10 Tips for Working on Large Diamond Paintings | Diamond Painting Tips

[@shawnpaintssparklystuff]

That email was me! Thank you so much for this video and it did make me feeling better about my dilemma. I was just shocked when I received the canvas I was talking about in the email because I had not ever had that many colors or so many repeat symbols before. I feel better now about that one but still not sure when I want to give in and tackle it! lol It makes me appreciate even more the companies that take so much care in the hand charting and quality control effort they put into their products. It makes a big difference.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I think having the right mindset is important before tackling a large project. Hope this was helpful. Thanks for watching!!

[@heikemartin4583]

Thank you, Daphne, for this video.❤ I did one with 225 colours and have some more with 250 to 325 in my stash, all Josephine Wall from DPD. I never have more than one wip. So i found out, I have to tackle small sections if I don't want to tire out. I sorted my drills by colour, so I didn't have to change my cases too often. I found it very important to cut the opaque cover in stripes to release the stress on my canvas as I bent over it or rolling it while working on it. My DACs i usually work from the middle to the outside, however with this I coudn't because of confusing the symbols too easily. I partly didn't use a tray, but just worked out of the round lids of the bottles. All this said, it was fun to do it and i never downkitted because they all have the same symbols for the same DMC, so for my next JW by DPD I'll just add the additional colours and get started.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

That is one nice thing about DPD JWalls, that the symbols are the same for multiple kits. Thanks for watching!!

[@pagonabarbata1364]

When I work on my large DP projects, I work from left to right, one row at a time. From my perspective, it saves me time & creates less frustration, confusion & planning because there's nothing worse than taking up a new hobby only to discover it can more complicated than one realises. I enjoy watching your videos because I get to learn new things & it's interesting to see how others do their DP projects.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I love seeing how others work as well! Thanks for watching!!

[@julieserres9713]

Thanks for the great tips! I am working on one that is 168cm wide. I generally work from the bottom up on a DP, but admitted defeat and ended up rolling the canvas up to have only the area I work on accessible and am working on it sideways the entire way... I learned the hard way working on a different large very confetti heavy canvas that just lifting up the clear cover a little at a time was overwhelming me. I couldn't figure out why I was getting stressed out and it was seeming to take longer to get it done.. (I actually like confetti)... but then I realized it was because I had abandoned my normal sectioning off process and was seeing all the symbols outside of where I was working from and was trying to get them all, it was a mess... so I stopped, sectioned it off.. and it went much better! I don't think I could handle 175 colors. I've done ones with 96 colors.. and that was enough for me 🙂

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Lots of colors does mean lots of confetti and drill chasing happens!! Thanks for watching!!

[@LaraCrafford]

I'm glad I found this video, just for a bit of perspective and some tips. I recently kitted up my biggest diamond painting, which is 180x80cm. Luckily it has less than 100 colours, so in that sense it not as overwhelming, but finding a way to work on this on my relatively small desk that I also have to use for other stuff was not that easy. I definitely think that having a plan is important. I decided to only work on this painting on weekends since I use my desk for work in the week and getting everything out and packing them away just would be too much for weekdays. I'm usually a one canvas at a time person, but I've decided that with this big project I'm not going to rush. I'll do smaller things in between and just work on it whenever I have a weekend where I have enough time. It will get done when it gets done and there is no pressure that way. Just take it a little bit at a time.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Sounds like you have a solid plan for moving forward with the project. Everyone’s situation is different, and working in a small space can definitely be a challenge. Good luck!!

[@chrisgreek4285]

I totally agree with sectioning it into manageable sections. I use that strategy for everything in my life that is a larger project. My Dad explained it to me many many years ago as the task is akin to earring an elephant; you do it one bite at a time! 😊

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Yes, exactly! Thanks for watching!!

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

I realised I need multiple projects because my rose square diamond painting is going to take a long time as it's really confetti heavy. I've ordered a cute Bunny Easter project. Been doing bookmarks which makes me feel like I'm getting something done. I really loved this. ❤

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Working on smaller projects in between definitely helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@lindsayohare3368]

This big of a project is not for me as someone half blind, but I love watching you work on it. I loved watching you kit it up and I can wait to see once you have more done. Great tips 💜

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@karenpethybridge7046]

Very helpful tutorial. You must be happy with your own process cause the result is so satisfying.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I do enjoy the challenge of working on large projects! Thanks for watching!!

[@marinashan4]

Very nice works great..I put magnetic tape on the back of my coasters, they make beautiful fridge magnets.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

[@bevjones7485]

Enjoyed the information and how to apply to a large canvas. I always like listening to information on how to do something. I always learn something, no mater how small that might come in useful later on. Thank you for sharing. Peace and love abide with you 💕

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Same! Thanks for watching!!

[@marshah5930]

Lots of great tips. I figured out orienting the cap really helps.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

It does! Especially when you have so many similar symbols, like the arrows and triangles. Thanks for watching!!

[@animegirl300]

My largest diamond painting just recently came from diamond art club. I was shocked by the size but i still felt excited by eventually doing it. Im getting through my small paintings to build up my confidence to tackke bigger paintings

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

That’s a great plan! Thanks for watching!!

[@diamondpaintingwithmike]

hello daphney with all my paintings i aim to do one square per day but i try to avoid the larger paintings as they just drag to much i tend to mainly work on 20 x 20 30 x 30 or 30x40 max thats a great idea about rotating the lids well done daphney :) i ve had a few like that before but very rarley they pop up

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Large projects are not for everyone. Thanks for watching!!

[@TheresaKoziel]

I’m a newbie to diamond art painting & have fallen in love with it. Your videos have helped me so much. I’m wondering what to do with leftover drills. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks much

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@TheresaKoziel Most save them to have on hand if you run out of drills on a project, or to use on projects like Heaven and Earth Designs canvases that don’t come with drills. Or just to use on other craft projects. Some just throw them away. Completely up to you what you do with them. Thanks for watching!!

[@Thebighairytoe]

Perfect timing! I just recently got a big diamond painting of Furina c:

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@jeshrellcasey8279]

Great tips❤ It helps a lot.....❤❤❤❤

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Glad it helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@jeshrellcasey8279]

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[@aliciacolorsandcrafts]

Great! Two were my favorites. The idea of rotating your drill containers if you’re going to rotate your canvas. Also, just not feel like you have to do one. I am Intentionally staying away from cross stitch conversions and super large canvases. Not my jam!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Yes - I think so many people think they HAVE to do large projects and they don't! Do what you enjoy!!

[@teresakooser5695]

In my high count dp I put everything in dmc order then I made a master sheet on how I normally kit up so I can find them faster

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Good idea! Thanks for watching!!

[@donnahelzer8381]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💜

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Hope you found some tips helpful. Thanks for watching!!

[@suekay5353]

Great timing! I just received two big (for me) DP’s and was considering returning them because I was totally overwhelmed and intimidated. You’ve given me the will to keep them. Thank you! BTW, how in the world do you keep your drills so straight??? I can’t even get mine that straight when using a mesh ruler.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I hope they turn out well for you! Honestly, my drills aren't perfectly placed, but you can't tell once you back away from the canvas. Just enjoy the process! Thanks for watching!!

[@margiegreiss5468]

Great tips and tricks...tfs

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthforget253]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@minniemouse9512]

Hello Daphane , How do you actually set up to do the canvas: Do you use multiple trays with your different drills while doing you canvas section??. Do you pull all the different symbol drills from you storage container or one at a time while working on a section?? How do you do it??? You have never mention how you do it for a project;; if you have please direct me to that video. thanks I have been watching you for a few weeks now and keep returning to you over some of the other presenters. you do you videos wonderfully. Hope you continue doing them after your move to Canada. Good luck with the packing......

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I usually pull one color/symbol at a time as I work. If you watch any of my WIP n Chats, that’s how I work. Thanks for watching!!

[@Chocolate_Diamonds]

Thank you for the tips... I'd love the challenge of doing a large picture but what to do with it when I'm finished stops me.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Lots of things to consider before you tackle a large kit! Thanks for watching!!

[@tammywinograd7097]

Great tips!! Thank you. I'm currently working on a custom painting which is double sided adhesive. I was using release paper and then the release paper stuck to my painting. Have you ever had that happen?

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

How odd! I’ve never had that happen. The silicone release paper shouldn’t stick to anything.

[@lenekarmisholt3656]

I often make large pictures, preferably more than 60×80 cm. I just jump into it, from the top right corner. I'm watching from Denmark.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Whatever works for you! I definitely just jumped in with my first large canvas as well. Thanks for watching!!

[@sleepyelf.]

Great tips, thank you 😊

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@marciasilverman6855]

Hi Daphne, I just got a new painting from Diamond Art Club. I am not sure how to use the new diamond painting pen with the wax in it. I am having trouble getting the white wax to come out. There seems to be a plastic piece near the opening. Do I have to remove it to get the wax to come out? When I twist it, nothing seems to happen and I don't feel any wax coming out. I'm not sure how to do it.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I've only done one kit with the new pen, and I don't remember a piece over the opening. I just twisted the pen and it came out, though I did have to twist it several times at first. Sorry I'm not more help!

[@kalbrackel4500]

I would like to know if multi pick up pens can pick up square drills.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Most multiplacers work for both round and square drills. Thanks for watching!!

[@shurak3584]

How did you make the labels? 😮

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

The stickers come with the diamond painting from the company. Thanks for watching!!

[@alexisfarmer6956]

Not diamond painting related but it is craft lol, last Christmas 2022, my mom got me a 3,000 piece puzzle , I like puzzles lol, once I started it I was enjoying it but at the same time the progress was slow:( I wasn’t enjoying it soo I put it up for now:) but I still have it in parts if I want to work on it

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Same principle - it’s easier to work on a large project in little bites! Thanks for watching!!

[@beverlyoakes2976]

I noticed that the one you’re working on is a round, do you recommend rounds for one so large???

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I like both rounds and squares, so I’m find doing either. But for large projects, I’d recommend picking whichever you prefer, so that you will stick with the project. Thanks for watching!!

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

I need some motherly advice. I’ve been struggling with this for some time and this video was eye opening. Here goes: there is a J Wall painting that is no longer available at DAC as we all know. I found it brand new, sealed, on Mercari for $189 plus $14 shipping. Diamond Deutschland has it for appx the same price but the DAC kit has less than 100 colors, I can’t remember the exact amount. So my question is: do the extra 150 colors make that big of a difference? The size of the canvas is exactly the same. Im worried the DD kit with 225 colors will look digitized vs the DAC which will look drop dead gorgeous. I do have the 420 Art-dot case so that’s no problem. I’m also a senior citizen-will I live long enough to finish the DD kit? I’d love to hear your opinion. Also-did you have a lot of static when kitting up? Imagine static x225??? 😱 Thank you for reading this! ❤

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

It all depends on what you want. If you like the DAC image and the thought of 200+ colors is not appealing, then I would say go for it. For me personally, I think the Deutschland kits are more true to the original J Wall art, which is what I wanted. However, that does mean you get 200+ colors, instead of 70 or so. Think of the diamonds as pixels - the more pixels you have, the better the pixel will look. I don’t think the Deutschland kits look ‘digitized’ at all - to me, they are richer and look more like the original art, because colors have not been stripped out. But it does make them very confetti heavy, so if you don’t enjoy confetti, you probably won’t enjoy the canvas. As for time - it took me about 180 hours to finish my first J Wall. Spread out over several months, it really doesn’t take that long, especially if it’s your only project. I did not have any static when kitting up - yes, that would have a lot!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous thank you so much! I was so worried about the final look on the 225 version being digitized. That’s a relief, and I don’t mind confetti at all. In fact I prefer it. And no static is a win as well! I’m anxious to try a DD kit so I think I’ll go for it. Thank you very much. I truly mean that. ❤️

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

I DID IT! I ordered from DD! I’m shaking like a leaf!!! I’m so excited and who knows? Maybe I’ll find the DAC version for a much lower price someday and I can compare the two. Thanks for all the advice, I’ll keep you posted! 💃 💃💃

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@DiamondsandDobermans How exciting! Keep me posted on how it goes - I’d love to know what you think. Which image did you order?

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

I’m still shaking!! But then I said to myself, I just ordered $100 worth of Scentsy from my friend and that will be melted and gone in no time. For a few more dollars I will have a piece of fine art for all eternity! (Girl math 🤣) I ordered Leo in square drills. I saw the DAC unboxing of it and it’s stunning. I’m not into zodiac things so much but this image found its way right into my soul. There was no turning back once I saw it 😍 PS I now have a DD account and wishlist going!🤦‍♀️🤣

[@dmwarren27]

I would like to see how you hang your diamond pantings you are working on!

[@vickileenheer1331]

I installed 2 swing arm laundry hooks on the wall, with the arms roughly 14 inches apart. I hang new, WIP and waiting to frame canvases using 2 wooden trouser hangers.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I’ll post a pic of what it looks like. Thanks for watching!!

[@dmwarren27]

Thank you!

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

​@@DiamondPaintingAnonymousI would love to see that too.😊

[@lottajacobsson7300]

Your camera zoom in and zoom out all the time...??

[@Buffylove27]

The wonders of auto focusing! It can be super helpful,as well as super frustrating when it gets confused on what to focus on.