How to Get Perfectly Straight Drills when Diamond Painting - Tips for Square Drills

Hi all! This tutorial video is chock-full of tips for straight placement of square drill diamond paintings!
Feel free to watch from beginning-to-end for all the details, or use the guide below for specific techniques:
1. (0:43) Getting drills to lay flat in tray
2. (1:34) Removing trash drills
3. (3:19) Storing trash drills
4. (5:25) Placement of tray
5. (5:52) My take on the checkerboard technique
6. (8:21) Using already-placed-drills to guide your placement
7. (9:12) Placement of the pen on the drill
8. (10:29) Amount of wax in pen
9. (11:54) & (20:14) Straightener tool
10. (12:16) How to get straight edges
11. (18:07) & (18:54) Angling tweezers for best placement
12. (20:53) I want to hear from you! :)
If you're curious about any of the tools I used in this video, I explain diamond painting accessories and provide links to each product in this video: • Diamond Painting Acces...
The tweezers I use can be purchased here:
www.amazon.com... (paid link)

[@snarkyandsane]

This was amazingly helpful. I’ve been frustrated with square diamonds and I really, really want to like them...I’m a former cross stitcher,

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you for your kind words! Square drills definitely take some practice, so try to be patient with yourself :) I love how cross stitch turns out! I've only done needlepoint, but my mom does cross stitch and the level of detail is amazing!

[@debmichaud9533]

Thank you for the tips. I like the complete look of square drills, but didn't like the uneven placements. I switched to round drills for awhile and found them easier. I'm back to square drills and a larger canvas. It's been interesting. I'll be looking for more tutorials by you.

[@DiamondDelight]

I love the fact that they offer both square and round so there's something for everyone's preference! And I think switching back and forth between them (like you're doing) is a fun way to switch it up! Let me know what you think of squares with your second go-round!

[@prescymadura9632]

Thnk you so much for the tips on how to make work perfectly straight.

[@sheldongrandkids2978]

Yulg(. 😅😅

[@ashleycarpenter1552]

Very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm getting ready to start my first square painting.

[@susanarmstrong6828]

This video was perfect for me. I am working on my first square diamond canvas and having all kinds of trouble getting the diamonds square. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@RMCToo]

I LOVE the solid and 'filled in' look of Squares versus Rounds. Very good tips for someone who is being intimidated to start their first painting. Happy Thanksgiving and have a great weekened. Richard

[@DiamondDelight]

Me too!! I'm gonna try a round painting after I finish my current painting to re-asses, but I'm pretty hooked on the squares! Hope you have a great time working on yours and happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@SpikeLover1863]

As a DP newbie, I wisely chose a couple of small canvases to work on. I just ordered my first small (square drill) canvas so these tips have been very helpful - thank you so much for sharing them with us. 😃

[@jillphillips8117]

Great Job! Iam really picky too on straightness. I had seen some very sloppy diamond paintings. If I spend the time and money to do these, I want them to look good.

[@tamaronscott6645]

Didn’t know they make square ones I do like using the pen instead of tweezers

[@sagarikasahoo9964]

can we just take a moment to admire how straight your drills are!! i'm in shock!! you are so talented!! the tips were very useful too. thank you so much ♥

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you!! ☺

[@Catal3ya-xmasOrch1d]

I'm very grateful that you made this tutorial. I would love to see one about sectioning off larger pictures. I just bought one which is 60cmX100cm

[@bbsamazon]

Wow! That’s a very ambitious DD painting size! Have fun!

[@cindycare3194]

So helpful, thank you so much for all of the tips. Worked a treat 🙌

[@sichentang4064]

I have done about 10 projects with diamond painting and I do love it. I am not an artist but this makes me feel free to experiment as I can just remove the portion that I don't like and start over.

[@notevamcconnell]

me, watching this knowing damn well i have two more diamond paintings to finish before i move onto my square.

[@ethandebirice7047]

I still pick up my tweezers and love the checkerboard method. Do you multi-place at all?

[@DiamondDelight]

I tend to single-place most of my diamond paintings, but I'll use a small multi-placer every now and then! Most of my paintings thus far have been pretty confetti-heavy, without much color blocking, so that may be part of it. The one I'm currently working on will have some bigger color-blocking sections so I made use multi-placers more on this one! Do you use multi-placers?

[@jennifers1006]

Could you Please do a video on how to place Square drills that are to small and leave gapping. I bought Diamond Art Club-Sierra River Falls ( Square Drills) All of the drills are to small for the Square space and leaving large gaps between each one. Ugggg So upset cause I absolutely love the image. I had planned on hanging it in my Living Room but now I know I will not enjoy looking at it.....

[@kezlehan]

I'm just starting 1 metre by 1.5 metre square drill Johnny Depp picture for my grandmas birthday (dont ask 😂), and this is so helpful, thank you! I have a month to do it 😬

[@charlottesmom]

I assume she's a big fan! 😄

[@DiamondDelight]

Wow, that’s gonna look awesome! These tips are fun, but not necessarily the fastest way to complete a diamond painting if you’re on a time crunch!

[@dianalovescolors]

Thank u. My first square was a nightmare. Drills popping out and so crooked. I was embarrassed to let anyone see it. It was so frustrating. I've been sticking to rounds. But another diamond painter told me that since my confidence is better now and my rounds are all nice and straight, then I should try a small square one. I have a stash of about 20 paintings and there's a few squares in it. I bought them just because I loved the image so I'll give it a try. I love the way you shake that tray! I have to watch that again! Are you using a different kind of tweezers than the ones you normally get in the kits?

[@michaelacolorsandcreates4030]

New subscriber,thank you for the tips. Can you do one for round drills also?

[@ritavictor871]

That was such a great video. I am new and working on my first square diamond painting that 29x22. I thought how hard can it be? live and learn ....so your video is priceless. You voice is easy to listen to and now longggg introduction. Right to the point.. keep posting please.

[@DiamondDelight]

So happy it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words and good luck with your first diamond painting!

[@thurayya8905]

I just started diamond painting and found your video very helpful. I now want a nice pair of flat-edged tweezers to help. What I would like to know is what is on the left-hand edge of your picture (not the taped plastic card stock)? When you placed your drills against the leftmost edge at first, it looks as though there is a white card frame there. Is it? Thank you.

[@DiamondDelight]

Hi Pamela! Yes the tweezers are a game-changer! I don't think I place anything on the left besides the taped plastic card. There is a white border around the sticky part of the canvas...maybe that is what you are seeing? If you can provide me with a time in the video where you see it, maybe I can further clarify!

[@jhaug4612]

Great video! Bought my first square drill painting today and your video has taught me a lot! Thank you!

[@DiamondDelight]

So glad to hear it! Have fun with your square drill painting!

[@missymis1013]

If u use poster tack instead of the wax its alot better! I just use the stuff from the dollar tree it works 10x better then wax!

[@DiamondDelight]

Works well and cheap? Sounds right up my alley!! Will have to try it, thank you!

[@wesleyverk]

Or just buy a ruler and place like 7 stones at once then using a tweezer

[@laurettewright3571]

First time here! Yes please show your tips on larger diamond kits. I just purchased 3 very large puzzles which will take months. Your tips in straightening them in the tray was brilliantly done. The rest I have already done on my own. Thanks fir being here!

[@angeladpsp1]

@1:43 minutes, that you're talking about Discarding The Bad Square Drills... You can take an Xacto Knife and Gently Smoothing It Out by Discarding Any Extra Resin Sticking Out by Gently Shaving It little by little until it becomes a nice Square. If there's one's that have an Extra Resin Sticking Out and the rest is Square just cut it off Gently 😍 I finished your tutorial and I have to say IT WAS ABSOLUTELY SUPERB 👍👏👏👏 This is the BEST TUTORIAL I have ever seen on Getting Perfectly Square Straight Drills 😍 Thank you very very much. I will keep coming back to this tutorial quite often until I get it down to a science. Well Done! 👍❤😍😘👏👏👏💯

[@DiamondDelight]

First of all, thank you for your kind words! It makes my day to hear from lovely people like you! ☺️ And thank you for the tip about smoothing out trash drills! I have tried cutting off the excess before but didn't have too much luck with it. 😕 So I found it quicker to just put the trash drills aside. But that is why I save them, just in case I run out of drills and then I can go back and try the cutting technique you suggested!

[@lauriebowen309]

That's a fantastic tip.... I always throw those ones away. Thanks!! ❤

[@Finny_finn_finn]

I definitely use the tweezwers...the pointy ones

[@auroragloqueen4979]

Great tips! I’m working on the Parthenon Greece diamond painting. It’s squares. Do you find that it’s twice the amount of work? If I make one wrong live it bounce on the tray they all get rearranged and I start from the beginning. I noticed DAC is starting to have too many square paintings and I don’t like this.

[@DiamondDelight]

Hi! I don’t personally feel like squares are more work. But technically speaking, more square drills fit in a square inch than round drills. So for the same sized painting you will technically place more drills in a square DP.

[@pagonabarbata1364]

It really makes a lot of sense to invest in a good quality kit. Quality kits contain very few rubbish diamonds. Cheap kits usually contain poor quality diamonds with lots of second-grade diamonds & we don't usually find this out until after opening it. A few DP tips I will share with you to have a more relaxing DP experience: - instead of a lightpad, I use a headlamp with rechargeable batteries; - I use a tilt table to help prevent neck, shoulder & back pain; - Sit on an ergonomic office chair on castors when working on large canvas so you can quickly move from one end of the canvas to the other without getting out of your chair; - take a break often to give your eyes a rest. Stretching arms helps with blood circulation; - play your favourite tunes & enjoy getting lost in your DP world! 😁

[@aliciascruffies9817]

Thankyou for the tips😃

[@lisar8124]

Thank you for the great video!!! I just received my 1st Diamond Painting Kit and I'm so excited to try it. I am glad I came across your video because you gave great tips.

[@ingridr8917]

How did it go? Did you finish it? I am waiting for my kit from Amazon. I am going to start with coasters as my very first project!

[@loseibert]

I am new to this so this video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@helanacallard5064]

I have to say this has been the most helpful video I’ve come across for using tweezers. I was having trouble setting drills in corners with the tweezers and your method is so helpful. I also love, love, love the idea of using the light pad to remove the bad drills. Pure genius. It’s so painful trying to remove them as you go, and it’s been a challenge not having the right lighting.

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you for the kind words! And yes, removing the drills prior to placing can be a pain as well, but I tend to like doing it first and getting it over with so I can just get in the zone once I start!

[@SagaciousSix]

This is why I only do round drills. 😂

[@danagalloway1217]

If you weed out the uneven drills, and then need to use them at the end, wouldn't that create an area of the painting with doest look as nice because it has a greater concentration of uneven beads?

[@DiamondDelight]

That's a very good point actually! I could see that happening if you used a lot of them for a color block area so I would avoid that! In the past, it's usually just been a couple that I've needed to use. I also tend to do paintings with a lot more confetti so it would be less noticeable, but I think if you were to have a large number of color block missing at the end, it would probably be better to buy more drills/request replacements from the company.

[@badgamerkat]

Thank you! I'm kitting up my first square diamond painting and wasn't sure how to place them. I started diamond painting after Christmas and have only done rounds so far.

[@DiamondDelight]

My pleasure! I hope you enjoy!!

[@marlenaedmonson39]

I stopped buying the square dp’s because I have issues when they just don't line up so Thank you for this video!!!

[@DiamondDelight]

You're so welcome :) Sounds like it's time to give squares another try :P

[@peggybarnum4593]

I really liked this detailed video. I'd really like to ask a few questions to get some advice/wisdom on a few things from you. I do respect your privacy, but is there any way I can individually communicate with you for a few questions, please?!? I think you are the best one to ask and know. Thank you

[@DiamondDelight]

Hello! You can contact me on Instagram and I’m happy to message you there! Instagram is @diamond__delight (there are 2 underscores)

[@peggybarnum4593]

​@@DiamondDelightI'm searching for you on Instagram but not finding your diamond logo. ?

[@skybluelindsey831]

Thank you for your video!!! So much info!!!

[@nalinikashyap6268]

where do you get these wide tweezers. with pens provided,it very hard to put square diamonds

[@DiamondDelight]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4GnYYqsn8-eg6M This video links all my DP accessories with links in the description. I love the wide tweezers; they're a game changer!

[@Jukka70]

I'm hopefully going to start trying this, and I really appreciate seeing this tutorial. I saw one on rounded drills, and I didn't like the way that painting was looking. What a difference with these square ones. This to me really pops out the picture. The rounded ones almost seemed to make the paintings look cheap. So, I've already learned to do square ones versus rounded. It also looks tedious, but then again, I can see how this helps with anxiety where one would really focus. I'm going to bookmark your site so I have a good reference to go back to. Your voice is also calming and the talking is a nice speed, pretty easy to follow along.

[@DiamondDelight]

I like the look of the square drills too! A bit more defined. Thanks so much for the kind words, means a lot! I hope you enjoy your first diamond painting! :)

[@Jukka70]

@@DiamondDelight thanks, I just hope I'm able to do it. You're welcome, very happy to have found your channel

[@Pebblycat_]

Great video! that drill placement 👌😍 I love squares and I checkerboard although I don’t do it in smaller sections/rows like you 🤔 I checkerboard a large section (confetti is not my friend in this case 🤪) with my tweezers and then use my pen to fill it in. Just found your channel and would love a tips/tricks video for larger paintings - feels like they’re all I’m doing at the moment and I love to see how others work on them 😊

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you!! Yeah I can see how it might be too tedious for smaller sections. I tend to do ones with lots of confetti, so I don't have much of a choice! Awesome! I would love to make a video on that! Things have been a little slow lately because I started up a new job and haven't had as much free time, but I'm hoping to get some more filming in soon!

[@Donna-o1k]

Excellent video! I’m ready to try square drills so this video is very informative. 👍

[@carolharbin1574]

Wow, I just discovered your videos, and I'm new to the craft. I've been watching tips and tricks videos while waiting to receive my first kit. I'm so impressed that you take the time to explain how and why you do things a certain way. Plus, I find myself becoming short of patience when searching through tons of videos. So pardon me if I come across as being brutally blunt. I think it's got to do something with me being a what I like to call a " seasoned person. Yes, I just hit the big 60. Anyway, my point is I find that so many KZbin videos have a tone that seem to make me want to rush though them or completely moving on to the next one. But I find your's to be very soothing, not to mention extremely informative. Yes, I did hit the "like" and "subscribe" buttons. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your talent for Diamond Painting.

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you so much for this kind comment and happy belated birthday! I hope you enjoy your first diamond painting!

[@vickibragdon9528]

I have not tried the square diamonds yet is there a difference??

[@aliciascruffies9817]

Its takes a bit longer as it requires a bit more concentration to place them straight. I prefer the dots, but I have heard that the finished square peice is much more detailed and pretty. I am in the middle of my first square piece but can't tell if I will like the finished look or not.

[@HobiePeace]

HELP! lol...I'm new to diamond painting and am learning the pit falls...I would like to know, I noticed a new square diamond painting I ordered, some of the square drills have a square on top and some a diamond...normal? cheap kit? I'm trying to use just the ones with the diamond shape cause they sparkle more, but the drills with a square ontop outnumber them. I don't know f I'll have enough to complete it =(

[@DiamondDelight]

Not to worry, they're supposed to be like that! There are 2 different designs on purpose. The thought it that each design catches the light at different angles, so overall it will make your painting more sparkly from all angles. Don't worry about how you place them, just place randomly and it will look great!

[@karriqueen]

Thank you for the tips! Have finished my first DP today with round drills. I would like to try one with square drills soon. The thing I am nervous about is that I have an auto immune illness and get pain from using tweezers for just a few minutes. Think I'll look for tweezers for disabled people and see if I am able to use that on DP without too much pain.

[@DiamondDelight]

You're welcome! Try some tweezers with built-up (thicker handles). And remember to take breaks! I have a video on hand health and stretches if you wanna check it out!

[@karriqueen]

@@DiamondDelight thank you for the tip. I will for sure watch that video. Have a feeling i will ike square drills the best so want to find a good way to be able to do them 👍

[@DiamondDelight]

@@karriqueen You most definitely can do them without tweezers if you end up finding it easier to use the pen! I just prefer to place them in the checkerboard pattern first and find that I can be more precise with the tweezers. But lots of people do it just with the pen.

[@lorylopez3667]

I get the tool and just straighten evenly. I have to do that once I get home on the painting I finished last night. But I’ll be trying these tips to see how I feel about it and if there’s a difference. Im always looking for new tips and tricks

[@debbiewhite9507]

Thank you so very much for the tips. I am new to this and am so grateful to have come upon this, as I was questioning myself about everything you went over. Will definitely be coming back to your videos. Take care.

[@susandaller8433]

I bought my first diamond painting kit two and a half weeks ago so many drills (38 colors) Thank you for your help and advice Can't wait to start this craft

[@Natalia-009]

As someone who is very picky with my squares I absolutely love this video for anyone that wants to keep theirs straight. Checkerboard is my absolute favorite thing ever ❤ i usually do every colour then fill it in xD

[@DiamondDelight]

Oh I've seen pictures where someone has checkerboarded the whole thing before filling it in! I can imagine it would take a lot of patience but omg filling it all in would be so satisfying!

[@Natalia-009]

@@DiamondDelight whoa I use to do half lol but all of it? I might have to try that 😍

[@DiamondDelight]

@@Natalia-009 Haha let me know how it goes if you do! I might take your lead and start with just half if I do try it!

[@lynetteallen6818]

What are your preferences as far as square or round drills? I am new and have done just one so far but its safe to say I'm stuck aka hooked to diamond art lol

[@DiamondDelight]

My first was a round and I had a lot of fun, but I find squares more satisfying and have been doing them ever since. I recently bought another round bc I wanna try it again, so we'll see! If you're curious, you can always start with a small one to test the waters!

[@bevjones7485]

Excellent video. Thank you for the help in laying these.

[@barbarasullivan138]

Your work is stunning. Thank you for your time in sharing tips for newbies like me. ❤

[@OliviaAlexandra27]

I have found that bee wax’s works SO MUCH better than the red wax the kits come with. It was a game changer for me!

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you for the tip! I'll need to try it. Where do you purchase the bee's wax?

[@dlb19595]

I have found using the checkerboard pattern with the square drills is a game changer. I thought using this process would take so much longer but I don't believe it does at all. And the lines look awesome whish is what we are all after. But as they say practice makes perfect!

[@JohnPetro-ll3gk]

Great tips for a newcomer. Enjoyed the presentation from start to finish.

[@beckypaddock9208]

Thank you I’m a beginner and it was very helpful.

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi, thank you for the instructions video for straight drills.

[@lafanymexicana]

I am learning diamond painting and I am a Virgo, and I don't like the gaps and the final version of paintings. This tips will help me a lot. Thank you

[@kyanshi]

Is it wrong to sit and cut the tabs off those trash diamonds? Not really Is it unnecessarily time consuming endeavor with minimal reward? Yeah, but I have straight*er* diamonds to play with when the project is done :p

[@sophieyoutubeuse3039]

🙌😊

[@2labmom]

Thank you for the video. I am going to start my first square painting soon.

[@Heatherm1963]

I actually bought a square painting by accident, but it’s the cat and it also some ab drills. I can’t get the drills as close to each other, I have a problem that my lines have to be straight. I use a ruler on the round paintings. You are using tweezers but I’m not seeing the end of yours. I tried using a card but I’m left handed only, I do not use the right hand.

[@rbraceroccarballo7999]

Los lienzo son muy bonito pero los diamantes es un conchanso quién pone esos diminuto diamante de vería de ser un poco más grande

[@brendadavisscrapitydoda1284]

Do you like square or round drills better?

[@kassiedabs13]

I couldn't do tweezers that would be painful for my hand.. why not use wax?

[@lindafine2155]

New subscriber here. Thank you! Very helpful! I've been diamond painting for a few months, but getting ready to do my first square drill diamond painting. 🌼😊

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you for the support! I hope you love the square drill painting! :)

[@14dori]

I've diamond painted before with some frustration but I've found that your tutorial is extremely helpful! The placement of pen on drill and tweezer angles have really helped me on placement and filling in drills. I come back to your video for reminders as I try to extinguish bad habits. Thank you so much!

[@DiamondDelight]

Love to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know, so happy it was helpful!

[@rochelleannandale769]

I'm from Suid-Afrika en jou send me the diamond dot too Suid-Afrika Ples

[@JelscreationsNmore]

Mine slides back off when I put the next row on why does it do that? And my pen uses a lot of the pink stuff

[@LilyaStar-c9u]

KOLLER

[@tigerlilly393]

The best explanation and demonstration I have ever seen so far. So thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks. Now I can try and tackle square drills without fear and with more confidence. 💎👍🏼👍🏼🥰💕💎

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you for your kind words! I bet you will do fantastic working with square drills! They're so much fun!

[@c67997]

You're using tweezers!!!! It's my dream!!❤❤❤

[@danni9889]

hello! i had a question. as i’m doing my painting, i noticed that some of my beads are not sticking to the canvas and are rising. it’s super annoying to push them down and have them rise back up. any tips? please respond assp!

[@danni9889]

asap*

[@aliciascruffies9817]

Yes, I have the same problem. I think it is because I do not place all of the squares perfectly straight so they push eachother up. When finished, I am going to roll over the peice with a rolling pin. I hope when I seal and frame it, the glass will keep them all in place.

[@danni9889]

@@aliciascruffies9817 add mod podge to it! it’ll keep them all together but i heard that it could be a printing issue. i’m not sure how to solve it lol. i’ve been staying up late because i’m not sure if i use good beads but i think it’s just the painting itself. try to space them out if you can, use good beads, or glue them to the canvas. im going shopping for these things tomorrow so hopefully all goes well!

[@aliciascruffies9817]

@@danni9889 Thankyou!🌟 Luckily I have mod podge🥳.

[@DiamondDelight]

Hello! This is a tricky one that a lot of diamond painters have had the misfortune of dealing with. Unfortunately, many times it is the canvas/drills themselves. Sometimes the size of the drills does not perfectly match the size of the canvas. It is an error on the side of the manufacturer and can be very hard to deal with. I have heard of people placing the drills, trying to press them down flat with a roller, and glueing/sealing them in place, but it is a PAIN! I would reach out to the company and let them know that you're having an issue with "popping drills". This can also happen when your drill have extra tabs on them. If you hold a light behind your tray when the drills are all lined up, you can see if some of them are not perfect squares. They may have extra tabs on them that are preventing them from sitting evenly. I try to remove these faulty drills and only use even square ones. Some people have said they cut the tabs off with an exacto knife, but I found this to be pretty difficult as well. I'm sorry that you're having this issue. It's not fun and can be very frustrating! Certain companies have better quality than others, so search the web/youtube for reviews of companies before buying if you're ever worried about the quality

[@BrendaBenavides-li8og]

❤

[@angelmission]

I bet your finished works are beautiful. You take a lot of time with them.

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you, that's so sweet to say!

[@juliacarsey7114]

this lady is crazy

[@DiamondDelight]

Hahaha just a little bit! :P

[@aliciascruffies9817]

I have been using all of the Daimond Tools wrong 😂😂

[@DiamondDelight]

hahaha how so? There may be multiple ways to use them! I'm curious now 😋

[@batz6510]

You are SO good for my OCD! TY for the tips 😃

[@DiamondDelight]

Haha happy to help!!

[@janettebouvier865]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It's very helpful. 😊

[@BohoMagik]

Super helpful! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi, thank you for the tips.

[@jodielynnphillips4690]

Im doing my 1st square diamond & ive just started & going through videos to see if just my tapestry that my beards have quite a bit of space between each diamond ? Its a solid color outer boundary ... Its the " i believe in Angels because i have some in heaven" im wondering if i should start where the lettering is to see if its just how the boundary is ... Or if there is that much space & also kinda thinking how overall look will be? Arg is it just me? Or my tapestry print ? It has the solid color on canvas with a light color of The letter to correspond to diamond beads

[@DiamondDelight]

Hello, there is some variation in spacing among different brands. Some purposely have more space in between the squares so that the diamonds aren't too cramped. When there's not enough space, you can see "popping" where the drills are displaced off the canvas. I personally am not a fan of canvases that have a lot of gapping, but it's better than the alternative. Try out a few different brands and you might learn which ones have the spacing that you like!

[@craftygrandma56]

Thanks for all your tips and tricks which work equally well on round drills as well!!! Love and use them all especially the checkerboard when I can. I am working on my 6th canvas (round drills) and for the first time I see gaps between the drills, I can actually see part of the number! Any ideas on what I am doing wrong or remedy this! Great idea to check for bad drills before starting....I usually sort as I go along. As usual I am late to the party - I just saw and bought my first canvas at the dollar store last year!!! I have yet to see square drills!!!

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you! If you didn’t have the gapping problem with your previous 5 kits, then it’s probably an issue with the kit rather than something you’re doing wrong. Sometimes the drills are the wrong size for the canvas

[@rochelleannandale769]

From Suid-Afrika Bloemfontein

[@nikitasminkes]

where do you buy these diamond paintings?

[@brendadavisscrapitydoda1284]

This was very helpful, thank you 💎

[@tinastalter7073]

Where did you get the picture you are working on? I love the bright colours.

[@DiamondDelight]

I got it from Diamond Art Club. Serene Siren I believe! I did an unboxing video on my channel page if you want to see the whole picture!

[@LouiseHultcrantz]

HOW did you get all of them to land the right side up by just shaking?😮 Half of mine always land upside down so I have to spend a lot of time turning them over

[@DiamondDelight]

Hi! I can try to make a quick vid to show my technique for shaking them out if that would be helpful!

[@victoriac9884]

I think this is the first time I’ve seen somebody use tweezers and not the pen lol. Threw me off a bit.

[@DiamondDelight]

Haha have you tried it yet?!

[@victoriac9884]

@@DiamondDelight no lol! That seems to advance for me. Plus my tweezers seem a little too thick 😂

[@BlessedBeByHisGrace]

Very helpful, ❤have watched so many channels and they have been good for learning what kinds of arts are out there… however not helpful regarding working tips and tricks like your video …. like actual placements and how to’s so thanks 🙏 very much

[@kael070]

didn't know about the checkerboard method thanks for sharing

[@tamiz147]

I was just given my first square drill and it's the biggest one, as well. 42.1" x 20.5"

[@DiamondDelight]

Oh that's gonna be a fun one!!!

[@tamiz147]

"Sneaky Cat" by Diamond Art Club

[@DiamondDelight]

@@tamiz147 That will be beautiful!!

[@mitzimiranda9592]

Amazing work as always! Thanks for sharing x

[@DiamondDelight]

Thank you 😊 Hope you have a beautiful day!

[@jeanninelandriault3920]

You use tweezers for square drills

[@nalinikashyap6268]

the pens that came with kit are useless

[@robinwest5427]

How do you get the drills to stick when you're using the tweezers instead of the pen with wax?

[@DiamondDelight]

The canvas itself is sticky. So once you press the drill to the surface, it will stay put.

[@kymclinton3140]

Best tutorial of all with out a horrible voice I've just received two framed crystal art pictures as belated Christmas presents

[@debbiekenney679]

This was very informative. Great tips. I can't to get started on my next Diamond painting.

[@ManuelDeLaguiermo]

Why are they called drills? Only drills I know of are in my toolbox.

[@DiamondDelight]

Hahaha I have no clue!!!

[@rosilatrailera]

Any tips for beginners? Loved your vid!

[@DiamondDelight]

Start with a small diamond painting (30 x 40 cm or smaller) and just take the pressure off and let yourself get the hang of it! I started with round drills, but you can start with either depending on your preference! Once you start trying it out, you'll get the hang of it!