Journal
What to Do With a Finished Diamond Painting
You have placed the last diamond. Press and seal it, frame it, give it as a gift — the best ways to...
How to Keep Your Diamond Painting Organised
A tidy setup is the difference between a relaxing session and a hunt for the right colour. Sorting by code, labelling, and...
How to Read a Diamond Painting Canvas
The canvas is the map for your whole project. The grid, the symbols, the legend and the colour codes — how to...
How Long Does a Diamond Painting Take?
No single answer — and that is the appeal. A rough sense of timings by size, and why the slow pace is...
Why Larger Diamond Paintings Show More Detail
It comes down to arithmetic: every diamond is the same size, so a bigger canvas holds more of them — and more...
How to Choose a Photograph for a Custom Diamond Painting
A custom piece is only as good as the photo it starts from. Sharp, well-lit, a clear subject, high resolution — and...
How to Start a Diamond Painting
You have your kit and a free evening. How to set up, read the canvas, and place your first diamonds so the...
Diamond Painting for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to begin — and there is very little to learn. What is in a kit, how to start, gentle...
How to Frame a Finished Diamond Painting
Framing protects the surface and turns an evening's work into wall art. Three routes, from ready-to-hang finishes to a traditional frame.
Round vs Square Diamonds: What Is the Difference?
Neither is better — they give different finishes. Round for a soft, easy sparkle; square for a crisp, full, gallery-like look. How...
How to Choose the Right Diamond Painting Size
Size is the most important choice you make — because more diamonds mean more detail. A simple rule, a guide by size,...
What Is Diamond Painting?
A calm, tactile craft: place faceted diamonds onto a printed canvas to build a shimmering image. Here is what it is, what...
A quiet letter for slow makers
One considered essay, one technique, one finished canvas worth studying — sent once a month.