Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Painting

What is the difference between round and square diamonds?

Firstly, in terms of cost. Square diamonds are made of plastic material, while round diamonds are made of resin and glass material. The cost of plastic material is much cheaper, so square diamonds are much cheaper than round diamonds. Secondly, in terms of color. Due to the production process, square diamonds have hundreds of colors, similar to cross-stitch, with 447 colors, which can show a richer color. On the other hand, round diamonds have fewer colors, commonly only around 60. Thirdly, in terms of production process. Most square diamonds are full-stitch, the entire painting must be dotted with diamonds, even the white background. Round diamonds mostly have a three-dimensional effect, and the background is usually spray-painted on, no need to dot with diamonds. Therefore, round diamonds are not as complicated as square diamonds, which saves more time. Fourthly, in terms of finished painting effect. The plastic material of square diamonds determines that they are inferior to round diamonds in terms of color and durability. The resin characteristic of round diamonds makes them have better gloss and durability.

How to apply diamonds to a large diamond painting?

First, there is a release film, tear a little bit and don't tear it all. Second, it's particularly large, so it's recommended to find a larger table, wrap half of it, and then stick the other half. Third, after sticking the diamond, remember to cover it with a release film to prevent it from getting dirty. Fourth, after all the diamonds are in place, wrap it up and it is recommended to mount it in a timely manner. Before mounting, press the diamonds with a heavier and flat object to make them more secure.

How to stick diamond painting?

1. The diamond painting pen is made of plastic, with a hollow nib, so it is necessary to fill the hollow part of the nib with diamond painting glue. This way, the nib can pick up diamonds. The process is just to insert the nib. 2. The diamond grains are placed in a special small box. Shake it, and they can be arranged neatly, making it easy for the diamond painting pen to pick up the diamonds. 3. After picking up the diamonds with the diamond painting pen, they can be stuck onto the corresponding glued areas. The gluing process is best done by sticking a little and then tearing a little. 4. After affixing one color on one side, you can switch to another color of diamond. Since there is only one accompanying box for holding diamonds, you need to fold a piece of paper by hand. Don't fold it into a paper box, which is inconvenient for the pen to use. 5. Follow the steps above to complete the entire painting. After completion, press down hard on the bottom of the box to ensure it is securely adhered, then it can be taken for framing.

What kind of glue is used on the diamond painting?

The diamond paintings on the market are divided into three types of glue: water-based glue, oil-based glue, and double-sided tape. Double-sided tape is initially very firm when attached to diamonds, but over time, it is prone to mold. Oil-based glue has the strongest stickiness, but it has a strong odor, so almost no one accepts it. Compared to oil-based glue, water-based glue has strong stickiness, no odor, and can be stored for a long time without ironing. It is recommended that those who plan to buy diamond paintings or are about to diamond paint choose water-based glue. Also, when choosing diamonds, try to choose sparkling ones. Since you are going to buy it, it is better to buy a good one. If you buy a bad one and stick it on, the effect will not be shiny, and you will feel reluctant to throw it away. It is not good to hang a hundred yuan frame at home and not look good.

How to choose a suitable frame for diamond painting?

After a diamond painting is completed, the final step is framing. If the framing is not suitable, it not only loses the original charm of the diamond painting but also wastes the efforts. The seemingly simple diamond painting framing requires multiple processes, including cleaning, repairing, smoothing, mounting, matting, edge turning, backing, and polishing. Here is a recommended method for framing a diamond painting, please take a look. 1. Remove the coins inside and clean the glass on the inside of the frame. 2. Iron the cleaned diamond painting canvas with a low-temperature iron. 3. After ironing, fix the diamond painting onto the board of the frame. The bottom map software of toy diamond paintings has different methods, but when framing for customers, they will use glue to stick it tightly and then sew it with thread on the backboard. 4. For areas that are not glued, wrap them with tape to make the bottom map of the diamond painting look beautiful and protect the threads from wearing off. 5. Put the backboard in sequentially, fasten the nearby metal clasps, and secure the DIY diamond painting. In this way, a beautiful and unique diamond painting is completed. The framed diamond painting is not directly exposed to the air, which effectively prevents it from getting dirty or oxidized.