Diamond painting kits in South Africa

What is the difference between 5D diamond painting and regular diamond painting?

5D Diamonds have five facets on each side with 15 facets total. 5D diamonds are often used for paintings that require more detail as the five dimensions give more depth and sparkle to the image you are creating. 3D diamonds have three facets on each side with nine facets in total.

What does a diamond painting kit include?

The following are included in each Diamond Painting Kit:

• Pre-printed canvas with design chart (with pre-applied adhesive)
• Color diamonds delivered in separate bags (labeled)
• Diamond pen tool.
• Pair of extra-sharp tweezers.
• Wax pad (used to pick up diamonds)

What is a 5D diamond painting kit in South Africa?

5D Diamond Painting is another name that indicates the art of painting with diamonds. The 5D stands for the special effect that the artwork conveys once finished, as it gives a very realistic effect. 5D stands for 5-dimensional and it’s about resins/diamonds used in painting.

What does full drill mean in diamond painting kits in South Africa?

In basic terms, a full drill design simply means that the entire printed area of the canvas or fabric is covered with diamond dotz, whereas with a partial drill design, only part of the printed area is covered with diamond dotz.

Do you need a roller for diamond painting?

Yes, you will need one. Make sure that all diamond painting drills are in place by gently using a roller applicator or anything that does the job properly (just make sure you use a cloth or t-shirt to protect the drills before rolling on).

What can you do with leftover diamond art beads?

The following are unique ideas of what you can do with leftover Diamond Painting Beads:

• Make Beads-in-a-Bottle Crafts:

The idea was to pour different colored sand into a uniquely shaped bottle to create an interesting pattern. Well, you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this arts and crafts.  Also, you also don’t need sand to create the same effect.

• Create Ornaments:

There’s nothing quite as special as a handmade ornament. You can give them as gifts or make them with your children as a fun Christmas tradition. Leftover diamond painting beads are the perfect material to unleash your creativity when crafting ornaments. 

• Use Needlepoint Patterns as New, Smaller Canvases:

If you have old needlepoint patterns lying around the house, you can turn your old stitching grids into a new diamond painting pattern. The grids are set up very similarly to the sectioned and number canvases used to create diamond art. Make sure that you have enough of each color before beginning. 

• Spice Up Your Accessories and Decorative Items:

Assuming  you are the kind of person who loves to add a little sparkle or glitter to your belongings, then you have got endless possibilities for what you can do with your extra diamond beads.

• Donate Extra Beads to a Nearby School.