Whether you're currently working on your 17th kit or just beginning on your first, there's always something new to learn in the wonderful world of Diamond Painting!
9. Combat static cling with Static Guard Fabric Spray
8. Break up diamond clumps using 2 trays
No need for surgery to separate diamonds that are melded together! Just use two diamond trays you have lying around. Place one on top of the other and press down - you'll hear a satisfying “POP” when they separate.
For any stubborn diamonds that are resistant to the squeeze, rub trays back and forth until they can resist no more!
7. Use nail polish remover to remove the legend before framing
Have you ever framed a painting and can't help but notice the DMC grid peeking out of the side of the mat or frame? They won't notice it, but it will bother you forever! Catherine Woodward suggests using nail polish remover or acetone on a cotton pad to remove the diamond legend and other writing before framing.
6. Use an iPad to see canvas symbols more clearly
Waiting on your Light Pad in the mail? Have an old or unused iPad lying around? Open up a Flashlight app or a display a blank page in your browser to illuminate your diamond painting experience. Let there be light!
5. Use a puzzle roll-up mat to take your kit with you on the go
Thinking of flying back from vacation early because you just can't live another moment without your diamond painting? Use a puzzle carrier to transport your WIP.
If you have more space and less money, just place your diamond painting in between two pieces of foam board and tape them together.
4. Increase the longevity of your finished canvas by sealing it.
After you're done with your diamond painting (congrats!), you'll want to keep it looking as gorgeous as the day you finished it. Grab some Mod Podge and apply a coating to lock your diamonds in place and keep your painting pristine for years to come.
For more on sealing your finished kit, check out our full guide here.
3. Speed Up Container Refills Using Dry-Erase Double-Sided Tape
Refilling your diamond containers can be a real bore, especially when you have a large painting. You have your symbols on your vials, but your symbols are not on your bags of diamonds.
The solution? Use Dry-Erase Tape and multi-colored markers to put the symbol, DMC code, and color on your container lids.
2. Use the "Checkerboard Method" for large areas with the same color
Going crazy over large areas with the same color? Mix things up (and keep your rows straight!) by using what we call the "Checkerboard Method."
Just place a diamond in every other box and then go back and fill in the spaces. You'll get a satisfying "click" when you fill in a blank space with a diamond!
1. Use baby wipes to fix damaged canvases
Whoops! Drop a piece of paper on your canvas? Just dampen the area with a baby wipe and then swipe away the crud! Wait a bit for the canvas to dry before continuing on your project.
Have a hot tip or trick we missed? Leave it in the comments down below!
Comments
Bonnie said:
Note number 9 is very important
October 06, 2019
Jeannette Guess said:
Thank you so much! I had questions and this info answered it for me. I especially wanted to know how to stabilize my project before I handed it over to a framer. Continue the good work. All hints are greatly appreciated.
October 06, 2019
Gayl Tomaszewski said:
Being the new kid on the block with PWD,I can use some help. Bought a light pad to put under the canvas. But can’t figure out how to place under and still keep canvas from not moving.
October 06, 2019
CHRISTINA MYERS said:
My husband dropped a piece of paper on his custom diamond painting and I used your tip of using a wipe to remove it. It worked beautifully!!!
October 06, 2019
Adele said:
How to you remove saran wrap stuck to the canvas?
October 06, 2019
margaret ward said:
great tips
October 06, 2019
Sally Monville said:
I really enjoyed getting some tips on how to make diamond painting easier. I especially liked the checkerboard method to break up the boredom of large areas. The roll-up mat is also a great idea for storing unfinished work. Sometimes I get gems that are hard to separate so using two trays on top of each other and pressing down is a good idea and I will be trying that with my next kit! Thank you for some helpful tips on diamond painting.
October 06, 2019
debbie teachout said:
Instead of rolling the canvas up. I use pool noodle, and wrap the canvas on that to transport.
Also I use a small hand held snow scraper to push up the rows, or a small kitchen spatula.
October 06, 2019
Ina DeForest said:
keep the tips coming their great
October 06, 2019
Martha said:
Use aqua mono liquid glue from tombow you don’t lose sparkle and it’s water based so you can spread it on with water and a paint brush dries very nicely. Mod podge is awful dulls the sparkle and after all the work you put in it sucks when the sparkle doesn’t show.
October 06, 2019
Lucy Carlson said:
Excellent suggestions!
October 06, 2019
Karen Leonard said:
I paint the border canvas with acrylic paint so that the grid don’t show plus that border then works as a mat for the frame.
October 06, 2019
linda said:
wow thank you for all those tips. they have help me a lot. No matter how careful you are you still have some kind of problem. Thank you again.
October 06, 2019
Barbara Snell said:
These are great tips, wish I had known the remove the grid for framing. But it will be great for the next one. I’m on my second one.
October 06, 2019
Claire Gliddon said:
Excellent suggestions! Thanks you!
October 06, 2019
Jeanne Sargent said:
Keep getting stuck on extended sticky area in the margin. Just get a little talcum or bath powder on your finger and rub it in
October 06, 2019
Sophia Alcock said:
Spots without glue what do I do?
October 06, 2019
Carrie said:
Instead of spraying your beads for static, use a dryer sheet. Pour the beads into a dryer sheet and fold it over and push down on the beads so they all make contact.
October 06, 2019
Micki Nixon said:
To keep my rows neat I use a medium size plastic puddy knife.i saw ome I a store or on Wish.but Hubby said try his.it works real good.
October 06, 2019
Ann cortie said:
The tips were wonderful, thank you very much.
October 06, 2019
Toni Briffa said:
GREAT IDEAS!!!!!
October 06, 2019
jan said:
THANKYOU,,, THANKYOU… thankyou for your tips.. I have 99% finished a large paint with diamonds and accidently dropped a piece of paper on it.. have left and started another… Now , thanks to your tip with the baby wipes I can finish it .. Thanks again
October 06, 2019
Babs Barber said:
These are very good ideas. Never heard of the things that you have suggested. I will be trying the things you have suggested.
October 06, 2019
Babs Barber said:
These are very good ideas. Never heard of the things that you have suggested. I will be trying the things you have suggested.
October 06, 2019
Cynthia Steward said:
Thank you very much. I am now on my second one and have had three more bought for me. I like the idea of the indiviual containers and numbers on them.
October 06, 2019
Linda Leroux said:
Thanks for this tip: Use nail polish remover to remove the legend before framing.
October 06, 2019
Barbara Diel said:
One of my first paintings, I dropped a piece of paper on it. YIKES! Days of work down the drain! I didn’t know you could remove paper with baby wipes. I bought an entire new kit. Way too expensive. I thank you for this tip so that IF I happen to have paper on my surface, I’ll know what to do. Thanks.
October 06, 2019
DeAnn said:
I have been #2 since I started doing these. It’s an awesome trick.
October 06, 2019
Sharon Hornes said:
I find that using a 7 day pill container to hold my drills works great. Usually I use two or three containers for each project.
October 06, 2019
Judy Koehler said:
Thanks for the helpful hints
October 06, 2019
Teri Campisi said:
Watch “Survivor, Kickin’ Cancers Butt” on You-Tube! Ella is great! She helps a lot! VEry
October 06, 2019
Millie Nelles said:
How do I get the tips 1 to 9?
October 06, 2019
Heather Nicol said:
Great tips, quite a few I wish I had of known by now! /What can you do about the square diamonds not all being the same size. One pkg. I have, all of the square diamonds are stuck together, and I do not think rubbing two trays would of even helped. Some pictures I have ordered and done, do not resemble anything like being shown on the web page. Colours are not the same, and there are parts of the pictures not appearing. It is greatly dissappointing to have spent the money, and time, having it not turn out to be what you expected and ordered on line
October 06, 2019
Shirley Farmer said:
These 9 tips were SUPER! I have one more tip…“Don’t start your new painting late at night or you won’t get any sleep..” LOL…
October 06, 2019
Dolores Dorish said:
As your eyes start to tire, and you start to squint, I use a full page magnifier (can be bought a dollar store) to see broader areas.
October 06, 2019
Shirley Yeakey said:
Wow
October 06, 2019
sharon said:
when picture is done use mod podge. and a brush. First lay your picture down and with your brush dip into mod podge and then in warm water. Tap off any dripping of water. The shine is better and the strength is great.
Plus this will save you money. thank you
October 06, 2019
Sharon Gudmundson said:
I have one diamond painting section that has no stick’em. What might I do to correct this? I very sadly bought from another company and they refuse to get back to me. Am learning whom to buy from and whom to not buy from.
Thank you if you can help me……
Sharon Gudmundson
P.O.Box 279
Merlin, OR 97532
542-479-5544
sharonmkx@me.com
October 06, 2019
Marian Day said:
Thanks for all the helpful information.
October 06, 2019
Marian Day said:
Thanks for all the helpful information.
October 06, 2019
Rochelle McBride said:
If you have the opportunity, you can buy big rolls of parchment paper at stores like Costco or Sam’s Club. I use a quilting ruler and an exacto knife to perfectly cut 3" strips of parchment paper and I replace whatever is covering my canvas with these strips. The canvas will lie flat and the parchment paper is super easy to work with.
October 06, 2019
Nancy Marshall said:
Thanks for the tips! I’m a beginner so I appreciate the helpful hints!
October 06, 2019
paula said:
Love the Static Guard fabric spray tip! I keep a steady supply for my coats and clothes especially during the winter.
October 06, 2019
Paul said:
Thank you for the good tips they will help a lot.by the way I am buying most of mine from you people
October 06, 2019
Dorothy Harris said:
Thanks for the great tips. I find the more paintings I do the more little helper tips I pick up.
October 06, 2019
Georgia said:
Thank you for the great ideas!
October 06, 2019
Estelle R Billingsley said:
To keep ur easel from sliding use a piece of rubber shelf liner. Yippee! No more sliding easel.
October 06, 2019
Barb Schuler said:
Good info. Thanks. For #3, I make a copy of the codes and numbers and then cut them up and put on my containers.
October 06, 2019
Sandi said:
Thank you I love the tips
October 06, 2019