Thinking of Trying Diamond Painting? Here Are the Essential Pens and Tips You Need to Know!

[@bubblegum9826]

Thanks! That was super helpful as I was confused about many things as a beginner!

[@TheDiamondDotter]

You're very welcome!

[@susanhatch7366]

I absolutely love ❤ the pen with wood on both ends and acrylic with dried flowers in the center! Do you happen to remember where you got that one from?

[@TheDiamondDotter]

I don't...there are so many shops I used to use, but now I only use the same two

[@cvholm5904]

Thank you very much. Love your channel. Can you recommend a pen for arthritic hands? Just started a diamond painting. Having awful pain in my hands. Need a pen that is ergonomically, correct

[@TheDiamondDotter]

So really it just depends. The chunkier ones are nice so you aren't pinching as much, but some can be really heavy if they are made out of resin. I have one that is very heavy but nice and chunky. There are 3D printed ones that are super light and you might like those.

[@tinniaphillips4059]

Hi! You have some pretty pens. My friend debby actually bought me one with the light. Cant say if it really helps or not cause i haven't used it very much 😂 the novelty of it though is neat. I still use the pen that came with my painting. I can't seem to get use to the thicker style of pens Yet. 😊

[@TheDiamondDotter]

I do like the thicker ones, but sometimes there are thick ones that are super heavy and those aren't as comfortable. So, it depends.

[@MissRuthless]

I’m pretty sure you’ve mentioned before ordering from “Flower Girl Blanks” and ever since you showed how pretty her pens are I’ve been dying to get one!! I just find it hard to pick a blank since I have no clue how they’ll turn out! Any tips, if that’s even possible? Maybe it’s just a guess and you end up with however it turns out, haha! Also, curious when you ordered a blank from her who did you have it sent to in order to be turned? One other thing I’ve been unsure of is when some of these pen turning places ask you how many bumps you want, like grip styles, I never know what to pick as I’m semi new to diamond painting still and I don’t have a clue what thickness/how many bumps/etc! Love your videos by the way they’re always so helpful 🥰

[@TheDiamondDotter]

I haven't ordered from her, no. I'll have to look at her store. So, the bumps are really a personal thing. I really enjoy the three to four bumps, but it also depends on how chunky the pen is. If it is super fat, then I want more bumps to make it easier to hold, but if it's narrow, then fewer -- again, totally a preference.

[@harrypotterfan1623]

Can you help me. I have a question if you have a bunch of the free plastic pens but have also bought some resin pens. Is it still worth keeping the free ones

[@TheDiamondDotter]

They are good for traveling or fillers if you want a thinner pen.

[@deelikestocolor]

You have some pretty pens! Have you ever tried to replace the single placer on a diamond art painting pen?

[@TheDiamondDotter]

Oh yeah. They pop out easy. Just use a pair of pliers and gently wiggle them out.

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

I got some extra ones with my pen so If my multi placer cracks or whatever I will have extra ones just in case

[@TheDiamondDotter]

Oh yea I have a few extras too

[@elizaengen4141]

Narrows. #4