What To Look For When Purchasing a Diamond Painting Kit?

What You Should Look For When Purchasing a Diamond Painting Kit…

Before you get started creating your very own diamond painting, there are a few factors you should take into consideration before selecting a kit. With a wide variety of diamond painting kits available, it can be a bit tricky to choose what project will be the best fit for you. So, here’s what you should look for when purchasing your 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 be spending quite a while staring at the design while working. Even after you’ve finished, you will spend (you guessed it) some more time staring at the design of your now completed, diamond painting. As there are plenty of diamond painting kits already out there, chances are you will be able to find an image that speaks to you but, if not, there are also services which will design a kit specifically for you and your customized image.

Size

Before purchasing your kit, you should think about what size diamond painting will be right for your project. After you’ve decided what subject matter you would like to create, it’s essential that you use that image to inform the size of your piece. The dimensions range from small to extra large, with smaller sizes best suited for less intricate images and larger sizes best suited for more complex images. So, as the design becomes more elaborate, the size of the diamond painting should also increase in measurement. Essentially, the larger the piece, the more details it can contain. And by coordinating the size with the amount of details in your diamond painting, you can prevent your work from appearing blurred or overly pixelated. This explains why aficionados of the diamond painting community prefer working on large and extra-large diamond paintings as they allow for sharper details and a clearer resolution. However, when you first jump into the world of diamond painting, it’s important to consider the size of your piece in relation to the elaborateness of the design, as it will affect how difficult and time-consuming the crafting process will be. So, while many diamond painters believe, “the bigger, the better”, small and semi-small paintings tend to be the ideal size for beginners.

Full vs Partial Drill

When purchasing your next diamond painting kit, you should consider which type of canvas you would prefer, a full drill or a partial drill. Whether a canvas is either a full drill or a partial drill will determine how much of the painting will be covered in gems. For example, a full drill canvas will be totally covered in gems, as the entire image will be coded. On the other hand, a partial drill canvas will only be partly covered in gems, as the entire image will not be coded. So, depending upon how much time you would like to invest, you have the option of creating a diamond painting either completely or partially made out of gemstones.

Round vs Square Drill

Speaking of gemstones, a diamond painting kit can use either a round or a square shaped gem. When using round drills, the gems do not line up perfectly with one another and this creates free spaces between the gemstones. Because of this round drills produce more abstract-looking images and are found to be better suited for smaller sized designs. In comparison, when using square drills, the gems do line up perfectly, which means there will be zero free spaces between the gemstones. Because of this, square drills produce paintings that are more precise and may resemble mosaics. And while it should also be noted that round drills tend to be shinier in appearance, whichever shape you choose, both gemstones are guaranteed to create an image which will truly shine.

Supplies & Packaging

Finally, before adding that diamond painting kit to your cart, you should check what supplies are listed on the box. While it only takes a few supplies to create your painting, you should always make sure your kit comes with the following: a coded canvas with adhesive, a setting tool, gum for picking up the gemstones, and the gems themselves. Additionally, while checking the kit for supplies, you should also make sure the packaging is sturdy and without damage. If the packaging is flimsy, chances are good that the canvas inside will be crushed or dented. Overall, giving your kit a quick once over could save you from a diamond painting mishap in the future.

… Hopefully, with the help of this list, you will be able to purchase the perfect, diamond painting kit and finally get started on crafting your next masterpiece!

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