• Creates A Fuller, More Complete Looking Painting.
• Square drill diamonds look a bit "cleaner" than round drill diamonds. They line up more easily and create a "fuller" mosaic look when enjoyed from a distance.
• Square Diamonds Satisfyingly "Snap" Into Place. 
• Sometimes it's the little things that matter! When you start making progress on a painting and begin filling in gaps, you get a satisfying "snap" and a sense of achievement, as dorky as that sounds! 

ROUND DRILL (AKA ROUND DIAMONDS)

• Easier (And Faster!) To Pick Up And Apply Diamonds.  
• Round diamonds just seem to stick to the diamond pen better, making the transition seem more seamless. 
• Finished Painting Feels Less "Complete." 
• Given the round shape of the diamonds, gaps between diamonds may appear more apparent when you're close up with the painting. 

Different Diamond Painting Techniques

After placing thousands of diamonds, you may want to switch things up. Our community has developed a number of different Diamond Painting Techniques and strategies that everyone can follow! 

The Checkerboard Technique 

Imagine the alternating black and white squares on a traditional checkerboard. Apply the same method to your Diamond Painting to mix things up a bit on areas with large amounts of the same color. The real upside comes when you fill in the gaps - SO satisfying when everything snaps into place. 

"The Dealer" Technique 

Some of the more obsessive among us need our diamond lines to line up perfectly! Stacy Garon from the Paint With Diamonds Support Group recommends taking an old credit card and running it through the slots between the lines of drills so they all get pushed into place. 

"Work Your Way Up" Method  

Some say you should always leave the best for last. The "Work Your Way Up" method involves starting with your smallest quantity color first, and then finishing up with the color you have the most of. Things should get easier as you go along, since you can place more of the same color at a time with your Diamond Pen Multihead.

"One At A Time" Method 

This one doesn't require much explaining - just work your way across the canvas one color at a time! The downside here is that the exposed areas might get less sticky over time. But on the plus side, filling in all of the blank spots is that much more satisfying than going row by row, for example. 

PRO TIP: If any areas ever get less sticky due to air exposure, try dabbing the spot with a moist towel or baby wipe. 

"Farm Plot" Method 

Put yourself in the shoes of a farmer and divide up large blocks of the same color into little "plots" that you'll "harvest" on at a time! Are we stretching the metaphor too far yet? Keep each rectangle just wide enough that you can place 3 or 5 diamonds with the wide end of your Diamond Pen. 

What Does Each Diamond Painting Kit Include?

Each Diamond Painting Kit comes with everything you need to get started!

• Pre-printed canvas with design chart (with pre-applied adhesive) 
• Color diamonds delivered in separate bags (labeled) 
• Diamond pen tool
• Pair of extra-sharp tweezers 
• Wax pad (used to pick up diamonds)

When ordering kits, be sure to pay attention to 1) where the kit is coming from and 2) how it's packaged. If your kit is coming from overseas, you'll want to be sure it's packages securely for transit. At Paint With Diamonds, we avoid common shipping problems by wrapping our canvases around foam noodles to avoid creases and plastic wrapping all canvases to avoid water damage.

What Do I Do If There Are Creases In My Canvas?

Many Diamond Painting Kits ship from overseas. To minimize damage in shipping, we wrap our canvases securely around a firm foam noodle. Sometimes, there may be some creases in the canvas when you unroll it. So what can you do to get rid of them? 

Option 1: Put The Canvas Under Your Mattress. Try using your bodyweight overnight to iron out any creases and wrinkles in the canvas. 

Option 2: Put Heavy Books On The Canvas: The same principle applies here - simply apply weight in the form of heavy books for a day or two. 

Option 3: Cut Our Creases With A Crafting Knife: If there are stubborn creases, simply lightly go over them with an X-Acto knife to release any air trapped between the canvas and its adhesive layer. 

How Do I Frame My Finished Diamond Painting?

After a while, you'll probably notice your collection of finished Diamond Paintings start to pile up.

Have no fear! Paint With Diamonds offers Premium DIY Natural Wood Stretcher Bars for your finished diamond painting canvases! 

After your 5th, 8th, or 17th kit, you'll begin to pick up on a few secrets that make the entire Diamond Painting process even better. We've compiled a few tips and tricks below!