Diamond Painting
Like paint by number, with sparkle.
Diamond painting is sticking thousands of small resin gems onto a printed adhesive canvas. Each gem corresponds to a color and a position. The kit comes with the canvas, pre-sorted gems, and an applicator pen with wax that picks up one gem at a time.
The process is slow and repetitive. You pick a gem with the applicator, place it on its labeled square, press it down. Repeat for the entire image. A small canvas takes many sessions; a wall-sized one takes much longer.
The result is a sparkly, mosaic-like image when seen from a distance. Up close it's recognizably gems on a grid. People do it for the same reason they do adult coloring: the absence of decisions and the slow, predictable progress.
You’ll love diamond painting if…
- you want a long, slow project to chip away at
- you'd rather follow a pattern than design one
- you find the click-place-press rhythm calming
What you'll need to get started
Diamond Painting Coasters Kit
This small starter kit comes with everything you need to create a set of a dozen diamond painted coasters. There are tons of different designs to choose from, so you can match it to your decor. Try diamond painting on a smaller scale before committing to a larger piece, or get together with your friends to do a craft night together!
6-Pack Abstract Landscape Diamond Painting Kit
This kit comes with a beautiful assortment of landscape images for you to create.
Storage Containers
These small storage containers will help you organize your supplies. Not necessary to get started, but certainly helpful if you find yourself returning to this hobby after you give it a try!
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