Tutorial - Do More Diamond Painting And Less Changing Out The Pen Wax!!

[@SparkleDust_and_Diamondz]

I use the micro dots but I was digging it out to replace. Just adding new dot so much easier! I’d tried the blue tak once but couldn’t get it to work. Must not have been loading it right cause I just tried again after watching your video and OMG! Awesome!!! Thank you!!! 🦋✨💎🎨💖

[@gbmaltese]

I just add new dots too, beause like you said, it is so much easier!! I'm so glad it's working for you now - it's wonderful in the multi-placers!

[@lisaborges3326]

Thanks for sharing. I love the glue dots and putty. I don't even know what I am supposed to do with all the wax I have because I don't use it lol.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!! You should see all of the wax I have! It's sitting in a drawer, and at least it makes it smell nice - LOL!! I guess I'll have to toss it at some point, because it will probably lose it's scent. They won't work in a wax warmer - I've already tried - haha!!

[@MunimadeWithLove]

The clicking noise is sooooo satisfying!!!! Thanks for the awesome helpful video (: side note holy cow your pens are stunning

[@gbmaltese]

It's the best sound ever!!! Thank you for watching and commenting!! I'm afraid I have become a DP pen addict LOL!!

[@emilycatlady3595]

Thanks for this video, it was great. I’ve been casually diamond painting for years and always struggled with the wax that comes with the kits.

[@gbmaltese]

I'm so glad this helped!! It's all I use now.

[@pattiy8240]

Grace, both of those are my go to's!! 👍👍👍 they are inexpensive and last forever. 😊 hope your day is wonderful! 💗🤗💗

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Patti!! These are definitely the best of the best!! You can diamond paint for days and at a very low cost!! Have a fantastic weekend!!

[@melaniephillips8556]

I love blu tack

[@StaticCling1979]

I use the mirco dot and quake putty combo. So far so good.

[@gbmaltese]

That is definitely my favorite way to diamond paint!!

[@msbutterfree34]

I LOVE TO DO DIAMOND PAINTINGS.I HAVE DONE A FEW MYSELF.

[@gbmaltese]

It really is fun!!

[@elizabethdaughrity670]

@@gbmaltese yes it is

[@wendybelfry1110]

I’m going to give your suggestions a try. I almost gave up the hobby due to waxes and putties.

[@unknown_3551]

Thanks for the share. This is a great video. Definitely gonna be buying some. I struggle with Paddywaxx it leaves a lot of residue. I much prefer scented putties and this museum putty.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!! I used to use Paddywaxx until I started using this combination -it works great!!

[@melindahayward8316]

Thanks for sharing. I just got my bendy multiplacers a couple days ago. Love them. I think they work so much easier than the straight ones. Takes a bit of practice but easier to get used to.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!! I love my bendy tips - they keep my hands from getting tired!! It takes just a little practice and then you will be speeding along!!

[@helenclemens729]

Glue dots are my go-to for single placers. I still use wax in my multi-placer. I have some Museum Putty so I'll have to give it a try.

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Helen!! I was using the pink wax, and decided to try this Museum Putty, and it made a lot of difference for me. I can diamond paint for days without changing anything out.

[@lanascrapaddict2044]

I use the pink wax… it’s free and I am not continually having to change the wax. It last me for hours…but I am not a hard presser

[@gbmaltese]

Not being a hard presser probably does help. What I use is pretty inexpensive and lasts for months, maybe years!!

[@kayperez577]

Hi Grace!!! Hope you're doing well!!! I have been using this combination for over a year and it's the best!!! I have used my stainless steel multiplacer and single placer for two diamond paintings around 40 x 50 cm and haven't added more glue dots, nor museum putty. Mind you, I'm a heavy presser and they last that long. Thanks for the video and many Blessings!!!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Kay!!! I'm doing well, and I hope you are as well!! This is definitely my go to combination - I diamond paint for days without having to do anything. I press pretty hard too, so I need something that is tough - lol!! Take care!!

[@KimberlyHumphrey-d1m]

Thank you, i went out n bought glue dots immediately thank u so much😂

[@gbmaltese]

You are very welcome - it's all I use now. It takes a little practice, but it is so worth it.

[@bertamohar57]

Omg Grace you Crack me up! I loved your stories and it made me laugh! I was diamond painting also and had to stop to replay one of those stories, haha. Anyway that Cupcake is adorable and the colors are right up my alley!

[@gbmaltese]

Awwww, thank you so much for your kind words Berta!! I really appreciate you!!

[@lindagarcia8901]

Oh Grace I use exactly the same things you do and love it

[@gbmaltese]

This is my favorite combinations too!!!

[@arthobbies]

Awesome video, have a great night.

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much!!

[@arthobbies]

@@gbmaltese i have a diamond painting channel as well, do mostly timelapses

[@christinelayden7276]

Sooo much better than the wax that my kit came with, and they do last a very longtime , both the dots and the putty!. Thank you!

[@gbmaltese]

I love this combination!! I can diamond paint for long periods of time without having to add any to my tips! I'm so glad it worked for you!

[@diannanatale1263]

I love the glue dots. Haven't tried the earthquake yet.

[@gbmaltese]

Love the earthquake in my multi-placers!!!

[@karengausman1459]

You make it look so easy. I will have to try the quakehold putty for the multi placers. I do use the micro dots. What a game changer the micro dots are. I love them. Thank you for showing how to fill them. I sometimes think I am doing it wromg. I still need to get some of the tips from Nicole. Really want to try the bendy tips. Hope everyone is doing well. Take care my friend and see you soon.

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Karen!! The glue dots are so much easier to put into the Everlasting Tips - they are a bit deeper and wider. Glue dots are the best way I have found to diamond paint for days on end without having to keep adding things to my pen. Lots of hugs and loves my friend! See you soon!!

[@debbierennie267]

Thanks so much for the tips Grace! Your nails are so Beautiful! Hope you have a lovely day! 😘

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome Debbie, and thank you!!! 🥰💖

[@judymcintire7095]

Glad the putty is being used. My tips haven’t come as yet. Forgot to use code 😔. Hope you like the canvas and drills.

[@gbmaltese]

That putty is awesome in the multi-placer!! Oh no, I'm sorry you forgot the code!! I am loving this canvas and the drills - really nice!!

[@michellegoodman604]

I enjoyed the video. I will give it a try very soon. I will let you know later how it turns out. I took pictures of both pictures so I will know what to purchase. Thanks .

[@gbmaltese]

That's awesome!! I can't wait to hear how it works out for you. It's the only way I diamond paint now, as I can get days in of diamond painting without having to keep messing with my pens.

[@TangibleReads]

Definitely learned something new

[@gbmaltese]

I'm so glad! Hope it works out for you.

[@lisad.5739]

Grace, you always have such useful tips. I use glue dots but still have pink wax in my multiplacers. Have a good day! 😊

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Lisa!!! Thank you! Glue dots are my absolute favorite, and I am finding this museum putty to work very nicely. I was using the pink wax, and I had to keep refilling my pen. This putty is really cheap and will last for a LOOOOONG time! Have a great weekend!!

[@lisad.5739]

@@gbmaltese Maybe I will try it 👍🏻

[@shirleyspring4905]

Hi Grace. I’ve got the micro gots working in my single placer and love it. My bent everlasting tips are on the way. Thanks for sharing!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Shirley!!! I love the micro dots so much - it's all I will use now in my single placers! I think you are going to love the bent tip - it's so easy to use and helps my hand!

[@christinapaniagua]

@@gbmaltese Wish I can get one of these bent mulit tips but I can't find them on Esty on any place. I think she is taking a break right now. I don't see anyone else selling them? if anyone knows where I can order some please, please let me know..

[@gbmaltese]

@@christinapaniagua I sent you an email 😊

[@CharmedandCrafty]

I use the quake hold in both single and multiplacers

[@gbmaltese]

Great!!!

[@loveswine2]

I love glue dots. I’ve tried the museum putty and it didn’t work for me but you make it seem effortless so I’m going to give it another go. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@gbmaltese]

Glue dots are definitely my go to for my single placer. I find that I have to sometimes keep pushing the putty back into the multi-placer to keep it smooth, but it works great. The pink wax just didn't last long for me in the multi-placer at all.

[@lindawing2987]

I use putty and love it. Different brand also from Amazon. Can't make glue dots work for me. Maybe I will try again.

[@gbmaltese]

I love putty so much more than wax, doesn't really matter which brand. I have been using glue dots for well over a year, and only in my single placer - I love them, because I can diamond paint for days without adding more dots. I guess it takes a little getting used to.

[@petraelenbaas]

Bedankt voor de tip ik ga het ook proberen

[@gbmaltese]

Graag gedaan!

[@helenegann6647]

I took your advice in another video for the glue dots,and haven't used anything else. Hope you are well!God bless

[@gbmaltese]

All I use are glue dots as well - they are the best!! Have a great weekend!!

[@lincarr3793]

Hello Grace 💖🤗, I hope your day is going well. Yes, I love the glue dots. Just been using the DAC wax in my multiplacers. Will have to try the museum putty. Call me stupid but I've never heard of it before. Learned something new today😉. Like you I've tried the other waxes but they haven't worked for me other. Some do smell amazing though. My dogs have gotten them also and ate some of them. Lol expensive poop 💩 . I will check into the museum putty. Thanks for the tip. You have an amazing week and I will visit you soon. May Jesus bless you and yours, Lin ✝️🐕🐕🐕🐢🐦🦎🦎🦎😳🦎🦎💖🦒🐧🐲

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Lin!!! Things are going well, and I hope you are doing better each day!! Glue dots are my favorite!! I've tried so many waxes, and they just don't last long enough. Yes, they do smell nice, but I want them to last a long time (I can always use a scented candle for smell lol!!) I bet it didn't make the dog's poop smell any better, just more expensive - LOL!! I'm enjoying the museum putty quite a bit. I would never call you stupid - I am learning new things constantly!! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!! 💖🥰💕🤗

[@angeleay3067]

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[@nccrg]

Hi, Grace! I like using the micro dots, too! Where did you get that cute fishtail pen!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Charlotte!! Micro dots rule - LOL!! I got this pen on Etsy, at this shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 It looks like she only has one left!

[@maryannseiber721]

I just ordered some blutack I'm hoping it's going to help me with my speed in DP. I've been using the pink wax & it slows me down big time. I grab a diamond & it doesn't pick it up it's so aggravating. I also still use the pink pen that comes with the kits 😲

[@gbmaltese]

The blue tak works okay too, but glue dots are my favorite for single placing. They last for days. It's so annoying to have to keep adding the pink wax into the pen. I had to stop using the pink pens, as it hurt my hands so badly. Then, collecting the pens became an obsession of sorts - LOL!! Happy diamond painting!!

[@naturegirl2110]

What is your favorite place to get good quality diamond paintings at a reasonable price. I wish I could afford dac but most times the price is out of my range. I do want to support artists work but I simply can't afford that at the moment. I will say this hobby is good for depression as it puts your mind in a calm but active state.

[@Doveofserenity]

I have both of those, but haven't gotten the feel for them yet. My go to's are Paddywaxx and Paddywaxx SS.

[@gbmaltese]

I used to use Paddywaxx and SS too, but this lasts much longer for me.

[@Doveofserenity]

@@gbmaltese Good to know. I always like to try new items.

[@gbmaltese]

@@Doveofserenity I'm trying new things all the time - it's fun!!

[@Angie-lw6lg]

Hi, could you please tell me what is Silicon Release paper is - thanks

[@codilynn3395]

Where didnu get that pen?????? I need it!

[@Helping_Hands_VA]

Just curious, why don't you use the museum putty in the single placer? Can the mini dots be used also (or just the micro dots)?

[@gbmaltese]

I've tried the museum putty in my single placer, but the putty seemed to always come out and stick to my drills. There are others who use the putty in their single placers, I just enjoy using the micro glue dots. The reason I use the micro dots, is because they are easier to get into the tips. Hope that helps!!

[@missbroto_]

hey Gaby! Do you have any tutorials on how to remove this museum putty to clean the tips?

[@gbmaltese]

I haven't done any videos on showing how to remove it, but I just use either a pair of really sharp tweezers, small scissor tip or other items that will help scoop it out. Just be careful not to scrap the sides of your tips, as it can damage them. I just take my time, and don't have any trouble. Once you get the putty to start coming out just pull it out and you will get most of it. You can also try thin plastic objects you might have around the house. Hope that helps!

[@missbroto_]

you're so sweet, this really helped a lot. 🥰 Currently I'm using a small toothpick, as the material I'm using looks like gum, it requires a little patience, but it's possible to remove all the material from the tip. It took me so long to receive it and I love it so much, that I try to be as careful as possible. thank you for answer 😘

[@gbmaltese]

@@missbroto_ Yes, it does require a bit of patience, but those tips are so worth it!! Enjoy diamond painting!! 🥰

[@brianadams688]

Hi there . Were can you get the multiple Placer tips the one that is bent . I can't find any and all so the diamond dots and the quake hold . Thank you for your video very helpful .

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Brian. Here is a link to the bent multi-placer tip: www.etsy.com/shop/EverlastingTips?ref=shop_sugg It looks like the shop is taking a little break, but they will be back. Here is where I got the glue dots: www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY1E6LA?tag=onamzgracebab-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B00OY1E6LA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.9QU3HWVH325R Here is the Quake Hold: www.amazon.com/dp/B0002VA9NA?tag=onamzgracebab-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B0002VA9NA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.9QU3HWVH325R Hope this helps!!

[@brianadams688]

Thank you very much it really helps ill keep an eye on the everlasting tip .

[@1lwillowr1r57]

Hi are the forever tips screw on? where did you get that brown pen you were using, does that come with a square drill head? thank you

[@gbmaltese]

No the tips just push in. If the tip is a bit small for the diamond painting pen you are using, I just wrap some scotch tape around the end of the tip to make it fit more snuggly. I don't use square-headed drill tips - I've tried them in the past, and they are worse to use than the round ones on both round and square drills. I bought the brown wooden pen from: www.etsy.com/shop/FollowingTheGrain?ref=usf_2020 It does take a few weeks to get pens from him, as he doesn't make them until he gets an order and he has a full-time job.

[@bertamohar57]

Hi Grace! Thanks for the info on the tips and all but I need to ask you where did you get the mermaid tail pens! Love them! Your pens are all so beautiful!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Berta!! I got the mermaid tail pen from this shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 It looks like she has only one left!! I hope she makes more pens. I love collecting these pens - they are so pretty.

[@bertamohar57]

@@gbmaltese I ordered the last one! Yay! It was the Christmas one but so pretty! I will get more once they're restocked. Thank you for info and heads up on that one!

[@gbmaltese]

@@bertamohar57 Awesome!!! She makes gorgeous pens. I read on her Facebook page, that she is planning on putting some more up in a couple of weeks!!

[@christinapaniagua]

Please can you send me the page where I can buy the angled tips I can’t find it anywhere?

[@SandraPerkins-h7l]

Where do you get your beautiful diamond pens?

[@gbmaltese]

I have bought them from many different places. Type in "diamond painting pens" on Etsy or Facebook, and you will find a lot. That's what I do to find different types. Have fun looking - they are fun to look at!!

[@carolbarrett4903]

I am new to diamond painting and I have tried every combination as I thought under the sun I will certainly be trying the glue dots for single placers and putty for multi I have also tried the ever lasting nibs and the plastic ones as I wasn’t getting any length of time without having to replace the putty think it was every second colour on a section I am having to refill I’m sure there must be something I’m doing wrong 😢

[@gbmaltese]

I hope the glue dots have helped. Make sure that you are putting enough putty into your multi-placers, and then smooth it down with your fingers - I can go for quite awhile without having to put any dots or putty in my pens. I hope you are having better luck!!

[@carolbarrett4903]

THANKYOU for your reply. I have been using glue dots for single placers and putty for multi placers what a difference. THANKYOU so much ❤️

[@gbmaltese]

@@carolbarrett4903 That is awesome!!! 💖

[@ArlynPagan]

Where i find thats multy placer looks great

[@gbmaltese]

I order my multi placers from here: www.etsy.com/shop/EverlastingTips?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=841574718&from_page=listing

[@TrueBluesRHOyalties]

Can you use the pen to Bling shoes with glue? Or is a wax pencil better?

[@gbmaltese]

I think either one would work. A wax pencil might be cheaper though.

[@jaimehebner7516]

Where did u get them fish tail pens?

[@gbmaltese]

I bought them at a shop on Etsy, but she hasn't put any new ones up in over 2 years. Here is a link to her shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 You might be able to send her a message to see when she might make some more.

[@isadiaz1772]

Hi where did you get the mermaid tail pens?!

[@gbmaltese]

Here is a link to her shop on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 It appears that she hasn't posted any pens in several months.

[@isadiaz1772]

@@gbmaltese Thank you!

[@cagneylacy4795]

I have tried all that you show and guess what...nothing works in my single placer as I do not do multi placer. I still need help finding the right stuff and stop spending more and more money on what does not work.

[@patricialewis2151]

Where can I get one of those pens????

[@gbmaltese]

I bought the pens from this Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 She is out of pens right now, but I saw on her Facebook group, that she is planning on having some more up in the next couple of weeks or so. She has gorgeous pens!

[@RingggoDoom1991]

were did you get your pens from

[@gbmaltese]

I got the mermaid pens from: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsyTwinStudio?ref=usf_2020 I got the wooden pen from: www.etsy.com/shop/FollowingTheGrain?ref=shop_sugg_market

[@beejayem42]

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[@gbmaltese]

Hi Beverley!!

[@Adeline9418]

Pick me up pen is awesome. No bling. It just works. I don't need blingy pens.