Would love to see an updated version of this video as some of the Etsy shops linked don’t exist anymore and some of the Amazon items (like the small tips) don’t seem to sell very much either- shipping date was 2 months out. Love all of your videos, they have been so helpful for me as a beginner!
I'm a total beginner, literally just got my first kit for my birthday last month and completely fell in love with the process of diamond painting! I found your channel while looking for help on using washi tape to frame. I'm soooo glad I found your channel because it's really soothing to listen to while I work and I'm learning so much from you! I had no idea about all the different tools and things. I am going to take it slow, improving my tools, but I really appreciate the suggestions. I definitely need to upgrade my trays and storage. The kits from Michaels do NOT include enough little baggies for all the colors it comes with. Thank you!!!!
I can’t imagine diamond painting without a light pad! The eye strain…even for those with perfect eyes…really takes a toll over time. You don’t feel it at first but that’s exactly the same with carpel tunnel. Prevention is everything.
I just use a led clamp lamp from IKEA. It doesn't cost much orq take up space. I like a centered light but we're all different people and need different tools 😊
I use a light pad & a rechargeable neck light since I diamond paint on our bed with a breakfast tray. Not the best setup, but it works well enough in our small space.
I've recently started diamond painting. My very first purchase was an easel. I have neck and shoulder issues. I found that hovering over the canvas was causing me lots of pain. The easel has helped immensely!!
Hello. I am new to diamond painting and your video was very helpful for me. Your voice is pleasant to listen to and it doesn’t take you a long time to get your points across. Thank you. I have subscribed as well.
Hi from B.C., Canada 🇨🇦 I'm a beginner and really appreciated all your suggestions. I'm working on my first dping. I'm loving it! I will be buying a few new items. Thanks 😊
I love your podcasts I try to always look at one or two a week but recently I have been hospitalized which limits my ability to participate in crafting. I’ll never get well but when I am feeling okay I do many crafts. Enough abought me. You are a super great influencer in Diamond painting and so informative. Your personality is beautiful. Keep up with all your great work.
I agree a decent tray is a must, I also got a storage system, the Elizabeth Ward system was $81.00 so I got a cheaper storage system and it’s way better than the bags ❤😊
I agree with the thinner multi placers. I order from Paint With Diamonds and they send both the dark or light wax. I def prefer the dark wax as you said it seems to use longer. I was using an little table lamp however i did get a light pad and it's amazing for darker canvases. These are all great recommendations! I have ordered a storage container from Amazon that holds 68 containers. They are small and look like tic tac boxes that don't hold a lot but with 68 containers i can fit most my drills in. My canvas sizes are usually 90x120cm. I also have found some great resin pens from Amazon that are so comfortable in the hands.
Your voice is so soothing! I am house sitting this week so my sister in law gave me my 1st diamond art painting to do. She has all her storage containers full or lent out to other family members so I went to Dollar Tree & got the 2 largest size cylinder containers in the graft section & the large crayon boxes for back to school. My 9 yr old who has been doing this with his Aunt said he really like my containers better. I wanted to jump in & get started so I didn't order anything yet. I will definitely be looking into the light box because an over head light adds too much of a glare for me.
Thank you so much for making this video!!! 😆😆😆😆 I was looking everywhere to find out the name of the 2nd storage containers to store my diamond drills!! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 I am so happy!!!!
Thanks, friend! I have to agree. I tried using one of the green trays that came with one of my special drill kits recently, and that lasted for a hot second 😂
Thank you so much for your video. It was extremely helpful. I've been dp"ing for almost 3 years & like ideas about new products to use. I do have 1 suggestion for storage. I use the 'tic tac" style of storage. They have always closed securely. Are smaller in overall size than other options. For quicker color visibility I put a drop of clear nail polish on the label, on the lid & place 1 drill on top. Drill stays put & clear polish doesn't distort colors.
amazon has some thick diamond painting pens cheap that is where i buy mine i got 2 for like 12 $ instead of wax i use blue tack it will last me hours before i have to refill blue tack it similar to quake hold
Hi, I live in Australia have been doing diamond painting for quite a while found my first kit in a local cheap shop. I was a very keen cross stictcher, knitter and croucher but due to wrist issues all that had to stop so finding diamond dotz was a God send.I haven't bought anything off line yet, I do have a light pad and find it great. I do a lot of dotz at night so big help. But listening to you I'm going to get a up grade on the pen. Thanks for your help love your videos from Jenni in Australia
I’m new to this beautiful art form and I watch TH-cam and you all the time ivve been looking to buy some wee wax and not your mommas mud and I ca my find it anywhere ! I love your channel. And your voice is so soothing Katie I have watched your multi placing shows and I love these
Thanks for sharing!! enjoyed watching this video. I enjoy hearing what others find helpful. For me my number one must have is a LED magnification light on a reticulating arm. My eyesight is so poor that I absolutely could not DP a bookmark w/o the magnification. #2 is an easel. I DPed for 2.5 years on my dining room table and my neck and back were killing me. The easel has really made a difference. I also cover the top if my easel with a split pool noodle. #3 a good support chair #4 XL easel sized light pad #5 ergonomic hand turned super short. 3.5 inches because of the lighted magnifier, I need a short pen so I don't keep hitting the lens. #6 a 1/4 sheet silicone baking sheet. I need this to rest my arm/hand on the exposed adhesive as I work. #7 large capacity tray.
Thank you got watching, and for sharing the tools and accessories you find most helpful! I love hearing others’ thoughts, and you have some really fantastic suggestions! Gosh, everything you suggested really would make for a much more comfortable and ergonomic diamond painting experience. I’m glad you’ve found ways to make it more doable for you!
I couldn’t live without my easel. I have a light pad but I prefer my Ott light on a flexible arm that I have clamped on the top of my easel. I agree that a good chair also is helpful for those of us with bad backs.❤️🇨🇦
Nope, you’re definitely not the only one! You should have seen how long I spent looking for the power cord, good grief. It’s been that long since I’ve used it! But I definitely didn’t want to leave it out, since it’s a must-have for SO many people.
@@mollym5182 how you doing it’s nice meeting you here, I have a whatapp group for Diamond painters we share ideas together and interest, it would be nice joining us.. if your interested kindly reply back for the group link so you can join us and may God continue to bless and strengthen you....
Hi Katie, I am going back through your playlist and loving it 😍. I have been dping for about 6 months now and have only just got my first custom pen and a bigger tray 😃. I am so glad I have upgraded to them as it has made it so much more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your ideas 🤗. Stay safe and happy 😃 💖
An A3 lightpad and an easel on a laptray. Those are my priorities, since I have severe disabilities and poor eye sight. Everything else, I agree with you about and I own too.
I found an old pill box for Sun-Sat, and it is like breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner so I stocked my diamonds then taped the edges with painters tape and wrote #s on them. It is neat & use a baby spoon to get gems out. Just things around the house for storage. I love multiplacers! #diamondpainting
I just got my first diamond painting kit (a few weeks ago). Came with a basic pen, tray, and wax. I ordered a thick pen, a storage set up (came with more trays, multi placers and wax YAY!). I also got one of those light pads. Now I just need to stop being scared and start the painting part LOL. It is a 40cm x 70cm, I might of started off with something to big I think....
Update- DAC just got their Elizabeth Ward type of storage bin back in stock for $44.99+ shipping. Their flat rate shipping is $10 (there's discount codes usually available, don't pay full price at DAC!). It has 54 containers & a clear pink lid. They also recently got their washi tape mystery set back in stock for 40 mystery rolls for $19.99. They're really pretty from what I've seen online. I haven't bought either of these. I've only gotten 1 kit from DAC so far & its gorgeous (its the brand new Chloe the Maine Coon Glitter Cat & its huge at 27.6" square with square drills & is a Christmas present for me from my boyfriend). Great suggestions here. I love your videos.
Yes, I agree! I immediately bought an upgraded pen, trays, and storage when I started diamond painting! :) Great ideas! I'm also a member of no the light-pad club, but I do see how it would be helpful for folks. :)
This video helped me so much! When I got my first diamonds art kit it came with the basic pen, but it was comfortable because it came with a soft stopper (sorry I'm not sure what they're called) so it wasn't that bad. I just wanted to have extension, so I didn't have to do each diamond one by one.
Update- the DAC pens are now $19.99 & there's several options. Their newer 'basic' tool kit included with every DP kit is really nice imo & includes a nice white DAC branded plastic pen with putty in one end with a single placer, a few multiplacers, a regular single placer, an upgraded white tray with sliding lid, extra bagies, extra putty, wax & maybe tweezers. I just got my 1st DAC DP kit & its beautiful & I love the included tool kit. I've ditched the green boat trays completely. I knock them over too much. I also added silicon bumps on the bottom of my trays to keep them from sliding. I had the bumps left over from a drawer organizer bin set. Good video.
This was a great video, I am new to Diamond Painting and I am starting to collect must haves before I begin to start diamond painting. Storage is tricky one for me as I want sturdy storage as I have cats and I want to prevent spillage and I will be investing in a light pad and pens!! Great video and I subscribed 😊🤟
I got a 68 storage holder with a lid that clicks closed. I love it. P.S. paint With Diamonds website offers "oh sh*t" insurance. I've dropped my older storage container twice and they sent me all the gems without me having to send a picture of all the drills laying on my living room floor. This insurance also covers the canvas. I have cats too and he likes to be in my way. If you walk away from the canvas and your cat sits on the sticky part they will resend you the entire canvas.
Hi there! If the kit doesn't come with a sticker inventory sheet that I can use, then I'll make a copy of the legend on the canvas or use the paper inventory sheet, and then feed that through my Xyron Sticker Maker. It's super handy!
Here’s my feedback for your video. Your video popped up and right away I liked your voice to entice me to watch all of the video. Then I subscribed. Been looking for a slightly larger tray or two for dominate colors. The higher walls keep me away but those rose gold trays are so perfect and have a pretty sheen to them. I’ve also been thinking of a light pad but rarely would I need it. Totally agree on the clear multi placers. I can’t see where I’m placing them.
Thank you so much for the kind words, and welcome! I'm glad that you're here and I'm looking forward to getting to know you 💛 I did want to share that after this video, I did discover a shop that makes (what are now my favorite) diamond painting trays: Munimade, over on Etsy. She restocks on Wednesdays and they go fast, but I love her larger trays for multiplacing! The trays in this video are great, too, but I just wanted to let you know :)
Light pad made a big difference with me, so did sectioning little bits of the painting because I personally tend to lose motivation real fast but the light pad made it easier to see so I didn’t get frustrated and sectioning helped because it was like “ok, I am going to get at least (#) done today” kinda like little goals for urself :)
Said I wasn’t going to do one for a while because after a while doing the painting hurt my shoulders but I’ve been tempted to get another one but I’d kinda want different storage and a different pen but at the same time I feel bad asking to buy this storage bag (already found one I’d get) because I’m 15 and it would be my moms money 😅
I do use a light pad. If I need a bigger one I’ve gotten two of the Same and duct taped the together for easy storage and have a usb hub on my work station. Usually eBay sells multiple sizes as well as discount when ordering multiple pads.
Hey Katie I have be3n doing diamond painting for about 6 years have you try doing metal multiplacers I know the plastic once leave divits when continuing using the plastic once love your videos keep up the good work
Ok so if I decide to buy one of those drill holding boxes won't I have to buy all my future paintings from the same company so all the drills are numbered and the same color? I've done 5 different paintings now and I buy them willy nilly from Amazon but none of the colors are ever the same. I'm assuming because they are all from different manufacturers. Please advise😊
Really love your channel. Totally agree with your suggestions. I just got Bella Art de Nicole trays and I'm obsessed. Lazy River Woodturning Pens are like impossible to score yesterday 3 minutes and sold out. Lol. Truly find your videos calm me. Love listening to you.
Thank you so, so much for the incredibly kind comments! I’m loving my Bella trays, too! And did you see that Lazy River is doing a set of first-time buyer pens on their Instagram?? Definitely go take a look!
What are your thoughts on round and square medal rulers. I bought some to try them out and I love using them. Even though you can only use them when single placing it lines up the drills perfectly
It’s funny cause when I started I hated the pens and trays that came with the amazon diamond painting kits so I upgraded a lot and love everything I got everything you showed I have 😁.
I am so happy that I found this video! I am about to finish my first project and am obsessed! I do have a question about the tools that come with the kits. What do you do with them? I worry about wasting them.
Hi Alice! To be honest, I've just been chucking them into a box to deal with another day. I don't want to throw them away and add to plastic waste, but I'm struggling to find a good way to repurpose them. I may see if a local school could use them!
I'm total beginner. There seems to be several types of projects. Ones where the drills pop in to the piece and ones where they stick to the top. How many types are there and could you explain the difference? Thanks so much for your videos!
I bought a resin pen on Amazon. It’s nice and comfortable but it’s so heavy. I find myself grabbing the cheap one that came with the kit way more. I think I just need to buy a lighter one. Maybe metal?
Hi there! Actually, I might recommend looking for a wood pen, since those can be really lightweight. Kevin's Kreations on Etsy has lots of different styles and are nice quality! Here's the link to his shop: www.etsy.com/shop/KevinsKreationStore
A lot of the items sold on amazon are sellers that also sell on Aliexpress at a fraction of the cost, sometimes less than half the price.. The huge difference is shipping times. Aliexpress shipping is usually included in the price and takes months. So if you're working on a very tight budget, have a look there. You'll just have to wait for your stuff.
I'm sorry, I'm not sure which tool you're talking about. I would recommend contacting the shop you'd purchased from and asking if they can clarify for you.
Would love to see an updated version of this video as some of the Etsy shops linked don’t exist anymore and some of the Amazon items (like the small tips) don’t seem to sell very much either- shipping date was 2 months out. Love all of your videos, they have been so helpful for me as a beginner!
I'm a total beginner, literally just got my first kit for my birthday last month and completely fell in love with the process of diamond painting! I found your channel while looking for help on using washi tape to frame. I'm soooo glad I found your channel because it's really soothing to listen to while I work and I'm learning so much from you! I had no idea about all the different tools and things. I am going to take it slow, improving my tools, but I really appreciate the suggestions. I definitely need to upgrade my trays and storage. The kits from Michaels do NOT include enough little baggies for all the colors it comes with. Thank you!!!!
I have pets which = pet hair. Tweezers have definitely came in clutch with removing pet hair from my diamond paintings!
I can’t imagine diamond painting without a light pad! The eye strain…even for those with perfect eyes…really takes a toll over time. You don’t feel it at first but that’s exactly the same with carpel tunnel. Prevention is everything.
I find overhead light to be better than under light. But good light of some type is essential.
I just use a led clamp lamp from IKEA. It doesn't cost much orq take up space. I like a centered light but we're all different people and need different tools 😊
I use a light pad & a rechargeable neck light since I diamond paint on our bed with a breakfast tray. Not the best setup, but it works well enough in our small space.
Total beginner here… just got my first kit as a gift. Your videos have been incredibly helpful!!
I've recently started diamond painting. My very first purchase was an easel. I have neck and shoulder issues. I found that hovering over the canvas was causing me lots of pain. The easel has helped immensely!!
Thank you. I'm just beginning, so this was so helpful .
Hello. I am new to diamond painting and your video was very helpful for me. Your voice is pleasant to listen to and it doesn’t take you a long time to get your points across. Thank you. I have subscribed as well.
Thank you so much I just started and this is so helpful 😊
Hi from B.C., Canada 🇨🇦 I'm a beginner and really appreciated all your suggestions. I'm working on my first dping. I'm loving it! I will be buying a few new items. Thanks 😊
Very informative video and glad you still like using our trays 😁
Of course, Nicole! I really do enjoy using your trays ☺️
I love your podcasts I try to always look at one or two a week but recently I have been hospitalized which limits my ability to participate in crafting. I’ll never get well but when I am feeling okay I do many crafts. Enough abought me. You are a super great influencer in Diamond painting and so informative. Your personality is beautiful. Keep up with all your great work.
I agree a decent tray is a must, I also got a storage system, the Elizabeth Ward system was $81.00 so I got a cheaper storage system and it’s way better than the bags ❤😊
I agree with the thinner multi placers. I order from Paint With Diamonds and they send both the dark or light wax. I def prefer the dark wax as you said it seems to use longer. I was using an little table lamp however i did get a light pad and it's amazing for darker canvases. These are all great recommendations! I have ordered a storage container from Amazon that holds 68 containers. They are small and look like tic tac boxes that don't hold a lot but with 68 containers i can fit most my drills in. My canvas sizes are usually 90x120cm. I also have found some great resin pens from Amazon that are so comfortable in the hands.
Your voice is so soothing! I am house sitting this week so my sister in law gave me my 1st diamond art painting to do. She has all her storage containers full or lent out to other family members so I went to Dollar Tree & got the 2 largest size cylinder containers in the graft section & the large crayon boxes for back to school. My 9 yr old who has been doing this with his Aunt said he really like my containers better. I wanted to jump in & get started so I didn't order anything yet. I will definitely be looking into the light box because an over head light adds too much of a glare for me.
My husband has a 3D printer and he printed me a larger tray and I love it!!!! I’m still new and needed something larger!
Thank you so much for making this video!!! 😆😆😆😆 I was looking everywhere to find out the name of the 2nd storage containers to store my diamond drills!! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 I am so happy!!!!
I am watching this now wow I really wish I would’ve seen this sooner you gave so much information Thank You
New fan and new crafty addiction!!! These were super helpful! Thank you!!!!
For older eyes that light pad is a must! 😊 great video ❤
I completely agree with your suggestions! A good tray and pen make a world of difference!!
Thanks, friend! I have to agree. I tried using one of the green trays that came with one of my special drill kits recently, and that lasted for a hot second 😂
Thank you so much for your video. It was extremely helpful. I've been dp"ing for almost 3 years & like ideas about new products to use. I do have 1 suggestion for storage. I use the 'tic tac" style of storage. They have always closed securely. Are smaller in overall size than other options. For quicker color visibility I put a drop of clear nail polish on the label, on the lid & place 1 drill on top. Drill stays put & clear polish doesn't distort colors.
That's a great idea! Thank you 💛
I’m going with the tic tac style organizer too. I love the clear polish idea. Brilliant! Thank you! Does it come off with polish remover?
I wanted to ask you something
Thanks for doing this! It is so helpful as a new diamond painter. I am excited to look up these items. I LOVE supporting small business!.
Thank you for these videos. I have found many more great diamond painting shops as a result. 👍👍👍👍
@@ashleypaintingwithfriends4149 yeh that would be great.
amazon has some thick diamond painting pens cheap that is where i buy mine i got 2 for like 12 $
instead of wax i use blue tack it will last me hours before i have to refill blue tack it similar to quake hold
What is blue tack and where do I get it?
Thanks you so much I'm new to this did my first ever diamond art painting x
Thanks for the heads up,got my first 3 diamond art kits today
Hi, I live in Australia have been doing diamond painting for quite a while found my first kit in a local cheap shop. I was a very keen cross stictcher, knitter and croucher but due to wrist issues all that had to stop so finding diamond dotz was a God send.I haven't bought anything off line yet, I do have a light pad and find it great. I do a lot of dotz at night so big help. But listening to you I'm going to get a up grade on the pen. Thanks for your help love your videos from Jenni in Australia
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Diamond art does take a lot of time but it's still very fun and its now my favorite favourite past time!❤💗
I’m new to this beautiful art form and I watch TH-cam and you all the time ivve been looking to buy some wee wax and not your mommas mud and I ca my find it anywhere ! I love your channel. And your voice is so soothing Katie I have watched your multi placing shows and I love these
I just start big thank you for all this help I look for better stuff make my life easier and enjoy diamond painting ❤
Thank you! I’m new to DP and this was very helpful!
Loved it Katie! I agree totally 💯 with your suggestions. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Sheila! It’s only from my limited perspective, but I hope it helps some beginners! 💛
Thanks for sharing!! enjoyed watching this video. I enjoy hearing what others find helpful.
For me my number one must have is a LED magnification light on a reticulating arm. My eyesight is so poor that I absolutely could not DP a bookmark w/o the magnification.
#2 is an easel. I DPed for 2.5 years on my dining room table and my neck and back were killing me. The easel has really made a difference. I also cover the top if my easel with a split pool noodle.
#3 a good support chair
#4 XL easel sized light pad
#5 ergonomic hand turned super short. 3.5 inches because of the lighted magnifier, I need a short pen so I don't keep hitting the lens.
#6 a 1/4 sheet silicone baking sheet. I need this to rest my arm/hand on the exposed adhesive as I work.
#7 large capacity tray.
Thank you got watching, and for sharing the tools and accessories you find most helpful! I love hearing others’ thoughts, and you have some really fantastic suggestions! Gosh, everything you suggested really would make for a much more comfortable and ergonomic diamond painting experience. I’m glad you’ve found ways to make it more doable for you!
I ADORE my lighted magnifier. I hadn't even thought of a shorter pen to make working under it easier.
I couldn’t live without my easel. I have a light pad but I prefer my Ott light on a flexible arm that I have clamped on the top of my easel. I agree that a good chair also is helpful for those of us with bad backs.❤️🇨🇦
So happy I'm not the only one who doesn't use her lightpad that often. I have been, but barely use it. 😊
Nope, you’re definitely not the only one! You should have seen how long I spent looking for the power cord, good grief. It’s been that long since I’ve used it! But I definitely didn’t want to leave it out, since it’s a must-have for SO many people.
I don’t even have one
@@mollym5182 how you doing it’s nice meeting you here, I have a whatapp group for Diamond painters we share ideas together and interest, it would be nice joining us.. if your interested kindly reply back for the group link so you can join us and may God continue to bless and strengthen you....
I would also recommend a magnifying glass for those bad canvases I've been DP for 7 week and it's my best friend
Hi Katie, I am going back through your playlist and loving it 😍. I have been dping for about 6 months now and have only just got my first custom pen and a bigger tray 😃. I am so glad I have upgraded to them as it has made it so much more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your ideas 🤗. Stay safe and happy 😃 💖
An A3 lightpad and an easel on a laptray. Those are my priorities, since I have severe disabilities and poor eye sight. Everything else, I agree with you about and I own too.
I found an old pill box for Sun-Sat, and it is like breakfast, snack, lunch & dinner so I stocked my diamonds then taped the edges with painters tape and wrote #s on them. It is neat & use a baby spoon to get gems out. Just things around the house for storage. I love multiplacers! #diamondpainting
you have such a pleasant voice, this could honestly be unintentional asmr
i got that same light pad on amazon and i love it. mine was around 20 i think but came with a bunch of DP accessories.
Thanks, this is so helpful!
As you were speaking, I was diamond painting with my light pad and new pens I just got LOL!
I do love trays also. Light pad first, trays second. Loving Munimade right now.
Thanks, Marty! :) Ooh, yes, I'm really loving my trays from Munimade right now too!
I just got my first diamond painting kit (a few weeks ago). Came with a basic pen, tray, and wax. I ordered a thick pen, a storage set up (came with more trays, multi placers and wax YAY!). I also got one of those light pads. Now I just need to stop being scared and start the painting part LOL. It is a 40cm x 70cm, I might of started off with something to big I think....
I'm working on my first DP. For me a straightening tool was one of the first things I looked for, along with a larger barrel diamond painting pen.
I scored lite tracing toy for $6. Works great. I am waiting for the light pen now. We will see how much it helps...
I’ve diamond painted for a little over 4 years, but I like to watch these videos just to see if there is something I could learn 😂
Update- DAC just got their Elizabeth Ward type of storage bin back in stock for $44.99+ shipping. Their flat rate shipping is $10 (there's discount codes usually available, don't pay full price at DAC!). It has 54 containers & a clear pink lid. They also recently got their washi tape mystery set back in stock for 40 mystery rolls for $19.99. They're really pretty from what I've seen online. I haven't bought either of these. I've only gotten 1 kit from DAC so far & its gorgeous (its the brand new Chloe the Maine Coon Glitter Cat & its huge at 27.6" square with square drills & is a Christmas present for me from my boyfriend). Great suggestions here. I love your videos.
I'm a guy with big hands and so the pen upgrade is a must for sure
Amazon finally had the Elizabeth Ward storage in stock! I was so excited! It was $33.
Oh yay!! I'm so glad! I hope you really love that set, they're my favorite :)
I’m a year and a half in an I learned what tools work best for me. It can get expensive buying different ones till you find the best ones.
Great video, Katie! You made some great choices 🤗
Thank you so much, Laura! It’s only from my perspective, but I hope it’s helpful to beginners ☺️
Thank you for suggesting small business
I wasn’t able to find the rose gold drill tray set. Would you please provide a link for the new sliding lid? Thanks!
Where you get your battery pack for your light pad. Thanks
I am supposed to be getting a lightpad for christmas but for now our local art store has chargeable light pens, and it seems to work well.
Yes, I agree! I immediately bought an upgraded pen, trays, and storage when I started diamond painting! :) Great ideas! I'm also a member of no the light-pad club, but I do see how it would be helpful for folks. :)
This video helped me so much! When I got my first diamonds art kit it came with the basic pen, but it was comfortable because it came with a soft stopper (sorry I'm not sure what they're called) so it wasn't that bad. I just wanted to have extension, so I didn't have to do each diamond one by one.
#1 for me was the light pad. I have the same one you do. I think it was $15 or so on amazon. I could not diamond paint without it. 👍🏻
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Hi Katie! What do you use to store your diamond painting pens in? Like what type of holder? Thank you!
Just subscribed! #6000 congrats!
Hooray! Thank you so much, Samantha! 💛
Update- the DAC pens are now $19.99 & there's several options. Their newer 'basic' tool kit included with every DP kit is really nice imo & includes a nice white DAC branded plastic pen with putty in one end with a single placer, a few multiplacers, a regular single placer, an upgraded white tray with sliding lid, extra bagies, extra putty, wax & maybe tweezers. I just got my 1st DAC DP kit & its beautiful & I love the included tool kit. I've ditched the green boat trays completely. I knock them over too much. I also added silicon bumps on the bottom of my trays to keep them from sliding. I had the bumps left over from a drawer organizer bin set. Good video.
This was a great video, I am new to Diamond Painting and I am starting to collect must haves before I begin to start diamond painting. Storage is tricky one for me as I want sturdy storage as I have cats and I want to prevent spillage and I will be investing in a light pad and pens!! Great video and I subscribed 😊🤟
I got a 68 storage holder with a lid that clicks closed. I love it. P.S. paint With Diamonds website offers "oh sh*t" insurance. I've dropped my older storage container twice and they sent me all the gems without me having to send a picture of all the drills laying on my living room floor. This insurance also covers the canvas. I have cats too and he likes to be in my way. If you walk away from the canvas and your cat sits on the sticky part they will resend you the entire canvas.
after a month i haVe finally started using a multiplacer. now i'm zooming through my project.
Curious as to how you made those labels for the Elizabeth Ward containers.
Hi there! If the kit doesn't come with a sticker inventory sheet that I can use, then I'll make a copy of the legend on the canvas or use the paper inventory sheet, and then feed that through my Xyron Sticker Maker. It's super handy!
Here’s my feedback for your video. Your video popped up and right away I liked your voice to entice me to watch all of the video. Then I subscribed.
Been looking for a slightly larger tray or two for dominate colors. The higher walls keep me away but those rose gold trays are so perfect and have a pretty sheen to them. I’ve also been thinking of a light pad but rarely would I need it. Totally agree on the clear multi placers. I can’t see where I’m placing them.
Thank you so much for the kind words, and welcome! I'm glad that you're here and I'm looking forward to getting to know you 💛 I did want to share that after this video, I did discover a shop that makes (what are now my favorite) diamond painting trays: Munimade, over on Etsy. She restocks on Wednesdays and they go fast, but I love her larger trays for multiplacing! The trays in this video are great, too, but I just wanted to let you know :)
Another good thing to get if you don’t already wear glasses get some cheap reading glasses cause they help big time
Light pad made a big difference with me, so did sectioning little bits of the painting because I personally tend to lose motivation real fast but the light pad made it easier to see so I didn’t get frustrated and sectioning helped because it was like “ok, I am going to get at least (#) done today” kinda like little goals for urself :)
Said I wasn’t going to do one for a while because after a while doing the painting hurt my shoulders but I’ve been tempted to get another one but I’d kinda want different storage and a different pen but at the same time I feel bad asking to buy this storage bag (already found one I’d get) because I’m 15 and it would be my moms money 😅
My kit didnt have tape ini it! I think the tape helps a great deal!
I do use a light pad. If I need a bigger one I’ve gotten two of the Same and duct taped the together for easy storage and have a usb hub on my work station. Usually eBay sells multiple sizes as well as discount when ordering multiple pads.
Hey Katie I have be3n doing diamond painting for about 6 years have you try doing metal multiplacers I know the plastic once leave divits when continuing using the plastic once love your videos keep up the good work
I am about to begin and had a quick question. Should I get sealer for mine before I begin?
Ok so if I decide to buy one of those drill holding boxes won't I have to buy all my future paintings from the same company so all the drills are numbered and the same color? I've done 5 different paintings now and I buy them willy nilly from Amazon but none of the colors are ever the same. I'm assuming because they are all from different manufacturers. Please advise😊
Really love your channel. Totally agree with your suggestions. I just got Bella Art de Nicole trays and I'm obsessed. Lazy River Woodturning Pens are like impossible to score yesterday 3 minutes and sold out. Lol. Truly find your videos calm me. Love listening to you.
Thank you so, so much for the incredibly kind comments! I’m loving my Bella trays, too! And did you see that Lazy River is doing a set of first-time buyer pens on their Instagram?? Definitely go take a look!
Hello, I'm doing my first canvas right now, but I have a tip, hand gel will get all sticker residue off your storage pots.
What are your thoughts on round and square medal rulers. I bought some to try them out and I love using them. Even though you can only use them when single placing it lines up the drills perfectly
Love you.Myugono and Dorina.
loved this video and i can totaly findmyself in all your choices! i have subscribed as number 823 :)
Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m so glad you’re here!
It’s funny cause when I started I hated the pens and trays that came with the amazon diamond painting kits so I upgraded a lot and love everything I got everything you showed I have 😁.
I am so happy that I found this video! I am about to finish my first project and am obsessed! I do have a question about the tools that come with the kits. What do you do with them? I worry about wasting them.
Hi Alice! To be honest, I've just been chucking them into a box to deal with another day. I don't want to throw them away and add to plastic waste, but I'm struggling to find a good way to repurpose them. I may see if a local school could use them!
Love your voice!!! 😁
The multiplexers are very tricky the thick one with my 1st one I did I got one in about 30 min to a hour a piece broke off of it.
Very good video
Love you ❤️🥰remember you are beautiful and special don’t stop diamond painting or TH-cam you really help me ge through my days❤️💙🧡💚🤍
Temu has great price & storage holders.
I'm total beginner. There seems to be several types of projects. Ones where the drills pop in to the piece and ones where they stick to the top. How many types are there and could you explain the difference? Thanks so much for your videos!
I didn’t realize how helpful the light pad was until the first time I turned it off. Immediately no. It’s a life saver
Great❤
Do I need to get a cover minder?
I ordered the wheel too! :)
I just got my first diamond painting as a gift from a friend. It may be a stupid question but how much wax do you use per diamond painting?
Very helpful. What about how to use Washi tape?
I have been looking at pens, I wonder what is the difference between regular and thin spacers apart from the obvious?
Only that, honestly. For me, it's much easier to use the thinner multiplacers, but I know many people that don't have a problem with the regular ones.
I bought a resin pen on Amazon. It’s nice and comfortable but it’s so heavy. I find myself grabbing the cheap one that came with the kit way more. I think I just need to buy a lighter one. Maybe metal?
Hi there! Actually, I might recommend looking for a wood pen, since those can be really lightweight. Kevin's Kreations on Etsy has lots of different styles and are nice quality! Here's the link to his shop: www.etsy.com/shop/KevinsKreationStore
A lot of the items sold on amazon are sellers that also sell on Aliexpress at a fraction of the cost, sometimes less than half the price.. The huge difference is shipping times. Aliexpress shipping is usually included in the price and takes months. So if you're working on a very tight budget, have a look there. You'll just have to wait for your stuff.
Same for Wish items. I noticed quite a bit of the same sellers on there that are also on Amazon. Like you said, it's the shipping.
Do you have to use the wax or putty? If your using tweezers, do you still have to use putty or wax. This will be my first time.
whats the white plastic blade for?( not featured) i got it in my lightboard kit
I'm sorry, I'm not sure which tool you're talking about. I would recommend contacting the shop you'd purchased from and asking if they can clarify for you.
It's a straightener to straighten your diamonds
Do all of the diamond art pens work with the multiplacer heads or do you need a special one?
They’re usually pretty standard! If the multiplacer seems loose, you can wrap a little bit of tape around the end and it’ll fit more snugly.
Forgot where you get the rounded tip tweezers?
I would just search for them on Amazon or Ali Express. I think I had a pair also come with my TSA kit with round drills.