Framed, rolled, wood or board: which format to choose

Framed canvas

Stretched taut over a solid wood frame before it reaches you, with the edges wrapped clean. You set the diamonds, and the moment the last one is placed the piece is ready for the wall. Nothing to mount, nothing to glaze, no framer.

Choose this if you want it hanging the evening you finish it.

Rolled canvas

The classic format. Sent flat and unframed so you can frame it your own way, or keep it rolled until you decide. Lay it flat under a book for a day before you start and it settles.

Choose this if you have a framer, or a frame in mind.

On wooden board

Mounted to a rigid wood panel that stays perfectly flat and has real weight in the hand. Nothing sags, nothing ripples, and the surface stays true under the pen.

Choose this if you want the steadiest surface to work on.

On plastic board

A lightweight rigid panel. Easy to lean on a shelf or hang, simple to wipe clean, and the least fuss to move around while you work.

Choose this if you want it light and easy to handle.

Set edge to edge. Every square on the canvas is covered, so no printed ground is left showing.

Common questions

Which format is best for a beginner?

A wooden board or a framed canvas. Both stay flat while you work, which makes placing diamonds easier than on a rolled canvas that wants to curl.

Can I frame a rolled canvas myself?

Yes. Any framer can stretch it, or you can mount it on a stretcher frame at home. Leave the printed border intact so there is material to wrap.

Do the framed canvases arrive ready to hang?

They arrive stretched on the frame with a hanging fixing on the back. You place the diamonds yourself, then hang it.

What is the difference between wooden and plastic board?

Weight and feel. Wood is heavier and more substantial, plastic is lighter and easier to move. Both stay completely flat.

Are round and square diamonds available in every format?

Yes. Shape and finish are chosen separately from format on the product page.