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5D Diamond Painting for Kids- Top Tips
I have lots of people asking how they can get their kids interested in diamond painting or how to make it accessible for them and what kind of tips they can use to help their kids get the most out of this lovely hobby. That’s why you’re here too, of course, and I have oodles of tips for you to use, no matter what kind of skill level your kids are at or how serious they are about finding a new hobby.
A lot of kids get frustrated with new hobbies because they seem difficult and there is a steep learning curve, so let’s see if I can help you flatten that curve a bit and get you and your child started on the right foot. These tips should help make it fun and really easy to get good at.
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Choosing the Right Canvas
I think a lot of people make the mistake of getting in over their head too fast with this hobby. The actual painting you do will be on a canvas, which is basically a flat sheet of glossy paper that has all of your color instructions detailed for you. This will come in the 5D diamond painting kits for children. It tells you where to place the diamonds for your painting to make it look like the suggested picture.
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I would say that if you want your kids to have as much fun as possible, then you should:
- Choose a small picture to start with. Little kids get tired, bored and distracted quickly, so they may never finish the project if you don’t give them something small to begin with.
- Choose something simple, because you don’t want your kid sighing and saying, “It’s too hard, Mommy!”
- Let your kid pick out the painting to do, if at all possible. Try to make sure any diamond painting kits for girls or boys you buy would be something they would be interested in. You may want to start off with dinosaurs, unicorns, a princess, or something else that piques your kids’ interest. This is the best way to make it fun for them.
Getting Started with Diamond Painting Kits for Girls and Boys
Now, let’s talk about the way your kid starts their painting.
- Get a decent kit. Our kits come with everything you need already included in them, but not every company will do that.
- Flatten out the canvas. You can do this by hand, as this basic tutorial shows. Never flatten with an iron or by pounding, as these can damage the painting. If you need to, lay something heavy over the canvas for a few hours, like a stack of heavy books or a mattress.
- Lay out your colors so that you can see them all.
- Make sure your diamond applicator is filled with wax for easy pick-up and placement.
Is 5D Diamond Painting Difficult for Kids?
Look, any new hobby is going seem intimidating. I think once your kids give diamond painting a try, they will absolutely love it. They will probably find it easier than they thought it would be.
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The 5D diamond painting kits for children tend to come with everything necessary. There are no extra parts to buy, so that keeps things simple and easy for parents and kids alike. However, there are a number of optional tools you might want to consider once your kids start to take this hobby seriously.
Also, the canvas has an adhesive layer on it, so the diamonds will stick easily and not come loose. If the canvas isn’t sticky in some spots, though, then there are some easy fixes. Here are my favorites:
- Cover the canvas with its protective film again and use a roller to press down and reapply adhesive.
- Use diamond painting glue on any areas that are not sticky enough.
- You can use clear glue if diamond glue isn’t easily available.
- Sometimes I even use sticky tape on those troublesome areas that lose their adhesive qualities.
If you have ever used paint-by-number kits, then I think you will find that diamond painting is about at the same level of difficulty for kids. It’s really easy to pick up and learn, and it doesn’t take long before most kids are ready to move on to more complex and bigger canvases.
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Applying the Diamonds
Now, I want to talk about actually applying the diamonds from the 5D diamond painting kit for kids. This is the fun part! My kids love spending hours putting the diamonds onto their canvases, but I’ve run into a few problems here and there and had to find workarounds for these issues. Here are my top tips to share for actually applying the diamonds:
- Make sure that there is enough wax on the applicator to easily apply the diamonds. The applicator should be full of wax.
- If you run out of wax, you can use a rhinestone applicator instead. Those can be found at most hobby shops and craft stores.
- For precise application, use tweezers or a toothpick. Your kids can simply prod the diamond a bit to get it to settle exactly into its proper place.
Make the Project Fun
Can I get a show of hands from all those parents who have started a project with their kids only to find that they lose interest partway through? Yep, I see those hands, thank you.
This happens all the time, and it’s often due to how short of an attention span your child has. When you open diamond painting kits for girls and boys, you get excitement and a look of wonder and some “oohs” and “aahs”. That all fades away by the first half-hour or hour with most kids.
If you want to keep your kid interested in the painting project, then you should take regular breaks. You may want to split up the art project over the course of a few days or even a week.
It can also help to vary the colors from time to time. You don’t have to stick with the colors that are detailed on the canvas, and you may not want to spend too much time with a single color at once.
Sometimes, the canvas will roll up even after you have flattened it. I have this same issue from time to time, and it can be annoying. My simple fix is to use a few pieces of tape to hold it in place.
I sure hope these tips help you help your kids and enable your kids to enjoy this wonderful hobby even more. 5D diamond painting kits for children are a great way to get our kids started in art, and you can find a nice variety of them right here that your kid should love.
