*NEW!* Mounting a Diamond Painting to a Stretched Canvas

[@melodysopinionfrannie4300]

You could glue the key onto the back of the painting..so you got the key for any repairs needed! Lovely shiny cat painting!🤩

[@MimsHowse]

Great idea!! Why do I not think of such awesome things!!! Thank you soooo much Melody!

[@dlebreton7888]

Before you seal, look closely, all over the painting for hairs. Tweezers will help remove them.

[@MimsHowse]

LOL! I never thought of that!

[@helenmellqvist436]

I seal before i glue it on a canvas ❤

[@MimsHowse]

I thought about it, to do it that way, but for some reason, I guess I am impatient lol, I just sat down and said, "Im ah gunna do this vlog without thinking it out first lol!"

[@Laugh_73]

I use mod podge glossy sealer and it turns out really nice.

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you!

[@annamfinks3]

I use mod podge glossy sealer with the blush 1 coat

[@dlebreton7888]

Great site. I am new to your videos. Your calmness us quite relaxing. I seal my diamond paintings with clear Elmer's school glue and a sponge brush. I lay it flat for about 24 hours, minimum to dry. Been doing it for years, works just fine. Then I wash the sponge with soap and water. Reusable. For globs, use the sponge brush to spread the glue.

[@MimsHowse]

Thats another great Idea!!! Thank you! I am super excited to have you as a supporter!

[@nicolemadison729]

WOW this is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Oh my goodness I want to do one like this!!! How long did this take you? I’m sorry idk if you said it in the video. I just did my first Diamond art painting Dec. 2nd 2023 and finished Jan 13th it’s a 27.6 in x 35.4 in. Currently waiting on the framework. But I really enjoyed doing it and can’t wait to do more! It looks incredible with raised diamonds wow beautiful can’t get over it lol. I think I will invest in a rotary cutter set as well.

[@MimsHowse]

I am so happy that you liked this Diamond Painting. I got it on aliexpress. They used to have several different cats that made a set this large. I could kick myself for not getting all of them that were special drill. Some are 30x40 small with regular diamonds. SIGH. I will keep looking for them to get them back ORRR I might even email the company that I bought mine from on Aliexpress to see if they could re offer those others again.

[@rosemarydennis9217]

You are a very good teacher and explained your process that was easy to understand. The cat is so beautiful and I love your calm ways and sense of humor! 😊💎

[@MimsHowse]

Aww thank you soo much Rosemary. I try to make it easy if I dont mess up too much lOL!

[@maryann8551]

😊

[@cathyruff6250]

I thought you said the side measurement was 2 1/3” on the right side but then you said the other side needed to be 1/2 of that which you said would be 1 1/3”. That is Not 1/2 of 2 1/3” so you can see why it’s not centered. Thanks for the video though. You’ve done a lot of cool paintings!

[@MimsHowse]

LOL! Its math and I am discalculous! I so sorry bout that.

[@oubmrsooner1]

I don’t use nearly as much sealer and don’t wipe it off. Please show us again after you paint the canvas. It’s lovely.

[@MimsHowse]

This canvas is black and really didn't need the additional paint. It sold at my crafter booth a few months ago.

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

Good on you for promoting women’s health and encouraging scanning! I’m a BRCA1 Tripple Negative breast cancer survivor. Shout it from the rooftops, because early detection saves lives. Thanks for your framing video - it’s very helpful!

[@MimsHowse]

What Awesomeness! I'm so happy you are a warrior! What a blessing! Love you! ❤️

[@deannehurst8295]

Beautiful! Where did you purchase that cat canvas?

[@MimsHowse]

I got it a couple years ago on Aliexpress.

[@lucymar122512]

Thank you for sharing this video it nice to know that I don’t have to frame them. God bless you sister in the Lord.

[@MimsHowse]

God Bless you too Lucy! Thank you for watching!

[@nicolemadison729]

Amen I LOVE God! Jesus IS MY Lord and Savior ❤

[@MimsHowse]

AMEN Nicole! Hugs to you and your family! God keep you safe in his hands!

[@robindouglass8793]

Just a thought you could put painters tape around the canvas before you spray the glue.

[@MimsHowse]

Thats a great idea!

[@8SmileyLady]

I really appreciate all the tips that are in this tutorial! It's a really pretty painting.

[@MimsHowse]

Glad it was helpful! I aim to help as much as I can!

[@booknerdgirl8936]

Those labs behind you are ADORABLE! I love my black labs! ❤ Thank you for this video, I am looking to frame two diamond paintings and was looking for the best (most affordable) way to do so. :)

[@MimsHowse]

Awesome! I love labradors too. Used to breed em. I am so glad to help you figure out a way to frame!

[@alberta4949]

Where did you get that diamond painting

[@MimsHowse]

Aliexpress. The link should be in the description.

[@tonilozeau867]

Omg soooo much spray!!!!!

[@MimsHowse]

LOLOL! I know. I dont want it going nowhere!

[@JeepForFun]

That’s a beautiful piece. When I frame on a canvas,I figure where the painting is going over it, then I mark my corners with washi tape. Then I spray glue all over the back of the painting and use my washi taped corners to lay it back down. But then again, I’ve never done one bigger than 30x40. And my method may not work on a larger painting. But that cat is gorgeous!

[@MimsHowse]

That's a great idea Karen! Won't hurt to try that. Im so fumble fingered that I was afraid I would put it down wrong and cannot shift it to fix it. This gorrilla glue spray says you can for up to 3 to 5 min but I get scared to try. Afraid the diamonds would get stuck to my fingers and Id ruin it lolol!

[@stephaniedefrayne9476]

"FRODO! Nobody wants to hear you hacking!" 😂

[@pansydavis4861]

Frodo is probably hacking because of the smell!!

[@MimsHowse]

LOL!!!

[@MimsHowse]

He does it when I start filming. Every stinkin' time! LOL!

[@bettinapauline]

This is an excellent idea ❤

[@MimsHowse]

Glad you think so! thank you for watching!

[@tinatalks]

I’m new to Diamond Painting and new to your channel. I love you and have learned a lot. God bless you! ❤

[@MimsHowse]

Aww thank you sooo much tina!! 😘

[@bettycormier495]

That glue getting to him

[@MimsHowse]

LOL It does sound like it but he has learned its how to get me to stop what I am doing and pay attention to him. He does it every video and when anyone comes to visit thinking it gets them to notice him. He thinks everything is about him lolol!

[@sylviamayo379]

You need to place painters or washi tape around the painting after it is placed in the center before you spray and that way you won't have to paint, just pull the tape off and it will look AWESOME. Also seal the painting before you do anything else after it dries you can do the rest.

[@MimsHowse]

That is a great tip! I shall try to remember to do that the next time!

[@Jobiejo272]

Thank you!

[@MimsHowse]

You're welcome!

[@jeanniewicks7264]

Its beautiful

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you Jeannie!

[@sharonmoreland972]

You should seal and give it time to dry and cure before mounting.

[@MimsHowse]

I don't because if it makes it stiff, it could crack the sealer when I fold it up to spray the glue on the canvas under it.

[@jadedfarshore8394]

Yep I see it is black.

[@MimsHowse]

LOL!

[@brendafargnoli6716]

Thank you Lara for this instructional video I have been wanting to try to mount a couple of my diamond paintings! ❤

[@MimsHowse]

You cant go wrong with this process. I think I was the first to suggest this back about 3 or 4 years ago. The first video I did on it the sound wasnt as good cause I used my ipad but now this one will take over for it. I noticed after about 8 months I saw someone telling someone else about seeing it put on a canvas on youtube and I knew they had seen my video lol! I felt so good. I contributed to the world! LOL!

[@laurairons]

Curious, where did you get the diamond art picture from. I luv it..😊

[@MimsHowse]

This one came from Aliexpress. www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832733114594.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.317.65aa1802mwZiia&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

[@laurairons]

Thank you so much..

[@vickykoen]

Those strips would make great bookmarks.

[@MimsHowse]

Yep they sure would if they dont have excess glue.

[@shannonepley1064]

Mim, you did an informative video that shows every step of your progress and you were clear and very understanding. I just love your videos and love your calm spunky personality 😊. I am a multi-artist mostly fiber arts but I draw and diamond paint. Am new to sealing my artwork; I saw a video last year a lady sealed her canvas, before glueing her artwork on the canvas and letting it dry before painting or touching up. I would suggest after it drys to touch up on the painting from the glue residue. This is fun and as you do more later you will pick up tricks or find other methods that will improve your process over time! That cat pic is gorgeous and it shines beautifully am cat person ❤. I am behind you about testing for cancers especially doing yearly checkups it does save your life; I saved my Mom’s life by sending her to the doctor and paying for checkup, they caught her Ovarian cancer early she survived and beat it. It’s very important to stay on top of your health there is absolutely no catch up when it comes to your heath. God Bless you and you have a blessed weekend until your next video ❤🤟🏽🌺🌸

[@MimsHowse]

Awww! HUGS to you Shannon! What a wonderful, encouraging note you have sent me. Thank you soooo Much! My day is brightened ever the more because of your kindness! Love and God bless you and your Mom! Its so wonderful you helped her catch the cancer early! God is so good to put such a sweet heart inside of you!

[@tigerlilly393]

Great idea, thanks for showing us. Just a small suggestion, perhaps using a much smaller ruler to help measure the edges will give you a much more accurate measurement for centring your picture. Also you could just paint the edges of the canvas with black acrylic paint and then wrap and staple the edges to the back of a much smaller stretch canvas. For some, that just might be too fiddly, then the quick and easy method you showed. Great job 👏👏👏👏👏💎

[@MimsHowse]

You have great ideas too! Thank you tigerlilly!

[@cookielupappas940]

I just mounted my first DP onto a pre-stretched canvas. The DP height x width matched perfectly with an off-the-shelf canvas. I trimmed my dp canvas right up to the diamonds using high quality scissors. I set the framed canvas on a sturdy surface. I poured an 8 oz bottle of pva glue into a smooth plastic bowl and added enough water to make it easily spreadable but still with plenty of body. Then I poured some onto the canvas and used a drywall repair spatula to evenly cover the canvas with a generous, but not puddling-thick coat. Working quickly, while the glue was still wet and moveable, I carefully laid the dp canvas on top and pulled it into the desired position. I allowed it to rest a few minutes and then Brayered, from the center outwards, the dp canvas to ensure the entire thing made complete contact with the glue and the framed canvas surface. After cleaning up any glue that squished out the edges, I Brayered again along the edges. Finally I inspected my edges and did a finger touch up to ensure no edges could come up. At the time I really wasn't sure adhesion would be achieved. I left everything flat to dry on its own. I was very pleasantly surprised by how well this worked! I love the look of a hung frameless canvas! It only took about 15 mins of work! And maybe 15 mins prep. I took it from my work surface straight to the wall the following day!

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you so much for giving us the update on how yours turned out! I am so excited that you love this way to "frame" them.

[@sherylldupuis6323]

Hello friend. Lol. Took me a minute to find that cat. It is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the video on this. I havent tried a stretched canvas mounting….you did a great job as usual..cant wait for your next video , as they are so calming to me..til next visit , l love you . Tons of hugs from Ontario , Canada . Love , light and blessings always. 💖🙏🏻🇨🇦🍁

[@MimsHowse]

Love you Sheryll! My sweet friend in Canada! It means so much to me that you take time to watch.

[@BonnieJ-w1j]

I use high gloss water base verathane to seal my diamond paintings and it works great. You don't need a lot, it cleans up easy and doesn't affect the drills at all. Bonnie from Canada. To take the excess off use a dry paint brush, not the applicator.

[@MimsHowse]

That's a great idea! Thank you!

[@cherylbradley412]

Two thumbs up for promoting women and their health care!! Bravo!! 2023 is has been my cancer year but got lucky they caught it early! Go get your checkups!! ❤Great video and great tips! You make it seem easy! :)

[@MimsHowse]

Awww! I am sooo happy they caught it early! Thats the best way to beat it! Keep up with screenings!

[@joyurquhart]

Mim Thank you so much for such an informative Video Love the way you explain things in simple language also your love for our Lord and Saviour God Bless you.

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@HobbiesandHaulsHangout]

I have used your tips in this video to seal my granddaughters unicorn painting, a 30x40cm. What are your thoughts on a larger painting, as i have a 35"x25" INCH orca whale painting from DAC that im working on...do you think a painting that size could work on a stretched canvas? I bought a 30"x40" inch stretched canvas and i dont know if gluing it onto a canvas would hold up, thinking the drills on a piece this large might be too heavy and pull away from stretched canvas(?) Have you done a framing like this on one similar in size?

[@MimsHowse]

It should be fine if your heavy with the glue like I am. LOL! The lady on the wall behind me is a 60x50 I do believe. I havent sealed that one as yet because I did that before they had sealer specific for the Diamond Paintings and did not want the sparkle to go away. I just didnt trust mod podge due to eventual yellowing.

[@HobbiesandHaulsHangout]

Thank you for your response. ❤️

[@kimk2635]

Keep the dog away from the spray glue. At least you've shown us all the things not to do

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you for the reminder. The window was wide open so the room was vented.

[@ShawntitaSmith-fu6ob]

Sahawntitasmith you love you too love you too 💕

[@ruthyoung1032]

Loved this video, the cat painting is beautiful!! I especially loved what you said at the end. I really needed to hear the Good News today. It helps to know there are friends all over the world who love God and our Savior Jesus 🙏❤️

[@MimsHowse]

Amen Ruth! I love your name. It is a very special sweet name and so are you! Perfect fitting for you! God keep you in the palm of his hand and hug you dearly.

[@lisakinsey7383]

You bless me everytime I watch you. Such a beautiful cat. I learned doing this from your other video. Thank you. God bless you n will meet you in Glory!

[@MimsHowse]

YEAY! I shall love getting to talk to you in Glory! We shall have all the time in forever to go round an look at those beautiful stones that GOd has at the foundation of the walls.

[@suefontes8483]

Beautiful diamond painting. Thank you for the how to. You are refreshing with your honesty and down to earth personality. I appreciate your love of The Lord and sharing it with us. He does indeed love us! God Bless you.

[@MimsHowse]

God bless you too Sue! Thank you so much for taking time to watch the video!

[@marcielesasselstine1379]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video! 😊Do you seal the painted area with anything? Also can you use chalk paint to paint the canvas?

[@MimsHowse]

Your so welcome Marcie! I sealed the Diamond Painting to the edge of the diamond painting and then touched up the canvas where I smeared the glue. You can use chalk paint however, I am not certain how that will do with the spray glue under the diamond painting. I would paint the canvas edge after you have glued it. I have noticed chalk paint is a bit dry and might hinder the glue.

[@tracy8338]

I have done the same thing, but I used hot glue to stick it to the canvas. Also, if you have white canvas you can use any color of acrylic paint. So you can do some color matching to go with your diamond painting.

[@MimsHowse]

Yes you can! I had one recently I thought about extending the colors out away onto the canvas with paint. I will one day that I'm not too busy. Hugs!!!

[@paulinefollett3099]

Your painting was beautiful. It is a good way to display your paintings. I like how you showed the whole process. It would be good to see it after you have touched it up with black paint.

[@MimsHowse]

Aww maaan, I just took it to the booth. I will get a pic of it and put it on my facebook for you.

[@JeepForFun]

And you’re so right, most times you’ll never get them centered just right. Drives me nuts, but it’s just how it is.

[@MimsHowse]

LOL and it seems the more you try the worse it gets lol!

[@beverlyoakes2976]

Did you seal the painting first?

[@MimsHowse]

No, I sealed it after I had glued it to the canvas as you see in the video.

[@catherinejenkinson-hh1ki]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you Catherine!

[@aldonakoppenhaver4087]

Ha ha, like the piggy toes sticking out under the table.

[@MimsHowse]

LOLOL! I hate I didnt notice my uggggggg leeeee feet under there. I shall wear socks next time I film lololol! My big toe thinks he shouldnt be longer than the others.... or maybe I stubbed em too many times when I was lil.

[@aldonakoppenhaver4087]

@@MimsHowse I don’t know. They have some pretty nice toe rings on Temu. Also, they have those compression gloves on there.

[@Jan_Smyth]

Wow 🤩. That is beautiful

[@MimsHowse]

I am loving these!

[@SandraPerkins-h7l]

Love that diamond painting.

[@MimsHowse]

It certainly got me into special shaped ones! These sold in my craft booth!

[@connieholden5786]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@MimsHowse]

You are so welcome!

[@heavenrose1650]

beautiful job love it !!!!!!!!

[@MimsHowse]

I wish I had gotten the whole set of cats that were large special drills at the time. Prob about 3 years ago. Im kicking myself because this came out so nice!

[@artdotofficial]

This looks gorgeous.

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you!

[@craftaddictRoxanne]

Ty for showing how to mount the painting. Tfs hugs

[@MimsHowse]

You are so welcome

[@Ciciye12]

Very Gorgeous!

[@MimsHowse]

I love how these turned out!

[@mariafable2962]

Thanks 😊

[@MimsHowse]

No problem 😊

[@teresa62ish]

Pretty!!

[@MimsHowse]

It is aint it! I need to get the other two in the set if I havent already got them. Gotta go check.

[@bobbiejobatt-hensley2905]

👍👍🤗🤗

[@MimsHowse]

Thank you Bobbie Jo! Love ya!

[@roseshamleffer1975]

I have used the sealer on some of my pictures. I start with a light coat first. When it’s almost dry you can see where you missed. Then do a heavier coat. It does dry with a gloss shine. Especially if you are going to frame it. That is a beautiful cat picture.

[@MimsHowse]

These are still available at aliexpress where I purchased them a few years ago. Best money spent on a diamond painting I think. They were so fun to do with the colors shining up at me.