DIAMOND PAINTING TIP
Slow and steady wins the race
Diamond painting isn’t about how fast you finish your canvas. It’s about enjoying the process day by day and watching your progress unfold. That’s the real beauty of this craft: it’s a journey, not a race.
To help keep your diamonds straight, the best tip is simple. Place each diamond one by one, carefully fitting them into the grid lines. Take your time, work in sections, and peel back the protective sheet as you go. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing your canvas come to life with every section you complete.
📸 The photo below is a Home Craftology canvas that Shelly is currently working on. She told us she didn’t use any special tools to keep her lines straight. She just focused on placing each diamond with care. What made a big difference, according to her, was the quality of the beads. Because they were uniform in size, alignment was easy and natural. That’s the result of high-quality materials.
Diamond paintings are meant to be viewed from a few steps away, whether they are hanging on a wall or displayed on a table. Those little gaps or slightly crooked diamonds will not be noticeable at all. So please, give yourself a break. You deserve a pat on the back just for completing your project.
Do not stress too much over small imperfections. They are a sign of the time, effort, and heart you poured into your work, and that is what truly makes it special.
📸 We are excited to share Sabrina’s progress using a Home Craftology kit. She sent us two photos, one close-up and one showing the full canvas. As you will see, even the close-up looks amazing. Sabrina mentioned that it did not take much effort to keep her rows straight because the diamonds fit so well. While there may be tiny gaps here and there, once you step back and look at the full picture, what you really see is a stunning and beautifully completed diamond painting.
Keep this in mind while diamond painting
If you are feeling unsure about how your finished canvas looks, try standing up and taking a few steps back from your table. That distance is how your artwork will be seen once it is displayed.
Sometimes all it takes is a different perspective to help you stop worrying about the little things and start appreciating the beauty of what you have created. You are doing great! 😉