all the colours get mixed up, if it doesn't just pop open completely! So many hours of sorting colours back out... especially the white and black shades that all look the exact same...
@@StudioSam I used bags at first and even tried little jewelry piece bags that you can buy by the 300 count or so but, like you, got tired of sorting through them 90% of the time! That and the little bags always tore or busted open after only a little while of use, especially the plastic you use to pull it open, or along the seams. Oof. At the moment only my leftover diamonds from past projects are in bags since I don't use them as regularly.
Thanks for all your tips! I got some Blu Tack and I’m loving it. I love that storage tray and the idea of using the Washi tape. I’ve completed one DP and I’m on my second one now.
So I am new to Diamond painting and still exploring different storage. I have seen alot of different takes on the long term storage. I worry about getting DPs from different companies and then mixing the leftover drills when I'm done. Are they all worth keeping? I don't want to mix good quality with bad..for example, my first DP came from Amazon (wasn't the best, but OK) and now I have some from Diamond Art Club (from what I'm gathering, they are more top of the line) -- do I mix all the leftover drills ?! lol
Hi thank you for the great video. Would you happen to know if you can store powders or glitters in them? if they would contain them well and not leak if shaken? Mahalo! 💖💖
Do you have any tips to avoid flyaways when transferring the diamonds to storage? I always seem to drop about 20 or 30 and one day my hand slipped and every single one of them went flying. Those things are almost like glitter. I think I'll be finding them when I'm 100 lol. Picking up diamonds is not fun!
Can I assume that drill colors are DMC color numbers, even if they don't say they are DMC? And, do you find it necessary, or beneficial, to have an official color chart?
Hi Sam, I enjoy your videos and find them very easy to follow and informative for us novices. I have looked everywhere for a storage box like you have but can't find them at all. Plenty of others but not that one. Also where to get the containers. I even looked on Amazon's site. Hope you can help. Thanks again
Another great review, thank you. I do have this tray but I love the idea of washi tape. Sadly, I’ve already put small sticky labels on mine so it’s going to be a job getting them off. Definitely will go with the washi tape next time 😀
Love this container for my diamond painting drills. Saves a lot of time once you start to paint. I got it from Amazon for $34.95. Not cheap but worth it.
I have bought my on AliExpress , on sales , have 3 now , so i can do all of the paintings i will :) love them , they Are not cheep even There , but sooo worth it , could not have been without them ❤️❤️❤️
Got my first diamond painting, everything was fine. Now I got my second one from eBay and it's not correct - I don't think! I searched under FULL DRILL 5D DIAMOND PAINTING... Searched through the ones that came up, ordered one. When I got it today, it was only a partial! True, a lot of it can be done, maybe 75%... But it is NOT full! I wrote the seller, asked him to send me a full drill version or a label so I can return for a refund. Are sellers usually good about fixing their mistakes, or did I search under the wrong parameters? It doesn't say full drill painting, but it did say full painting... And you know how sometimes the English is weird on Chinese eBay sites, so I thought I was ordering correctly. Do you have any advice?
Hi! It can be confusing, as the titles are often incorrect! The best way is to check to description box. There's one area in the description box that says Painting Area / Full or Partial. Hope you enjoy it anyway!
Double checked, it didn't say "AREA: full or partial" in the description paragraph. Just the title saying in toto "Painting drill 1 * Full Painting" or some ungrammatical thing. Only seven bucks thank God, but I'll definitely leave an unfavorable rating - my first ! - if no refund. 😑
Seems like there's a bit of play in packing the columns since the bins don't exactly double in size each increment. Weird geometry question: can you fit 3 smalls and 12 tinys in one column? It's impossible to explain but that would be *perfect* for me.
I found the tiny containers tray for $40 and the tray with the multiple sizes for $30 at the US chain craft store AC Moore. I used the 50% off coupon so only paid $20 and $15.
So Spotlight no longer have them, very expensive to purchase from Amazon US. Where else can I purchase from in Australia please.? Also love hearing a Aussie accent doing dps. Yay.
I just discover about diamond paintings a few days ago. So I'm actually thinking about doing one. But I don't know where to look in order to buy one. Do you have any recommendations on where to buy diamond paintings for a good price?
I just heard that Darice will be closing its doors in November, 2020, so if you're interested in this system, I wouldn't wait to get it. I have 1 (or 5) and love them! 😄
Hi Sam, love your videos!!!! So great! I wanted to ask, is there any uniformity of the color of drills? Like one color in every kit is numbered and is the same over OTHER paintings? Meaning, could you put all of your drills in one container under one number and have it be the same over projects?
Not necessarily. Dye lots can change. I've had a blue, the same color number, be three different shades (one dramatically different, almost slate grey) because of differences in dye lots.
Thank you so much! Just ordered 45-piece set plus tiny container out of Polymerclay. I'm from Thailand, this site is much cheaper for us than Amazon ;)
just ordered a tray can not wait to get it. I am wondering do you have a color chart - DMC that you use to know what your colors are when a kit just gives the color a random number?
Hi! It's annoying when they do that. Most kits use the DMC numbers, but some do their own thing with random numbers. I don't have a DMC chart, but I know you can google the chart, there's many online.
I am new to diamond painting and just finished my first. What do you do with all the leftover crystals. Since I am doing different paintings from different companies I am sure the numbers will not be the same so do you just throw them out? If you do stick with like 2 or 3 companies would different paintings from one company color numbers match so you could keep leftover diamonds in a storage box for that company?
The colour numbers are based on the DMC thread numbers. This is great as it means the colours should match between kits. So 310 is always black, in every kit. Occasionally you get a kit that doesn't use this number system, like the rhinestone kits on AliExpress, but most companies do now. Makes things so much easier. There's lots of videos on TH-cam about crafts to do with leftovers. I give them away, and save some for spares. There's also Facebook groups for trading!
This is a great idea if you want to create your own diamond painting. Would you happen to know if there are blank canvas' available to create your own design? 😊
Hi! Yes there are! I've heard of many people ordering blank canvases and using their favourite cross stitch patterns. Apparently the 'Heaven and Earth' cross stitch patterns are really popular for diamond painting. You can order black canvases for either square or round diamonds. Here's one seller that has a good reputation... Look what I found on AliExpress s.aliexpress.com/uaaeABve
I have one that is exactly the same containers in it. I got it as a gift. It's from the US at Walmart. It is 20.00. It is listed under bead Storage Solutions. 😁
I love diamond painting, but when I’m done I usually just set the leftover beads aside just in case I might need them on another project. I have never needed them so my question is why get this and save all the beads? I was just wondering if I was missing something. Thanks!
Hi everyone I'm here in the US and I brought my trays from amazon, The trays hold sixty-four. I see that you have numbers on top where do you get the numbers from?
I just used a sharpie pen on washi tape. But you can get special DMC number stickers, which would be perfect! Something like this... amzn.to/3p1M7BK Or this... amzn.to/3nShmh7
Hi Sam, unfortunately I'm in France so I can't order the cheaper😢😢😢. Rest Amazon US with the free shipping. I have order small beads boxes on Aliexpress but I think I will have a lot of them if I continue to do DP. So I think it will be better if I order Darice storage that I see also on another videos. Sorry for my English, not very well. Friendly.
Hi can you answer question? I have my first diamond painting kit and the colors are numbered 1-12 so they don't seem to have a universal # but rather a number based on the kit. Is this because of the brand of kit i bought? Do I need to be buying a certain kind of kit to get the numbering of colors consistent across kits? Or do you just reuse / refill the tray with each project? and do the numbering for each project? Thank you!!
Most kits use the DMC colour codes, but there are some that do their own thing....usually smaller kits, or partials, or rhinestone kits. I order from a heap of different companies, and different AliExpress sellers, and most use DMC codes, so it's not just one brand or supplier. I do empty out a lot of the containers with each project, but only the containers I need. Im lazy, so if I don't need the container space, I just leave the beads in there!
Can't find the trays in spotlight or online although there is other ones bit not sure if they'd fit. Can only order one set of containers only online waaah
I don't know why Spotlight have discontinued them....everyone wants them right now!! There are a few other links in the description that still have them...or you need to find someone going to the US on holidays. The full set is only $20 there!
Hi, as you finish one picture what do you do with the left over drills? Do you find that the colours are the same from 2 different pictures if they have the same dmc number?
I bought the entire kit which included the 78 containers from Consumers Crafts for the price of $19.97 USD. Amazon's price was around $40.00. I found Amazon to be the hire priced one. I checked out a few places and went with Consumers crafts.
I think they may be discontinued at Spotlight now. But there's a few other places in the description. I think Amazon Au is the cheapest, even with the shipping cost.
Hi! Unfortunately I think that spotlight have discontinued this try. It's called the Crafters Choice bead storage tray. In the description there's a list of other places you can order it.
If you buy the paintings from Aliexpress does everyone have the same numbers for each color or can it be totally different? And if I just starting with this how big box do you think I will need?
You have to be very careful because they may have the same number but they could be a different shade .Have a very good look at them before you mix them together.
Hi Gilda, I purchased mine through Amazon US Site.. they ship to Australia, I love it since I saw it on Studiosam! ❤ www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Ward-Bead-Storage-Solutions/dp/B00DV8YERS&ved=2ahUKEwjH6qHyrc3jAhUSjuYKHaRWChoQFjANegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3i1iGM6Clm6BpH7EELXEkv
I am finding with all of the Diamond Painting kits I am purchasing that not all of the "tile" colors are the same per kit I receive. The numbers are but the colors can be darker or lighter and this is getting confusing as I transfer the bags into my new "tile" toolcoxes. What do you recommend. I have each container labeled with the colors corresponding color number because I have limited storage space. This is very frustrating for me so I usually label them ( with an a, b or c) after the numbers. Any ideas?
Hi! Most kits usually follow the same number code, which is based on the DMC embroidery thread colour numbers. There can be some differences between batches, like all dye batches. If they aren't too different, I just mix them in together.
hi Janice, I'm just doing my second diamond painting. What I did, I did not buy any storage:) I got a box of snack bags (Glad) and I labels them with Dymo marko; so, each bag gets the number of the dots. Then I just put the bag of dots in the baggie and if they get spilled, they go in the baggie:) I put all the baggies in a square tin( old chocolate tin) and put them in order by number, and voila:) It works, it really works:)
I just watched your video. I have just gotten my first project, and began sorting my beads for easier portability. Do you have any tips for static electricity? I'm making a HUGE mess trying to transfer them from the baggies to my storage containers.
Hi! Yes! The trick for static is dryer sheets. I know it sounds crazy but it works. Rub your hands and the outside of the bag with the dryer sheet before you even open them. Then pour the beads into the dryer sheet , and use that to transfer them. You can also rub down the small trays and the inside of containers with the dryer sheet. Ive heard that some people tear off a small piece of the sheet and keep it inside the containers with the diamond, to prevent static. Hope this works for you!
I love you!!!! Thank you so much for this video!!!! One thing I really dislike is when you see others with this container, I ask and they come off as super rude as if I’m asking for their social security # /: thank you again so much
I know this video is a few years old, but i wanted to thank you for posting it! I am starting my first large canvas, and was having trouble finding proper storage. I had been interested in the Elizabeth Ward tray but wasn't sure about it. Your video sold me, and answered every question i had! Thank you so much!
I'm in the U.S. I just bought my tray at Walmart .... it's the 45 piece storage tray , I paid 19.97 I haven't used it yet going to put it together tonight
this is really helpful, i’ve just gotten into diamond painting and wasn’t sure how to organize my extras properly. definitely asking for this for my birthday, thanks so much! 😊
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I've bought the 82pc (78 containers, tray, lid & bag of labels), the 45pc, an empty tray, and a set of tiny containers. I LOVE this!
Oh and I do love this tray of all the ones I have and i have an assortment of all the ones I've wanted to try , still more to go, but tis is my second favorite , as far as the amount of colors this is my favorite , for having them all in one tray.
Found your channel today by random chance watched three videos & it pushed me to order my first diamond painting I think it’s going to be the perfect thing for me to do of an evening while my hubby is at work. Love your channel 💕💕💕
Oh that's great! You're going to love it. It's very addictive! What picture did you get?
A ballet dancer with all these beautiful greens & blues around her I’m very excited! Thank god a found it just on eBay in aus I didn’t want to wait a month from China lol 😂
Sounds beautiful...yep... It can definitely take ages from China. That's why I always buy more than one! 😂
I have a few of the multiple sized kits, I should be receiving two of the kits today that only have the tiny containers. I am going to use these ones to store my left over diamonds in. I love these storage solutions!
I have the tray and I love it. Loved it so much I ordered another one!! I’m in the United States. Love your videos!!
Thanks so much Pam! I really like the tray too! X
Thanks for sharing this storage system. I'm going to put this on my wish list. Just received my first diamond painting kits! So excited to get started! You always share such great advice!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! X
I love this storage, i use it for my left over drills rather than using for the project im on. Im from the UK. Love ur videos x
Thank you so much! Thats such a great idea! Id love another one for spares.
@@StudioSam i just subscribed your channel. I watched all your diamond painting videos. They are fantastic. Thank you x
Love Love Love mine as well. Amazon has the mixed set for $20.00 and the one all small for $30.00. Don't know if that is a great deal or not. I ended getting both sets and so glad I did. Now I can mix and match what ever I need.
Excellent! I think they're the best too.
I love all your tips. The blutac was a god send. I just received my storage system from Amazon and I love it. Thanks for your sharing.
Have you finish your lovely lady?
Question about "blue tack". I live in the US and am wondering if it is anything like the yellow poster tacky stuff that you hang up posters with on a wall that when removed from the wall it leaves no marks or residue on the walls? I am new to diamond painting and am trying to learn all I can before I begin my first one. Thanks!
I love that Diamond Art tray!!! I have one. One thing be careful on dropping the container the lid will pop off but the beads dont come out of their containers which is a good thing. So, I give it raiting of 5 out of 5 whoot good tray!!
Oh thanks! Great to know!
Love my diamond paintings.
Me too! Its so addictive! X
This is the first time I watched these videos, I’ve been doing diamond paintings for a while, in fact, I’ve been working on one that is absolutely massive of my daughters whole family, it’s really an amazing gift at least I think so, I ordered it from alie express for only $34,99, only problem is I sent the photo to see if it was clear enough and she said yes it’s perfect and then I asked her what size would be best for that specific photo and she told me the largest, but they do all their measuring in cm and mm, so I didn’t think too much about it until it came in the mail and omg this thing is so huge, literally probably 3 ft by 4 ft, but I’m happy to say it’s half done, and it’s so very cool, wish I could post some photos, so anyone curious about the personalized ones I’m happy to share pics of the one I’m working on, it was very very worth $35 for it, I’m hooked, it helps that it’s my cute grandkids lol, thanks for sharing about the case you use, I found the same containers at Ross Dress for Less, it’s a pkg of 12 for I think it was 3.99. I just need to order the case for them, do you get any containers with the box or are they all separate.
Hi Kathy!
Oh wow...what a huge painting that is! It will look amazing when it's finished... They are very lucky!
Maybe I should start a Facebook group so we can all share what we're working on!
With the tray it seems to vary...in Australia it's more common to find the tray and containers separately, but in the US it seems they only sell them as a complete set. There's a few links in the video description. X
Studio Sam that’s an awesome idea, because this one sure deserves to be shown off lol when the mailman delivered it, I was in the back of my home and I felt this big *THUD* I came walking out to see this 3 foot tall box and had no idea what it was, I work from home and came out to see what it was and really was shocked to see just how big it is, the 3 youngest grandchildren are darn near full sized lol, but I’m very happy to say that I am almost half done, but now where do I find a frame, luckily my son in law does great wood work so looks like he’s gonna half to make the frame for it, it’s really lovely though.
Very interesting. I decorate eggs with rhinestones . . . lots of rhinestones! Will try this!
Oh yes! It would be great for that.
thank you so much im from australia and i was struggling to find stuff in australia
Hi Sam how do you tell the numbers as the kits I get have numbers 1-2-3 etc. I’m here in Australia and I’m only new to the diamond painting seen please could you help me find a way to sort out all my diamond paintings beads. Thank you very much for the tip on the Blue tack I find it so much better now and the tip of working from right to left also helped.
Kind regards Debbie
Thanks pretty awsome, looks like tic tack containers will work fine. Also bees wax works too.
Yes! I think Tictack containers would work really well. I think I looked into that and decided it would be pretty pricey if you bought 78 packets though!! X
I have a box full of seed beads, and it works great, my friend who worked as a waiter for a pricy resteraunt supplied me with them, but see your buying the breath mints and keeping the container and most kits have maybe up to 24 colors to the kit but thank you for the great idea.
That is a smart idea thanks
you don't understand how helpful this video was.
Yay! Thanks so much!
I use labels and write the numbers on the storage tick tac boxes is great for storage it
Thank you for the review. I needed a new storage system and just ordered one!
So I just bought my second diamond painting kit and some of the drills have the same number but are about one shade different than the previous diamond painting. How do you deal with that when organizing drills?
They use the DMC embroidery thread numbers, so they should match between kits. There can be slight difference between dye lots, like wool. If the difference isn’t too noticeable, I mix them together and dont worry. But if its too different, store the old one and just use the new one.
Yes, I've ran into the same issue. I have 3, all with the same dmc # but very very different shades of color:(
I have the same problem.
I'll definitely have to look this tray up. I've been using cheap plastic divided containers that work sort of okay, but there's an extreme lack of sections so I have to use up to three for just one painting. Not to mention I've dropped them a couple times and there's a slight space between the lid and the sections, so all the colours get mixed up, if it doesn't just pop open completely! So many hours of sorting colours back out... especially the white and black shades that all look the exact same...
Oh goodness... You've done so well! I used plastic ziplock bags for a long time until I discovered this tray. It makes things so much easier!
@@StudioSam I used bags at first and even tried little jewelry piece bags that you can buy by the 300 count or so but, like you, got tired of sorting through them 90% of the time! That and the little bags always tore or busted open after only a little while of use, especially the plastic you use to pull it open, or along the seams. Oof. At the moment only my leftover diamonds from past projects are in bags since I don't use them as regularly.
Thanks for all your tips! I got some Blu Tack and I’m loving it. I love that storage tray and the idea of using the Washi tape. I’ve completed one DP and I’m on my second one now.
Fantastic, I’m so glad the blu-tack works for you too. I find it so much better.
The Blu Tack..it leaves residue, how do you get it up from the diamonds and canvas?
I use chalk markers , fine tip. The markings you place wash off with a damp cloth. I found these markers on Amazon
Thats a great idea! Thank you.
So I am new to Diamond painting and still exploring different storage. I have seen alot of different takes on the long term storage. I worry about getting DPs from different companies and then mixing the leftover drills when I'm done. Are they all worth keeping? I don't want to mix good quality with bad..for example, my first DP came from Amazon (wasn't the best, but OK) and now I have some from Diamond Art Club (from what I'm gathering, they are more top of the line) -- do I mix all the leftover drills ?! lol
Thank you for this! I just started my first diamond painting and this video was so helpful.
Hi thank you for the great video. Would you happen to know if you can store powders or glitters in them? if they would contain them well and not leak if shaken? Mahalo! 💖💖
Hi Sam, I found the same tray and containers on line.. many thanks... I love your videos, your tips are great learning heaps..
Where online Gilda Rose
Great vid, I’m sold! The Washington tape is a great idea!
Omg love the tray💕
Do you have any tips to avoid flyaways when transferring the diamonds to storage? I always seem to drop about 20 or 30 and one day my hand slipped and every single one of them went flying. Those things are almost like glitter. I think I'll be finding them when I'm 100 lol. Picking up diamonds is not fun!
Crystal Franklin I use my tray to transfer my diamonds. If you have a tray with a spout it makes life so much easier
@@sashasmith7796 oh, I've had them go flying or dump out of the trays. Maybe I'm just too clumsy for diamond painting lol
Can I assume that drill colors are DMC color numbers, even if they don't say they are DMC? And, do you find it necessary, or beneficial, to have an official color chart?
Hi Sam, I enjoy your videos and find them very easy to follow and informative for us novices. I have looked everywhere for a storage box like you have but can't find them at all. Plenty of others but not that one. Also where to get the containers. I even looked on Amazon's site. Hope you can help. Thanks again
I just found it through Amazon but it is called Darice storage. $41.28 plus $18.83 delivery (from USA) so hope this can help others looking
Another great review, thank you. I do have this tray but I love the idea of washi tape. Sadly, I’ve already put small sticky labels on mine so it’s going to be a job getting them off. Definitely will go with the washi tape next time 😀
Love this container for my diamond painting drills. Saves a lot of time once you start to paint. I got it from Amazon for $34.95. Not cheap but worth it.
I really like it to... really saves you time.
I got this tray at Walmart. It is awesome to know I can get just the inserts cause for me it didn't come with enough tiny ones.
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Your video is very informative. I like your style
I have bought my on AliExpress , on sales , have 3 now , so i can do all of the paintings i will :) love them , they Are not cheep even There , but sooo worth it , could not have been without them ❤️❤️❤️
I wish those were around when I bought this. The Elizabeth Ward ones are very expensive here in Australia! X
I belive they would be with shipping and all , yikes , dont dare to think about it
Thanks. Great video. I just bought mine from amazon. I’m in Canada and it was $50. It’s coming tomorrow. So excited.
Oh that's great! You'll love it.
Got my first diamond painting, everything was fine. Now I got my second one from eBay and it's not correct - I don't think! I searched under FULL DRILL 5D DIAMOND PAINTING... Searched through the ones that came up, ordered one.
When I got it today, it was only a partial! True, a lot of it can be done, maybe 75%... But it is NOT full! I wrote the seller, asked him to send me a full drill version or a label so I can return for a refund. Are sellers usually good about fixing their mistakes, or did I search under the wrong parameters? It doesn't say full drill painting, but it did say full painting... And you know how sometimes the English is weird on Chinese eBay sites, so I thought I was ordering correctly. Do you have any advice?
Hi!
It can be confusing, as the titles are often incorrect!
The best way is to check to description box. There's one area in the description box that says Painting Area / Full or Partial.
Hope you enjoy it anyway!
Double checked, it didn't say "AREA: full or partial" in the description paragraph. Just the title saying in toto "Painting drill 1 * Full Painting" or some ungrammatical thing. Only seven bucks thank God, but I'll definitely leave an unfavorable rating - my first ! - if no refund. 😑
I’m in Canada and Elizabeth Ward containers are frightfully expensive. BUT, I found a similar product from Staroar and I couldn’t be happier 🌟.
Try newfrog for diamond paintings as well. They have a great selection.
Seems like there's a bit of play in packing the columns since the bins don't exactly double in size each increment. Weird geometry question: can you fit 3 smalls and 12 tinys in one column? It's impossible to explain but that would be *perfect* for me.
Hi! ....I just checked....not quite.
In one column you can fit 12 tiny and 1 small....10 tiny and 2 small, or 8 tiny and 3 small.
Hope that helps!
@@StudioSam thanks for checking, that's really kind of you.
How is the lid? Does it close securely? That has been my biggest issue with finding containers to store.
I have hand issues. Are the little bead bins easy to open?
I just bought one from Amazon, im in UK. Looking forward to using it soon!
Fantastic! I hope you love it as much as I do.
I found the tiny containers tray for $40 and the tray with the multiple sizes for $30 at the US chain craft store AC Moore. I used the 50% off coupon so only paid $20 and $15.
Oh that's a great price! Thank you.
I am wondering what I should label drills with the 4 digit number or the A03
So Spotlight no longer have them, very expensive to purchase from Amazon US. Where else can I purchase from in Australia please.?
Also love hearing a Aussie accent doing dps. Yay.
Sorry for the slow reply. I think there are many similar ones available now!
I absolutely love this video, and I bought this tray, Its great! I may be buying another one, very informative video.
Oh great! Thanks so much! I love this tray too!
Where do I get extra square diamonds art I need 2 colors. I really love that tray I wish I can find one like it.
You can buy extra diamonds on eBay, Etsy and AliExpress.
I love this tray!! I got one shortly after I saw your initial video!! Thank you!
Fantastic! Hope you like it as much as I do!
I just discover about diamond paintings a few days ago. So I'm actually thinking about doing one. But I don't know where to look in order to buy one. Do you have any recommendations on where to buy diamond paintings for a good price?
When you number your colours, are you numbering them with DMC numbers or the DD numbers please?
I just heard that Darice will be closing its doors in November, 2020, so if you're interested in this system, I wouldn't wait to get it. I have 1 (or 5) and love them! 😄
Just got mine love it alot
Hi Sam, love your videos!!!! So great! I wanted to ask, is there any uniformity of the color of drills? Like one color in every kit is numbered and is the same over OTHER paintings? Meaning, could you put all of your drills in one container under one number and have it be the same over projects?
Not necessarily. Dye lots can change. I've had a blue, the same color number, be three different shades (one dramatically different, almost slate grey) because of differences in dye lots.
They are based on the DMC embroidery thread numbers...so should be the same. But yes, there can be difference between dye lots.
@@StudioSam found my answer!
I love your videos! I really hope you start making more diamond painting videos soon! Love this storage box thanks to your review.
I would like to know how much tiny cantain cost & the small cantain cost
Labeling machines work great, or DMC stickers,, yes you can use either system
Robin Eisenberg I also have the DMC stickers. I pretty much like them.
I've seen two brands of diamond painting kits. Do you know if they both use the DMC numbering system? Thanks!
Your storage looks nice! I'm just using baggies right now, so I should invest in something like this
Thanks you! I used baggies for 6 months...then finally invested in this. Its not the cheapest...but so good.
Thank you so much! Just ordered 45-piece set plus tiny container out of Polymerclay. I'm from Thailand, this site is much cheaper for us than Amazon ;)
Oh that's great! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Can't wait to get my hands on it, I even choose express delivery haha
just ordered a tray can not wait to get it. I am wondering do you have a color chart - DMC that you use to know what your colors are when a kit just gives the color a random number?
Hi! It's annoying when they do that. Most kits use the DMC numbers, but some do their own thing with random numbers. I don't have a DMC chart, but I know you can google the chart, there's many online.
I'm just a kid and I love it!!! :)
Yay! That's great!
I am new to diamond painting and just finished my first. What do you do with all the leftover crystals. Since I am doing different paintings from different companies I am sure the numbers will not be the same so do you just throw them out? If you do stick with like 2 or 3 companies would different paintings from one company color numbers match so you could keep leftover diamonds in a storage box for that company?
The colour numbers are based on the DMC thread numbers. This is great as it means the colours should match between kits. So 310 is always black, in every kit. Occasionally you get a kit that doesn't use this number system, like the rhinestone kits on AliExpress, but most companies do now. Makes things so much easier. There's lots of videos on TH-cam about crafts to do with leftovers. I give them away, and save some for spares. There's also Facebook groups for trading!
This is a great idea if you want to create your own diamond painting. Would you happen to know if there are blank canvas' available to create your own design? 😊
Hi! Yes there are! I've heard of many people ordering blank canvases and using their favourite cross stitch patterns. Apparently the 'Heaven and Earth' cross stitch patterns are really popular for diamond painting. You can order black canvases for either square or round diamonds.
Here's one seller that has a good reputation...
Look what I found on AliExpress
s.aliexpress.com/uaaeABve
invest either in the DMC number labels or get a labeling machine, washi,tape, lite box
I have one that is exactly the same containers in it. I got it as a gift. It's from the US at Walmart. It is 20.00. It is listed under bead Storage Solutions. 😁
Thanks Jackie! Ive added that to the list!
I love diamond painting, but when I’m done I usually just set the leftover beads aside just in case I might need them on another project. I have never needed them so my question is why get this and save all the beads? I was just wondering if I was missing something. Thanks!
I also do scrapbooking and use them on pages and homemade cards to add cute accents, flowers, words, etc.
Hi everyone I'm here in the US and I brought my trays from amazon, The trays hold sixty-four. I see that you have numbers on top where do you get the numbers from?
I just used a sharpie pen on washi tape. But you can get special DMC number stickers, which would be perfect!
Something like this... amzn.to/3p1M7BK
Or this... amzn.to/3nShmh7
What can u do with the extra resins? Why keep them?
Hi!
I lot of people get rid of them. I keep them as a back up in case Im short in another project.
I also make cards, so I was planning to use them in shaker cards.
for kits that are short or dye issues
Hi Sam, unfortunately I'm in France so I can't order the cheaper😢😢😢. Rest Amazon US with the free shipping. I have order small beads boxes on Aliexpress but I think I will have a lot of them if I continue to do DP. So I think it will be better if I order Darice storage that I see also on another videos. Sorry for my English, not very well. Friendly.
Your English leaves my French for dead!
I guess you can order it from perlesandco. That's were I order them. For me they are cheaper there than on Amazon. 😁
I’ve just ordered one of these :) they look awesome
Awesome! Hope you like it as much as I do!
@@StudioSam very hard to get hold of in UK. Cost me almost £50 ouch lol
They are the same price here...crazy! They are so cheap in the US.
Hi Sam where did you purchase the craft tape from? Many thanks
Hi! I get most of mine from AliExpress, Amazon or craft shops. Just search for washi tape... There's SO many to choose from!
Hi can you answer question? I have my first diamond painting kit and the colors are numbered 1-12 so they don't seem to have a universal # but rather a number based on the kit. Is this because of the brand of kit i bought? Do I need to be buying a certain kind of kit to get the numbering of colors consistent across kits? Or do you just reuse / refill the tray with each project? and do the numbering for each project? Thank you!!
Most kits use the DMC colour codes, but there are some that do their own thing....usually smaller kits, or partials, or rhinestone kits.
I order from a heap of different companies, and different AliExpress sellers, and most use DMC codes, so it's not just one brand or supplier.
I do empty out a lot of the containers with each project, but only the containers I need. Im lazy, so if I don't need the container space, I just leave the beads in there!
Would love to know about getting it in New Zealand
Ill keep my eyes out! Hopefully someone might know of a place!
How do I know what number each bead is so I can store them with beads from other pictures
Can't find the trays in spotlight or online although there is other ones bit not sure if they'd fit. Can only order one set of containers only online waaah
I don't know why Spotlight have discontinued them....everyone wants them right now!! There are a few other links in the description that still have them...or you need to find someone going to the US on holidays. The full set is only $20 there!
Awesome job Sam. I need one. Xx
Thanks mate!
Thanks for the review and links. yes, these are excellent for diamond painting. We need new posts miss you.
Hi, as you finish one picture what do you do with the left over drills?
Do you find that the colours are the same from 2 different pictures if they have the same dmc number?
They are mostly the same. Sometimes I do notice a very slight difference between dye batches, but Im lazy and still mix them together. Ha!
I bought the entire kit which included the 78 containers from Consumers Crafts for the price of $19.97 USD. Amazon's price was around $40.00. I found Amazon to be the hire priced one. I checked out a few places and went with Consumers crafts.
Yes... Consumer Crafts definitely has the best price of them all!
Great review. I would really like this tray and after watching your review I want it even more lol
Thanks my friend! I just wish we could get the US prices...they are so cheap over there!
Like tray will try to get one at spotlight I live in Sth Aust
I think they may be discontinued at Spotlight now. But there's a few other places in the description. I think Amazon Au is the cheapest, even with the shipping cost.
What’s better round drills or square
I like both! You’ll have to try both and see what you prefer.
Hi Sam quick question the tray from spotlight, what is it called? I tried to search for it, but not sure what tray is called. Many thanks
Hi! Unfortunately I think that spotlight have discontinued this try. It's called the Crafters Choice bead storage tray. In the description there's a list of other places you can order it.
Elizabeth ward storage is good for birthday presents
If you buy the paintings from Aliexpress does everyone have the same numbers for each color or can it be totally different? And if I just starting with this how big box do you think I will need?
Hi! Yes... The colours are based on the DMC embroidery thread colours, so they should be the same between kits. I
You have to be very careful because they may have the same number but they could be a different shade .Have a very good look at them before you mix them together.
Hi Sam where do I look for. For a tray like this any suggestion?
Hi Gilda, I purchased mine through Amazon US Site.. they ship to Australia, I love it since I saw it on Studiosam! ❤ www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Ward-Bead-Storage-Solutions/dp/B00DV8YERS&ved=2ahUKEwjH6qHyrc3jAhUSjuYKHaRWChoQFjANegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3i1iGM6Clm6BpH7EELXEkv
Nice I will try to find similar find online
I am finding with all of the Diamond Painting kits I am purchasing that not all of the "tile" colors are the same per kit I receive. The numbers are but the colors can be darker or lighter and this is getting confusing as I transfer the bags into my new "tile" toolcoxes. What do you recommend. I have each container labeled with the colors corresponding color number because I have limited storage space. This is very frustrating for me so I usually label them ( with an a, b or c) after the numbers. Any ideas?
Hi! Most kits usually follow the same number code, which is based on the DMC embroidery thread colour numbers. There can be some differences between batches, like all dye batches. If they aren't too different, I just mix them in together.
hi Janice, I'm just doing my second diamond painting. What I did, I did not buy any storage:) I got a box of snack bags (Glad)
and I labels them with Dymo marko; so, each bag gets the number of the dots. Then I just put the bag of dots in the baggie
and if they get spilled, they go in the baggie:) I put all the baggies in a square tin( old chocolate tin) and put them in order by
number, and voila:) It works, it really works:)
It’s a great tray hopefully someone should have one..
Did you find the links in the description? It's in stock at Polymer Clay and Amazon.
Does it hurt your fingers to open the little containers?
Not at all. They open as easily as a TicTack container!
Studio Sam Great to know. I had heard some people complain about that - so was a bit worried.
were can you buy extra cantains from
You can get extra containers in all the sizes on Amazon.
Thank you for a great video.
In uk Elizabeth ward storage is £75.78
Yes, it's about the same here in Australia.
I just watched your video. I have just gotten my first project, and began sorting my beads for easier portability. Do you have any tips for static electricity? I'm making a HUGE mess trying to transfer them from the baggies to my storage containers.
Hi!
Yes! The trick for static is dryer sheets. I know it sounds crazy but it works.
Rub your hands and the outside of the bag with the dryer sheet before you even open them. Then pour the beads into the dryer sheet , and use that to transfer them. You can also rub down the small trays and the inside of containers with the dryer sheet. Ive heard that some people tear off a small piece of the sheet and keep it inside the containers with the diamond, to prevent static.
Hope this works for you!
Studio Sam Thank you so much!!! I'll give it a try.