What to include in a diamond painting art kit – The Tools and Accessories You Will Need for an Easy Start

Make sure these tools and accessories are parts of your diamond painting kit

Diamond beads:

Small diamond-like-beads made up of resin or plastic. They are called diamond drills.

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(Note: putting diamonds upside down will help you pick them easily)

Diamond painting drill tray:

Put your diamonds in this tray for an easy elevation. It also has a funneled-end will allow smooth pour back of diamonds.

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(Note: putting diamonds upside down will help you pick them easily)

Stylus:

Its purposely made to pick up diamond drills. It is first dipped in wax and then picks up a diamond

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Canvas with design:

The canvas is marked with numbers and covered with plastic.

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(Note: Do not remove all of the plastic at once as the glue will dry. In case your glue dries, clean it with wet wipes to make it sticky once again)

Wax:

It comes with the right quantity of stickiness to hold your diamond. It is used for the tip of the stylus.

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Roller:

Used to press down beads firmly when your painting is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Note: If your kit does not come with a roller, you can use heavy books or mattress to weight it down)

Frames:

Specially designed for diamond paintings, frames give your art-piece its final touch. It comprises a glass cover too.

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How to make your Diamond Art, Step by Step?

1. Place your canvas on a flat surface.

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2. Pour out the diamond drills in the diamond drill tray(s).

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3. Unwrap the wax.

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4. Dip the tip of the stylus in wax and hold a diamond with it.

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5. Peel a small area of plastic on canvas and start applying diamonds according to their numbers.

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6. Repeat this process with every color until done.

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7. Use the roller or place any heavy object on the canvas to push the beads down.

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8. Mount frame on it for the final look.

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(Tip: start working on your canvas from bottom to finish it efficiently)

Shapes of diamond Drills.

Diamond drills come in two shapes: square and circle (round), each having its unique properties.

Round Drills:

Beginners favor these drills. They are easy to pick and place on the canvas and shine more. However, on the other hand round drills give an incomplete look when done. Another disadvantage of using such beads is that dust may fill in the gaps and stick to adhesive canvases.

Square Drills:

Preferred by skilled artists, square drills give your painting a complete look. There are no gaps in between beads. This may prove to be more satisfying to the painter as they make a “tick” sound while being fixed in place. It gives an elegant look whether you look from a distance or go near it.