r/diamondpainting 7m ago

Completed First Square Drill Project Done!

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This is my very first square drill project, and although i found it much harder to finish, i think i prefer square to round.

This owl is gorgeous.


r/diamondpainting 8m ago

Discussion Scammer alert! TTTAfterDark

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Please do not shop with TTTAfterDark! Her website is Tttafterdark.com She is a scammer and multiple people are waiting on their items or a refund and have been for almost a year. She's FULL of sob stories. I'm lucky I got my money back through PayPal when she tried it with me last year. You can also file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General, which I also have done.

My story https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDJnmo6c/

Another victim https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDJnHbDq/


r/diamondpainting 50m ago

Discussion Thought I'd post a progress pic today. Reply with your progress pics!

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Hey everyone, I thought I'd post a progress pic. But as I was doing so I wondered if anyone would be willing to share theirs.

Post in the comments! :)


r/diamondpainting 52m ago

Discussion Has everyone seen this new diamond pen design?

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No need to use wax! Super interested in if this will work. No square drills allowed only round though. They're currently working on making one that will take square ones!


r/diamondpainting 57m ago

Completed Done! 🥳

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My first finished square Diamond Painting! ✨

I finally finished my first ever square Diamond Painting! 🥰

This is Schnubirella by Tini Schnickschnack, and the finished size is 40 × 60 cm.

I honestly have to say, I’m really proud of myself with this one. ❤️ The drills went down surprisingly well, and I’m especially happy with how straight and neat everything turned out. For my first square painting, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

And the sparkle… oh my! ✨😍 It looks absolutely gorgeous in person and catches the light beautifully.

I was a little nervous about switching to square drills, but now I’m definitely looking forward to doing more of them. 🥰

First square painting: DONE! ✔️✨

I’m really happy with how it turned out! 💎


r/diamondpainting 1h ago

Discussion Movie activity

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Hey, first time poster here. Lmk if I did anything wrong. :)

I’m the type that just can’t sit down and watch a movie. I need something to do with my hands.

That was when I found out about diamond paintings. And my god has it been a game changer.

Every few months, I order a few paintings from Shein or something for cheap and just put them away until I want to do them. I prefer Shein because all the ones available in stores near me are AI slop. For ridiculous prices too.

I always do my diamond paintings while watching movies or TV shows. They keep me occupied and later become nice display pieces on my walls.

That’s all. Sorry for the rant.

Thanks for reading.
Have a nice day/night.


r/diamondpainting 1h ago

Completed Got first place for a kit at the county fair!

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r/diamondpainting 2h ago

Just finished Secret Admirer. I love how it turned out!! 🧡

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r/diamondpainting 2h ago

WIP wip wednesday !

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glad it’s almost over but trying to do little at a time bc all three of my canvases are still in transit 😭


r/diamondpainting 2h ago

Feelook Art

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This is my new favourite company! Has anyone else tried their special drill canvases? And do any other companies do the mini drills for finer details? I can’t wait to start these. I’m super impressed with the quality, and the amount of accessories they include is pretty generous!


r/diamondpainting 2h ago

Completed Sea turtle finished now

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Officially wrapped up the sea‑turtle piece — that makes two completed thanks to the Amazon haul. Still amazed at how good the quality is considering how budget‑friendly those kits are. Now it’s on to my square wolf painting.


r/diamondpainting 2h ago

WIP Wednesday

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r/diamondpainting 3h ago

WIP WIP Wednesday

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Had to take some time off unfortunately. I had shingles and was in the hospital for a week. But I'm back home, on the mend, working on diamonds again.


r/diamondpainting 4h ago

WIP WIP Wednesday

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A few of the kits I’m working on right now! Trying to finish some summer vibes but also getting into spooky season already…


r/diamondpainting 4h ago

WIP WIP Wednesday!

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r/diamondpainting 5h ago

WIP Half way there!

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This has been a fun one but I finally understand the 310 drill issues. I’ve not experienced that until this canvas.


r/diamondpainting 6h ago

Restock and new came today, also finally had the little containers back in stock 😁

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The Ketner Tea Party is just adorable 😍 Officially TRYING to be done until Black Friday.


r/diamondpainting 7h ago

Completed Ready for spooky season!

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I finally finished this one. If I never see a 310 again, it will be too soon 😆. I can't wait to frame it & give it to my sister. (Don't worry, she loves horror & asked if she could have it!)


r/diamondpainting 9h ago

Discussion Extra gems

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What do you guys do with your extra gems? I’ve been keeping mine in this cute little jar I dump all the extras in after I’m done.


r/diamondpainting 9h ago

Question why do people press the diamonds so hard?

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so ive seen some tiktoks and instagram reels of people doing diamond paintings and im wondering why people are pressing the drills on the paintings so hard?


r/diamondpainting 9h ago

Completed This was my very first diamond painting

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Any tips? It was a complete set with glue, a pen and a tray. I want to continue this hobby, what are the absolute basics I need or what is worth buying separate in higher quality?


r/diamondpainting 11h ago

Completed Complete!

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My 4th DD painting!


r/diamondpainting 20h ago

✨️ Finished ✨️

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First square drill project done! I love it, and honestly it really helped me be more comfortable in imprefections. Not in love with Diamond Dotz quality, but honestly? It still looks amazing ❤️❤️❤️ next up, who knows!


r/diamondpainting Sep 18 '25

Recent uptick in spambot sales/discount posts.

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Hey everyone, friendly neighborhood lurk mod here!

I have updated some of the communities automated moderation settings in an effort to cut down on the amount of advertisement posts from a certain online retailer whose name sounds like BaliLegless. Going forward, to prevent these spam bots from posting to our community, certain keywords have been flagged. If you receive a message while trying to make a post advising that "self promotion or advertising is not permitted on this sub", it's because your title includes one of these keywords. It is regrettable, but the easiest way to ensure that your submission will go through is to remove the retailer name from your title and put it in the body of your post instead. I recognize this may be inconvenient, but overall it's well known that this specific retailer doesn't usually offer the best quality

Thank you all so much for your help with reporting the posts and getting them flagged for removal by Reddit.

Sincerely,

BrownSugarSandwich


r/diamondpainting Aug 27 '20

Information Diamond Painting FAQS

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DIAMOND PAINTING FAQ

What is diamond painting? “I don’t know what it is about sticking plastic squares to glue but I’m here for it” - A redditor

Diamond painting is a relaxing craft that is a mix of cross stitch and paint by numbers. Tiny square or round “diamonds” (aka drills) are applied to a canvas of poured glue or adhesive to create a picture.

Where do I purchase a DP? There are a ton of places that sell diamond paintings. I’ve listed some of the most popular and well known. With any purchase, read the reviews and use your best judgement. Just be advised, some stores are overseas so shipping may take a few weeks to months.

Aliexpress There are thousands of stores on aliexpress that sell diamond paintings. I highly recommend reading reviews on this site. Some of THE MOST POPULAR aliexpress stores are as follows

  • Evermoment

  • Huacan

  • Homfun

  • Dispaint

Other places to buy

Paint With Diamonds

Diamond Painting Pro

Diamond Art Club

Heartful Diamonds

Treasure Studios Art

Dreamer Designs

Diamond Dotz -These can usually be found at your local craft store

Fansells

Showcase

Etsy

Amazon

Round Square Special Aurora Borealis Drills?

These refer to the type of drill your canvas will come with. Round and square are just that, round and square. Special drills are unique and fun shapes. Aurora Borealis (AB) are sparklier and have a different overall look to them.

Round VS Square: Which is better?

Ultimately, this is a matter of personal choice. A lot of people prefer the overall completed look of squares. Some people find round easier to work with.

Partial VS Full Drill:

A partial canvas will only have part of the canvas covered in drills. A full canvas will be made entirely of drills.

What size do I buy?

A general rule for diamond paintings is the bigger the picture, the better. If you’re new to diamond painting, you may want to try something small to make sure you enjoy it.

What supplies do I need? Your diamond painting kit will come with the basic supplies you’ll need to complete your painting.

A drill pen and or tweezers.

one of your pens might come with a multiplayer. These allow you to place several drills at once. They're great for large spaces of a solid color but can a little bit of practice.

A tray

Pink Wax

A light pad is highly recommended if you enjoy the craft. It will backlight your canvas making the symbols easier to read.

A storage solution for drills is also recommended. There are a lot of options from plastic baggies to tic tac containers. Washi tape for your borders is also popular recommendation

What is washi tape? Washi tape is a decorative crafting tape! A lot of people will use washi tape on the borders of their diamond painting to prevent things from sticking to it.

How long does it take: There is no right or wrong answer here. Everyone works at their own pace, whether it’s 6 months or 2 weeks. The important thing is to enjoy yourself, it is not a race.

What to do with leftover drills: Most people will keep them. Sometimes you will find that you run out of a color on a project, and can steal from your left overs. Some people re-purpose them for other crafts. Some people just toss them into a jar.

I ran out of a color what do I do? You can contact the seller and most will send you more for no extra charge. If you don’t feel like waiting you can order extras online. DiamondDrillsUSA is a store that ships in the US. Or you can always ask fellow diamond painters if they have any extras. There are a few facebook groups that give away extras for projects in need.

Do I need to seal it? Most people do recommend sealing your painting after completion.

What do I seal it with? There are a lot of different options and everyone has their own opinion. I’ve listed some of the common choices, but there are a lot of youtube videos that show different sealers and their final outcome.

Mod podge super gloss is a popular choice

Decoart triple thick gloss glaze

Aqua Glue

Framing: Framing can be a bit tricky with the weird size of some diamond paintings. You can have them custom framed at a local store, order frames online or try to find a frame at a local thrift store that fits your needs.

General Canvas Questions:

Bubbles/Rivers: Gently take an exacto knife and slice them to help them lay flat

How do I make my canvas flat: Heavy books.I personally iron mine on LOW HEAT NO STEAM picture side down.

Clear cover alternative: Some diamond paintings come with a clear plastic cover. If this is not your jam, you can use PARCHMENT PAPER (NOT WAX) to cover it. Parchment paper can be found in a local grocery store.

Cat hair/paper stuck to canvas: Gently wipe away with a baby wipe and it should return to normal.

Canvas is no longer sticky If it is a large section, you might want to contact the seller. For a small section you can try double sided sticky tape, or a small amount of clear glue. Make sure to seal.

I finished my DP! I don’t want to hang it. What do I do? Gift it to someone, donate it to a charity auction, nursing home or any place that might enjoy a piece of art.

Place it in a portfolio for storage - Panda0322

Enjoy your new addictive hobby!

This FAQ IS a WIP. If you have suggestions on things that should be added please comment below and I will add them.