The problem with the parchment paper is you need to put the waxy side on the canvas. I didn't realize there was two sides and my paper stuck to the canvas and ruined it. Please tell people which side of the parchment paper to put on the canvas.
Kathy Gambsky Oh no!! My parchment is non-stick on both sides, so that didn’t occur to me. I will pin your post in hopes that it will prevent problems for people. 😢
Kathy Gambsky Parchment paper doesn’t have wax- it’s why you can bake with it. Wax paper is different all together. Check the box and see which one you actually have. It’s a common mistake, they are sold in the same area in stores. I’m sorry your project was ruined.🤗💜
Kathy, I just read a dp hack put out by Artful Diamonds(on Pinterest).Use baby wipes(yes baby wipes) to clean off debris, pet hair, etc. They say that the sticky will return to the canvas when dry. I have some on hand for stamping so I'll give it a try when necessary. It's worth a try...☺ UPDATE: On 6/6/20 (that's when I viewd the video)Mrs. Crochet & Coffee sez to use a blow dryer after you use the baby wipes. Will give this a try as well😎
I blame my sister as she got me my first one and now I can't stop lol but I've now moved onto personalised ones of pets and family and things but I love them and I'm pretty quick at them 1 tip I've found get a light pad they are great I have 1 with a stand u just clip them together and away u go
@@cazthompson7406 I had problems leaning over a table for very long. An artists table easel box is great for small ones, but, my drafters table well be here tomorrow. You need something like that for DAC sized paintings
Save the paper from the canvases that you have finished, cut into squares they’re just right for the job. At least then you know it will release easily and not stick to the canvas.
I wish I would have known how much my dog would love the little diamond jewels 😂 she’s always sniffing them when I put them in the tray and they get stuck to her nose!😂
Thank you for the tips I'm just getting started, my adult daughter loves diamond painting and gave me two kits a few weeks ago, I'm disabled after a stroke she thought that I would enjoy the diamond painting hoping to help me have something to interest me and help with the long hours of sitting doing nothing faith my timeI'm excited about getting started!
One thing I have learned is that if you have an area that has confetti (lots of different colors together) in it use a bigger try like cookie sheet or something to hold multiple trays of colors at one so you do not have to keep changing colors so often.
I just started my first painting. Getting the air out of any wrinkles in adhesive will be invaluable as I bought a couple of cheaper paintings from Amazon that came folded in half or thirds. This tip will save me much hassle and frustration I’m sure. Wonderful video and new subscriber!
Thanks for your informative guidance,I have now completed my first medium sized canvas after you came up in my feed,I would never have tried this hobby if it wasn’t for your encouragement and advice,now I’m hooked ( not only on crouching) ,thanks for reminding us all to check out the copyrights on our canvas ,I’m sorry to say I didn’t check as I bought in eagerness from Amazon,This hobby is saving my mental health during this horrible epidermic as I’m sure it is for many of us ,I’ve encouraged the least likely friends to check your channel out to start their journey in diamond art ..It’s very positive to mention taking breaks and in my case I can’t leave the house so I jog in the house and try to run up and down the stairs 🤪keep safe to you and all your subscribers 🙏🏽😷
katt Aw, Kat!! Thanks so much! I am so glad that diamond painting has brought you joy. Thanks for being a valuable member of this little community and take good care of yourself! ❤️
I have been diamond painting now for about six years. One of the most valuable lessons that I learned was purchasing a good straightening tool. I have compared crooked drills to those I have taken the time to straighten and the images are sharper, and look nicer up close. The best straightening tool I have ever purchased is a thin metal tool versus the plastic ones. I straighten as I go in sections. Then I take a look at the overall painting when I am done and again straighten where I see it is needed. I guess I am a bit of a perfectionist. This tool is invaluable to me. I love your video, thank you so much.
Awww, welcome to this fun hobby, Beth!! I am so excited that you're having a great time! We're all addicted here 😉, and so it's fun to welcome new friends to our community!!
I watched several dp videos b4 starting. That way I knew what I was in for. Another hint I learned: if the dp is small (25cm x 25 cm) go w/round drills. But the thing that helped a bunch is a chart that I made showing centimeters to inches. Did it by 5's (5cms, 10 cms etc.) So I could envision how big it it would be. Now I automatically order 45cm & up. I have a 50cm x 70 (75?) cm to do. Plus I do squares cuz I love detail. Some only came in round drills though. From TH-cam I learned how to convert pens into dp pens.So to sum up, I adapted some things for doing dp, the rest I got from Dollar Tree. You do not have to buy everything and you don't have to buy it all at once🤩
Great tips! And you're right! We don't always have to have the brightest, shiniest, newest, trendiest gadgets. There is a lot of joy in creating and adapting things on our own. :)
The one thing as an experienced dp'er I have learned is something for the new diamond painters. Start slow. Everything you need to do a diamond painting is included in the kit. Make sure this is a hobby you REALLY want to do, in the long term. Except for a light board, don't go out and buy everything you see or hear about for diamond painting right away. Make sure you really want to make it a long term hobby, before you invest a lot of money into all the accessories. I have had people sell me boxes full of dp stuff, because they weren't as interested as they thought.
Tina Johnson Those are great points! I find that all must haves at first were minimally expensive, just my easel and light pad. Part of the joy for me has been collecting over time when things really speak to me. 🥰 Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom!
@@Thenekkedkittygamer I bought a diamond kit from DIY 5D diamond painting and the drills were organised in little baggys for you,you can just line them up in an old butter container,until you know whether your going to stay with the hobby or not
I started my first one a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Most of the stuff I had before hand since I'm really into art. I already had a light board and a box to put stuff in (I was planning to paint it and still am). I have a paint palette to put multiple colours of drills (ones with dips in lol). The only thing I have bought for the paintings are the actual canvases and some more tools. So even is I end up not being so into it, it's really not that big of a deal.
When working with a clear adhesive cover paper, I lightly score the clear adhesive in smaller sections. That way who don't have to remove large sections of the protective cover all at once.
I found by mistake that cheap parchment paper will not pull up clean. Don't know if this has happen with others or I just bought way toooooooo cheap :) Won't do that again.
It has to be NON STICK parchment paper. They are not all the same. I have been using it for almost 2 years and never had a problem. Learned about it on youtube.
Lonie Redd True! I have tried two brands of parchment paper/non-stick baking paper. One pulls out clean. The other one is very difficult to pull out, and if I probably left it stuck on the canvas for awhile it would have been impossible to pull out without tearing.
I LOVED this video! I am working on my very first Diamond Painting and I'm hooked - EXCEPT for the fact that I can only do a small bit of "painting" before I am in terrible pain. I never thought about getting an adjustable easel or drafting table and how it would help with that issue! I was so excited about this new hobby that I bought five other kits - which I wasn't going to be able to use because of the pain factor. So THANK YOU for that excellent tip! I ALSO was very interested in hearing about the different glues which come on the kits. I was wondering if you seal your finished projects? I watched a couple of videos about sealing before I saw your "7 Hints" video. And finally - thank you for pointing about the licensing issues. It is something that hadn't occurred to me, and I will keep my eyes open from this point forward!
Hi, Nancy!! I am so glad this was helpful! I had terrible neck issues before I started using my easel, so I hope this helps you! :) I still have to alter the angle regularly and make sure I can rest my elbows on the table, but it has really helped. :) If I'm doing canvases from really reputable companies I typically don't seal. I usually save sealing for canvases I'm not positive will hold up well. :) Thanks for hanging out!
Thanks so much. I just finished by third diamond painting o I am fairly new to this craft. I am so enjoying it . I am so glad I founf your video today it is so helpful. The one thing that really bothered me was about artisdt painting. I had no idea to look out for whether they were being used legally or not. Learned a whole lot more but that was one that really touched me. Thanks so much. I will continue to watch you.
Thanks so much, Pamela! Welcome to this wonderful hobby! You are definitely not alone in regard to the copyright issue. I had no idea when I first started and purchased so many canvases I now regret. :( But all we can do is make different choices once we're informed and move onward and upward, right? Thanks for your kind words, and a warm welcome to you!
I just bought a 30/40cm diamond painting of two cats siting on and tree with the background being very beautiful with lots of different colors I'm new to diamond paintings and I'm so excited to get started on my first painting! I hope I will still be able to enjoy the details with such a small canvas
Thank you for this very beneficial video!! Even though I have been doing this almost two years, I found it helpful. My first DP was a Diamond Dotz, so I was lucky with the quality. I then began to research for as much information as I could find. I was lucky in my research and probably missed out on mistakes I could have made. Thank goodness for wonderful people like you who are willing to give your time to help others. Thank you Jessica, you are a true gem in the Diamond Painting world.
Lori Willits Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! It is wonderful people like you that make my channel so much fun! I am glad you enjoyed the video, and I look forward to seeing you here again. 😀
Do you have a suggestion on a certain board for lighting or a table for crafting? I just started doing this a couple of weeks ago and I find it very calming but it does take a little bit of organization and the table I'm working on it isn't the best and I don't wanna put it all over my kitchen table. What do you think?
I have only been diamond painting for about 3 weeks and have made the mistake of unknowingly ordering a few paintings that weren't licensed. A good friend of mine is an artist and I asked if I could get a custom of one of his pieces of art, after that I just couldn't imagine not having the artists permission to use their work. Thank you for supporting artists and using your platform to spread the message. ❤
thank you for pointing out art theft! I am literally doing my very first piece as I watch you and you are the first out of many youtubers to cover this!!! so important! so thank you!
Thanks so much! I know our community is full of awesome people who really care for artists, so I hope we can all help get the word out and make a change in our little corner of the world. Thanks for watching! :)
YES to the comfortable area!!! I started on my kitchen table. Being autistic, 6'4" and having had 2 failed back surgeries, after the first session (I sat for about 4 hours with breaks every hour--thanks to my husband for nipping at my heels and getting me off my butt) I didn't sleep the whole night for the pain and swelling in my legs and feet. The next day when I sat, my shoulder and neck were agony. So, I asked him to get my old drafting table from our storage barn. We cleaned it up, raised it as high as it will go (which makes it about 4 inches higher than our kitchen table) put me a good wooden chair at it and now I can sit much more comfortably. I'm starting my first ever square drill art as soon as it gets here tomorrow. Thank you for your suggestions, I've only been at this for about six months. I'd also like to say...I bought my first, idk, 10-12 kits from HL "Leisure Arts", which is a subsidiary of Diamond Dotz. Looking back...I can only hope their art wasn't pirated. I felt just awful hearing that. I've graduated to Diamond Art Club now, I absolutely LOVE them, and I took a snapshot of your list so that I can look at those companies, too. Thanks again, and happy dotting!
Ooh, yikes! I'm so glad you've found an arrangement that is more comfortable now. It really is vital! As for the licensing thing, all we can do is be cognizant once we know, so kudos to you for caring about the issue. Happy diamond painting! :)
I am so glad you are enjoying yourself, Rebecca!! I find it to be such a zen activity as well. It has really helped to save my sanity during Covid. (I love your username by the way!!) :)
Good video. As far as the squares vs rounds, if you get. 30x40cm in squares, then you would need to get a 40x60 in rounds to get the detail that you would get in the 30x40 square. Also I wished that before I purchased so many square diamond paintings, that I should have bought only one square and one round to see which one I enjoyed doing the most. I have I think $400 dollars worth of kits in my closet that are squares that I will never do, because I found out that I love doing rounds so much.
I am new to this and never even thought about copyright! Thank you so much for this info. I have only purchased two paintings thus far but will be sure to look into this further. Great info you shared here!
I started by doing a beginners and then became addicted to the diamond 💎 stitching. I’ve only just finished 30 by 40 peacock last night and done it with the glitter diamond beads. I received mine with the sticky clear plastic. I was afraid of getting dust or loosing the stickiness but it survived. At first I didn’t know what to do so I remembered seeing some women cutting their work into 3 strips of paper so I done this with the parchment paper. I’ll be starting on the Virgin Mary next.
THANK YOU for this video :) I had long wondered if this might be a nice hobby for my 95yo grandmother whom is very creative...however upon watching your video I know these intricate designs would be quite difficult for her. HOWEVER! I DID Find some small cartoon animal ones for kids on Amazon and ordered them for us to try together :) She may enjoy trying it or at the very least seeing them being done if she can't manage. :)
CannaClarawrr Aww, that's amazing!! Great idea to look into those first! She may also enjoy some of the special drill mandalas or bookmarks that have slightly larger gems. I hope you have a blast!
Thank you for these tips! My first kit is arriving on Wednesday. It's from a reputable cross-stitch company that has made some of its kits available as diamond paintings (and, as you pointed out, the name of the artist is on the webpage) That's maybe another source to to consider, and a cross-stitch or needlepoint pattern is already designed to look good at a small size, unlike a photograph converted into a chart. I've been dismayed at some of the total rip-offs of art that I've seen online. My kit has square drills so I'm going to watch your placement video next :-)
Great video Jess as always. My only advice is to newbies is, don't believe everything people tell you about any one company and there is NO such thing as a kit with all perfect drills. Also, when starting a square drill canvas, start in the middle and work out.
Kendra Iacouzze by starting in the middle does this stop popping drills please I allways start my squares dp at the bottom in sections useing my ruler to keep my rows straight
@@tracygoodenough7198 Tracy I have found very few if any popping drills. I also start at the bottom. By working out and down or out and up, you are allowing the drills to move in a natural motion by expanding out. If you stop and think about it, by moving inward you aren't giving the drills anywhere to go so they are going to **pop up**. Shoot, hope that makes sense. 😍
Hi, can you explain to me what you meant by “parchment paper” to use when you roll back the clear plastic sheet on the canvass. Do you cover most of the sticky canvas with the parchment paper and only work on a block at a time?
That's a great question. I just pull back one horizontal section of the plastic and put a row of parchment or release paper, leaving the rest of the plastic cover on. Be sure to test your parchment paper on one tiny area of the canvas first to be sure you won't have issues with the adhesive sticking. :) I also like to save the release paper from my double sided adhesive canvases to use with my clear cover canvases. :)
Parchment paper is sold on a roll in the same grocery aisle as tin foil and plastic wrap. Wax paper is NOT the same as parchment paper. Use only parchment paper. As I wanted to play with the diamond painting and not spend a lot of time cutting, I bought parchment squares on Amazon in 4” squares as that is a good size for me (and for separating hamburger patties and rum balls).
I recommend that new dpers go back and watch videos. I watched every video that I could find before I made a purchase, of course back then, there were a lot of informative videos not just unboxings, but you can learn so much, even from unboxings If you listen.
Claudette Jones That is great advice! There are creators with so much wisdom to offer in our community. I learned so much from Ella at Kickin' Cancers Butt and Diamond Painting when I started. She is a fount of wisdom! 😀
Thank you!! Moving forward I will check to see if the paintings are licensed. I never thought about that. I have a bunch of them from Temu so who knows! Thanks for the video!
I personally really appreciate your soapbox. Keep it up! This advice is so helpful even just generally when considering image copyright. Thank you ♡ (and on a side note, learning about public domain and Creative Commons is very interesting and important!)
Really good tips! I’ve tried diamond art once (a friend had a bunch and generously gave me one to try out) and I’m planning on starting it as a new hobby because it helps my head relax from constant thoughts (ADHD). Your videos have given me better insight on what to try next and I’m currently saving up to order one along with a pen and a small tray :) can’t wait to try it again! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks, Ellen! Wishing you the best of luck with your new venture! I'm sorry you're having a few issues. :( I think it all takes a bit of practice, and some kits are definitely easier to work on than others.
11:32 I can’t express enough how important exercise is. I have severe SI joint problems and muscle weakness from being too inactive and sitting all day for studies. It’s hard to get that strength back after it’s gone and your bones are not supported.
All your tips where helpful because I'm just starting in this craft. I bought a kit and it came with out any instuctions. So I'm kind of learning by looking at a few videos on youtube. Thanks for your tips.
I just started my first two diamond paintings this Easter sunday and finished today luckly I watched alot of TH-cam videos befor ordering them insted of just jumping into doing one
Tiny Worlds of Wonder I first saw them on instagram. They offer multiple sizes and round or square drills. I ordered a castle in 80 x 100 cm. Last month they were featuring an artist - Lioba Bruckner. I liked the art work so I ordered two canvases. I’ve gotten confirmation that they have shipped my order. shipping is taking awhile because they ship from their factory in China. I got my Dreamer Designs intro kit today so I have projects to work on. I’m really excited about the castle! I will be happy to let you know what I think once my order arrives. The website is www.marysdiamonds.com
I received my castle finally. It's by Lioba Bruckner. Its double sided adhesive. The covering is in strips about two inches wide. This canvas is 80 cm x 100 cm, square drills. I havent unrolled it yet because I dont have a place that wide to hang it. The drills look good - I think there are 47 colors. I expect i will be ordering again. I want to work on the castle first to be certain.
Hello! I really loved this video! I've never done a dp (about to start one now) and I'm so happy I found your channel! I have kind of a random question. Sorry if you have a video about it, I only just found your channel last night. Have you ever made your own blank canvas for freehand? I know they sell blank premade ones, but they are a bit pricey for someone who would need a lot of them. So yeah, I was just wondering if you ever made your own or know how one would even go about doing so. Thanks! -Gina
Hi, Gina!! Welcome to this fun hobby! That is a great question! I am in the process of working on my first one now, and a video will be coming soon. I have one I'm working up as a Diamond Dotz Freestyle design from my own pattern, and I have one in the works from HAED as well. More to come soon - hopefully! :) I agree - the blank canvases are expensive. I think most of the time it's more cost effective to order kits as custom diamond paintings sadly. I have a blank canvas and drills from Cooper Diamond Art for my HAED project and had a good experience with their service. I just sent them the size of my design and the color list, and they were able to ship me the canvas and drills really quickly and easily.
@@tinyworldsofwonder Thank you so much for your reply! I'm looking forward to that video. I'll definitely be ordering from Cooper Diamond Art! I was looking for a place to buy square drills so this will help a lot! Thanks again (:
If using parchment paper make sure you get the double sided parchment paper. Then you won't have to worry which side to put down on your painting. Thanks for the list of stores. I only knew for 3 on your list. Will check out the others.
Hi, I just did my first diamond painting last night and havre one more to do. Today, I began Googling info and came across this video. OMG! Thank you for the list of where to buy and most of all about the Number Seven tip. So good to know this before I invest my $$$ on canvases. I would venture to say that since I got both my prints thru a site last summer for really cheap, they are copyrighted and are not legal. Oops! I just know the larger image is one I’ve seen all over the internet so never gave a thought to copyright issues. Now I know that I enjoy this craft, I will look for authentic canvases which list the author, from the sites you listed. Again Thank you for this video. I just got my small light board and only need to invest in the artist table. Which I can use for all my card making projects also.👌🏻❤️💜👏🏻🌷
Hi, Kathlene! Welcome to the addiction - it is great to have you! We all have a few of these oopsies in the beginning (I know I did!), but all we can do is our best, and I love having ethical people like you on the channel! :) I wish you all the best with your diamond paintings!
Thanks for the video. I already do diamond painting for almost four years, but you can always learn. I have a question about the copyright thing though. Firstly; I never even thought if it so thanks for making me aware. But the question; how do you find out if it is? Just some pointers would be nice
Hi, Gerda! I had no idea when I started either, and I made so many purchasing errors. The best way to know whether art is licensed or not is by the seller. :) Here is a video I did on this issue subsequent to this if you feel like checking it out: th-cam.com/video/NuiV5zr1YtI/w-d-xo.html
I wish I had known how long it took to place drills. I am a patient person but it took me a long time to do a small section. The pic had figures in it and I stopped working on it. Just resumed work on it. Plus I wished I had gotten pix w/broad areas of color. Looking at my stash, I see that I picked ones that were interesting or "pretty." Totally disregarded the confetti lolol. But now I know what to look for and can be prepared. LUV 💎 painting 😍
One of the first tips I heard was to put tape around the white edges of the painting to not get dirt and dust in the white around the painting because my painting that had a clear cover had sticky way outside the actual painting. Do paintings that have the double sided opaque paper also have that sticky outside of the painting?
Thank you for your knowledge on which companies are legit. I am really new at diamond painting and I’ve been going to many sites. And I’ve been wondering which ones are the best to go to. I didn’t even know there are sites that sell illegal Prints.
Audra Lenhart You’re most welcome! I’m sure there are more that I don’t know about, but it’s a place to start. 😀 I was completely in the dark on this when I started. It’s hard to believe they can get away with it!
I have watched many tutorials on diamond painting since I completed my first project and waiting for my second project to arrive. I was a little late to the party. I had never even heard of this craft until 2 weeks ago and came across a booth at a craft show. Yours is one of the best I've watched! Your voice is very calming and easy to understand. Your focus is on the tutorial and not on yourself. I had seen many of your tips in other videos, EXCEPT the copyright one! That's VERY important to me as well and now I will be checking! Thank you for taking your time to share valuable information with all of us!
I just wanted to commend you on your videos. You have the most warm, friendly, calm, voice I have ever listened to. I also love the way you do your closing send off :) you are a treasure in the world of diamonds
I really liked this and Her attitude and personality are great. I have not started my first one yet, watching a lot of these first and really like this one and her manner
You talk about using square drills vs round ones. Are you doing kits? You don't have a choice. Or do you just replace all the round ones with the square ones? Or do you never use kits???
Fantastic video for newbies and pro's! Thankyou SO much for your effort in making OUR experience as good as possible. .. also not sure why there are t more likes on the comments, such great comments & also very helpful AND you answer every question .. so guys there's even MORE info if you go through the comments ;) JS🤓👏 Thanks again🙋
I totally enjoyed your tutorial. I am a new painter so I am searching for all the tips and dos/fonts. I also am an artist toned down somewhat as I am getting on in years, but still want to continue my passion. My question is about the wonderful thick pen you were using . I would like to purchase that as I have arthritis in my hands and feel that this thickness would help with my cramping fingers. Thank you again for your experience and help.
I really appreciate your suggestions on getting comfortable such as table and exercise tips and also the light pad. I never knew that adhesive will rise making the drill look lifted so that was a good tip with the little knife.
I've only just began this wonderful craft. I have learned it's ok to take the pixalated oddly placed random diamond bead out and put in color of choice that won't bug you forever. However, noteworthy to the one saying, hey I see a whole bunch of things underneath not picked up, you may have a bag full of oddly placed beads....lol. but you may be happy with your new design. (My side is hurting from laughing so hard)
I wish I had known that blu-tac works sooooo much better than any wax. (Not sure if this is an Australian product, might be called something else elsewhere). Traditionally its for sticking posters etc to walls. BUT It's brilliant for DP!!! .. I never have to refill during a session (well rarely), easy to fill, no residue, isn't messy, totally reusable, if you get some on your canvas it doesn't interfere with canvas stickiness and a little goes a VERY long way... Brilliant!! I got a white packet from IKEA.. Works like it was made for it! x ✨✨✨
Unfortunately I ordered this product and ended up only Successfully using it once or twice. Any other time I've sat there poking mad prodding very aggressively trying to get it in the pen but it acts more like gum than wax. So it doesn't break off inside I've literally fought it trying to stretch the pen through. When it did work it was very successful and long lasting, but in the end I'm a little disappointed so I guess I'll be constantly redipping on regular wax.
Hello, what do you do with the left over diamonds? Also would love to see a video on the various ways on how to frame your finished project and a review on where to find the best frames at the best price. Love your channel thank you!
Most people save any left over diamond drills for any possible shortages on future paintings. But make sure to label them with the DMC # as that should be consistent across kits.
@@ggny5108 not necessarily. I bought a kit and part way through I began running out of diamonds. I contacted the seller and they sent me a replacement kit. Unfortunately the diamonds I needed were a few shades different and not really close enough to blend in even though it was the same painting. I ended up buying replacement diamonds that matched better from another company. I love square drills but I've had shortages in most every kit I have purchased.
Sorry I missed this question, but I see my community gave you great answers! :) DP manufacturers typically buy their drills from an outside source, and often these drills have slightly different dye lots. Often the variation isn't too extreme, but occasionally two of the same DMC colors can be vastly different!
I just started doing diamond paintings. I take my canvas to my bathroom and use my blow dryer on the canvas to heat it up to level up the adhesive before I start. I don't know if it's good or bad but it did help to flatten out the canvas from being rolled up. Please tell me if I shouldn't do this.
Deanne Angus I’m not sure! :) Heat does effect adhesive, but I don’t know if a hair dryer is hot enough to do damage or not. That is certainly an intriguing idea!!
Just started my 1st Diamond Art and the static is making me crazy! The gems won't pour out of the cellophane bags without attaching themselves to everything then there's gems left in the bag that I try to scrape out with a little spoon then they all attach to the spoon.
Ugh, that’s the worst!! I just finished a Diamond Dotz like that. I ended up dumping the drills onto a dryer sheet inside my boat, then pouring them into another container off the dryer sheet. It helped quite a lot, but it was so frustrating! 😢
I wish I had known 1)there is such a thing as a diamond painting that is too Big. 150 cm by 100 cm swallows any work surface and 2) Double sided adhesive on a large canvas like the one mentioned in point one has a lot of problems with bubbles and rivers and the problems grow over time. Great video! Thank you
Kecia Rideout Great tips, Kecia! I find that I lose my motivation on those big canvases after a while too. 😢 And you’re totally right about the adhesive!
Hi, I enjoyed your video. I purchased my very first dp and waiting for it arrive. I am trying to learn as much as I can so I can start and enjoy doing it. Thank you for all the videos and thank you for all your followers that are also willing to help newbies.
One thing that I leaned after getting a custom drill pen, multi placers are amazing! Also a personal preference, find an easy way to store your drills. For me, I hated going through the ziplocks when I only had about 5 of one or another diamond to place. I felt like I was taking more time switching colors then doing my painting.
Thank you so much for the video I enjoyed when I said first dollar diamond painting I didn’t know the size makes it different if you don’t mind me asking where do you get your easel have a nice day thank you very much be safe❤️☺️🌟💐
Hi, this was an excellent video and just starting my 2nd diamond painting. Your information was very good and I immediatley thought that an easel and light pad would be a good purchase, however, the easel does not ship to the UK and the light pad is not available, would you have any other recommendations? Interesting comment about copyright. Thanks
Hi, John! Sorry about the limitations of the links I posted. I suspect the light pad will come back into stock when the supply chain issues from China work themselves out, but in the mean time, I wonder if an arts supply seller in the UK would have an easel. My local art supply store sometimes has these in stock. Dick Blick is one of my favorites here in the states, but I don't know if there's an equivalent in the UK. Sorry I am not more help since I'm not familiar with UK-based chains. :)
@@tinyworldsofwonder Hi thanks for your help and have managed to source both an easel and light pad. Your videos are very informative and helpful, never realised about the copyright issue and being new to the subject purchased the cheaper options, had a look at the Treasure Studios website and impressed at their aftercare service and its certainly worth paying more for quality. Woul assume though that diamond painting is a female dominated activity so perhaps I am a bit of loner in this hobby. Take care and stay safe. John
@@johnbolton8606 Hi, John! I am so glad you found what you need! I think you are sadly correct in your assessment that there are few good options out there for men who love this craft, but I do have a number of wonderful men here on the channel. What kinds of art would you like to see more of? Do you enjoy landscapes, fine art, old masters, etc.? I am always looking for ideas. :)
Hi, im new to diamond painting just started my first painting. Thank you for the brilliant video, its very knowledgeable. What is the best way to store your drills please. Have also subscribed to your channel x x
Thanks so much! I like storing my drills for current projects in Hildie and Jo bead containers from Michaels, and my leftovers in baggies in photo boxes. :)
Thanks for the tips. Especially that last one because I'm always looking at sites for new diamond paintings and I've never even thought that they might be stolen images or art. I'm all about giving credit to the artist because I know how hard they work to create their masterpieces and I have so much respect for their talent. I'll be sure to check from now on to see that I'm not buying stolen art .
hello I am new to this I ordered a coaster kit with cat faces on it from amazon there does not seem to be any type of glue on the wood coaster at all nothing to peel off ? also does a small piece of wax last long enough how many diamonds can you pick up with one pen load of wax also are all diamonds the same size do you need different size pens? . sorry for all the questions hope to hear from you thanks.
I didn’t know that size was something to consider... I bought a 15 by 20 , I wish I bought something bigger but this will be my first time so lesson learned
Thanks, Susan!! An easel may help quite a bit! :) I'm sorry for your pain. I find I have to adjust the angle frequently and break up my sessions to be sure I don't get too stiff. :)
Hi I’m new here. I just watched this and I really appreciate the info. I purchased my very first dp last week and I’m waiting for them to be delivered. Since then, I’ve been watching all the dp videos. I didn’t even think about image licensing when I was buying and I ended up purchasing from a company that rips off artists. I unfollowed them and won’t buy from them again. I bought another from Paint Gems. Have you used Victoria moon? I bought another one from them, I need to find out if they used licensed art. Anyway, thanks for this very informative video! I’m super excited for my dp kits to be delivered so I can get started 🤗
Yureli Oliveira Hi, Yureli!! Welcome to the addiction! I hope you have a blast working on your paintings. I have tons of paintings from when I first started and didn’t know about all this licensing stuff. When we know better, we can do better, right? I have looked at Victoria’s moon, and while I can’t say for sure, there are definitely images on their site that raise red flags for me. Thanks for caring, and it’s great to have you here on the channel!
Great tips, especially 5 and 7! I bought a poor quality canvas from what is probably a non-copyright supplier & received what I, unfortunately and unbeknownst to me, paid for - a CHEAP imitation in more ways than 1!!! My cousin, who 'opened the door to the wonderful world of DP' for me had the same misfortune with the same supplier...Thanks for the tips. Also, I missed the list of canvases and loved the lady with butterflies towards the beginning of the video. Would you please let me know the name of the canvas and supplier?
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I had many like this when first starting out, and as you so aptly point out, we really do get what we pay for in the world of diamond painting. I believe the canvas you're referring to is probably the gorgeous Sleeps with Butterflies from DIY Moon Shop. :) They license this lovely artist.
I've been using my tablet and even my kindle reader as a light pad when I've needed a little help deciphering symbols. I don't recommend using them too much or pushing very hard on top of them, but for a quick help, they work ok. I'm not quite ready to invest in a light pad yet.
Thanks for the tips, esp no 7, regarding infringement. I have been very doubtful re some kits that are being sold on Shoppee (from China) that are going for less than USD4 (with free shipping!), for a 20cm x 20cm. I have been watching quite a few videos re diamond painting, and yours is the first that mentions this important point. Some shops in Etsy do not list the artists too.
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The problem with the parchment paper is you need to put the waxy side on the canvas. I didn't realize there was two sides and my paper stuck to the canvas and ruined it. Please tell people which side of the parchment paper to put on the canvas.
Kathy Gambsky Oh no!! My parchment is non-stick on both sides, so that didn’t occur to me. I will pin your post in hopes that it will prevent problems for people. 😢
Kathy Gambsky Parchment paper doesn’t have wax- it’s why you can bake with it. Wax paper is different all together. Check the box and see which one you actually have. It’s a common mistake, they are sold in the same area in stores. I’m sorry your project was ruined.🤗💜
Kathy Gambsky try this video. th-cam.com/video/3hkf0f-p_eE/w-d-xo.html
Kathy, I just read a dp hack put out by Artful Diamonds(on Pinterest).Use baby wipes(yes baby wipes) to clean off debris, pet hair, etc. They say that the sticky will return to the canvas when dry. I have some on hand for stamping so I'll give it a try when necessary. It's worth a try...☺
UPDATE: On 6/6/20 (that's when I viewd the video)Mrs. Crochet & Coffee sez to use a blow dryer after you use the baby wipes. Will give this a try as well😎
Are the drill pens for round drills the same as for the square drills?
I wish I had known that I was going to get hooked on doing diamond paintings.
Tonya Daniel 😂😂😂 Yessssss!!!
same haha
i’m honestly not surprised though because i’ve always loved color by number and coloring books 😊
I wish I had known that, not only would I love doing them, but, also shopping for them!!
I blame my sister as she got me my first one and now I can't stop lol but I've now moved onto personalised ones of pets and family and things but I love them and I'm pretty quick at them 1 tip I've found get a light pad they are great I have 1 with a stand u just clip them together and away u go
@@cazthompson7406 I had problems leaning over a table for very long. An artists table easel box is great for small ones, but, my drafters table well be here tomorrow. You need something like that for DAC sized paintings
Save the paper from the canvases that you have finished, cut into squares they’re just right for the job. At least then you know it will release easily and not stick to the canvas.
Terry Evans Great idea!! I always tell myself I’m going to save my paper, and then I cut it like a kindergartener and I end up tossing it! 😂
okay yay! i was hoping that i could do this and it would work so i’m glad to hear it will
I wish I would have known how much my dog would love the little diamond jewels 😂 she’s always sniffing them when I put them in the tray and they get stuck to her nose!😂
Madison Mae 🤣🤣🤣
That is so cute
@@scarecrowjones1 Nosy little girl she is!!
That's too cute😂
I've only done clear covers but I love that i can see where colors are. For small canvases, I finish one color before going to the next color
Jessi on the Go That is an awesome perk for sure! 😀🥰
Thank you for the tips I'm just getting started, my adult daughter loves diamond painting and gave me two kits a few weeks ago, I'm disabled after a stroke she thought that I would enjoy the diamond painting hoping to help me have something to interest me and help with the long hours of sitting doing nothing faith my timeI'm excited about getting started!
Hi, Jane!! That is wonderful! Welcome to this very relaxing hobby. I hope you really enjoy it! ❤️
One thing I have learned is that if you have an area that has confetti (lots of different colors together) in it use a bigger try like cookie sheet or something to hold multiple trays of colors at one so you do not have to keep changing colors so often.
That is a great tip, Hannah! :)
I just started my first painting. Getting the air out of any wrinkles in adhesive will be invaluable as I bought a couple of cheaper paintings from Amazon that came folded in half or thirds. This tip will save me much hassle and frustration I’m sure. Wonderful video and new subscriber!
I'm so glad this was helpful to you! :) Thank you!!
Thanks for your informative guidance,I have now completed my first medium sized canvas after you came up in my feed,I would never have tried this hobby if it wasn’t for your encouragement and advice,now I’m hooked ( not only on crouching) ,thanks for reminding us all to check out the copyrights on our canvas ,I’m sorry to say I didn’t check as I bought in eagerness from Amazon,This hobby is saving my mental health during this horrible epidermic as I’m sure it is for many of us ,I’ve encouraged the least likely friends to check your channel out to start their journey in diamond art ..It’s very positive to mention taking breaks and in my case I can’t leave the house so I jog in the house and try to run up and down the stairs 🤪keep safe to you and all your subscribers 🙏🏽😷
katt Aw, Kat!! Thanks so much! I am so glad that diamond painting has brought you joy. Thanks for being a valuable member of this little community and take good care of yourself! ❤️
I didn't actually know that they could be stolen art and I will check fno
Rowan Brierley 💯💯💯 I love!! ❤️
@@tinyworldsofwonder 1:41
I have been diamond painting now for about six years. One of the most valuable lessons that I learned was purchasing a good straightening tool. I have compared crooked drills to those I have taken the time to straighten and the images are sharper, and look nicer up close. The best straightening tool I have ever purchased is a thin metal tool versus the plastic ones. I straighten as I go in sections. Then I take a look at the overall painting when I am done and again straighten where I see it is needed. I guess I am a bit of a perfectionist. This tool is invaluable to me. I love your video, thank you so much.
I just started diamond painting 2 days ago and I love it. I got a stitch diamond painting. It is going to look amazing when it is finished.
Awww, welcome to this fun hobby, Beth!! I am so excited that you're having a great time! We're all addicted here 😉, and so it's fun to welcome new friends to our community!!
I watched several dp videos b4 starting. That way I knew what I was in for. Another hint I learned: if the dp is small (25cm x 25 cm) go w/round drills. But the thing that helped a bunch is a chart that I made showing centimeters to inches. Did it by 5's (5cms, 10 cms etc.) So I could envision how big it it would be. Now I automatically order 45cm & up. I have a 50cm x 70 (75?) cm to do. Plus I do squares cuz I love detail. Some only came in round drills though. From TH-cam I learned how to convert pens into dp pens.So to sum up, I adapted some things for doing dp, the rest I got from Dollar Tree. You do not have to buy everything and you don't have to buy it all at once🤩
Great tips! And you're right! We don't always have to have the brightest, shiniest, newest, trendiest gadgets. There is a lot of joy in creating and adapting things on our own. :)
In my opinion its in small canvases even more important to choose square if you want even a few details...
The one thing as an experienced dp'er I have learned is something for the new diamond painters. Start slow. Everything you need to do a diamond painting is included in the kit. Make sure this is a hobby you REALLY want to do, in the long term. Except for a light board, don't go out and buy everything you see or hear about for diamond painting right away. Make sure you really want to make it a long term hobby, before you invest a lot of money into all the accessories. I have had people sell me boxes full of dp stuff, because they weren't as interested as they thought.
Tina Johnson Those are great points! I find that all must haves at first were minimally expensive, just my easel and light pad. Part of the joy for me has been collecting over time when things really speak to me. 🥰 Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom!
It's so so true if you have to get something outside of the pad is a small cheap organizer for the drills
@@Thenekkedkittygamer I bought a diamond kit from DIY 5D diamond painting and the drills were organised in little baggys for you,you can just line them up in an old butter container,until you know whether your going to stay with the hobby or not
@@mandyb6422 that's awesome! Most of the shops I order from like dac have them in those little 200 packets
I started my first one a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Most of the stuff I had before hand since I'm really into art. I already had a light board and a box to put stuff in (I was planning to paint it and still am). I have a paint palette to put multiple colours of drills (ones with dips in lol). The only thing I have bought for the paintings are the actual canvases and some more tools. So even is I end up not being so into it, it's really not that big of a deal.
I wish I hadn't spent so much $$ on different ways to store my diamonds. Small zip lock bags work great.
You can get boxes that hold 28 colors for $5 on Amazon
When working with a clear adhesive cover paper, I lightly score the clear adhesive in smaller sections. That way who don't have to remove large sections of the protective cover all at once.
That is a great idea! :)
Thank you for your response! I've finished one and almost done with the other, so framing is right around the corner. Here goes nothing! :))
Framing! I’d love to know more about how you do that and how a diamond painting looks after it is framed!
Thank you for your video! Great tips, I’d wish I’d known about. As my neck was my killer, and not having a good working space. Thank you! 🙋🏾♀️
Thanks so much, Unaisi! I am so glad the video was helpful to you! :)
I found by mistake that cheap parchment paper will not pull up clean. Don't know if this has happen with others or I just bought way toooooooo cheap :) Won't do that again.
Lonie Redd Uh-oh, that's good to know! I'll pin this, because I would hate to lead anyone astray! 😬
when I used parchment paper it stuck to the picture ans I had a heck of a time getting it off.
donna ford Oh no!!! Hopefully people will test a small area first. I haven’t had any issues, but I’m sure all adhesives are different! 😢
It has to be NON STICK parchment paper. They are not all the same. I have been using it for almost 2 years and never had a problem. Learned about it on youtube.
Lonie Redd True! I have tried two brands of parchment paper/non-stick baking paper. One pulls out clean. The other one is very difficult to pull out, and if I probably left it stuck on the canvas for awhile it would have been impossible to pull out without tearing.
Awesome...you´re SO patient putting in all those little pieces - big respect :-)))
brennerfineart Thanks!! 😂 It is a nutty hobby really! 😀
I LOVED this video! I am working on my very first Diamond Painting and I'm hooked - EXCEPT for the fact that I can only do a small bit of "painting" before I am in terrible pain. I never thought about getting an adjustable easel or drafting table and how it would help with that issue! I was so excited about this new hobby that I bought five other kits - which I wasn't going to be able to use because of the pain factor. So THANK YOU for that excellent tip! I ALSO was very interested in hearing about the different glues which come on the kits. I was wondering if you seal your finished projects? I watched a couple of videos about sealing before I saw your "7 Hints" video. And finally - thank you for pointing about the licensing issues. It is something that hadn't occurred to me, and I will keep my eyes open from this point forward!
Hi, Nancy!! I am so glad this was helpful! I had terrible neck issues before I started using my easel, so I hope this helps you! :) I still have to alter the angle regularly and make sure I can rest my elbows on the table, but it has really helped. :) If I'm doing canvases from really reputable companies I typically don't seal. I usually save sealing for canvases I'm not positive will hold up well. :) Thanks for hanging out!
Thanks so much. I just finished by third diamond painting o I am fairly new to this craft. I am so enjoying it . I am so glad I founf your video today it is so helpful. The one thing that really bothered me was about artisdt painting. I had no idea to look out for whether they were being used legally or not. Learned a whole lot more but that was one that really touched me. Thanks so much. I will continue to watch you.
Thanks so much, Pamela! Welcome to this wonderful hobby! You are definitely not alone in regard to the copyright issue. I had no idea when I first started and purchased so many canvases I now regret. :( But all we can do is make different choices once we're informed and move onward and upward, right? Thanks for your kind words, and a warm welcome to you!
In a way, 7 is actually how I found out about diamond art club. An artist I follow shared that they were having their art made into kits with them 😁
After mentioning the fakes
That makes total sense, although it's sadly so common. I'm so glad there are companies out there who deal with artists in an ethical way. 🥰
I just bought a 30/40cm diamond painting of two cats siting on and tree with the background being very beautiful with lots of different colors I'm new to diamond paintings and I'm so excited to get started on my first painting! I hope I will still be able to enjoy the details with such a small canvas
Goosey Loosey Hi there!! I hope you have so much fun with your project snd that it turns out amazing!! 😀
@@tinyworldsofwonder 🤗🤗😁😁Btw I love watching your videos!
@@lucyboessen6526 Thanks so much! It is great to have you here! :)
Thank you for this very beneficial video!! Even though I have been doing this almost two years, I found it helpful. My first DP was a Diamond Dotz, so I was lucky with the quality. I then began to research for as much information as I could find. I was lucky in my research and probably missed out on mistakes I could have made. Thank goodness for wonderful people like you who are willing to give your time to help others. Thank you Jessica, you are a true gem in the Diamond Painting world.
Lori Willits Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! It is wonderful people like you that make my channel so much fun! I am glad you enjoyed the video, and I look forward to seeing you here again. 😀
Do you have a suggestion on a certain board for lighting or a table for crafting? I just started doing this a couple of weeks ago and I find it very calming but it does take a little bit of organization and the table I'm working on it isn't the best and I don't wanna put it all over my kitchen table. What do you think?
I have only been diamond painting for about 3 weeks and have made the mistake of unknowingly ordering a few paintings that weren't licensed. A good friend of mine is an artist and I asked if I could get a custom of one of his pieces of art, after that I just couldn't imagine not having the artists permission to use their work. Thank you for supporting artists and using your platform to spread the message. ❤
Clarissa Mitchell Thanks, Clarissa! I appreciate your encouragement and your ethics! ❤️
Same, just last night I ordered some really cheap ones (£3) with £7 shipping. On Amazon my first one was £7-£8 soooooo yeah
Rowan Brierley I started the same way. The important thing is always what we do next time I think. ❤️
thank you for pointing out art theft! I am literally doing my very first piece as I watch you and you are the first out of many youtubers to cover this!!! so important! so thank you!
Thanks so much! I know our community is full of awesome people who really care for artists, so I hope we can all help get the word out and make a change in our little corner of the world. Thanks for watching! :)
@@tinyworldsofwonder Do any of the places you mentioned sell on Amazon?
YES to the comfortable area!!!
I started on my kitchen table. Being autistic, 6'4" and having had 2 failed back surgeries, after the first session (I sat for about 4 hours with breaks every hour--thanks to my husband for nipping at my heels and getting me off my butt) I didn't sleep the whole night for the pain and swelling in my legs and feet. The next day when I sat, my shoulder and neck were agony. So, I asked him to get my old drafting table from our storage barn. We cleaned it up, raised it as high as it will go (which makes it about 4 inches higher than our kitchen table) put me a good wooden chair at it and now I can sit much more comfortably.
I'm starting my first ever square drill art as soon as it gets here tomorrow. Thank you for your suggestions, I've only been at this for about six months.
I'd also like to say...I bought my first, idk, 10-12 kits from HL "Leisure Arts", which is a subsidiary of Diamond Dotz. Looking back...I can only hope their art wasn't pirated. I felt just awful hearing that. I've graduated to Diamond Art Club now, I absolutely LOVE them, and I took a snapshot of your list so that I can look at those companies, too. Thanks again, and happy dotting!
Ooh, yikes! I'm so glad you've found an arrangement that is more comfortable now. It really is vital! As for the licensing thing, all we can do is be cognizant once we know, so kudos to you for caring about the issue. Happy diamond painting! :)
I just ordered some diamond paintings after watching your videos, thanks for the tips!!!
That is wonderful, Marta! I hope you have a wonderful time with your projects!
I just started doing Dimond paintings. Doing my first one. Love it so far. It's so relaxing.
I am so glad you are enjoying yourself, Rebecca!! I find it to be such a zen activity as well. It has really helped to save my sanity during Covid. (I love your username by the way!!) :)
Good video. As far as the squares vs rounds, if you get. 30x40cm in squares, then you would need to get a 40x60 in rounds to get the detail that you would get in the 30x40 square. Also I wished that before I purchased so many square diamond paintings, that I should have bought only one square and one round to see which one I enjoyed doing the most. I have I think $400 dollars worth of kits in my closet that are squares that I will never do, because I found out that I love doing rounds so much.
I go for square Drills..🌝,,, I can help you destashing with...😜
i did the same but with rounds i prefer squares and i have so many rounds and so many small kits ill never do
Excellent suggestions! 😀
MT TM all the square kits that I have are 60x80 cm.
Jo I am a square ho!!! 60x80 is my sweet spot. LOL.
OMG thanks so much for this video, and your other one that talks about Super Gloss Mod Podge and wiping the surface!!!!
My pleasure! I’m so glad you enjoyed! 😀
I am new to this and never even thought about copyright! Thank you so much for this info. I have only purchased two paintings thus far but will be sure to look into this further. Great info you shared here!
Thanks so much, PJ! I appreciate your openness to this information. People like you are what make this craft so awesome and supportive of artists!
I started by doing a beginners and then became addicted to the diamond 💎 stitching. I’ve only just finished 30 by 40 peacock last night and done it with the glitter diamond beads.
I received mine with the sticky clear plastic. I was afraid of getting dust or loosing the stickiness but it survived. At first I didn’t know what to do so I remembered seeing some women cutting their work into 3 strips of paper so I done this with the parchment paper.
I’ll be starting on the Virgin Mary next.
Hi, Sheila! Congrats on the finish! I think diamond art is so addicting. I hope you have a great time with your next project - it sounds lovely!
Hi, super important information. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.
Coral Gonzalez Thanks, Coral!! Please take care of yourself too!
THANK YOU for this video :) I had long wondered if this might be a nice hobby for my 95yo grandmother whom is very creative...however upon watching your video I know these intricate designs would be quite difficult for her.
HOWEVER! I DID Find some small cartoon animal ones for kids on Amazon and ordered them for us to try together :) She may enjoy trying it or at the very least seeing them being done if she can't manage. :)
CannaClarawrr Aww, that's amazing!! Great idea to look into those first! She may also enjoy some of the special drill mandalas or bookmarks that have slightly larger gems. I hope you have a blast!
Thank you for these tips! My first kit is arriving on Wednesday. It's from a reputable cross-stitch company that has made some of its kits available as diamond paintings (and, as you pointed out, the name of the artist is on the webpage) That's maybe another source to to consider, and a cross-stitch or needlepoint pattern is already designed to look good at a small size, unlike a photograph converted into a chart. I've been dismayed at some of the total rip-offs of art that I've seen online. My kit has square drills so I'm going to watch your placement video next :-)
Ooh, fun!! Yes, for sure! Thank you!
Great video Jess as always.
My only advice is to newbies is, don't believe everything people tell you about any one company and there is NO such thing as a kit with all perfect drills.
Also, when starting a square drill canvas, start in the middle and work out.
Oh my! Now i know why i get frustrated with square canvas's! Will definitely try this - Thanks for sharing that tip.
Kendra Iacouzze by starting in the middle does this stop popping drills please I allways start my squares dp at the bottom in sections useing my ruler to keep my rows straight
That is true! Ever Moment is the closest I've found, but still not always perfect. I've never tried starting in the middle, but I will have to! 😀
@@tracygoodenough7198 Tracy I have found very few if any popping drills. I also start at the bottom. By working out and down or out and up, you are allowing the drills to move in a natural motion by expanding out. If you stop and think about it, by moving inward you aren't giving the drills anywhere to go so they are going to **pop up**. Shoot, hope that makes sense. 😍
Hi, can you explain to me what you meant by “parchment paper” to use when you roll back the clear plastic sheet on the canvass. Do you cover most of the sticky canvas with the parchment paper and only work on a block at a time?
That's a great question. I just pull back one horizontal section of the plastic and put a row of parchment or release paper, leaving the rest of the plastic cover on. Be sure to test your parchment paper on one tiny area of the canvas first to be sure you won't have issues with the adhesive sticking. :) I also like to save the release paper from my double sided adhesive canvases to use with my clear cover canvases. :)
Parchment paper is sold on a roll in the same grocery aisle as tin foil and plastic wrap. Wax paper is NOT the same as parchment paper. Use only parchment paper. As I wanted to play with the diamond painting and not spend a lot of time cutting, I bought parchment squares on Amazon in 4” squares as that is a good size for me (and for separating hamburger patties and rum balls).
I definitely know I want to do diamond painting.
It's sooo fun!! :)
I recommend that new dpers go back and watch videos. I watched every video that I could find before I made a purchase, of course back then, there were a lot of informative videos not just unboxings, but you can learn so much, even from unboxings If you listen.
Claudette Jones That is great advice! There are creators with so much wisdom to offer in our community. I learned so much from Ella at Kickin' Cancers Butt and Diamond Painting when I started. She is a fount of wisdom! 😀
I watch as many videos as I can on diamond painting it helps tremendously I can’t wait to get my first painting in the mail, super excited
Thank you!! Moving forward I will check to see if the paintings are licensed. I never thought about that. I have a bunch of them from Temu so who knows! Thanks for the video!
I personally really appreciate your soapbox. Keep it up! This advice is so helpful even just generally when considering image copyright. Thank you ♡ (and on a side note, learning about public domain and Creative Commons is very interesting and important!)
bonepeonies Thanks so much! I find it fascinating too! 😀
I do too...what was that list of suppliers
What are creative commons?
Really good tips! I’ve tried diamond art once (a friend had a bunch and generously gave me one to try out) and I’m planning on starting it as a new hobby because it helps my head relax from constant thoughts (ADHD). Your videos have given me better insight on what to try next and I’m currently saving up to order one along with a pen and a small tray :) can’t wait to try it again! Keep up the great videos!
That’s so exciting, Delta!! Welcome to this fun hobby!! 😀
@@tinyworldsofwonder thank you!
I have ADHD, too, and diamond painting helps me tremendously!
Very hlpul just startin i doha e troule with the glue and picking up the drills
Thanks, Ellen! Wishing you the best of luck with your new venture! I'm sorry you're having a few issues. :( I think it all takes a bit of practice, and some kits are definitely easier to work on than others.
11:32 I can’t express enough how important exercise is. I have severe SI joint problems and muscle weakness from being too inactive and sitting all day for studies. It’s hard to get that strength back after it’s gone and your bones are not supported.
This is such a great reminder. Sitting is worse than smoking for our health, and I am SO guilty of neglecting this sometimes.
I was just going to order some paintings and this video really helped me you deserve a like AND subscribe also stay safe!!
Thanks! You too.
All your tips where helpful because I'm just starting in this craft. I bought a kit and it came with out any instuctions. So I'm kind of learning by looking at a few videos on youtube. Thanks for your tips.
My pleasure, Paul! Welcome to this fun hobby! :)
I usually use an exacto knife to cut out areas in the plastic cover
I just started my first Diamond painting. I decided to watch a few videos. Thank you for the information you shared, I’ll be making less mistakes!
Marcie Nicols Hi, Marcie!! My pleasure! I am so glad this was helpful!
Thank you for the tips
My pleasure. Thanks for checking out the video! :)
I just started my first two diamond paintings this Easter sunday and finished today luckly I watched alot of TH-cam videos befor ordering them insted of just jumping into doing one
Kendra Hartley Awesome, Kendra!! Have a blast and let me know how your next one goes! 😀
What sealant did you use
If any
Amazing painting.... Keep up the great work.... 😍😍😍
Thank you so much 😀
@@tinyworldsofwonder Ur welcome....
Have you checked out Mary’s Diamonds? I’m waiting on my first order from them.
I haven't! Let me know what you think when you receive your canvases. Is that a Facebook seller or a web site?
Tiny Worlds of Wonder I first saw them on instagram. They offer multiple sizes and round or square drills. I ordered a castle in 80 x 100 cm. Last month they were featuring an artist - Lioba Bruckner. I liked the art work so I ordered two canvases. I’ve gotten confirmation that they have shipped my order. shipping is taking awhile because they ship from their factory in China. I got my Dreamer Designs intro kit today so I have projects to work on. I’m really excited about the castle! I will be happy to let you know what I think once my order arrives. The website is www.marysdiamonds.com
I received my castle finally. It's by Lioba Bruckner. Its double sided adhesive. The covering is in strips about two inches wide. This canvas is 80 cm x 100 cm, square drills.
I havent unrolled it yet because I dont have a place that wide to hang it. The drills look good - I think there are 47 colors. I expect i will be ordering again. I want to work on the castle first to be certain.
thank you for this, getting mine sooon 🧡💛
Exciting! I hope you have a blast! :)
Hello! I really loved this video! I've never done a dp (about to start one now) and I'm so happy I found your channel!
I have kind of a random question. Sorry if you have a video about it, I only just found your channel last night. Have you ever made your own blank canvas for freehand? I know they sell blank premade ones, but they are a bit pricey for someone who would need a lot of them. So yeah, I was just wondering if you ever made your own or know how one would even go about doing so.
Thanks! -Gina
Hi, Gina!! Welcome to this fun hobby! That is a great question! I am in the process of working on my first one now, and a video will be coming soon. I have one I'm working up as a Diamond Dotz Freestyle design from my own pattern, and I have one in the works from HAED as well. More to come soon - hopefully! :) I agree - the blank canvases are expensive. I think most of the time it's more cost effective to order kits as custom diamond paintings sadly. I have a blank canvas and drills from Cooper Diamond Art for my HAED project and had a good experience with their service. I just sent them the size of my design and the color list, and they were able to ship me the canvas and drills really quickly and easily.
@@tinyworldsofwonder Thank you so much for your reply! I'm looking forward to that video. I'll definitely be ordering from Cooper Diamond Art! I was looking for a place to buy square drills so this will help a lot! Thanks again (:
I just bought my first kit. thanks for the tips.
I hope it is going awesome!! :)
If using parchment paper make sure you get the double sided parchment paper. Then you won't have to worry which side to put down on your painting. Thanks for the list of stores. I only knew for 3 on your list. Will check out the others.
Louise Smith Great tip, Louise! Thanks for sharing!
Hi, I just did my first diamond painting last night and havre one more to do. Today, I began Googling info and came across this video. OMG! Thank you for the list of where to buy and most of all about the Number Seven tip. So good to know this before I invest my $$$ on canvases. I would venture to say that since I got both my prints thru a site last summer for really cheap, they are copyrighted and are not legal. Oops! I just know the larger image is one I’ve seen all over the internet so never gave a thought to copyright issues. Now I know that I enjoy this craft, I will look for authentic canvases which list the author, from the sites you listed. Again Thank you for this video. I just got my small light board and only need to invest in the artist table. Which I can use for all my card making projects also.👌🏻❤️💜👏🏻🌷
Hi, Kathlene! Welcome to the addiction - it is great to have you! We all have a few of these oopsies in the beginning (I know I did!), but all we can do is our best, and I love having ethical people like you on the channel! :) I wish you all the best with your diamond paintings!
Thanks for the video. I already do diamond painting for almost four years, but you can always learn.
I have a question about the copyright thing though. Firstly; I never even thought if it so thanks for making me aware. But the question; how do you find out if it is? Just some pointers would be nice
Hi, Gerda! I had no idea when I started either, and I made so many purchasing errors. The best way to know whether art is licensed or not is by the seller. :) Here is a video I did on this issue subsequent to this if you feel like checking it out: th-cam.com/video/NuiV5zr1YtI/w-d-xo.html
I wish I had known about the difference between the glues on the 5D painting.
I wish I had known how long it took to place drills. I am a patient person but it took me a long time to do a small section. The pic had figures in it and I stopped working on it. Just resumed work on it. Plus I wished I had gotten pix w/broad areas of color. Looking at my stash, I see that I picked ones that were interesting or "pretty." Totally disregarded the confetti lolol. But now I know what to look for and can be prepared. LUV 💎 painting 😍
M. Elaine Bates So true! The confetti game is real! I love it but I totally understand why it’s frustratingly slow. 😀
One of the first tips I heard was to put tape around the white edges of the painting to not get dirt and dust in the white around the painting because my painting that had a clear cover had sticky way outside the actual painting. Do paintings that have the double sided opaque paper also have that sticky outside of the painting?
They can, yes. I feel like some companies are getting more exacting with their adhesive placement, but I have had to do this on both kinds of kits. :)
@@tinyworldsofwonderCool, thanks for answering 😊
Thank you for your knowledge on which companies are legit. I am really new at diamond painting and I’ve been going to many sites. And I’ve been wondering which ones are the best to go to. I didn’t even know there are sites that sell illegal Prints.
Audra Lenhart You’re most welcome! I’m sure there are more that I don’t know about, but it’s a place to start. 😀 I was completely in the dark on this when I started. It’s hard to believe they can get away with it!
I have watched many tutorials on diamond painting since I completed my first project and waiting for my second project to arrive. I was a little late to the party. I had never even heard of this craft until 2 weeks ago and came across a booth at a craft show. Yours is one of the best I've watched! Your voice is very calming and easy to understand. Your focus is on the tutorial and not on yourself. I had seen many of your tips in other videos, EXCEPT the copyright one! That's VERY important to me as well and now I will be checking! Thank you for taking your time to share valuable information with all of us!
Hi, Diane!! Thanks so much - that is so kind that it made my whole day! I am so pleased you found the video helpful! :)
I just wanted to commend you on your videos. You have the most warm, friendly, calm, voice I have ever listened to. I also love the way you do your closing send off :) you are a treasure in the world of diamonds
Oh my goodness, Kim!! That is so kind! You made my whole day!! 🥰
I have never done a diamond painting, but thanks for the tips!
I really liked this and Her attitude and personality are great. I have not started my first one yet, watching a lot of these first and really like this one and her manner
Thanks so much, Laurie! I really appreciate that! 😀
You talk about using square drills vs round ones. Are you doing kits? You don't have a choice. Or do you just replace all the round ones with the square ones? Or do you never use kits???
Hi, Paula! For most off the shelf kits these days, you don’t have a choice, but for custom canvases you usually do. 🥰
Fantastic video for newbies and pro's! Thankyou SO much for your effort in making OUR experience as good as possible. .. also not sure why there are t more likes on the comments, such great comments & also very helpful AND you answer every question .. so guys there's even MORE info if you go through the comments ;) JS🤓👏 Thanks again🙋
Thanks so much! :) I am so glad you found the video helpful. :) We have a wonderful community here, don't we? :)
Tiny Worlds of Wonder thanks for your reply :)) 👍
I totally enjoyed your tutorial. I am a new painter so I am searching for all the tips and dos/fonts. I also am an artist toned down somewhat as I am getting on in years, but still want to continue my passion. My question is about the wonderful thick pen you were using . I would like to purchase that as I have arthritis in my hands and feel that this thickness would help with my cramping fingers. Thank you again for your experience and help.
Hi, Camille! Welcome to this amazing hobby! I got this pen on Etsy from Jim's Handmade Pen Shop. I love it!
I really appreciate your suggestions on getting comfortable such as table and exercise tips and also the light pad. I never knew that adhesive will rise making the drill look lifted so that was a good tip with the little knife.
I am so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for checking it out! :)
Great tips! I used to be intimidated by the square and u have to line them up perfectly
Thank you! They can be hard at first, but now I sometimes think they're a little easier to get straight than rounds! :)
I found a mistake that I worked from the wrong side so my hand kept getting stuck in glue and I didn’t work from the top so all the bottom was weird
Ugghh! That's the worst! :(
Tiny Worlds of Wonder ik :(
I've only just began this wonderful craft. I have learned it's ok to take the pixalated oddly placed random diamond bead out and put in color of choice that won't bug you forever. However, noteworthy to the one saying, hey I see a whole bunch of things underneath not picked up, you may have a bag full of oddly placed beads....lol. but you may be happy with your new design. (My side is hurting from laughing so hard)
Absolutely! That is a great tip! The canvas is yours and you should do what it takes to love it! :)
I wish I had known that blu-tac works sooooo much better than any wax. (Not sure if this is an Australian product, might be called something else elsewhere). Traditionally its for sticking posters etc to walls. BUT It's brilliant for DP!!! .. I never have to refill during a session (well rarely), easy to fill, no residue, isn't messy, totally reusable, if you get some on your canvas it doesn't interfere with canvas stickiness and a little goes a VERY long way... Brilliant!! I got a white packet from IKEA.. Works like it was made for it! x ✨✨✨
Amanda Kitteh That is awesome advice!! 😀
Blue tack is also called that in the UK lol
Unfortunately I ordered this product and ended up only Successfully using it once or twice. Any other time I've sat there poking mad prodding very aggressively trying to get it in the pen but it acts more like gum than wax. So it doesn't break off inside I've literally fought it trying to stretch the pen through. When it did work it was very successful and long lasting, but in the end I'm a little disappointed so I guess I'll be constantly redipping on regular wax.
Hello, what do you do with the left over diamonds? Also would love to see a video on the various ways on how to frame your finished project and a review on where to find the best frames at the best price. Love your channel thank you!
Most people save any left over diamond drills for any possible shortages on future paintings. But make sure to label them with the DMC # as that should be consistent across kits.
Great idea! I keep mine in a shoe box in labeled bags in case I’m shorted as Calliope says. Thanks for the suggestion!! 😀
@@tinyworldsofwonder for the diamonds "colors" to match other canvases, you have to buy from same company?
@@ggny5108 not necessarily. I bought a kit and part way through I began running out of diamonds. I contacted the seller and they sent me a replacement kit. Unfortunately the diamonds I needed were a few shades different and not really close enough to blend in even though it was the same painting. I ended up buying replacement diamonds that matched better from another company. I love square drills but I've had shortages in most every kit I have purchased.
Sorry I missed this question, but I see my community gave you great answers! :) DP manufacturers typically buy their drills from an outside source, and often these drills have slightly different dye lots. Often the variation isn't too extreme, but occasionally two of the same DMC colors can be vastly different!
Thank you for this smart video lots of info I wish I had known about containers before I spent money on the cheap ones now I have the good ones
alexisbee47 Thanks, Alexis!! That is a great suggestion!
I just started doing diamond paintings. I take my canvas to my bathroom and use my blow dryer on the canvas to heat it up to level up the adhesive before I start. I don't know if it's good or bad but it did help to flatten out the canvas from being rolled up. Please tell me if I shouldn't do this.
Deanne Angus I’m not sure! :) Heat does effect adhesive, but I don’t know if a hair dryer is hot enough to do damage or not. That is certainly an intriguing idea!!
Just started my 1st Diamond Art and the static is making me crazy! The gems won't pour out of the cellophane bags without attaching themselves to everything then there's gems left in the bag that I try to scrape out with a little spoon then they all attach to the spoon.
Ugh, that’s the worst!! I just finished a Diamond Dotz like that. I ended up dumping the drills onto a dryer sheet inside my boat, then pouring them into another container off the dryer sheet. It helped quite a lot, but it was so frustrating! 😢
I wish I had known 1)there is such a thing as a diamond painting that is too Big. 150 cm by 100 cm swallows any work surface and 2) Double sided adhesive on a large canvas like the one mentioned in point one has a lot of problems with bubbles and rivers and the problems grow over time.
Great video! Thank you
Kecia Rideout Great tips, Kecia! I find that I lose my motivation on those big canvases after a while too. 😢 And you’re totally right about the adhesive!
Hi, I enjoyed your video. I purchased my very first dp and waiting for it arrive. I am trying to learn as much as I can so I can start and enjoy doing it. Thank you for all the videos and thank you for all your followers that are also willing to help newbies.
Candace Vermette You are very welcome, Candace!! Welcome to our great hobby!
One thing that I leaned after getting a custom drill pen, multi placers are amazing!
Also a personal preference, find an easy way to store your drills. For me, I hated going through the ziplocks when I only had about 5 of one or another diamond to place. I felt like I was taking more time switching colors then doing my painting.
These are great tips, Sadie!! Thanks for sharing!
Very informative. Getting read for my first painting. Great tips. As l have osteoarthritis in my neck have ordered an adjustable table
Thank you so much for sharing this information. It was very helpful and informative.
Keep well.
T x
Tracey Landt Thanks so much! I am so glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the video I enjoyed when I said first dollar diamond painting I didn’t know the size makes it different if you don’t mind me asking where do you get your easel have a nice day thank you very much be safe❤️☺️🌟💐
Marcia Mullings Hi, Marcia!! I got my easel on Amazon. 😀 Thanks for hanging out today!
Hi, this was an excellent video and just starting my 2nd diamond painting. Your information was very good and I immediatley thought that an easel and light pad would be a good purchase, however, the easel does not ship to the UK and the light pad is not available, would you have any other recommendations? Interesting comment about copyright. Thanks
Hi, John! Sorry about the limitations of the links I posted. I suspect the light pad will come back into stock when the supply chain issues from China work themselves out, but in the mean time, I wonder if an arts supply seller in the UK would have an easel. My local art supply store sometimes has these in stock. Dick Blick is one of my favorites here in the states, but I don't know if there's an equivalent in the UK. Sorry I am not more help since I'm not familiar with UK-based chains. :)
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Hi thanks for your help and have managed to source both an easel and light pad. Your videos are very informative and helpful, never realised about the copyright issue and being new to the subject purchased the cheaper options, had a look at the Treasure Studios website and impressed at their aftercare service and its certainly worth paying more for quality. Woul assume though that diamond painting is a female dominated activity so perhaps I am a bit of loner in this hobby. Take care and stay safe. John
@@johnbolton8606 Hi, John! I am so glad you found what you need! I think you are sadly correct in your assessment that there are few good options out there for men who love this craft, but I do have a number of wonderful men here on the channel. What kinds of art would you like to see more of? Do you enjoy landscapes, fine art, old masters, etc.? I am always looking for ideas. :)
Hi, im new to diamond painting just started my first painting. Thank you for the brilliant video, its very knowledgeable. What is the best way to store your drills please. Have also subscribed to your channel x x
Thanks so much! I like storing my drills for current projects in Hildie and Jo bead containers from Michaels, and my leftovers in baggies in photo boxes. :)
Thank you so much for your information x x
Thanks for the tips. Especially that last one because I'm always looking at sites for new diamond paintings and I've never even thought that they might be stolen images or art. I'm all about giving credit to the artist because I know how hard they work to create their masterpieces and I have so much respect for their talent. I'll be sure to check from now on to see that I'm not buying stolen art .
Amanda Lambert Thanks so much, Amanda!! I am so grateful for people like you! ❤️
hello I am new to this I ordered a coaster kit with cat faces on it from amazon there does not seem to be any type of glue on the wood coaster at all nothing to peel off ? also does a small piece of wax last long enough how many diamonds can you pick up with one pen load of wax also are all diamonds the same size do you need different size pens? . sorry for all the questions hope to hear from you thanks.
OmG your voices so soothing.....🥰🥰🥰
MT TM Aw, you’re so sweet! My kids think I’m boring. 😂
Let's swap kids😜
I didn’t know that size was something to consider... I bought a 15 by 20 , I wish I bought something bigger but this will be my first time so lesson learned
Shoot, that's disappointing! We all have to start somewhere though, right? I also did a few of these small ones when I first started out. :)
Now you Ned for to demo how the thread bare app works for people who need demonstration. Thanks for all the good info
Sandra Wood That’s a great suggestion!! 😀
I'm left handed and new so wondering whar area to start in
thanks for the tips
Thank you for this! I'm new and working on my first.. I do have neck issues and already my upper back is aching..need an easel! 😊 I've subscribed👍👍
Thanks, Susan!! An easel may help quite a bit! :) I'm sorry for your pain. I find I have to adjust the angle frequently and break up my sessions to be sure I don't get too stiff. :)
I couldn’t live without my easel! I don’t use a light pad but I have a goose necked Ott light clamped to the top of my easel. Works great. ❤️🇨🇦
Hi I’m new here. I just watched this and I really appreciate the info. I purchased my very first dp last week and I’m waiting for them to be delivered. Since then, I’ve been watching all the dp videos.
I didn’t even think about image licensing when I was buying and I ended up purchasing from a company that rips off artists.
I unfollowed them and won’t buy from them again. I bought another from Paint Gems. Have you used Victoria moon? I bought another one from them, I need to find out if they used licensed art.
Anyway, thanks for this very informative video! I’m super excited for my dp kits to be delivered so I can get started 🤗
Yureli Oliveira Hi, Yureli!! Welcome to the addiction! I hope you have a blast working on your paintings. I have tons of paintings from when I first started and didn’t know about all this licensing stuff. When we know better, we can do better, right? I have looked at Victoria’s moon, and while I can’t say for sure, there are definitely images on their site that raise red flags for me. Thanks for caring, and it’s great to have you here on the channel!
ThankYou
So glad this was helpful!
Great tips, especially 5 and 7! I bought a poor quality canvas from what is probably a non-copyright supplier & received what I, unfortunately and unbeknownst to me, paid for - a CHEAP imitation in more ways than 1!!! My cousin, who 'opened the door to the wonderful world of DP' for me had the same misfortune with the same supplier...Thanks for the tips. Also, I missed the list of canvases and loved the lady with butterflies towards the beginning of the video. Would you please let me know the name of the canvas and supplier?
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I had many like this when first starting out, and as you so aptly point out, we really do get what we pay for in the world of diamond painting. I believe the canvas you're referring to is probably the gorgeous Sleeps with Butterflies from DIY Moon Shop. :) They license this lovely artist.
I wish I had known how useful light pads are. XD and if you can't afford one, a glass table with a lamp under is all you need.
Natalia Cutie Ooh, great tip!! TFS!
I've been using my tablet and even my kindle reader as a light pad when I've needed a little help deciphering symbols. I don't recommend using them too much or pushing very hard on top of them, but for a quick help, they work ok. I'm not quite ready to invest in a light pad yet.
Great idea about the glass table and lamp!
Ty brilliant idea!!!!!!!
Thanks for the tips, esp no 7, regarding infringement. I have been very doubtful re some kits that are being sold on Shoppee (from China) that are going for less than USD4 (with free shipping!), for a 20cm x 20cm. I have been watching quite a few videos re diamond painting, and yours is the first that mentions this important point. Some shops in Etsy do not list the artists too.
Thanks, Stephanie! It is alarming, isn’t it? I think it’s so sad how many artists lose out on making a living through infringements like this. 😢
How would we know if the image is copyright?