The Ultimate FAQ Compendium for Diamond Painting by Rachel Rae

#tutorial #howto #faq #diamondpainting
Table of Contents:
3:01 - Types of Diamonds
7:42 - Drill Storage ( • How I "Kit-Down" a Dia... )
14:02 - How to Place ABs
16:16 - How to Load Tips
18:15 - How to Use Muliplacers ( • How To: Use Multi-Plac... )
21:10 - Sections, Where to Start DPing
22:27 - Poured Glue or Double Sided Adhesive
26:58 - Square or Round? ( • Round vs Square - The ... )
27:49 - Fixing Bubbles/Rivers ( • How I Get Rid of River... )
30:45 - Where/How I Store My Canvases ( • Check Out My Craft Roo... )
(How to Store Completed Diamond Paintings: • Pack Diamond Paintings... )
36:30 - Accessories /Pens/Trays (see below for links)
42:50 - Custom made DPs
45:45 - My Favorite Stores for DP
My Personal Preferences
55:00 - Stretched Canvas Framing: • How To Frame a Diamond...
55:08 - Why Diamond Paint?
Items/Shops Mentioned in this video:
-Diamond Painting with SPARKLERS (AB, Jelly, Sparkler Drills): dpwithsparklers.com/
-The Pink Razzberry: prdiamondpaintings.com/store/
-Small Diamond Containers from Wish/Aliexpress: bit.ly/2HmpROJ
-Diamond Art Club Containers: bit.ly/2ORmHXu
-Harbor Freight Containers: bit.ly/2Sp3gYh
-Craftmates Lockables: bit.ly/39vaDmC
-Darice (all small): bit.ly/39BYpc1
-Darice (multisize): bit.ly/2wfPM8A
-PADDYWAXX: etsy.me/39Bbkej
-Daughter of Peace (DAC) - no longer available
-My Website: www.RachelRaeCraft.com
-Kelyn Custom Design Bags (Kelly Head): bit.ly/2HkjSKa
-Archer's Arts Trays and Grinders: bit.ly/31SgAax
-Fi Diamond in the Rough: / @diamondintheroughfi ‪@DiamondintheRoughFi‬
-Shineshopdesigns (Beth): etsy.me/2Sn6ADd
-Diamond Painting with Sparklers: / 1353789051435500 dpwithsparklers.com/
‪@DPwithSPARKLERS‬
-Polymer Clay Pens by Crashley: bit.ly/37q1wCi
-Handmade Diamond Painting Pens: / 1644787892315350
-Lassen Lathe Works: / 2018213188295301
-Rich Craft Pens: / 1478777802260762
-BFF Diamond Painting Pens: / 2419037008114608
-Tia's Crazy Craft Addiction: ‪@TiasCrazyCraftAddiction‬
- ‪@MislaidPages‬
-Jessi's Website: www.mislaidpages.com
Custom Diamond Paintings:
Royal Diamond Painting: www.royaldiamondpainting.com/
Manhui Long on Aliexpress: bit.ly/39vWMMU
DIY Moon Shop: diymoonshop.com/
My Absolute Favorite Places to Shop:
www.diamondartclub.com
diymoonshop.com/
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[@barbarakessler9473]

I learned so much from you. You have a soft, calming voice thank you. I think I know the square drills a sharper but I’ve just completed my second painting and the round is easy for me. I’m 88 years old and happy to have a new hobby🥰

[@nancyb7398]

Would love to see a video about ordering a custom and tweaking the picture, any tips and tricks about making a custom would be great!

[@charlenerees3717]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@juliehoughton4102]

Rachel you are my favourite diamond painting host xxxx

[@Hellnogizmo]

I love that you put a table of contents for us new DP lovers, but I have to say, your videos are by far the best/most helpful I've seen thus far, and I plan to watch every minute of this video anyways. Lol

[@24get24give]

indeed! also, your voice is very calm and soothing to listen too, you could have a great career reading children audiobooks

[@Hellnogizmo]

@@24get24give You replied to me instead of the poster. ;) You're right tho.

[@emilyforst4203]

This video was very helpful! I just started diamond painting and I have a tendency to over analysis/research every aspect of a new hobby! I now have a problem due to your videos-I need all the paintings!!😍😍

[@craftykat]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! I just started diamond painting and am really loving it.

[@thereseaddy9492]

👏👏👏👏👏 awesome video Rachel! You can tell you put a lot of work into this!

[@ChrisR_4812]

Great video!! In the short time that I have been watching and listening to you and a few other DP'ers, I have learned so much and also learned from other's mistakes.

[@grandprixlight]

You did a fantastic job on this video, Rachel. This video is one that all newbies will appreciate and benefit from. GREAT job!!

[@lorriemoreau8894]

I’m fairly new to DP and love it so far. Great video, there were some questions I hadn’t even thought to ask yet 😀 you have one of my most favorite channels. Thanks!

[@mississippiwoman5363]

Hello, my name is Shelly. I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've watched several of your videos(probably 7 or 8) already. I'm very new to diamond painting, only been doing it for about 3 weeks. The reason I started searching for something to enjoy is because my anxiety/nerves has always been way up there. I've not been able to work since 2016 because of back surgeries made me more disabled than I was before them and just this year I've been diagnosed with a heart condition that only allows me to stand up to 20 mins before I either feel like I'm gonna pass out or I actually do pass out. Anyway, diamond painting seems to help with everything being better for me so far. I'm so glad I came across your channel and thank you for your suggestions on how I could make this new hobby better and hopefully last a long while.

[@sheilawilliams6989]

Brilliant video excellent just what diamond painting newbie’s needed and wanted a big thank you and 👍🏻 for taking the time to compile this in depth video take care stay safe xxxx

[@tammytran2082]

Wonderful, wonderful video, Rachel. Another win!! 👍🏻❤️

[@kimberlyrobicheaux1064]

Thank you! This video was very informative for me. I absolutely love doing diamond paintings! Very very very therapeutic for me!! I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finish diamond painting. It's so exhilarating to see and know that I made that and completed it!! Thank you again! Love your videos!

[@fizzy2292]

Absolutely the best info on diamond painting on the internet!! Thank you!

[@sherrydennewitz6324]

Hi Rachel, I am new to Diamond Painting and I would love to thank you for sharing all this information. It was very helpful! I have been working on round paintings, but just recently ordered a square, and am looking forward to working on it. I have discovered, I Love Confetti too! Have a Great Day! Sherry

[@BooksToAshes]

I would have loved this when I first started. Thank you for going so in depth in this video, I'm sure it'll help a LOT of people

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I hope so. 🤗💜

[@dawnmarienunes9813]

I so love your soft spoken voice/words of wisdom! Thank you for sharing your video

[@RachelRaeCraft]

You're so welcome, Dawn Marie 😊💜

[@colleenlevy825]

Such a great informative video!! I am very new to diamond painting so this video was incredibly helpful!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the diamond painting craft!!

[@lindsayschmitt9292]

I recently did two round diamond paintings and, being the square diamond fan I am, couldn't wait to get back to them. It was crazy how much I missed the squares ones, and I am now back in my happy zone :)

[@leslieviner]

Thank you so much for this great video. I am just beginning this hobby and feel that the information you provided has given me confidence to tackle what I am going to need as I dive in!

[@mominator7274]

What a wonderful all inclusive video! Great work as always! I love that you included all the links in the description box. I want to say too, that your care and concern for your audience and subscribers always shines through! Of course you can never make everyone happy, but I hope you know and feel confident that you make most happy. Your loyal subscribers know how hard you work to put out quality, informative and fun videos. Thank you for bringing up the licensing issues as well. I never buy a painting that I'm not 100% sure that the artist has given rights to. As always, thank you for another great video and keep up the amazing work! ~Linda

[@nicolepanacea9048]

Rachel, you are the best! Just listening to your soothing voice, that’s what therapeutic:))

[@purplemaureen9820]

Very informative, concise but thorough, pleasant delivery and it's nice to see a face not just disembodied hands. Thank you.

[@natalieingram244]

Hi Rachel Rae. A very good video which will certainly help a lot of diamond painters!

[@Galaneia3]

Thank you. I just got my first diamond painting kit. I found your "What I wish I knew" video when I hit KZbin up for more instructions. Your videos helped me get up the nerve to start, and I've been enjoying the "How To" playlist while I work on this first project.

[@COgirl394]

I love how you formatted this. The contents listed at the beginning with the minute mark is extremely useful. I know I'll reference it in the future so thanks for making it so easy to look back at.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I'm glad you like it!

[@Beccasbutterfly138]

Great content! Wonderfully organized, helpful, and fun. Thank you so much!

[@joymartin689]

I watched this video a couple of weeks ago before I got my painting. Now that I have been painting for a week , I watched it again. Very well done, I understand a lot better now. Thank you .

[@egirl8080]

This was such a tremendously well done, well put together video. This needs to be recommended to anyone just getting started diamond painting. I'm still fairly new to diamond painting and had already researched so much on how to do it I thought I had it all figured out. but, this video definitely showed me new extremely useful information. Thank you!!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you very much 💜

[@DeAnn-H]

Great video. Very helpful on the custom ones. Thank you for doing this type of video as I’m on my 4th DP and still learning. ☺️

[@Jasmine-ur1sl]

Nice job, Rachel. It was a nice overview and refresher even for those of us who have been doing this craft for quite a while.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thanks, Jasmine!

[@tracygoodenough7198]

A great set of videos for beginners who want to start diamond painting

[@ashleygordon827]

I'm going to share this with my Summer Enrichment Class this year. I have been doing Diamond Chat Club for 3 ( some virtual) years now, and this helps validate what I have been teaching, BECAUSE...I learned most from you. My 6th graders will love following you! Thank you for all you do!

[@ZW_425]

Very helpful video for this newbie! I have been trying to do my own research on ethical shops but it's slow going. I wish more folks would mention those details in their videos. Thanks so much for putting this info together; it's a lot of work and I greatly appreciate it!

[@michelleblock7752]

This is an excellent tutorial for beginners!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

This is an amazing video, Rachel!!

[@theresar.4860]

Thank you, you are always so helpful. I appreciate all your tips and sharing.

[@KristinWhitehead]

My very first diamond painting kit is set to arrive today, so this video is super helpful!!

[@melodyluvsherhobbies9454]

Thank you Rachel...this is an awesome video! I appreciate you sharing your tips and tricks. 🤗💖

[@Suzanne2609]

I didn’t know that there are gelly drills? Looks funny. Thanks Rachel for your time and effort. Love all your DP video’s.

[@joyurquhart]

Thank you Rachel for a very informative Video it is so helpful and enjoyable to listen to. l am from Australia thank you ❤

[@Kathleen_TCR]

I learned so much today. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.

[@paulinefollett3099]

Thank you Rachel. I have learnt a lot from your video. It was full of useful information.

[@intothelight1152]

Just like to say Thank you so much Claire for explaining this so well.. I bought my first crystal art a few weeks ago but today I decided to try.. I did not know where to start but you have made it stressless and easy to comprehend.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars for you.. 👍😍👍

[@dianahelin9357]

I don't even do diamond painting or plan on starting, but thank you for making quality content for your community! It's admirable to be so helpful, thorough and informative!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you kindly, Diana!

[@cindyliles867]

Very comprehensive video! Thank you for this video.

[@jc6270]

So very very well done! Thank you for taking the time to make this. :)

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@kathyrae7859]

Thank you for all the videos, I have yet to work on a poured glue canvas, that is number 1 on my list to order after viewing your videos. I also have a stash that needs to be dwindled down before ordering though. Once again thank you for your time that you put into your videos.

[@donnamcintosh7287]

Hi Rachel. Thank you soooooooo much for this video . I have already learned so much from your video and others in the DP community that it has helped me troubleshoot any issue I have. Weather its living with the basic of kits as I start with plastic bags for my drills. How to deal with not evenly distributed glue. I really do feel for me that starting of small where you get to get the feel of canvas type,drills ,symbols etc etc is working for me personally. Not having a big bubject means I dont waste money and have to throw away a big canvas. I have a wish list too. You are right to about it beening our own piece of work. So great video as always. Congratulations on 9000 subscribers. Have a great day

[@theresebaker414]

Excellent video! You covered most everything!! (I am new so it REALLY helped me!)

[@nikkisepolen244]

This is perfect, THANK YOU for doing this video! My first kits come from DAC tomorrow and this will be so helpful to reference.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Awesome!

[@kathyseeger]

Great informative video!!!! Love listening to you!

[@drew8282]

I love this video so so much! Also, you are so beautiful, so it was good to see your face again! Thank you for this.

[@arcticmusicback-up1895]

Thanks for this I am new to diamond painting and this helped me out a lot.

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

Thank you very much,this is just what i needed. Very informative

[@openorwap5412]

I L🥰VE how you say 'Toobs', it genuinely makes me smile 😊

[@RamblingRoseandDiamondPainting]

"Maybe fall into a diamond painting hole" - my favourite line in the video. This was a fantabulous video, Rachel I loved it. Thank you so much! 😘❤️

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thanks, Rose!! 💜

[@vicdog4488]

Just starting with DD addiction. Tks for your knowledge

[@rollerdavem]

Thank you for this FAQ. It was really nice seeing your face, It really matches your voice. Now when I'm watching your other videos I'm more able to picture expressions and inflection that helps me to relate. I've ordered my first project, a 16x20 inch Starry Night from JoAnn and a few accessories from Amazon, and honestly wouldn't have known what questions to ask, so it was a help having questions I should probably have asked suggested, and then answered. One stop shop!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

My pleasure 😊

[@brittainyellis6670]

That piece is on my list of "Diamond Paintings I want" such a pretty piece

[@debralavoie9095]

Such a great video. It will be a reference tool.

[@rekacolour]

As a beginner just working on my very first diamond painting, this video was a godsend! I already picked up some of the hints from your other videos that I'm binge watching, but it's great to have a comprehensive guide to get a beginner going! I'm also so thankful that you speak up against copyright infringment! While browsing Wish I found painting kits with drawings by illustrator Johanna Basford and coloured by several of her talented followers - definitely not endorsed by the artist or colourists! I would love a video or list of stores that work ethically with artists to have a list of safe stores to support with my purchases. Thank you so much!

[@24get24give]

this is such an important point ali express is often guilty of this as well

[@brittainyellis6670]

Diamond Art Club...all the designs are by licensed artists...Diamond Dotz is a good brand as well. Those are my go to brands! Just a warning, you probably will get addicted to Diamond Painting lol

[@anitawilliams577]

Awesome storage. Wish I had a closet full of undone paintings. Lol. I never have back ups then I half to go to hobby lobby while I wait for my order to come in. Very aggravating. Maybe one day I will learn. Lol. Thank you for sharing. It was very helpful. ❤️

[@carlaamundson2436]

Great video Rachel!!

[@sofiehawthornuglebjerg7821]

This is such a great video 👍 I would have loved to see this when I first started dp’ing. It would be nice if you could make a video on how to prepare a picture for custom please 🤗

[@508diva]

Perfect vid ! Great job girl !

[@tammywinograd7097]

Thank you so much for this video!! Your beautiful, it's always nice to see your face. I hope you had a great time when you were back here in the States!!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you so much!! It was lovely.

[@orvetakecskes9778]

Would love to hear more on how to store drills and the labeling. I am new to diamond painting so just starting. Thanks

[@joanminelli5464]

Thanks for the video. You have great tips.

[@joan8725]

Your so much fun. Thank you for this video. It was very very helpful

[@24get24give]

I am completely new to DP, but a veteran of many different crafts, I have used each of the containers you've shown to hold glitter, sequins, beads, and so on at different times, I agree the Elizabeth Ward one is awesome and it should be known that the best price anywhere I have found for them is at Fire Mountain Jewels they also have coupons, frequent sales, and quantity discounts, you can combine multiple products to reach the quantity level for a price break, tip: it often pays to buy a few $1.00 bags of beads you may never use to get to that discount point you probably know someone who will and you can gift them, or donate to a local school this video has helped me very much, thank you for doing it!

[@liencoppens7187]

You are definitely my favorite diamond painter ☺️

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Yay, thank you!

[@craftsbyangel6455]

oh my gosh, thought I already saw the aurora burealis on my beads. But these are awesome and beautiful. will try to look on this on our local store here.

[@dannad56]

What an excellent video. Thanks 😅😊

[@nerdy_and_crafty]

thanks Rachel! such a good video!

[@joybowles1453]

Great video. Loved it so much information- I love diamond painting- I want to do it all time!, I’ve done 2 pictures. So far🤗🤗

[@Wildcat1146]

This was an awesome video. Thank you very much ❤️

[@amylouisexo]

I’ve just ordered my first diamond painting!! I also notice your PO Box is in Ireland! Hey from county Meath 💁🏼‍♀️

[@moxie6566]

Thank you Rachel. You are pretty cool. Glad I found you.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thanks, Meg! 😊💜

[@sammicollette]

Thank you this was a very helpful video 🙂 I would be interested in a list video of the official DP endorsed painting stores too

[@Happydiamondpainting]

What a great video! Love it

[@jackiedavenport1530]

Glad to hear that you read all of your comments. I have a question for you. 1st, thank you for this comparison video. Lots of good info here. Now, my question… What is best for sealing rhinestones on jewelry? A hi-heel keychain, for example. Thank you so much.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

The same sealant I show in the other videos will work great! Tombow aquaglue or dotz stick are wonderful

[@elainewines4687]

Thank you for lots of good advice!

[@24get24give]

something to think about maybe, when I was able to needlepoint, I saved all of my tail in a glass fillable ornament and wrote the year on it at the end of it, I have 12 of these now and they are lovely and actually bring back the memories of stitching those pieces, as weird as that sounds

[@sharonstone2477]

This was an amazing video!! TYVM!!

[@dutch_tinkerbel]

Amezing video. Thank you😊

[@robs4574]

I’d love a video from you telling us which stores are good in regards to copyright issues. Thanks!

[@laurafreeman4956]

Thank you for this I have shared it with my sister who has also now starting diamond painting. Please make a video on personalized paintings. I have a few pictures that I would love to have made.

[@nancymilawski1048]

Congratulations on 9000 subscribers!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you Nancy! 🤗💜😉

[@stephie640]

This is a fantastic video especially for folks just starting this hobby. Love all of the different topics!!

[@bonnielerner9648]

I was looking for something specific and I love that you put a table of contents and the timestamp for this video! I think it's such a huge help and I wish more people did this (but I'm sure it's time consuming) but I didn't find my answer. I am working on a DP and one round drill won't stick, just one and I don't know what I should use to make the canvas sticky. Thanks Rachel, all your videos are so helpful.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you! For that, I just use a dot of clear glue or nail polish...

[@bonnielerner9648]

@@RachelRaeCraft Thanks Rachel!!!

[@Stephanie.Kost1]

Really enjoyed this.

[@kdscraftcorner]

You can also make your own tube to put your diamond paintings in. Just get some PVC (plumbing) pipe and matching size end caps. It's not expensive at all and you never have to worry about them getting crushed.

[@AnxietyArtAdventures]

Wonderful video, thank you! 💜

[@essye1009]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@niarosser-hughes327]

Very useful, thanks x

[@debbiealb2647]

Newbie here. Great tips, thank you for sharing your knowledge. 👍🏻😉

[@loismthompson3918]

Thanks for the info.

[@michelleseager9782]

I have a friend with MS, she told her doctor that she did diamond painting. He said that it keeps your mind sharp, and it good for hand and eye coordination. He told her to continue to do it. He’s told several patients to look into it as a hobby and form of therapy.

[@natsthings68]

Awesome video 🌸