What is diamond painting and how does it work?

What is Diamond Painting?

Diamond painting, also known as DIY diamond painting, 5D diamond painting, or diamond embroidery, is a craft where designers combine shiny artificial crystal diamonds (round or square) with well-designed patterns. Whether you are a novice or an experienced master, you simply use a point drill tool to stick the diamonds onto the corresponding symbols on the canvas. Filling each area step by step, you can start within minutes. Diamond painting is simple and easy to start. For example, making a 30x40cm diamond painting takes about 2 hours, making DIY diamond painting the perfect choice for creating handmade art at home.

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How to Do 5D Diamond Painting?

1.Find the corresponding diamond number according to the list on the canvas.

diamond painting drills

2.Use the diamond sticky pen with adhesive.

diamond painting glue mud

3.Use the pen to pick up the diamond.

4.Align the diamond with the corresponding symbols on the canvas.

5.You can also place diamonds with tweezers.

6.The other side of the pen can be used to place 3 diamonds of the same color at a time.

7.Do not remove the entire protective film at once; peel it gradually as you paste diamonds.

8.After finishing sections, press firmly with a book or use a diamond painting roller tool to make the diamonds adhere more securely.

DIY Diamond Painting Notes

  • Diamonds are very small; keep them out of reach of children to avoid swallowing hazards.
  • Children under 6 years old must work under adult supervision.
  • Do not tear the entire protective film during operation to prevent adhesive issues.
  • Do not fold the canvas; keep it flat.
  • If not framed immediately, roll or lay the painting flat with the diamond side out to preserve it.

Uses of Diamond Paintings

  1. Helps elderly spend leisure time creatively.
  2. Cultivates children's hands-on ability, patience, and appreciation of color and art.
  3. Perfect as gifts for friends to show affection or share joy and accomplishment.
  4. Decorate your home—hang framed finished paintings in living rooms, bedrooms, or studies for artistic flair.

Diamond painting is a semi-finished product requiring hands-on operation, ideal for working with family and friends. It improves children's creativity and patience while enhancing their sense of color and aesthetics.

Diamond paintings are highly practical: they are suitable for high-end places such as villas, restaurants, and hotels. They also make perfect gifts for friends or family and are ideal for collections.