If you have ever ordered a diamond painting kit in January or February and wondered where it went, the answer is almost certainly this holiday. A very large share of diamond painting kits — including most marketplace kits and a significant portion of branded ones — are manufactured in and shipped from China. Chinese New […]
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What Are Mandala Diamond Paintings & Why Are They So Popular?
Walk through any diamond painting catalogue and you will find mandalas everywhere. They are one of the most consistently popular design categories in the hobby, and not by accident — the mandala happens to be almost perfectly suited to what a drill grid does well. Here is what mandala diamond paintings are, why they dominate […]
How To Frame Your Diamond Painting Kit With Foam Boards!
Framing a diamond painting is not like framing a poster. The surface is three-dimensional — drills sit a couple of millimetres proud of the canvas — and the whole thing is heavier and more rigid than it looks. Standard picture frames fight you on both counts. Foam board is the cheapest, most effective answer, and […]
The Best Craft Tables for Diamond Painting
If you’re like most diamond painting enthusiasts (dare we say addicts) you probably spend hours on end hunched over at the kitchen or dining room table working on your kit. At this point, the table most likely looks like an explosion of diamonds and trays, as if some diamond painting army invaded your home. Plus, […]
The Diamond Painting Craze and How to Get Started
Diamond painting is an addictive and artistic hobby that revolves around patience, dedication, patterns and concentration. It can be challenging but the results are well worth the work and with a bit of practice, you will find the hobby to be therapeutic in no time. The community of diamond painting is growing rapidly and it […]
Traveling with Diamond Paintings
Are you someone who can't go anywhere without your favorite hobby of diamond painting? If so, this article is for you! This is everything you need to know about diamond painting on the GO… A few months back I had a trip planned to visit family in Florida. Of course I was looking forward to […]
I love Diamond Painting but my eyes arent what they used to be 3 great tips to make those diamonds bigger
How you can still enjoy diamond painting even if your eyes aren't what they used to be. How those with vision problems can still create detailed pieces. Diamond painting can be a fun and rewarding hobby. It is a relaxing experience to slowly assemble a beautiful, sparkly painting from a numbered canvas and a pile […]
How to Frame a Diamond Painting Kit
How to properly frame your finished diamond painting kit to show off your masterpiece or present it beautifully as a gift. Make Sure Your Diamonds are Bonded Properly First, you are going to want to roll your painting. Not roll it up - literally roll it, as in with an actual rolling pin. To protect […]
What to Look For When Purchasing a Diamond Painting Kit
What You Should Look For When Purchasing a Diamond Painting Kit… Image While it may seem pretty obvious, it's worth mentioning that the subject matter of your potential diamond painting is an important factor to consider. With so many options to choose from, it's essential to select an image that you love as you will […]
What are The Different Types of Diamond Painting Kits
So What Do All Diamond Painting Kits Have in Common? General Diamond Painting Kits General diamond painting kits are available in a variety of different designs. These are great for anyone and can definitely help get the creative juices flowing. General diamond painting kits are great for beginners. We also recommend a bit smaller diamond […]