What is Diamond Painting? (A Complete Beginner's Guide)

What is Diamond Painting? (A Complete Beginner's Guide)

What is Diamond Painting?

If you've been seeing beautiful sparkling pictures all over Facebook or Pinterest and wondered what everyone is talking about, you're in the right place.

Diamond Painting is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the world because it's relaxing, easy to learn and incredibly satisfying.

Despite its name, there are no real diamonds involved.

Instead, tiny colourful resin "diamonds" (called drills) are placed onto a sticky canvas to create a sparkling picture.

Think of it as Paint-by-Numbers meets Cross Stitch—but much easier.


What's Included in a Kit?

Most kits contain:

✔ Printed adhesive canvas

✔ Colourful drills

✔ Diamond pen

✔ Wax

✔ Tray

Some premium kits may also include tweezers or storage bags.


How Does it Work?

Each symbol on the canvas matches a drill colour.

Simply:

  1. Peel back a small section of protective film.
  2. Dip the pen into wax.
  3. Pick up a drill.
  4. Place it onto the matching symbol.

Repeat until the artwork sparkles!


Is it Difficult?

Not at all.

Anyone can do Diamond Painting.

Many people enjoy it because it helps them:

  • relax after work
  • reduce stress
  • improve concentration
  • spend less time on screens

Round vs Square Diamonds

Round drills

✔ Easier for beginners

✔ Faster to complete

Square drills

✔ More detailed finish

✔ Fit tightly together

Neither is better—it depends on your personal preference.


Is Diamond Painting Worth Trying?

Absolutely.

Thousands of people discover this hobby every day because it's relaxing, affordable and incredibly rewarding.

Don't worry if you're not artistic.

If you can match colours, you can complete a Diamond Painting.


Ready to start?

Checkout our website

www.diamondpaintingnq.com.au