Diamond Painting - Dealing with a BIG Canvas

[@susandoty8241]

My husband had a custom made for me last Christmas (130 X 90) and I've put off starting it for a year because I felt so uncertain. I have watched more You Tube videos about how to do a large canvas than I can count, but I didn't find them helpful at all. Today I found your video and I couldn't be happier. You explained everything so I could totally understand it and your manner of explaining everything was so calm and reassuring that I am positive I will be able to use your method with no problems. In fact, I am going to go back and watch as many of your videos as I can just to see if you've got more helpful tips that I haven't even thought about before. You did such an excellent job! Keep making more videos. Everybody learns differently and your style is perfectly aligned with how I work, so I can't wait to see what else you may teach me.

[@addmorezest]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and I'm so happy that I could help you. I have loads of tips videos on my channel and I've even put links to many on my website that may make it easier to find ones that help you: xaddmorezest.com/diamond-painting-videos

[@selenew1242]

I love the pipe lagging idea. I have been very frustrated trying to work on my first large diamond painting 50x60cm. I have rolled up the ends and used clips but the roll just has no structure and I find it annoying to deal with. The pipe lagging will give it some structure. I also like the idea of sectioning out progress and seeing it as a project that I work with along with other smaller diamond paintings. I don't want my diamond painting to feel like work which it had started to feel like so I had put it away for a while. It is all supposed to be fun.

[@vlwindham]

Thanks for the great tips! Very enjoyable video!

[@joyurquhart4506]

Thank you for this. I have a couple of very large ones 90x120 will use this method and the release papers to work on them Bless you

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome!

[@doreenterry1355]

I love the tip with moving the cover papers as you go, thank you

[@Wildcat1146]

Thank you for the great video and tips. I am about to start my first big canvas and your video was super helpful. Thank you ❤

[@addmorezest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulahenry1458]

I love how you do the cover sheet and release paper. I didn't think of this and have paintings with heaps of release papers.

[@paulineartstuff2073]

I saw you struggling with the diamond art club stickersheet. What i do to combat that peeling of one by one, is dont cut of the numbers. Then cut in all the symbols until the number section (u have them in one big row like a comb, the back of the comb is not cut in which is the numbers). Then u can peel of a bit of the sticker hold that part, and cut the part u want one by one by cutting of the part where the number is. In this way u only peel up once, what is left of the sheet is the row of numbers.

[@christinawilson5227]

Thank you so much. I ordered a beautiful painting for my birthday and it was super expensive so I don’t want to mess it up. I’m getting to the stage where it needs to be rolled and was unsure of what to do.

[@addmorezest]

So glad that I could help you. 💕

[@lisa7038]

This is very useful for me as I’ve only got a small work space thank you x

[@addmorezest]

You’re welcome 😊

[@caseychaney2515]

This is a wonderful idea! I’m going to implement this ASAP . I’ve been trying to figure out how to stop squishing my rolled up part while I’m dp ing. Thank you

[@addmorezest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dlebreton7888]

I have found that to get my canvasses flat, I attach hooks over the back of a door. Then, with a clip hanger, I put a length of stiff cardboard across the clips and clip one end of the canvas onto the hanger and hang it up when I am not working on it. This seems to relax the picture.

[@teresanew3057]

Thank you for explaining how you prep a big painting. My next one is going to be a DAC Chuck Pinson so this is very helpful.

[@tracyreid1670]

This has been the most helpful video I've found on youtube. Thank you so much.

[@addmorezest]

You're very welcome!

[@tphillips37]

I just picked up a package of these on clearance at Walmart! I cut a piece to put on the top of my light board because I have it up at an angle and my canvas was draping over the back and I was worried it would crease. I appreciate you showing how to roll the canvas up, I assumed you'd roll around it, and hadn't thought about using that slit in the foam to help. Thx again for a great video!

[@KlassyKat45]

Just came across this. I have a few large diamond paintings in waiting. I will keep this bookmarked. Thanks for the tips.

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome!

[@sherryfields6513]

I learned sooo from you ❤ ! You so helpful to me I’ve big diamond painting I have putting off doing !😅

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome

[@gabriellebridge6939]

Thankyou so much for all the hints. The cover sheet idea is brilliant.

[@glowinngibson6220]

Very; very helpful - thank you, new to DP, loving it. Have a smile in your day.

[@Michmash1]

Thanks for this.. I purchased the Minion painting (after seeing the kitting up) and this will help deal with the size issue..

[@20101946ify]

That was so interesting and helpful. I've ordered a fairly big DAC painting which I'll be working on quite a small table and I was wondering how I was going to do it so this video has helped a lot. Thank you so much

[@melissagriffin0798]

What a lovely video. Thank You for this, I learned so much as I'm getting ready for my first big diamond painting.

[@addmorezest]

Have fun!

[@catrennie6579]

Thank you for this brilliant idea!! I have a diamond painting the same size and was trying to figure out how to handle it.

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome!

[@lynnsharp2814]

Brilliant tips thank you very much. Just about to start my first biggie.

[@laurab8547]

I’m so glad I have found your channel and your great tips and tutorials. I started diamond painting about four years ago. Then had some life interruptions and put it away for the past two years. I recently started watching your videos and have fallen in love with this craft again. I pulled out an old DP that I’d been working on before I got too busy, and started doing it again. I found out about Diamond Art Club and ordered a couple. I am blown away by their superior quality. I doubt I will ever order from any other company again. Thanks again for your helpful videos! I’ve gotten so many ideas from you! Keep up the great work!

[@addmorezest]

Thank you so much for a such a lovely comment. I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying diamond painting again!

[@joyurquhart]

Thank you for a great Video with so many helpful tips

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome!

[@juliefriesen728]

I know this is an old comment thread. But I use those sheets as well and I like to place another one on top of the others that are attached to the painting to place my arm on and my arm than slides easily from the dish of drills to the painting

[@laurahorton715]

I love your suggestions they are practical and make sense. I enjoy following your channel and about to take on the epic task of creating my extra diamond storage in pretty boxes following your great system. Thanks for all your great tips.

[@addmorezest]

You are so welcome!

[@bonnienolan4526]

Thank you for the information about the cover paper and the pipe covers to use on a large dp ing. I have a large one Meridia and have put off working on it because I cant find the cover papers. I ordered some from Amazon and can't wait to start. Thank you again. I watch all your video's.

[@20101946ify]

The pipe lagging I ordered from eBay has arrived today so I'm all set now for when my large DAC painting arrives. I'd never have thought of rolling it up with pipe lagging so thank you Rebecca for yet another great tip

[@addmorezest]

Have fun! It's so cheap to get hold of and the fact it's already cut down the middle (mostly) is a big bonus.

[@onefundiamondpainter3786]

Great tips! Big paintings are beautiful. 😊

[@addmorezest]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dieannamercurio4205]

Great minds think alike 🙃 I do the same and love love love the pipe lagging. Awesome video Rebecca 🥰

[@addmorezest]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sarahh4417]

I’m working on my HAED on a children’s art table that has a wooden rod for putting rolls of paper on. I have put pipe lagging over the rod and used that to roll the canvas around. If I’m working on a painting that has a lot of arrows etc and have to turn the canvas to work on it I turn my diamond storage to correspond with the symbols on the canvas.

[@addmorezest]

That's a great idea!

[@joyurquhart4506]

Thank you so much for this. I'm working on a big one at the moment and will use the noodle it was wrapped around to roll the completed section.

[@addmorezest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susansieracki4369]

That was fantastic information even if you're not painting on a small surface. I have a medium sized desk that I purchased for diamond painting and then I have a very large easel and lightpad. This method will work perfectly for that too. Thank you so much for sharing this information with us!

[@belara2218]

Have the Minion also and gonna try the pipes 100%, great idea, thanks!

[@angiescrazymndiamondpainting]

This is a great idea and I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing your idea.

[@pattyalvarez6814]

Great tip on the pipe liner. I'll get some tomorrow!

[@gabrielazimmermann3562]

That was very interesting, indeed. I also work on different paintings, usually smaller ones (30x40, 40x50), one square, one round, it always depends on my mood. I also have a big one in progress, but this is so much confetti, and I prefer to work on that in daylight only, so it's my weekend project 😱 thatwill take time, but it doesn't matter.... Thanks for all your tips and tricks!

[@Dottingdiamonds]

Very handy tip and will definitely use this idea. Thank you

[@addmorezest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Stephanie.Kost1]

This is very very helpful. Thank you.

[@addmorezest]

You're very welcome!

[@lousdottydiamonds2257]

Excellent video I am waiting a large one from DAC and I also have limited space Thanks Rebecca

[@cindystephens3674]

Great Video! I have a large one I am doing in February for a collab and I wanted to use my smaller table for it. Now I know how to make it work! Thanks so much, Rebecca. You always have such helpful videos🤗 Stay Safe and Blessed❣️🤗👍💐

[@addmorezest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annadion4134]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@lynnsaas9097]

That was so helpful, Rebecca! I have that one and wondered how to manage doing it.

[@bethdouglas9506]

I keep the white covers from other paintings and use them on the ones that come with the plastic

[@sammicollette]

Would the pipe lagging roll method work for double sided tape canvas also? I'm so excited to watch you complete this painting 😍 I really wanted to get it when I saw it but DAC +shipping is just a bit out of my comfort zone for spending 😂 hope you enjoy the cheeky yellow men!

[@addmorezest]

Yes it will, I use this method with all big paintings.

[@lynnlovesdiamondpainting5471]

Hi Rebecca. Is there a reason you don't use the foam roll that comes with some diamond painting kits instead of the pipe stuff? Just wondered why you would pay for the pipe stuff instead of reusing the roll that comes with some diamond paintings. Love all your videos.

[@addmorezest]

The pipe lagging is only about £1.50 for a large strip that does 2-3 paintings and its thicker than the one that can come with paintings. The main reason I use it is that it has a slit for the diamond painting to grab onto though, I find it's easier to use.

[@marylouruss1087]

Thanks for the help..Where do i get the small white papers ?Thanks

[@grammykhernandez3051]

I found them on Amazon under release paper. Ordered the bigger sheets and will cut in half

[@addmorezest]

yes, they are often called release paper. I got mine from here: bit.ly/2DCtP7r then cut them in half so they were about 3"x2"

[@karanlarkee9524]

Thank you for the great tips. Now I know how I will tackle my Minion Love when I by to it .😎

[@WestAussieDiamondArtReads]

Very helpful Rebecca. I have a massive one (1.5m tall x 3.05m long) to do so this will help.

[@77MyEsha]

Not sure how wise it was having never done diamond painting before, but I've bought myself a huge 80 x 110cm. My kitchen table is 36" square, so I will be working on it turned with the 80cm facing me. Found this video really interesting and helpful even though it hasn't arrived yet, but I'm getting very excited about it. I feel now having watched several Diamond Painting videos and your video, that at least I'm not going into this completely blind. Just one thing I would like to know, what are the dimensions of the lagging you are using.

[@addmorezest]

Go big or go home. 😂 I love that you're starting big.

[@77MyEsha]

​@@addmorezest Well I kinda figured as I'm into arts and crafts generally I thought I would be OK with a big one, as I have an infinite amount of patients. I have a pair of rechargable LED magnifying glasses as well, which helps a lot with close work. I love the idea that it's going to take me ages to do, as I'm always disappointed when a project comes to an end, so this is going to keep me amused for many an hour I'm sure......can't wait to get started!!!

[@rosbeasley1502]

Great tip. Thanks so much. I might just have the confidence to go bigger than 50 x 40!! 😃

[@addmorezest]

You can do it!

[@SuperCCRoss]

Another great video! The only question I have is, where do you place this canvas when you aren’t using it? It is easy to stick smaller canvases under a bed etc in a folder, but because this is always rolled it won’t fit in a folder.

[@addmorezest]

For this one, it just sits on top of my bookcase in my craft room when not working on it. I've also been known to put them back in the box they came in. As there are no longer diamonds in there it has room.

[@sarahjaneupton6401]

This is very useful thank you

[@diamondpainter16]

Thank you for the tips and taking the time to make your awesome videos! I'm getting ready to work on my first large one and I definitely want to use the square cover sheets method. Not sure where to get them, so I was wondering what I can use around the house to make my own? (I'm a DIY type of girl.) I'm not planning to roll it up so what would you suggest I do about preventing dust from getting on the finished sections? (I keep it flat until I frame it).

[@addmorezest]

You could just cover it with the clear sheet that comes on it to prevent dust if you need to.

[@smlacroix3256]

Where can I find your video on your stairs top method of diamond painting using square drills.

[@addmorezest]

I've got it linked here: 4kidsat147.com/diamondpainting/tips

[@ellentaylor8857]

When you start at the bottom and do the two sections did you say you turn it around and start the other way making the finished part go over the top of your easel, unrolling from your lap area as you go? If so, are you working upside down for the rest of the canvas? As you can see, I’m a little confused. Probably because I have not yet worked on a canvas larger than my easel. Thanks for these helpful hints.

[@addmorezest]

Once I've done the 2 rows at the bottom, I will keep moving up until the painting with diamond on starts hitting my knee, then turn it the other way. As this one is long horizontally, I already work on it with the symbols on their side. I just tilt my head a little to work out what symbol I need from the case and then work on it as normal. (in my head I see the symbol the 'wrong way' but the way up I can see it.)

[@johm4362]

I was wondering if you used a easle

[@Legokate]

When u work on big paintings do you. Seal your dp painting as you go or do u not seal it do u just roll it My other question s if u roll the diamond painting the other way with diamonds on it By doing that do the drills fall off hmm. I haven’t tried a big canvas yet But I want to From Kate last ♥️💙❤️💛💚💜🧡

[@addmorezest]

I don't tend to seal paintings, I only seal partials (because of the glue around the edge), or off the canvas items that get handles a lot. I roll the canvas out to stop the diamonds moving by touching each other, they don't tend to fall off.

[@Legokate]

I will have to try that rolling the dp outwoods

[@jemmastitch]

Thanks that was so helpful. I wait for the minion love to deliver

[@sharonwildbore6938]

Can you put a link to where you get your release paper from please

[@amandasimcox8964]

I got mine from amozon. 100 pices for £20

[@addmorezest]

I got it from here: bit.ly/2DCtP7r then cut it in half.

[@lisadiahanndavies4111]

Fab tips!!!! Thank u x

[@Legokate]

Where do u buy pipe bagging hmm 🤔 what would it be called it in Australia and what shops or stores do I get it from and ps where can I get your foldable Mesh square thing u use for your empty drill bags for rubbish Please let me know and put it in your description box down below in your next video I love your videos from Kate last 💚♥️❤️🧡💛💜💙

[@addmorezest]

you could try a home store, like Bunnings. The foldable bin I got years ago from a company that no longer exists.

[@margaretcreighton4366]

Thank you. 😀☕️💛🌻🌟👍

[@sharondunk100]

Thanks for the great tips

[@rosiehernandez888]

Thank you for the Great tips

[@kristinburns3146]

I just bought my first dp that is large trying to figure out how to work it

[@kristinburns3146]

Do you recommend going bottom to top? It's DAC Faye

[@addmorezest]

I tend to go from the end which is either the most ‘boring’ part so the excitement is at the end, or the part that is the most practical.

[@thefrenchknot]

What size in diameter is the foam tubing and where did you purchase?

[@addmorezest]

It's about an 11/2inch in diameter and I got it from my local DIY store.

[@CrystalJenni]

so i made the mistake of covering the whole DAC painting with these little squares :( is it possible to re-cover it with plastic so i can roll it using this method?

[@addmorezest]

You can, if you have the original plastic; however, the clear plastic can only be stuck to the painting on one side. So be sure you get the right one, as while it can come off if you get it wrong, it can also get stuck.

[@CrystalJenni]

@@addmorezest noo :( I no longer have the original plastic, anything else i could do?

[@addmorezest]

@@CrystalJenni Maybe if you have somewhere to lie one flat, you could take the clear cover off one you've not done yet, and then put it back once you've finished? You can cover the one your not doing in cover paper safe until then.

[@tracygoodenough7198]

We’re did you buy your white sheets please in that size or did you cut them to size please

[@grammykhernandez3051]

I found mine at Amazon under release paper. Ordered the bigger size and will cut them in half.

[@addmorezest]

I got them from here: bit.ly/2DCtP7r I then cut them in half to about 3"x2"

[@maryarias8649]

Hi Rebecca I want to buy a large painting About the size 130 x 60 cm any suggestions. X

[@addmorezest]

Sorry, do you mean a suggestion on design? There are so many out there to choose from.

[@maryarias8649]

Hi Rebecca thank you for your reply The painting I want is called (. Unordered lines ) 130 x60 cm. I have seen it at shopping deals but the size is 110 x 60 and I want the bigger one. Any clue where I can purchase it . Thank you xx

[@rosiehernandez888]

Thank you for the Great tipß

[@sxybondgirl0077]

Where do I get the foam thing?

[@addmorezest]

I pick mine up from a DIY shop.

[@mariamarques4572]

Thank you 😊

[@lyndarawle2391]

Hi liked your video. I work just like you but I use greas proof paper to cover mine.👍🏻

[@margaretdevries8090]

Know I don’t want to do big ones ! Too complicated Maybe once I have one some little me I will do better?

[@ЕленаК-э5ж]

Как всегда все круто 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍

[@ChelleBeeby]

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[@gemharding4101]

Hi

[@reenee2918]

Thank you for great tips!