Diamond Painting - My Thoughts on Huacan, Homfun, Zooya & Fuyun

[@angiescrazymndiamondpainting]

Thank you so much for all of this great information it really helps with who you can trust to order from. Great video and awesome diamond paintings.

[@addmorezest]

Hi, I'm glad it helps. We all can have different experiences and I want to help people so they can made their own choices.

[@debbieplatt8735]

Zooya and HOMFUN are 2 of my favourite stores Zooya ship so fast though they have started shipping all their canvases in the bubble tubes but if you send them a message at the time of ordering and request it to be shipped in a box they will do that

[@addmorezest]

Yeah I'm liking both of them and planning to order from them again.

[@millerrjem]

About the burrs on the drills, I hold them against a hard surface with a placer and cut the burr off with an X=Acto knife. A lot of work, but the drills are square.

[@addmorezest]

Hi, Thanks for the good suggestion, I think I might be too lazy to do that, however, I'll bear it in mind if I only need to do a few.

[@shazen9692]

Thanks for sharing. I have just started diamond painting and am happy to get this information. I was not looking forward to having to go through “trial and error” to learn about the different companies on AliExpress. I like the cheaper prices I can get by buying from China but not if the quality is poor.

[@addmorezest]

Thank you There are many great companies on Ali Express and many of them aren't poor quality. Use youtube videos to help you decide what companies to use.

[@heatherwilson1826]

I'm currently finishing my second of two Huacan canvasses that I ordered. The first (round, full) had the wrong color in the kit. I contacted them and they said they were sending the correct color but I haven't received them yet. The second (square, full) is having the same canvas issues you mentioned. I'm forever using my rolling pin to fix popped drills but it doesn't seem to end. I'm also precariously close to running out of a color.

[@heatherwilson1826]

I agree with you about the Huacan tools, though. They're great!

[@addmorezest]

That's such a shame, I'm hoping to use mine as a test for the square. I'm wishing they don't dissapoint!

[@heatherwilson1826]

@@addmorezest I'll be interested to hear your opinion!

[@sparkles1484]

I had the same problem with the pen grip slipping down. I just put a small elastic band on the bottom and, no more slipping.

[@addmorezest]

Hi, what a fantastic idea, thanks.

[@minimoomba]

I wish I saw your review before I started DP. I bought a canvas from Huacan and I had the exact problem with drills popping out.

[@addmorezest]

Oh no!

[@estherwolf4354]

I have had the same issue with square drills, I find you have to put a heavy book on top for a few days.That worked for me. I really like round drills the best.

[@addmorezest]

I like both, I can't decide which I like the most. I do go over them with a rolling pin, but I might have to try the book trick.

[@jenniferdouglas3295]

I got a partly finished Huacan square painting from my sister, and it has the popping drills problem. It makes you not want to work on it when you know the drills are just going to pop up and fall off.

[@ericaj.m.1780]

That was very interesting. Im new at this hobby and i love it. Ive only completed 2 at the moment

[@Angiec-dw3lk]

I ran out of diamonds with a huacan custom, it wasn't just one colour it was 8! Messaged the seller with the 8 colours I ran out of and they said they would send them. They arrived 2 weeks later and only sent 6 out of the 8 colours, so just bought the missing colours myself

[@addmorezest]

That is not good. I am getting a bit more fussy about who I buy from recently as standards seem to have slipped.

[@create557]

Angie2101 c hello who did you buy the drills from? I also purchased from huacan and am missing drills but I need them for a gift. Thank you

[@Angiec-dw3lk]

@@create557 I bought my spare drills from diamond-paintings. Co. UK. Excellent quality, 30p a bag and arrived within 2 days. There is also smiths beads. That's if you in the UK x

[@cathharr08]

As a native NY'er I love the one you did of Times Square. Beautiful

[@addmorezest]

Thank you. It's still one of my favourites and we're visiting in June so I may end up getting some more.

[@cathharr08]

@@addmorezest There are def so many sites to see. The parks at that time of year are bustling with many people and activities.

[@addmorezest]

Thats great to know, is a weekday break or weekend better do you know? We've got the choice of either.

[@st2826]

I know this is an old vlog but I recently bought 2 DP'S from Huacan and have had no problems whatsoever, arrived undamaged, sq drill were pretty much ok-would order from them again. Saying that, I'm giving Homfun a try next.

[@lucyrafferty1437]

Oh no I've just ordered a custom 50 x 100 in squares. I will be gutted if it is no good. It will be my first custom and first square drills too. Beautiful work thank you for sharing x x

[@addmorezest]

Hi, don't worry too much. Huacan have improved from what they were. Enjoy the process and see how things go.

[@catherinesteeves2713]

I actually use my finger nail file and file the little pieces off the edges of the drill.

[@margaretcreighton4366]

Like the panel painting. Haven’t tried Zooya but I will. TFTC.🌻🏅💛🎉☕️🌟😀

[@suziepotter2370]

Hi darl. I have just found your videos and l just want to tell you thank you, and l appreciate you. I am working a 90 x 70 square drill, and I'm having so much trouble keeping the drills straight. Is there a trick to this, please? Hi from Australia

[@astridnight594]

I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m going to later (I have to get to bed…got that famous thing that everyone has…work lol) but I have gotten three Diamond paintings from Humfun for my birthday last year and they are amazing as heck but…my only issue is that, I ran out of drills on all of three of them…I want to buy more from them but should I ask if I can get more drills from them if I do? And I got my first square Diamond painting from huacan. A friend of mine LOVES this company so I got my first square from them. Popping drills all over the place. I love them but man the drills are really popping. It dosent bother me to the point where I’m like “I don’t want to work on this anymore” cause I love it but I have read some of the comments and some are saying put something heavy on your painting when it’s done so I’m going to try that when I’m finished with it

[@addmorezest]

I've tried to get more drills from Homfun in the past, it didn't work well. Best asking on a 'got diamonds' Facebook group in your country and someone will post you some of their spares.

[@lindabreeding3387]

I recently did a huacan and it drove me nuts the dark drills all had stuff on the edges the blacks were different sizes. I am very hesitant to order from them again

[@dbaker0226]

I absolutely HATE huacan. I'm so discouraged to do my first and now last diamond painting from them since it came in such bad shape im not sure im going to bother.

[@miztyhxrizon]

Im pretty nervous now 😅 i just bought 2 custom paintings from huacan without researching about it

[@addmorezest]

I wouldn't worry too much. They are LOADS better than they were when this video went up. :)

[@laurakilner7124]

Did they ever send more drills, just wondered?

[@addmorezest]

They didn't, no. They said they had, but if they did, they got really lost in the mail!

[@LisaDriscoll]

I asked for a DP for Christmas. It's a large full square drill from Huacan. I'm pretty sure it was purchased for me. Now I'm very hesitant about it. Should I try it out if it comes or just repurchase room another store? What to do.

[@addmorezest]

Hi, I'd still try it. Not all I've had have been problematic. I've even had 3 arrive together and only one have problems - which I think is more the canvas not being sticky which is fixable.

[@paulineearhart3129]

Were you get them from ?

[@mariacassar5524]

Hi😊Saw this vedeo about huacan. What do you think about the company nowadays. I ordered from them.still waiting for my dp to arrive.

[@addmorezest]

They’ve got better than they were. I’m still a little wary, but I wouldn’t say I’d never order from them.

[@pantherbaby23]

Hi Rebecca, Have you ever done paintings from Baifengchaoyang Store (located on AliExpress)? Was just wondering if you had and your thoughts about it. I've seen some paintings I wanted to try but since I have not ordered from AliExpress yet I wasnt sure if they were good. Thanks

[@addmorezest]

Hi Sandie, I've not tried them, I try to test out different manufacturers when I find ones I like. Maybe send me a link to one and I'll see if any take my fancy and let you know.

[@beakimball1792]

Try laying something heavy on the canvas and let it stay that way for about a week or so to see if that will let the glue hold more firmly. Some of the companies suggest when you finish a painting to lay something heavyon the canvases. This pictures look beautiful.

[@addmorezest]

I've had things on top of it for a few weeks lay flat but it didn't seem to help. I've put it in a frame now so they can be held in with the glass. LOL

[@pattylee545]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My experience mirrors yours. Just a note on Huacan - they are now shipping square canvases without grid lines. I received one a couple of days ago. I am trying to reserve judgement until I do the painting. However, due to eyesight issues, I rely on grid lines to get the drills to fit. I hope this is not a trend that everyone goes to. Round canvases without circles are wonderful to work on, so I shall see.

[@addmorezest]

I saw that - I'm due a replacement canvas and I'm wondering if it will have grid lines or not. I guess I'll find out when it finally gets here

[@occam5123]

Do you seal your paintings when framing? Ever moment tweezers awesome. No trash in their 310 drills. Thumbs up. Doing Huacan at moments. Some drills lifting. I use my roller by pressing it very firmly down on canvas and push it all direction. Not rolling. That seems to work for me.

[@addmorezest]

I don't tend to seal my paintings as most are put behind glass so I don't feel the need. I do roll the ones I've done, but I agree Ever Moments quality is just unbeatable.

[@hunnqy3102]

so im guessing homfun is actually one of the bests. i just started getting into diamond painting and i'm going to order from them.

[@cristybramhall8773]

You have mentioned several times about IKEA frames. Where do you purchase from? Is this something that is local to you or can be ordered online? And why do you like those frames?

[@addmorezest]

IKEA is 10 mins away from me and the prices are great. That’s why it’s my go to place. 💕

[@mmmlll5999]

There seems to different Zooya stores on Ali express. Are they the same?

[@addmorezest]

I think they are branches of the same company, but I don't know for definite, more keep popping up. LOL

[@jacalynchen4735]

How long did you work on the 60 x 90 painting? About how many hours or how many days?

[@addmorezest]

I'm not sure to be honest, I do an hour or two each night and the 60x90 took 2-3 weeks. I hope that helps a bit.

[@jacalynchen4735]

@@addmorezest Yes thank you!

[@Lisa-qp1gi]

I'm considering buying my first aliexpress diamond painting. However, I wanted to order one from huacan and one from homfun and after your review I'm really doubting about that... Do you know if huacan still has all those issues with the square drills? And is homfun still that good? 😊

[@addmorezest]

I’ve heard Huacan has got better, but I do still love Homfun and order from them a lot.

[@cassiecassie8325]

Monkey is a banksy copy, I have the image on a canvas.

[@josiane8482]

You will not regret getting it from Ever Moment. You’ll see. I only order from them now.

[@addmorezest]

I've loved my Ever Moment. Just uploaded my unboxing with issues but I've just finished it and it looks great.

[@create557]

I agree with you I prefer to pay more and have quality control. Tfs

[@addmorezest]

I do too, I want to pick and choose my headaches, and my hobby isn't one of them. lol

[@MsBEARDIELOVER]

Well all ive had with Huacan and Cherry's answers are totally insane they obviously are having quality control, if she said their improving them right, and why would she comment were improving our quality control well to me that says something now you see huacan covers on Amazon here in the USA they are spreading themselves too thin they use to be alot better Stick with Zooya, HomeFun, Ever Moments by far more expensive but the best another great company Naifei Zhang the owner is a doll to work with ive made many video's on my page we all need to review as your doing it helps all of us

[@addmorezest]

Thank you. I love watching reviews too. Makes us feel like we're not alone.

[@ginaradovic7446]

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[@dykeskm]

Had nothing but problems from Huacan. Their customer service is terrible, I didn't get any help from Ali Express. Very disappointed. I love Ever Moment, they may be more but they are worth it.

[@addmorezest]

Hi, we definitely get better quality paying more. I think Huacan is off my list for a bit until things improve.

[@marymalaga373]

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[@babylucky3626]

homfun very good，Very good quality

[@nicole9364]

[@TheLiaRocK]

homefun steal my money and never send myu 3 painting a command...

[@addmorezest]

I am sorry to hear that. They've worked well for me and I have received everything I ordered.

[@flowergirl1965sm]

Haucan r the worst company to order from I had some and the quality was rubbish DONT USE THEM

[@addmorezest]

Hi, I've had some good quality from Huacan in the past, however, I am going to hit pause on ordering from them until things improve.

[@qanzaulhaq8579]

@@addmorezesti ordered a 90x90 in huacan