An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Diamond Painting Part 2 - All About Squares!

[@keneagle7684]

How long does the wax last in the pick up tool? There doesn't seem to be a real lot.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

For the normal pink wax the average is about an hour. If you'd like to see a more in depth comparison, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rVhZuNqLObf6s

[@ranboo_3857]

I was wondering the same thing!!! Thx for asking it for me instead

[@shikinnyawai8640]

THANK YOU FOR THE QUESTION AND THANK YOU FOR THE ANSWER!

[@RavenTudor22]

I can have mine for months without it drying out

[@melissaraupita3385]

@@RavenTudor22 read the question again. How long does it last inside the pen? Not how long does it last in general

[@mouseheadstudios]

Seriously, you are like the Bob Ross of diamond painting. So relaxing to watch and so informative. You've got a new subscriber. :-D

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Welcome!

[@jordangray53]

Mousehead Studios it’s like ASMR

[@MsStarbelly]

@@jordangray53 Exactly what I said when I heard Part 1 start. "Ooh, plus ASMR! Bonus!"

[@ashliequinney9305]

I am a beginner so this is helpful

[@iancampbell7969]

Yes me too a new fan, I loved Bob Ross too!

[@britalyssa]

Really loved your video! I’m just starting out with Diamond Painting, and this video was so informative, easy, and calming. Your voice is so easy to listen to, and it could actually put me to sleep! Anyway, I’m so excited to start my adventure. I’m a 72 years young woman who needs a passion in my life. I love all crafting, and this really sparked my interest. Here it goes…

[@hannahdavies9566]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m an absolute beginner at diamond painting and your videos are so helpful and the instructors are clear. It is also low key ASMR 😅 so relaxing to watch your videos

[@monicamajor3954]

I recieved my first diamond painting kit on Monday and I finished it in 3 days. I absolutely have become addicted I want more and can't wait until I can send away for some more. I have about 6 more on my wish list on Amazon.

[@shikinnyawai8640]

not gonna lie.. it make us addicted to it, i buy 2 for the first time.. after doing it for about 30 minutes, i buy more for the future before i finish the first one😂

[@anayinthelife2000]

"Sometimes they go flying..." I wasn't prepared for that very thing today when I opened them and shook them out a little 😂😂😂 lesson learned! I sure hope I got all of them that I'll need for my painting! Omgosh that was a 🤦 moment 😂😂😂 I just found your channel and I'm loving the videos so far! Thank you for doing these beginners tips for us!

[@anayinthelife2000]

I didn't realize they stick together sometimes either until I went to place one down a couple times and it had a partner with it. I have to say, just the small section I got done today was so relaxing!

[@diamondxpainting5599]

They definitely give you hundreds of extras! So I think you’ll have enough! 😁😁

[@Cowsie]

Right when you said having good posture my ears perked up as I have bad neck and back pain after a few hours 🤣😅 this is helpful as I'm starting a new painting and it'll be my first square painting!

[@katehamre3657]

😊 I like to do diamonds dots paintings too . I love it to video. Love, Kate’s Hamre 😊❤

[@themermaidstale5008]

I just found out that my future DIL does diamond painting. I haven’t seen one of hers yet, but look forward to it. It resembles needlepoint, imo. She really enjoys her hobby.

[@AuLily1]

When cutting and reusing bags, cutting the edge furthest from the printed number will make numbers easier to see when you tape it shut. Thank you for your great tips.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Great tip!

[@juliebngracieandolive6750]

I recently completed my first ever 30x40cm canvas one drill at a time, not knowing what the other end of the tool was for. So wish I taken the time to view videos like this before I started. Very helpful advice and suggestions for us true beginners. Thank you!

[@donnashenkaruk7003]

I too am hooked on diamond painting and I find your videos to be very helpful. You explain and show us well. Thank you!

[@Listens2Spirits]

I got a couple kits that I have yet to open because I had no clue how to begin & I also hesitate because I have hand tremors and was also afraid, I couldn't do it. until a couple days ago. I ran into your video and now I feel confident enough to give it a go. Thank you for the time you put into doing the video's for this one and the round diamond kits.

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

Thank you for this Rachel. I'll be starting my first square drill soon. So excited. ❤

[@sydneydowdle5456]

Your doggo is such a cutie!! 🥰

[@dlebreton7888]

My crystals are in little plastic bottles about 2 inches high from a dollar store. I tape the number of the colour on the cap. I keep them in a plastic box beside me. I have all my 'tools' in another one too. The box is about 4 inches wide by 15 inches long, with a clip top. These were also from a dollar store. As you continue doing this craft, you will get the equipment that works for you. Happy crystalling!

[@annakryzhanovska2024]

While waiting for my diamond painting that I have ordered two weeks ago I've already watched so many videos about it, now I know everything I need to know 😁

[@Hellnogizmo]

I am a jill of all trades crafter, so logically someone gave me a diamond painting for xmas. My mother is a diabetic and gave me about 50 strip containers. They fit a pretty large amount of jems in each. Easy to tape numbers too as well. ;) If you're just getting into something like this, saving random stuff is sometimes a cheap way to see if you like this, befote commiting to a container system. ;) Best of luck to anyone that struggles or organize (and dodge kids that like to spill things). 💙

[@mariehodosi3148]

Waiting for my first Diamond painting, it's a beginner one. Am looking forward to trying the Art. Just gotta tell you that the way you are explaining all the various points of Diamond Painting make it easy for me to be confident when I finally receive my kit. It's with round diamonds, but I also ordered one that has square diamonds. I'm so excited to start the second one of Rockefeller Plaza NYC where I used to live.

[@nancycherep9537]

You are an excellent instructor. I am a beginner and really appreciate how well you explain everything!!!

[@sandiehommel7165]

I just got my first square diamond dot kit...your tutorial is amazing- thank you. i will be watching your others

[@3bartboysplus]

You are very good at making these videos, very nice and soothing voice to listen to and you move along with what you are saying so we viewers don't get board while we are trying to learn this craft. Thank you!!

[@KristinWhitehead]

Just discovered your channel. I've never tried diamond painting before, but I would love to! And your voice is so soothing!

[@beckylyon4750]

I just started my first kit am so excited. I used to cross stitch but do to heath problems I stopped. I needed something to relax me. So my dear friend sent me your site ❤ I’m so glade she’s did. You are so helpful with the step by step process, and your soft spoken vice. Thank you so much 🦋

[@rubytuesdaynights147]

you are wonderful ! My first purchase, I figured out by myself that the sort of pen would stick the diamond, but you saved my life ! I did not know what the pink square (glue) was !!! I did not get the multi placer : ( the comments are great , I am happy for you. You are so much fun, and, you got the most beautiful voice, you are adorable ! Manouck 65 years old woman from Vancouver Canada

[@RachelRaeCraft]

So glad my video could help!! :) Happy crafting!

[@dianeevans9842]

I have just started out with diamond painting. I was looking for videos on a beginners guide to the hobby, and I stumbled upon your videos. I love them. Thank you so much for doing these videos. You are so helpful in teaching us the art.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gamingmustang8557]

This channel is awesome. I'm a total newbie to diamond painting, and you helped me so much on the matter. I'm subscribing to your Channel, and will like almost all your videos. You are awesome.

[@brawyn777]

just started my first square,it seems so hard to do,but you make it seem so much easier,i just love your voice,so calm and soothing,keep shining dear,i love your videos and watch them all,hugs

[@lillisimpson4288]

i’ve been watching all your videos became i was trying to find a new hobby and now i’m sure this is the one! xx

[@sheilawilliams6989]

You are a very good teacher not patronising you tell us everything you are a star you also give us little tips take care stay safe xxxx

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you! 💜

[@jilliandarling2970]

You are AMAZING! I am waiting for mine to come in the mail, its my first time trying one and I bought 80x100cm. Your voice makes this feel so calming and you are explaining it perfectly for a beginner, I feel prepared and am now super excited to start mine!

[@sladiewolf]

I feel lucky - been getting Wish Paintings , it’s my relax hobby. Never had a River on my canvas. Just ordered my first square paintings to give as gifts. I’ll be buying from authorized sellers for now on.

[@lillylove3508]

I looked at eBay and saw they had pick up tools like a wheel so you could do an entire row in one take. Sounds smart but I don’t know if it’s practical? What size canvas is a good size, so you can see details? I’m guessing that a picture with a lot of details will not do good on a tiny canvas?

[@lisaosullivan4070]

Great job, Rachel! Thanks for making this video about squares, etc.

[@mangotrees8026]

I’m so excited for my diamond painting to come! It’s supposed to be here tomorrow or Saturday. 😄

[@katewingham2121]

I’m brand new to diamond painting and love it! Your videos are great and I’ve picked up so many tips already. Your voice is really soothing too. Like a nice warm hug.

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

I was gifted a diamond painting and have never done it before . It has the square diamonds. I just don’t have a clue of how to start hence my watching your video. Thanks!

[@maureensmith9293]

My first kit will be delivered tomorrow and I’m so happy I found your channel. You’re so calming; I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing!!

[@BlueBirdsSong]

Thank you, I have a huge Diamond painting I have to do and I have never used squares and I’m new to rounds too. Let’s just say I’m new to all of it. Lol

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Welcome! It's so fun :)

[@MM-bu6tm]

Thanks for showing me all of this Ive never done one but am thinking about it so your step by step is great=)

[@christineharris2302]

I make a copy of the color key on the side or scan and enlarge it to print. Then I cut the actual symbol and DMC color number and use that to place inside the diamond bag.

[@cosmickeeter7698]

Hello. I found your channel recently because I was looking for techniques for doing diamond paintings. I'm still waiting for mine to come in. Anyway, I find your voice very calming. I just feel relaxed and it makes me inspired to actually do things.

[@roseyfirequeen314]

This really helping me out I got mine from a kinda sketchy online store 😂 and I was confused about what to do so I looked this up

[@maryannseiber721]

New Subscriber here, tonight. I'm a "newbie" going to start my 1st one tomorrow. You're very inspirational. Glad I found you...😊

[@aliceweiss2048]

I actually like to start with the small sections first because it feels more satisfying to finish the majority color last 😅. Also personally I feel like a small storage container is a must for beginners you can get them relatively cheap off of Amazon and it just makes the process less annoying.

[@jennarichardson5226]

Addicting and the click sound is so satisfying!

[@kimhiday4186]

Also if you've lost the baggies from the kits you can go to the store and look for daily pill organize. They're usually in where you get the pill containers for like Monday Tuesday Wednesday in a regular store. You get like a hundred of them for a very cheap. Or even 50 I think. I had to do this as my initial baggies that I got in one of my kits fell blew away.

[@rohelynmuksan38]

I’ve watched several tutorials for this diamond paintings, but i looove yours, ur voice is so soothing🥰🥰... I am a beginner in this though i cross stitched before. I just want to know if you seal your D paintings? And what are you using??

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Here's a video where I seal a DP, but the truth is I don't do it very often at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoLVlJ9mmrZqaqc

[@AdelaideSmith75]

I love your voice. So,so soothing!

[@fayscreations]

This is like asmr for my soul

[@mariafable2962]

Thanks a lot for your great help .I’m new at diamonds drill .

[@abyssater9177]

I've just ordered three diamond paintings. Two of Pulp Fiction (my favourite film of all time), and one of The Day of The Dead (one of my favourite holidays). Thank you so much for all the info! You are like Bob Ross reborn, so calm and relaxing to listen to, and everything is presented brilliantly! I can't wait to see what you'll do next! Do you have any tips on filming diamond painting time-lapse videos?

[@chelseacallaghan9172]

This video is helping me where im going wrong because i stick to it and i asking how can you stop having gaps between them and how do you stop it going on a wonky

[@adinaa6335]

Beautiful teaching🌻. Thank you for taking the time to do this videos.By any chance could you share with us where you get the paper that u use in top of the sticky material. Thank u kindly 🌺

[@generation_XO]

I wish my eyes would work for this craft but it is fun to watch and glad you show this. I love to craft and teach others, too. Keep up the talent. Babcia

[@sebasg.4069]

Hi Rachel, thanks for the second part You are really educating me, I'm all ears, love to listen to your calming voice And still showing off those nails off yours, are you? They look awesome but I told you already in part one😋 Started on my second painting 50x50 square, I'm loving it but it is going to take me a long time Hope to learn so much from you, thanks Rachel 😘 Almost forgot the question 😂 when I am starting with a new color I often notice a forgotten precious one (or two) .. How do I cope with it? Do I have to leave them open or... 😊

[@lyndespin]

Hi, if I may be so bold as to suggest my solution. It depends on if you noticed that you left a couple or if you left like a whole patch of them. If it's only a couple, I prefer to open the container of the forgotten colour and reach directly into it with the pen. If it's a whole patch, I have 2 methods. First, if it's a small patch I take another tray and put the forgotten colour in it to do the patch. If it's a really big patch (which happens more often than not when working on bigger projects I'm finding), I take a sheet of paper (or the inventory sheet) and write the DMC number and where the patch roughly is, finish my current colour, and then go back to the forgotten patch. In the end, I believe it all depends on preference really. But I hope it will give you inspiration on how to solve it in a way that is perfect for you.

[@almacasiano]

another very good video ! I might be hooked before I actually begin a diamond painting lol thanks for sharing

[@hopepalyok6066]

im a beginner but i got storage containers light board wide drill pens ect because i want to be prepaired

[@amyyy298]

I just received my first square today and the diamonds look so tiny, I am a little nervous. It's funny how big they look on screen but in real life, they are so small! I realized they're the same size as the round I just finished but it is so deceptive. Thanks for this informative video!

[@robert1899-e1d]

Thank you. You are a good teacher

[@mariettlinger8965]

Hi Rachel, I'm brand new at this, just opened my first kit and decided to watch your vid, since I had no clue what the tools were even for. Thank you, thank you! My biggest issue is getting the drills to line up straight. :( Do you have any tips to help? Thank you so much for great tutorials!

[@angelahopson9604]

When you pour your drills into a tray. Take the bag that they come in. Cut off the number then store drills and number in the ziplock bags. Makes it easy to see through the clear plastic. And you don't need the index cards

[@jesssmith6004]

waiting for some to arrive! cannot wait to start diamond painting! thank you so much for this video xx

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

A friend of mine recommended your channel because I wanted to know about diamond painting.

[@shereenrashina]

Hi you are a pro with tips.some drill space are not sticky enough to stick the drills how do I solve that issue.thank you.

[@clengjuaton8297]

I'v been doing diamond painting for some timw now. And I wish I'v stumbled on your channel before I started then I wouldn't hav to learn the hard way. 😁 Love your videos. Like your voice. And your explanation is very beginner-friendly. 💜

[@patellis2787]

Would you do a video on how to select the right size for the specific images. And if possible what images work best in DP? ie. do paintings with a lot of confetti translate well, would more color blocked images translate better? Any advice you could give on choosing the images that translate the best and how to decide on what is the best size for that image. Thanks! Love your videos, I just started and having lots of fun.

[@rhondawise1897]

Thanks still new at this and starting my first square and had to take a loose

[@tracygoodenough7198]

Great tips I never realised you had to have the trays different ways with Different tools

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I just find it easier on my wrists and it only takes a millisecond! :)

[@robertcrewdson8611]

A lot of useful tips in this video.

[@aprilianindy3200]

Your voice is so soothing. Thank you~ ♥

[@juliemcd444]

Thank goodness for your beginner videos! Tonight on a whim I saw a Marilyn Monroe painting and wanted to do it for my friend. I didn't realize it was 16 by 24 until after I bought it. Then I panicked and came here to the youtube to find how to videos. I feel like I am ready for when all my stuff gets here on the following Tuesday and I have until December 25 to get this monster craft project done. I ordered some of the accessories you suggested and am actually looking forward to doing this now. Thanks so much and you're amazing! Cheers!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

You can do it!

[@juliemcd444]

@@RachelRaeCraft After watching your videos I have to admit I was scared the amazon painting would be sub par, yet I got it yesterday and it is a poured adhesive canvas! Score! I'm going to cut my teeth on the round drills and then do the other one I ordered in square which will be the one I give to my friend. Cheers! Thanks again.

[@77MyEsha]

Not tried them yet as I'm still sitting on the fence over whether or not I want to start this hobby, although I have to say I am very very drawn to the idea so far, but just letting you know I've read that Slant head tweezers are better than the ones you are using (apparently you get more accuracy with those, I also saw a video where the lady was oly using the slant tweezers for doing the chequer board, and then using the pen to fill in. I thinks that's would I would do.

[@helenthomas3101]

Love watching you. Only problem is with the zip bags is you don’t get enough! Have had to put 3 colours in one with 3 number guides in! 😝

[@jeannelson9956]

I've watched the 1st and second. Thank you really enjoyed.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Glad to hear it!

[@ernestbohringer3660]

I have been diamond painting for almost a year now and I had no idea u could use the trays to separate the clumps of diamonds. I used to just avoid the clumps of diamonds.

[@fi1460]

Great video! My multiplayer isn’t picking up all 3 of the drills. I loaded it with my newly arrived shipment of paddy wax and it still won’t work. I got the painting kit off of Amazon. But purchased paddy wax separately. Please let me know why my pen won’t pick up all the drills?

[@kimfaulk5776]

New to you and this craft. I love listening to you.

[@HobiePeace]

Hi Rachel, I'm a beginner and have watched Many tutorials and hints to diamond embroidery before I started. I like your way of sealing best out of all I've seen, to retain the shine on the drills. I Have Not been able to find One video on how to maintain/clean them to retain the shine over the weeks, months, years?? Can you use rubbing alcohol on a swab?, just a damp cloth with water, soapy water? I know dust, smoke and other stuff will dull the shine after being hung awhile and I want to know how to refresh their shine without doing any damage? I plan to coat and frame my work, no glass. Thank you

[@mandyjoubert3055]

If you buy your first diamond painting and only have one diamond try how do you then crack the stuck diamonds. What else could you use?

[@Holly-s1f]

Hey what do you prefer? Circle or square diamonds?❤

[@abhilashap.2736]

Hi.. Very informative.. I want to know will the adhesive in the canvas ever dry.

[@erikagholston6610]

Thanks for the baggie tip at the end.

[@1Gramma]

Could you show more detail or closer what to do how to do it if there are air bubbles are you actually splitting where the bubbles are. Thks

[@brandiw5188]

this helps so much becaise I'm starting my first square diamond painting

[@BethanyAnnette91]

With cross stitch it doesn’t matter whether you do all of one color or switch between colors. Which is better for diamond painting

[@kittywoster69]

My first diamond painting I worked just from the bags, it worked but honestly if your going to do more than 2 dp’s then just treat your self to some decent storage because it does make a huge difference. There won’t be diamonds everywhere and it’s a lot less stressful (in my opinion). 🙂

[@Wildflower1880]

Hello Rachel, So I got my first kit, & the wax that they sent to me is as small as a dime & my Canvas is huge, it's a Thomas Kinkade kit & it's very detailed, My ? is this, where should I buy more wax? & WHY in the world would they just send such a small little square of wax? {I know U can't answer this last ?, It's just a rhetorical ?...} But Just Saying WHY???? I feel so lost, not knowing what I should do first. I watched Ur first Vlog & I'm just now getting ready to watch Ur second one... I PRAISE GOD that Ur there, or I'd really be Lost. After I watch this one I'm sure I'll have more ? so I'll come back here & just post them on this one. Ok, I'm still watching Ur 2nd posting here & U said if we use tweezers then we don't need the wax????? why? I don't understand what makes it so that we wouldn't need the wax?

[@lacyduke175]

This was a great tutorial. Thanks!!

[@maryarias8649]

Hi Rachel can I use baking paper Instead of parched paper on my Diamond painting 🤔

[@sheilawilliams6989]

Loved it we need more take care stay safe xxxx

[@JustMe-gf1ko]

Love your voice, loved tutorial ... SO GOOD!!!!!! I THINK I'M READY 👌

[@24get24give]

I do/have one many different crafts in my time, lately, it's a lot of greeting card making, which involves several little things like glitter, embossing powder, sequin, and tiny jewels/gems all of which I think those ttrays would be perfect for tapping the materials onto my projects, then returning them to their little jars/bottles, is there a way to buy just the trays? I'd need several in use at any one time, thanks, for this playlist, it's been so helpful already!

[@asbo436]

Would you not say the better way to get rid of rivers is to pull the plastic back then use a card to flatten and replace the plastic? By doing it the way you do it you apply force to the glue and it looks like you could end up with the reverse effect where the diamonds dip in slightly? Seems easier to just reflatten the plastic, too?

[@RachelRaeCraft]

You can use a bonefolder to put the cover back on but it will not get the rivers out.

[@tonibartgis2603]

I’m very new as in haven’t started a project yet, but was curious how often do you fill the tool with glue? TIA

[@dianehughes2302]

What kind of table is that? Do insets/non-insets have a purpose? Great videos!

[@simonacoja]

Such a calming voice! Looks like a fun soothing activity. Just heard of diamond painting and I am glad the first video I watched was yours. May I ask, do you do your own nails? They are so pretty, perfect.

[@rollerdavem]

Love how soft spoken you are. Very enjoyable and informative video. One suggestion, why not just cut the bag with the number and put it in the baggie? It already has the number printed.

[@wendysullivan9069]

Hello. I started the painting . Problem is that the paper on top got stuck on the sticky.

[@reneedemarest3988]

When traveling with the canvas are you able to roll it up with diamonds on it?

[@hisboundlessagape5908]

Needed this!! Thanks so much