Diamond Painting for Beginners

Pink Flamingo

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 1:02 pm

I am interesting in learning how to do diamond painting. Can anyone post links to kits that are easy and simple to start with? I prefer floral/nature scenes.

TIA!

tweety1

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 1:37 pm

There's really nothing to learn. It's the simplest art available today. I'm doing one now for the first time with 26 different colors.

amother

Powderblue

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 1:38 pm

tweety1 wrote:

There's really nothing to learn. It's the simplest art available today. I'm doing one now for the first time with 26 different colors.

Which company are you using?

tweety1

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 1:39 pm

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....cd8b. I was considering this one.

amother

Jade

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 1:41 pm

Pink Flamingo wrote:

I am interesting in learning how to do diamond painting. Can anyone post links to kits that are easy and simple to start with? I prefer floral/nature scenes.

TIA!

https://originalpaintbydiamond.....w_wcB

Pink Flamingo

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 2:59 pm

Thank you, tweety and jade!

Just wondering-some of the kits that I have seen say that they are 5D. does that mean that they are harder to do?

asmileaday

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 3:54 pm

I think all are considered 5d, doesn't mean anything, just sounds fancy.
It's basically color by number but using little stones instead. Very simple.
The only 2 real differences that exist in diamond painting is round stones vs square stones.
People like that the square stone fills the picture better, but the round is quicker and easier to apply.
We used the round ones.

studying_torah

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 6:20 pm

Start small. I found it mind numbingly boring & after a while my kids did as well. So there the canvas sits rolled up mostly unfinished.

member

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 8:47 pm

amother [ Jade ] wrote:

https://originalpaintbydiamond.com/collections/all-paint-by-diamond-kit?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN32BRCCARIsADZ-J4vIQhLhlOFeXkYnq27t4FYzPnqHBNmnz5deLDtyU9YHSi8ByYpYqQ8aAg00EALw_wcB

Just wondering, did you purchase from this company directly?

amother

Orchid

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 9:10 pm

I didnot see a difference. I have ordered from Ebay, Amazon or even Ali express. All same stuff.

sky

Wed, Jun 03 2020, 9:14 pm

Some buying tips To keep in mind:
Square stones are harder then round because you have to put them down straight.
It’s harder:
The more colors there are
The more saturated the colors are - like colors are very mixed in small areas
Colors switch often

One thing I found very helpful is buying 2 oz covered dip containers and label them with each bead color and keep the beads in there.

We bought cheap from Amazon.

tweety1

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 12:42 am

I'm doing my first one now. I bought this to keep the diamonds organized. https://www.amazon.com/SGHUO-P.....m-20. I love it.

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 8:35 am

There are so many companies selling on Amazon...many with not great reviews. Can someone link specific paintings you've done that we're good quality. Bonus for any Jewish themed kits :-)

amother

Sienna

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 3:32 pm

mc wrote:

There are so many companies selling on Amazon...many with not great reviews. Can someone link specific paintings you've done that we're good quality. Bonus for any Jewish themed kits :-)

www.craftadoo.com

They sell Jewish themed

tweety1

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 3:33 pm

amother [ Sienna ] wrote:

www.craftadoo.com

They sell Jewish themed

I checked them out. Tiny selection. Wasn't happy.

amother

Pumpkin

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 5:07 pm

If anyone lives in Monsey, there’s a craft store in a basement on wiener that has Jewish themed

amother

Chartreuse

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 7:40 pm

We did this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....b7a04

amother

Chartreuse

Thu, Jun 04 2020, 7:42 pm

And these are quick small stickers... great to try and see if you're commited to big one!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....755d1