Diamond Painting Getting Started: How do I Start a New Diamond Painting? Beginner Tips and Tricks

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Here I show how I start a new diamond painting. In this video, there are tips and tricks for beginners and maybe some for experienced diamond painters who may find them useful. Remember, there is now right or wrong way to diamond paint. Enjoy and dp your heart away!
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[@judis.1810]

I know I'm weird, but i like to kit-up and kit-down. I feel satisfied with knowing that everything is ready to start the one I'm doing and after kitting down, i feel ready to start a new one.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

No you aren't weird. You're organized. And that's a good thing to complete one thing before moving on to the next. I'm definitely like that at work but not in diamond painting. I'm the weird one 🙃

[@melaniephillips8556]

I love kitting up

[@ZeallandJanedoze]

I love your chaotic energy, you had me smiling the whole video. I could honestly listen to you all day. Thank you for showing us how to roll up the big canvases so there is a manageable area to work on. It seemed obvious as soon as you demonstrated, but I would never have thought of it!

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching 😊. I try to reign in the crazy side, but she keeps popping up 😆

[@lindawrage4211]

I'm a newbie, and I appreciate that you showed very clearly how to roll up your canvas with the pool noodle. I also loved your idea using the credit cards to keep a straight edge.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

That's why I made this video. To help new diamond painters who are just getting started and also how to start on a larger canvas. Thanks for watching 😊

[@susiemark54]

Same here! I just finished my first painting, but it was a smaller one and not a full drill. I really appreciate you showing us every step that you do. Thank you!

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching and glad I could be of help. Stay tuned for more 😊

[@barbaraphilipps248]

I love the pool noodle tip!❤

[@katiescar1ett]

As a newbie to diamond painting I really appreciate this video. I don't like kitting up either. I was really happy to see that you start at the top instead of the bottom. I am only working on my second canvas and I'm keeping them small but everyone I watched said to start at the bottom and t's clear to me that I don't like having drills at the bottom and that they get in the way. So thanks for that. 😊

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. If you have any questions please ask them. If your comfortable only doing small ones, nothing wrong with that. Just make sure the image is too busy as details get lost in small sizes. You can check out the video I did of the cupcake. Small size with not too much detail and great results

[@katiescar1ett]

@@introvertsanonymous6274 Thanks so much ~ I will watch that video. :) And have subscribed to your channel.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you 😊

[@joyurquhart]

Thank you for your great tips. l love the pool noodle idea. Just subscribed as well

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. I happy that you found a useful tip from this video. If you have any tips to share, please do 😊

[@shaneyofcourse]

I like to kit up confetti-heavy canvases as I go, and it saves so much time, so I totally relate to your methods! Thank you for sharing 💖

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thanks for watching. I do every kit like this. I don't like kitting up at all. I like to jump right in

[@darlahall6583]

Beautiful Canvas!! I really like the Pool Noodle Tip! It works So Good! Have Fun ❣️❣️

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. If you have any tips please share with the rest of us

[@laurahorton715]

I also work from top of canvas to the bottom makes sense to me and I also use the pool noodles.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Everyone has their own way of doing it. Some I don't understand, like working bottom to top so it falls in your lap and collects link and dust idk 🤷‍♀️

[@Zoom_1012]

My very first diamond painting kit arrives on Monday and I’m so excited to give it a try. 🌴☀️🌴

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Welcome to the addiction. Remember there's no wrong way or right way to do it. Just do it the way you enjoy it. Thank for watching 😊

[@Bridgetnino]

Awesome tricks thanks

[@marilynosborne1377]

I've just bought my first art kit, thought the pool noodle idea was great will definitely be trying it, I'm be watching more of your videos, thank you

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Just trying to help new diamond painters who want work on larger canvases so it's not so intimidating. Thanks for watching 😊

[@shawndavis7862]

Love the pool noodle and starting at the top. Excellent tips, thank you.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching 😊

[@michelef689]

I'm a newbie so looking for tips and tricks-i like your idea of using the cards to get started in a straight line.Subscribing now!

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Aww thank you. I'm happy this video is helpful to you. Thanks for subbing!

[@melaniephillips8556]

The pool noodle is such a great idea!! Last canvas (and current one I'm working on) was/is a 90x120cm and I started from the side closest to me and moved away from me. Horrible idea for my back and getting fur from my clothes onto the completed area!!! Girl, where were your tips before I started my second HUGE canvas. I will use this tip for next time!!!

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

As you get deeper into this hobby, you'll find what works for you. When you do, share it with others. You'll help someone, too. Thank you

[@melaniephillips8556]

@@introvertsanonymous6274 I'm working on my 10th painting and really never looked into other tips on where to start on a painting. This was a huge help! I will def share my tips

[@cynthiagant774]

Okay! I’ve not seen it done that way but it makes sense and works for you. ❤

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

I do it that way because as I work on it, it's moving away from me, instead of in my lap. So there's less chance of dust and debris getting on it. The cards keep a straight edge and stops stuff sticking to the canvas.

[@SusanJeanne49]

TYFS! My daughter got me a snowman kit for my birthday last year and I’m just now starting it and so glad I found your channel with all your tips and tricks!! Have a good day💜

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

There is no right or wrong way to do a diamond painting. Once you get into it, you'll know what works for you. Thanks for watching ☺

[@chezarose]

Thanks for posting this. I am brand new to the hobby and i love your process.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to dp. Do what makes you happy. Once really get into the hobby, you'll find what works for you

[@Diamondsandstuff-tm6ux]

Very cool canvas! I love that artwork! Enjoyed seeing your “process”!! Looking forward to the post review of this one too! 😁❤️👍🏻

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Not sure if I'll ever finish this one. I set it aside months ago because it had soo much gapping and a crap ton of trash. Only got 1/3 done 😪

[@Diamondsandstuff-tm6ux]

@@introvertsanonymous6274 Keep at it, one day you’ll turn around and see that you’re placing the last drill!! Plus, there’s no rush! 😁❤️👍🏻

[@lifewithterri7558]

I agree 100% I hate kitting up too. I really enjoyed this video. You mentioned your favorite tray - dp gals. Where can I find them?

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. It's a shop on etsy. I do have an unboxing video of some more trays I got from them. Here's a link to their shop www.etsy.com/shop/DpGalCreations

[@lauramature7388]

Love pool noodle for rolling the canvas

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thanks for watching.

[@sineadsification]

I have recently started as in taken up this hobby 6mnth ago and thank you i thought i was the only one who just uses store cards etc to start gettong straight lines. I also find "Kitting up"very long process can take hours to kit up and then starting paining is delayed so im so glad i will be just jumping straight in more. Do you try to stick to 1 painting at a time? I have seen few experienced people do 2 plus paintings at one time but i think i could only do 1. Thanks for videos.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. I have many "starts", but generally only work on one kit at a time. If a picture frustrates me from maybe too much gapping, etc I move onto another one so I don't either rip it to shreds or get bored. I eventually will get back to it. Do the craft the way it's most enjoyable to you. If you enjoy starting 10 kits at once and never finishing any, then do just that. If you start 1 and working on it is the most enjoyable part, then do it. Remember this isn't a competition, either from buying the most kits from the cheapest or most expensive companies or finishing how many kits or who has the largest collection. This is solely for YOU however your mind chooses to enjoy it. That's the point, enjoy. 😊

[@sineadsification]

@@introvertsanonymous6274 thank you. Yes ive done a few as gifts for friends and now goimg to cpncentrate on one for myself. . Thank you for advice you enjoy too.

[@annuka_diamonds]

I loveeee it❤❤

[@railrunerT68]

Good video tut but maybe next time move the camera so we can see what the bottom of the canvas looks like when working.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

It was one of my first videos, so I didn't know at the time how to use the camera. Thanks for watching

[@brendablack2245]

Thank you for this beginner video. So many helpful tips. Where did you get your paint pen? It looks so easy on the hands. Thank you.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching. I got it a few years ago from Stacy Perodin on Facebook. It has fallen from table to tiled floor a few times and not a chip. I like that it's skinny, which is comfy for me.

[@dbreezy8993]

You are technically kitting up, just kitting up in a slower pace than others who kit up all at once

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

I'm too impatient to kit up before starting.

[@dare2dreambig313]

I am interested in learning diamond painting and came across your KZbin channel today. What is kitting up? What are you using to hold the film down so you can put the drills on and where did you get it from? Do you leave the film like it is or do you cut it in smaller sections? When you complete a secrion do you remove that film completely from the picture? Do you ever have drills left over from a picture? If so what do you do with them? Thank you for your time.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Kitting up means putting your drills in a labeled container or bag so they are easier to find as you use it throughout the canvas. I use a cover minder to hold back the plastic. It's 2 magnets with a a decorative top. The top is placed on top of the plastic film. The second magnet is placed under the canvas. I do leave the film as it is even when the canvas is complete to avoid dust and debri from getting on it. Yes there is always drills left over. I save them for other projects or in case I run out of a color in another kit. You can check out other videos I did which will help you understand the diamond painting lingo a little more. Thanks for watching. I'll try to post more work in progress videos. I'm kinda shy about longer videos because I have to talk longer.

[@homemakingwisdom]

I have to Kit up otherwise I would probably lose the bags of drills. I would go out of my mind finding everything keeping track of open bags drill for me that's a disaster ready to happen.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Everyone has their own system that works for them. I don't like kitting up at all. I do have them sorted by color once they are in containers, so it's easier to find. I do love it they come in the resealable baggies. Thanks for watching 😊

[@AcraftyErin]

❤❤❤

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Thank you for watching.

[@maryann823]

How do you keep static down. First time and I am fighting STATIC with getting the diamonds out of the packages much less into the containers.

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

I've never had static with drills. I am static as a person especially in the winter. I think the temperature and moisture has a lot to do with it. I'd say keep your hands moistured and don't wear things like woven sweaters when doing dp. Also after moisturizing your hand warm up the drills between your palms as see if that helps. In the winter, I get shocked a lot and this is what helps to reduce that

[@maryann823]

@@introvertsanonymous6274Thank you I will try it. My hands are extremely dry after a 2 wk visit to Arizona. But they start clinging to the package they come in and my hands the tweezers, they clung to everything lol. I was just wondering if it was a thing. I did notice yours did not. I will figure it out! Love your video!!

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

I've also heard of people using static gaurd

[@cynthiagutierrez779]

Downy beads in the little containers gets the static gone am makes the drills.smell so.pretty.

[@praisethatprays6305]

A million drills don't make any difference!! DO DIAMOND ART!!

[@euvid1]

What diameter is the noodle. Such a smart idea. Thanks

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

Sorry for the late reply. The diameter is 2 inches. Thank you for watching

[@amandamackey1205]

Where did you get your containers

[@introvertsanonymous6274]

I got them from Dollar Tree. 10 to 12 comes in a pack for $1.25