Review: Diamond Art Club's New Pen - Refillable! Demo & Tutorial Included

[@carlinglis7705]

Got my first DAC project yesterday, and today KZbin offers me this video... Thank you for doing this, it's made the process much clearer.

[@Dawnlaquino]

i was confused about this pen. I just put it aside. Thanks for the clarification. Your videos are so helpful

[@LindaPenney]

Awesome update my friend thank you for sharing with us

[@misschrissymcd]

Thank you! I got one of these and could not figure out how to use. Pull the cap off! I kept turning and turning, nothing worked. It makes perfect sense now! ❤

[@Dixieburk1]

This is great. Currently doing my first project with this pen. Pros - great for this confetti heavy piece because I am doing more single placing than my usual style. I’m spending way less time tweaking putty. The pen is comfortable in my hand. Con - putty sticking to the canvas. Ugh. Con - Having to use tweezers or old style pen for tweaking position of drills. Pro - overall, speeds up single placing for me. Con - slows me down because I’m more of a multi placer. I haven’t had to refill the pen yet, so I found that part of your tutorial really helpful. When the time comes, I’ll know what I’m getting in to. Overall, I really like the concept, and it’s working better for me as I learn its quirks. The biggest issue is I’m swapping pens all the time when I need to fix something. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@suwa9519]

Du könntest statt eines mehrfach setzter, einen Korrektur einzel setzter hinten auf setzen, dann musst du nicht den stift wechseln.

[@bettinapauline]

I ordered my first 2 paintings with the new tools. Since I saw you showing it. I love the concept. Only I find the pen very slippery, especially summer ( sweaty hands) so I dropped the pen a few times, which meant that the diamond also fell everywhere. Maybe a squishy or a bit other material is a few lines to hold the pen better. I noticed the plastic bags are really hard to open, without scissors I could not open it. Otherwise it’s great. I am in Germany and may not know exactly the correct word. Also thank you for your code, that way I got a new mini dazzle and beautiful painting together, no postage charges. ❤thank you

[@treelimbtlc]

I absolutely love the new pen. So nice that it lasts so long.

[@denfield631]

I love the sound it makes when it release the drill but there is no getting around the fact that you can more clearly see the drill for precision placing with the old basic wax pen.

[@iltb5974]

Thank you for this review! You are always so thorough with your reviews and they are very helpful!!

[@ellenharris705]

Hey Katie nice demo on the new pen. I had very similar experience as you did. The past weekend has been a bit warmer and my hands were warm when testing and I just found the putty coming out was extra sticky and stringy. I rarely use the tools in the kits as I have my favorite pens and waxed. I’m glad to hear the heart wax may not be gone for good as that is my staple for my metal multiplacer but may give it more of a try for my single placing. Thanks for sharing.

[@bonnienortherntexas8752]

I've been using pick me up pens for years and I have to say I LOVE this new pen. It's a lot better than the Silhouette pens because of the hole on the end for a multi placer. Also, I have no issues with the putty getting stuck on the canvas or drills. I found that less is better. I twist the bare minimum out. Anyway I absolutely love this pen and will be collecting so I can have different multi placers available on the ends and ready to swap out when needed.

[@brendal6951]

Thank you for this. I got my first kit a few weeks ago and couldn't figure out how to use the pen so I just stuck with the usual stick pen.

[@GracefulGuidance4]

I hope one day someone comes out with a multiplacer that has this sort of auto fill.

[@SammyCrysD]

I actually had the plastic single placer tube actually snap down the side when using it. So far I only really use it for AB drills and even then not too thrilled (just not a putty fan).

[@mikkareads]

I love that DAC is introducing fresh ideas! For me, the pen is not the right fit because I prefer angled tips, but this is definitely the rolls royce of toolkit standard pens.

[@savagesugajiejie]

Thank you for the demonstration! I love the new diamond painting pens. I was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, and with the old pens, it was very hard to grasp, comfortable even with the squishy gripper, much less work on a painting kit for a few hours.

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi Katie, I have ordered two new kits, so I will let you know how I like the pen. Which looks like an Epi pen to me.

[@RioCharmandTucker]

So I followed this tutorial and how did you twist the pen to get to the putty out at 1:44 mine is tight and no matter how hard I twist it won’t budge

[@berniceetheridge6500]

Yea I have tried the new diamond art putty pen. It took a little time getting used to it, but you are correct in terms of using the pen straight up rather than slanted to the side. It does last longer than the wax. I like it so far. But I do miss the metal tips in order to straighten my drills.

[@kathiemussehl2504]

Love, love, love this pen!! I'm in the middle of doing a different picture and when I rec'd the new kit I noticed the new pen so I opened the kit and am using it to finish my other picture. I have been using a modified "Pick-me-up" pen that you twist to release more putty but I modified it with adding a metal tip to the end cause their top is to big. You couldn't get into those small spaces. But I loved it cause you didn't have to stop and reload the putty (pink stuff) but the putty in that tool stuck to the AB diamonds and leave residue behind, so I would have to use a tweezers to place those. So the big test with the new pen was: Will the tip fit into a single space that's surrounded by diamonds...✔️ It does! And will it pick up AB diamonds without leaving a bunch of putty stuck to it....✔️yes it does! The only thing I would change is getting a metal tip for more length and strength. PS Love the new tray too.

[@michellebrice2990]

Hello Katie. Thanks so much for this video. I haven't used the new pen yet but I have been hoping to see a video from you showing how to reload the pen. So, thank you.

[@carissascraftsthings8427]

Thank you. Glad they are making upgrades. Did see they have a new one with a metal tip that looks like their glitter pens so am excited for those

[@mariaturner3600]

I love these new pens. It picks up ABs really well. They are much better than the old glitter straight line pens. Feels good in the hand. Thanks for the review.

[@battlebugplays]

perfect timing because I JUST unboxed my recent purchase which has the new pen 🥰

[@mamalou1962]

Thank You Katie for the demo. I was totally surprised that the putty was in it! Im anxious to try it.

[@anitariley2681]

As well as the light pad being helpful, I have found s pair of magnifiying (reading) glasses help wiih eyestrain and a good day light Ott lite. My favorite is the floor lamp model, but I have two desktop models and another by my sewing machine. they give off a shadowless light that is like daylight.. bought them for my embroidery projects and even had one shining over my stove! Absolutley no light there and a very dark corner. But those things seemed to have helped me greatly.

[@jessicameriwether2218]

I love the new pen! I am mainly a single place and have just started to dabble in multiplacing. The most trouble I have are with round drills 😢

[@2980jg]

Perfect timing! I just tried the new pen yesterday for the first time, looking forward to your thoughts!

[@willekegietema7583]

Thanks for this tutorial Katie! Just received a new kit today, with the upgraden toolkit. I am willing to try this, though I am not a real putty fan. So, this was very helpful to me! Love from the Netherlands, Willeke

[@janitarobbins2828]

It’s looks great, thanks for reviewing it 😊

[@DiamondsandDoxies]

Love the new pen. Works great with ab’s

[@quinellleftwich1781]

You are always so helpful. I cant wait to try a new kit

[@rubyyesenia9255]

This video was so helpful! I was so confused when i received mine. I was like what is this thing? Lol.

[@janineswauger]

Super helpful! I am really wondering about using Pure Bliss putty in there. If you've tried another brand putty in it would love to hear how that turned out!

[@tracycruz5793]

Hi Katie thanks for your review unfortunately I'm not a fan of this pen or their putty. I could not go back to a plastic pen/plastic tips. I think it's great they upgraded the pen though😊

[@GracefulGuidance4]

Thank you for this!! I just got mine yesterday and I kept twisting but nothing came out - until I saw your video! I think DAC needs to include better directions on how to use the pen - all it says is twist.

[@DiamondArtJoy]

Thanks for the demo Katie! Very thorough review! 💜🩷

[@LorraineKlausch]

Thank you for this demo and tutorial. Very helpfull

[@MaryaToledo-Yildiz]

I just learned today that the old DAC steel multiplacers fits the new twist and click pen perfectlyy! No washi needed !!!

[@melindahands6341]

I’m looking forward to getting the kit with this in it

[@belara2218]

Its really easy to remove the whole putty. You just need to twist the tweezers inside the tip and it will start to stick onto tweezers and you can remove all putty completely clean out of the tip. Do't need to soak or extra tools for it. I did the post about the exchange on the DAC Vip group and as mentioned there already, this pen with wax instead putty works just perfect for AB's :)

[@celine_poike]

Would it be possible to make a video and post it in the group? Would love to see what you mean

[@belara2218]

@@celine_poike I did actually

[@celine_poike]

@@belara2218 Oh no, I must have missed it :(

[@belara2218]

@@celine_poike just sort by new posts and scroll bit down, im sure you will find xD

[@swalker1348]

Just got mine and was wondering what to do with it 😀 My first DAC order.

[@Queen_of_Diamonds_4]

Hey Katie! Loved the video!

[@Murhuedur]

I just started diamond painting and this is the only pen I've used. I'm looking for one that's more "sturdy" but still has the twist putty releaser?

[@collettegay1432]

Will the stainless steel work in the new twist & pick applicator that comes in the new tool kit or is there a specific steel multiplacer I need to get?

[@PamperedWithDiamonds]

Great tips. Thank you!😊

[@dutch_tinkerbel]

Thank you for this video🥰🥰😊

[@jenniferklayer5259]

Great minds think alike! I was wondering what would happen if I take the DAC putty put and put Randa's putty in it.

[@margiegreiss5468]

Great tutorial and demo ..tfs

[@bethcolburn3348]

Getting ready to use the new Diamond Art Club, having hard time getting the putty to come out

[@suwa9519]

👍 danke für das zeigen, wie man den stift nach füllt.

[@trehs98]

Can I order the new pen alone or does it only come in the kit? ❤

[@sonjadodson4091]

Just got the metal tip today

[@vickivillalobos4195]

thank you

[@jenittav08]

Opening the new kit is exciting. I noticed they aren’t giving a coverminder or washi tape 🙂‍↔️

[@PurpleWillowArts]

Could you use the putty to load the multi placer as well?

[@stephjbean]

I was wondering that too

[@DiamondDottingDe]

Yes! That’s how I’ve used it.

[@sarahf.9319]

I use blue tac in my multi placers

[@peacegypsy8994]

i want one .. new to it but i know i need that. I should have watch you tube or something before i ran out and got the very many diamond art paints that i got but in the future I'll know where to buy thanks

[@mtd6797]

Hi there. any help on where to purchase this pen. cant find it on the website. thank you.

[@Poodlepaws44]

Would the multiplacer end of these pens fit the thin metal multiplacers DAC makes?

[@billiewallace8268]

@Poodlepaws44 I tried both types of DAC multiplacers (standard and twist on) on the new putty pen. Neither worked for me. The standard was too small. It might work with washi tape around the multiplacer (I didn't try it). The twist on was too big and the putty pen isn't threaded.

[@mtd6797]

hi, i am new at this art, and would love to find this pen. i cant seem to find it on the Diamond Art website. Can you help me?

[@joalgustas6498]

Hi all! Thanks to Katie, I bought some putty from Randa’s and I love it. My question is, I feel like it doesn’t grab as strong after a while in a session. How often do you have to change the putty to make it work? I did an hour of diamond painting the other day and I had to keep reshaping it in my multiplayer as it took the shape of the drills after a while. Is that normal? This is my first time with putty, curious how long it lasts with multiplacing and how often you need to switch it out. Thank you!

[@stephjbean]

Yeah, I feel that. I love the putty but it does gunk up fast and (I think) dry out between sessions. I do think it’s okay for it to take the drill shape, I mean you’re poking the drills. I take my tweezers and pull the putty around in the multiplacer. I think I’ve completely removed it only like three times in the 5ish months I’ve had it. Still think I would’ve been able to get a little more stick out it by roughing it up, but sometimes I just want fresh putty😅

[@MissyFerguson-i5o]

Try pink wax throw in the pen try ou😢 16:33

[@brittwas1]

Could it be use for special drills like ABs???

[@bejeweledjamie13]

yes

[@Wendy13069]

Great idea but just not as fun as collecting some of the beautiful pens being made! I’m also a heavy presser so not sure these will work for me.

[@thomasmotejzik5775]

Where can I find it. I didn’t see it on their app.

[@kiarab2006]

Is this pen in every set or only in de diamond dazzles?

[@francesposnanski1515]

I am currently using the pen and I like it. My minor irritation is with the stopper on the tray. You have to align it a certain way to fit. In a segment where you switch many colors, it is annoying.

[@AmberDP100]

I do think the putty is a little too sticky. Especially when I have to refresh it. I've lost some drills to it. It does last forever though, so I don't have the problem very much.

[@bejeweledjamie13]

i keep having issues where the putty leaves super tiny spots on the drills and then its nearly impossible to get off. i wipe it or try to use wax or putty to lift it. it just smears/gets sticky and then dulls the shine. so im scared to use it lol and its why im here. but i see she didnt have any of that issue 😭😖

[@BonnieLou86]

I think the new pen is a great idea but DAC should maybe develop a stainless steel version of it (for sale) with interchangeable designs of the pens. They would no doubt last a lifetime and cut down on excess plastic waste of the plastic pens 😊

[@marylynncox7599]

What is the difference in wax and putty

[@amelianavarro5256]

DAC's new pens reminds me of ivy's dazzlers pen.

[@dragonlove1]

❤❤❤

[@Alli_gator156]

I can’t get any wax to come out, idk what I’m doing wrong

[@christianhdq9622]

Can you give me a link to the pen I can't find it

[@lizanicole8410]

My putty won’t come out of the top. I keep twisting it but the putty just won’t come out of the tip. Help😂

[@Lunabug2021]

Mine showed up with the side cracked 😢

[@jerrilynnjones5525]

I've been doing diamond art projects for quite awhile....I have to say I HATE that pen. All the work to load more and twist more, and am I out or not.etc...not for me. I hope they come out with metal tips!°°

[@damndanneh_]

Hello! Would these new pens take the twist in tips from DAC as well?

[@billiewallace8268]

I tried it but the tips are too big and the pen isn't threaded. Maybe if you can can someone to thread the pen it would work. I can't do it cause my hands are too weak to do it.

[@bejeweledjamie13]

is anyone having issues with putty sticking to the diamonds and it being hard to get off

[@amberlynn3712]

That seems like a lot of work.

[@vivianneaudiss2532]

Can you fill with a DIFFERENT putty?

[@clarencebyrum7098]

Great review, but I have to say that it's great pen but the plastic tip will not hold up if u r heavy handed

[@cathy-lynncarden7815]

I wish DAC allowed a no kit option. I don't want to deal with this putty. I don't want to have to touch and mess with shoving the putty in. I hate the waste of just throwing new items away! This has actually had me canceling an order a few days ago.

[@bejeweledjamie13]

you could always join a de-stash group and give away with the price of shipping, or bring to a local school or art center

[@ginaradovic7446]

🌹🌹❤️❤️🦘🐨

[@amberlynn3712]

So you still need regular wax.

[@janethefferan8681]

I am finding the new pen is far too chunky for my liking, I like a very very thin nib, I hope they can make the pens thinner 😊

[@stephjbean]

This. This is exactly why I gave away the only specialized pen I had. My hand cramps and I can’t see where I’m placing

[@KimScheller]

You need to talk slower, thanks

[@ihatepeas4743]

Just opened a kit today with the new pen. I must admit, I’m not a fan. To me, it’s uncomfortable to hold. Also, no extra putty was included. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@MissyFerguson-i5o]

Try