Framing Diamond Paintings on the Cheap and a quick Sealing Comparison

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[@queen3fchaos]

As a beginner but knowing the kind of framing I desire, I want to thank you and Jeff for such a thorough video explaining and demonstrating how to make the wrapped frames. THANK YOU BOTH❤

[@yknowgirl]

Glue it down before you cut the poster board. Much easier. Great video, thx!

[@YouTu3e777]

So sweet how both of you are working together so well on that wooden frame. Thank you for the how to info!!!!! 💜🤗💜🤗💜🤗💜🕊🕊🕊

[@sharimccollum6647]

I cut the white off, then I get a piece of construction paper or cardstock, I use double-sided tape to mount the diamond painting onto the background, then I put it in an actual frame with clear glass. It does not dull the sparkle of the drills at all and you dont have to put any glue on it

[@K-OticKrafting]

Thanks to you and your husband for this, definitely my favourite wrap video cause my honey was really mad when I suggested cutting the drill area around…….he pretty much claims the ones he likes the best and wants them framed more properly. I think he will definitely go for this suggestion plus he can use power tools so win/win with it looking so good and not being ridiculously expensive :)

[@craftnado48]

Thank you! I am so glad this was helpful to you. I know not everyone will be able to use this method, but it has worked so well for us. It has been amazing to have a professional looking alternative to custom framing. It is way too expensive for me. Doing this has allowed me to be able to gift so many more completed diamond paintings. I hope you will give it a try and have great results.

[@karencorson3326]

Thank you for all your tips. Your experience will help so many.❤❤❤

[@fixthissite]

By far, the best video to explain what I need to know! I have very custom pieces to frame and this is how I'll do it. Thank you!

[@craftnado48]

Thank you, I’m so glad you found it helpful. It feels so good to have some of those larger, custom size pieces framed and able to be displayed properly.

[@katherinebourke171]

That hummingbird painting is absolutely GORGEOUS

[@shawncrafty]

Thank you and your hubby for showing the framing! Glad I found your channel.

[@Lisa-gg7vw]

I'm so happy I found this video. Helps me so much. Now I know how to frame my diamond paintings. I am almost done with my first one. That mode podge would do good with puzzles.

[@craftnado48]

I am so glad it was helpful for you! Good idea with the Mod Podge for puzzles, I’d never thought of that so thank you for sharing!

[@jeanniewicks7264]

I love that one I want it my address is pi box 599 lakeside oregon97449 my name is Jeannie I will pay you for this one

[@jeanniewicks7264]

I love humming birds😊

[@debworkman5616]

Okay just shoot me. I thought your video was complete after the hummingbird. I don't know why I thought it was done lack of sleep I guess. You and Jeff a wonderful job!

[@katherinebourke171]

Awesome! And thank you both so much for showing my husband and I how you do it❤

[@kml1972]

Thanks, Angie! I like the faux wrap you did. I hate the idea of wrapping the part with drills around the canvas, but using the border seems to hold up well. Thanks for also showing the human side-- I am always messing up. Framing is not an easy thing to do!

[@kml1972]

Kudos to Jeff for doing the demo! Great job!!

[@craftnado48]

Thanks for being understanding. This video was just a mess at the end, but so many people were asking me to show how we did it. And I couldn’t get him to do another “take”! LOL i had a hard enough time getting him to do it once! But framing this way has been a lifesaver, money wise. I have been able to gift so many diamond paintings because I didn’t have the extra exorbitant expense of custom framing.

[@craftychefdiamond]

Thank you to you and your wonderful husband for this video. I made my husband watch so we can do this together. Get my paintings off the treadmill. I did have one framed yes, very costly. Enjoy your weekend 😘

[@craftnado48]

Great! I’m glad it was helpful. Jeff was not keen on being recorded but I’m glad he did it, even though it was a bit of a mess. Yes, custom framing is was too costly. I have been able to gift so many more paintings using this method. They really turn out looking quite professional, I think. Thank you!

[@elaineboyer7632]

I did a painting like that and framed it myself using double sided wide tape and it was not hard using tape.

[@scarletslittlecraftycorner]

Very good ideas!! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!!

[@angelaerickson108]

Im just seeing this and its super helpful. Its a great. I also am still friendly with my ex inlaws. We are actually leaving Friday for a motorcycle trip. Great video!!!!

[@vegasgranny2]

Amazing! I am so appreciative of you and your husband doing this video.. Just yesterday i was wondering myself how can I make a frame for my large paintings.Here you ere ! Wala ..I think you can read my mind ? Lol thanks soo much ..you are both lovely people

[@craftnado48]

Yes, I can read your mind! Hahaha…just kidding. But I’m so happy that this was helpful. It really is quite easy and give a professional looking result for virtually no investment. You can do several paintings with just one piece of hardboard and firring strip. Someone also mentioned using double sided tape to affix the painting rather than spray adhesive and I thought that was a good idea as well. Thank you so much, you are so sweet. 🥰

[@b3arwithm3]

Great tips thanks. For alignment during glueing, it might be easier to leave the painting on the cardboard after spraying it with glue and put the frame on top. And for glueing to the mat, I would glue first and the mat for better centering.

[@karenoderkirk1831]

Liquitex works great and polycrylic for sealing, no loss of shine/ sparkle

[@adinaa6335]

Thank you for sharing.Do you use Liquitex for sealing.

[@jofloresz]

Dollar tree sell these frames all wood they are bigger but they work great and all you have to do is glue them to it looks great. 1.25

[@patriciawoosley1097]

Your husband had a lot more patience with you than I would have had. And I was pleased to see him use protective eye wear when using the table saw.

[@ofeliatestrada101]

I really love this method of framing your artwork looks very very good.🤓

[@pansydavis4861]

AWESOME!! Super video!! Great job!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@craftnado48]

Thank you 🤗

[@adinaa6335]

Thank you both for the amazing video. You dont have an idea how good informative it is. Have a beautiful day 🌻

[@gaylefelter9117]

Hello - Just wanted to say thank you for all the good information. It is really good to know. Gayle in New Jersey 💙🕊

[@craftnado48]

Thank you Gayle! I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@connectionoflivesandinterests]

Hello, I’m New here watching. You did a fantastic Job with all this informative video. Thank you I’m a Newbie to Diamond painting. 😊😊😊Sharon in SC

[@soulchambertherapy5291]

I do the same for my frames but… I use a hand saw to cut my frame edges and wood glue. No nails. I have a box of precut MDF boards I got on Amazon for a great price that I glue the painting onto, I wish I could share a photo because they always turn out great

[@montyhall6600]

You can cover the sides behind the diamonds painting wit colored card stock or other craft papers

[@peachyshaw6357]

Good information, love the hummingbirds

[@jeannelson9956]

Would love to see your completed framing!😊

[@marinagabel7859]

Absolutely loved this video, I’m going to have to put Carl to work now lol

[@craftnado48]

Thank you, even though it was a bit of a mess. I tried to get Jeff to re-record it, but he said I was lucky I got him to do it once, let alone twice. He was not too keen to be recorded. Lol. I hope you will give it a try. It’s also fun to be working together on something. I’ve enjoyed having him involved.

[@marinagabel7859]

@@craftnado48 yeah Carl and I work well together too, so it’ll be good to have him help me…and get some of my finished pile off the spare room floor 😂

[@elizabethhaddon4169]

New to your channel. Loved this video! So informative! Thanks to both you and your hubby!!!❣️🤗❣️

[@craftnado48]

I am so sorry that I am just now seeing your comment. Thank you for watching!

[@veedavis467]

❤GM ❤ ☕ ❤️ Thank you for being kind❤ I Subscribe because you are the type of Teacher I love ❤Merry Christmas To You And Yours ❤❤❤ TFS

[@HLJRMAI1]

Your husband did not seem like he really wanted to be there. Props to him for doing it anyways. 👏 🤣

[@lindab-bling4301]

What an amazing video, thank you so much for sharing. Such a great idea. Take care 💖😁

[@craftnado48]

Thank you so much! I was nervous to post this one because I thought it a bit of a mess so I’m glad to hear it was helpful.

[@teresa62ish]

He should make and sell those frames. I'd buy them!

[@Needle2Needle]

Oh thank you for sharing how you frame your paintings! I want to try the stretched canvas with the 1x1 wooden frame! I think I like that idea the best! I’ve never sealed any of mine, but I’ll keep these ideas in mind incase I need too, since I just purchased some square drill paintings.

[@craftnado48]

Great! I am so happy you liked this. It was a bit of a mess of a video (Jeff was not keen to re-record it for a more seamless result, lol). The wrapped canvas method has been a lifesaver for me and has allowed me to be able to gift so many completed diamond paintings that I would not have been able to afford to do if I had to pay for custom framing. I am going to try aqua glue as well for sealing as Ive heard a lot of people have great results with that as well. I’ll keep you posted how that turns out.

[@Needle2Needle]

@@craftnado48 Oh aqua glue sounds interesting! Yes let me know how that turns out as well! And I think I'll try doing the wrapped canvas method once I'm ready to hang some of mine!

[@Jan_Smyth]

Brilliant 😊

[@jeanniewicks7264]

You could use the high gloss on theother one

[@pintandocondiamanteslennie2388]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!

[@craftnado48]

Thank you so much!

[@theresamarquette1059]

Beautifully thank you grate job

[@nicolemacintyre5835]

WoW what a great idea 👍👍

[@sherylldupuis6323]

Love it. Great video. Tfs. Hugs 🇨🇦🍁

[@karenoderkirk1831]

Double sided sticky tape. place some tape top and bottom of picture. Place Pic where you want it, Lay on board and center. Then lift carefully bottom or top, pull the other piece of the tape off and press, do other side. Placed. If that makes sense. How I do it in my lortfoloios

[@craftnado48]

Excellent idea! Thank you so much! I don’t know why we never thought of that. 🤔

[@karenoderkirk1831]

@@craftnado48 works for me LOL

[@tinynina76]

Very nice video! Thank you.

[@karenpozzi20]

I tried the Krylon triple thick that you were talking about in the video and I did not like it. I’ve tried the Krylon I’ve tried the Modge Podge high gloss, I have also tried the Minwax that comes in like a paint can and you brush it on with a foam brush. In my opinion I really like the Minwax clear gloss, I felt like that was the only one product of all the sailors I have use that works the best. Again like you’re saying that is my opinion you may like some things like you like the Krylon I do not and it’s all just a matter of opinion but I did enjoy your video and I showed my husband the video that you put up of your husband framing paintings and he actually did that today with two of my painting and it works well thank you so much and say thank you to your husband as well

[@craftnado48]

You know, it’s funny because as time goes by and these videos become a bit older and my opinion has actually changed. For a while the Krylon was the best thing I could find, but recently I ordered a diamond painting sealer from GBFKE and it works beautifully! It has become my new favorite. I am so happy to hear that you were able to use framing idea! It is such a great alternative to expensive custom framing. Thanks so much for your suggestion with the Minwax as well. I haven’t tried that but I think I will!

[@komal_vlogs]

Glad I saw this

[@ireneeickenhorst2326]

Absolutely great video you did a great job thank you so much

[@craftnado48]

Thank you so much! Jeff was a rather unwilling participant. It wasn’t very smooth, but I couldn’t get him to make a retake so I just decided to roll with it as it was. I appreciate your kindness.

[@KZEllis]

Very helpful; thank you very much!

[@ardnas1575]

I guess wiping the mod Podge with a damp cloth would take the excess off the diamond but still leave the sealer covering the sticky between them. I use a similar product especially for diamond paintings but very much the same as mod Podge.

[@ummsalamah7711]

Did you know they make magnetic frames for diamond paintings... Cheap... Check them out. They r awesome n simple

[@jodyc8887]

Thanks for those!!!

[@Kimscrochetandknits]

I do mine like this too it works great 🎉

[@TheZzmel]

Hi: I just completed a fairly large diamond art painting of Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and I have seen a method of doing a simple frame using wood dowel rods. I tried to find it again on your web site where I can print out the details. I tried to find it again and for some reason unable to find it. The video is there but information is not in detail. The completed picture came out nicely. Can you help me find the print out again. Thank you very much. 😅

[@ummsalamah7711]

command strips great to hang

[@tiffanycollins30tc]

GREAT video!!!

[@phyllisberry3590]

Very helpful video. Thank you>

[@ummsalamah7711]

how about rubber cement then u can replace if not placed correctly

[@patriceseheult5244]

When placing your picture on the cardboard, I learnt that you should stand over the picture.

[@Og-Judy]

No tools, no mess.... use prestretched canvases. You can still mount the diamond painting the same way.

[@elishawilliams4308]

What if have 8 by 8 ones says in sheet also what scissors did you use can use regular or need to use fabricv

[@mariabuckley4410]

I sprayed the Krylon and all the shine is gone. Maybe because it’s humid here. Any suggestions how to get the shine back?

[@kaatz60]

Hi Angie. Thanks for showing your framing. Can you show how you do the corners on the wooden frames? Thanks

[@craftnado48]

Sure! As soon as I have one to frame, I will do it again and hopefully be all around a little more fluid and all encompassing.

[@mindysdiamondmoment]

Nice job

[@craftnado48]

It was a bit of a hot mess, but I had so many people asking about the wrapped frames Jeff makes that I had to do it. I wanted to do a retake, but Jeff was NOT having it. I’m lucky I got him to do it in the first place. Thanks.

[@shirleybarron9995]

What can you do with the drills that are left over?

[@debworkman5616]

Love your video about framing as well as other ones you published. My question is how do you do the corners on the frames that you've made and wrapped the painting around? I can't seem to cut it right or bend it right or whatever to make it a nice Corner. Keep up the good work I love your attitude and the way you do your presentations even though you are a Michigander :-).

[@letrule7277]

Great video. I’m lazy about the framing. I just temporarily tape my finishes on the wall and rotate them out as new ones are done.

[@craftnado48]

That’s a very good way to do it as well. And that way you don’t have a bunch of framed ones to store when they’re not in use. We mainly do the canvas wrap for ones that are going to be gifted or ones that will be permanently displayed, like Nightbringer.

[@troleasen5521]

LOVE your method. Did you ever wrap it around just the flat board and then maybe glue on a picture frame bracket? I haven't tried it yet. I was even thinking of trying it with a stiff piece of cardboard.

[@craftnado48]

No, we haven’t tried that, but it’s a great idea. I think Jeff likes the idea that this way makes the piece stick out in a more traditionally framed way. But thanks to you, we will definitely be trying that out! Thank you!

[@missm1900]

Diamond Painting beginner here 🤚 I have a question cause I'm almost done with my first one, and there are lots of stones left... does the Drill No in the colour key mean that I can use the stones to other paintings? For example, is black always 310 and white, always 3865, even though the symbols might change? I'm really curious if it is worthy to keep the leftover stones or not... thank you in advance 😊

[@craftnado48]

Sorry for the delay. You’ve probably already gotten this answered already, but yes, numbers are always the same color BUT depending on brand and batch and whether they are resin or acrylic, tones may change slightly. So like a 606 from one kit might be a slightly different red on the next. In the beginning, I kept and organized all my extras. After 2 photo storage boxes and lots of time spent organizing, I have only ever run out twice! lol. I don’t keep them anymore. But a lot of people do.

[@craftylady.1410]

Where did you get ur drill pen I like the tip

[@janmcmullan468]

why not paint edges before you do the diamond art

[@craftnado48]

Good idea! That would work. Some people do use the symbol list on the canvas though, so it might not work for everyone, but I like it!

[@janmcmullan468]

@@craftnado48 you can take a photo of the chart before painting

[@roseannestrada]

Tombow mono Aqua liquid glue

[@craftnado48]

Yes! I just bought some of that and I am looking forward to trying it out for the first time. Ive heard lots of good things about it. Thanks!

[@marshcore]

Hi! I've heard you mention in previous vids that you hang your finished diamond paintings in the bathroom. Have they held up well against the humidity?

[@Needle2Needle]

Oh I’m curious about that as well!

[@craftnado48]

Ive had one in the bathroom for at least a year now and I have not had any problems with the humidity, and it’s one that I didn’t even seal. But I think it would depend on the painting. The one I already have up is from Diamond Art Club. I have another that is from a budget friendly site that I plan to hang in there and the adhesive isn’t quite as sticky, so for that one I will seal it. But nope, I haven’t had a problem yet! Hope that helps.

[@marshcore]

@@craftnado48 yup that helps! Thank you!

[@Needle2Needle]

@@craftnado48 Awesome! Thanks for letting us know! Because there might be one or two that I'd like to hang in my bathroom!

[@patriciamorietta583]

How would you ship the 1x1 paintings if they are sold?

[@patriciamorietta583]

Will this board cut with a utility knife?

[@yvonneelliott8727]

Where did you purchase the sunflower? Gorgeous!!

[@mycreativeheart4159]

It looks like a Diamond Art Club painting.

[@mariluzprietogomez6289]

Podrían traducir por favor

[@mariann916]

Thanks for the video. How thick is your poster board?

[@craftnado48]

Just cheap old dollar store poster board works fine for me.😉

[@paulinecharest2061]

Svp j aimerai en français

[@paulineearhart3129]

What poster board do you use and weight of at ?

[@craftnado48]

I just use whatever they sell at the dollar store and I’ve never had a problem.

[@kloakys_official5081]

Omg it’s late 😳

[@craftnado48]

I know, right? I started uploading at a reasonable hour, I promise. The upload just seemed to take FOREVER. Sorry about that, 😬

[@kloakys_official5081]

@@craftnado48 Yeah its ok lol im up ALOT at night lol probably until 12 or 1 at night :0

[@craftnado48]

@@kloakys_official5081 Me too! Sometimes I think I am nocturnal! Lol.. 😬

[@kloakys_official5081]

@@craftnado48 Nah im nocturnal :) lol

[@sandijames6409]

Some good ideas but this video was painful to watch.