Diamond Dotz: The Ultimate Guide with Tips & Tricks!
What are Diamond Dotz? Find out how to create sparkly art pieces in this fun and relaxing craft! Get the ultimate diamond painting guide plus tips and tricks for success.
My friends, I’ve developed a new crafting obsession that I’m excited to introduce to you: Diamond Dotz!
This isn’t a sponsored post, though it’s probably going to sound like one given how thrilled I am about my new hobby. It was an interest that started when I walked into Michaels and saw the display above.
Diamond Painting
Whenever I’m in any craft store, I’m always checking out what’s new, so when a display says “Make the Trend” I’m going to check it out (do you do that?).
I’m going to be honest – I didn’t get a lot of information with the diamond dot art display but 1) I was intrigued by the box and 2) I had a 20% off coupon in my Michaels app. Plus I was totally in the mood to try something new.
What I could discern from the diamond painting box is that there would be sparkles involved – it says Diamond Art Kit on the front. The box also said easy, fun, spectacular, and all inclusive.
It was basically a paint by numbers or cross stitch but with square diamonds. Um, hello . . . I’m completely sold!
It intrigued me enough that I purchased two different designs that day (!), one of the larger ones called “Cup Cakes” and one of the smaller butterfly designs called “Flutter by Mauve.”
Partial Drill vs. Full Drill
Before we jump in, I want to tell you something I learned about diamond painting right away. There are two types of designs: partial drill and full drill.
The difference is that partial drill designs only have a portion of the canvas covered with adhesive (and therefore, your diamond design). The resin diamonds that you adhere will accent the printed canvas on a portion of the design
Full drill means that the entire design is an adhesive background, and that means the entire canvas will be covered with drill diamonds. The diamonds are the design!
As you can imagine, partial drill designs are easier and faster to complete due to having less adhesive area! Keep that in mind as you proceed.
What Are Diamond Dotz?
Diamond Dotz are sparkly little dots that you will place on the sticky fabric using the enclosed stylus. The individual dots are very similar to rhinestones in their look, round, and about 2.5mm in diameter.
They are shiny and faceted on top which gives the awesome “sparkle” to the entire piece as it’s assembled.
I’ve heard this craft referred to as “diamond embroidery” and also “diamond painting.”
It sounds strange at first since there’s no thread and no paint, but with the grid and the finished look, your piece will definitely look like embroidery. It’s pretty fabulous.
The dots come in a kit with fabric that has an adhesive area, and you’re going to place them on their matching color fabric square using a stylus pen.
If you can hold a stylus and stick stuff down, you can do this craft. The whole process sounds simple right? It is. But it’s also awesomely fun and most importantly (at least for me!), relaxing.
What’s in the Box?
When you open your Diamond Dotz box, you’re going to get several items:
A printed, 100% polyester fabric piece with the design. The fabric has a silky, smooth feel. It’s basically an adhesive canvas on which you’ll be placing the Dotz.
This fabric has a cellophane film over the top to protect that adhesive area. There’s a color/number grid on each side that shows you which colors to place where.
A package with a stylus and a comfort grip, craft tray, and wax caddy. This package also contains small plastic bags.
Multiple packages of Dotz that are sorted by color and coded. These are your resin diamonds.
Color instructions in multiple languages.
You’re also going to need scissors, tweezers, and you may want a container to organize your Dotz (I’ll show you that later in the post).
How to Do Diamond Painting
I told you the diamond dot art process was easy, and it is – but I’m going to show you how it’s done so you can be familiar before you purchase, as well as give you some tips and tricks.
You’re going to start by opening the box and sorting your supplies. I like to start by taking all of my Dotz and putting them in small, labeled plastic bags.
A few plastic bags came in my diamond art kit, but it wasn’t enough for all the Dotz, so you might want to purchase some additional bags here (they’re inexpensive).
You can use regular sandwich bags as well if you already have them, but I personally find the small bags to be more manageable since there are typically a lot of colors in a design.
I label each of them with the code number from their package using a Sharpie:
I unroll the fabric canvas and actually roll it the other way (with the plastic cover still on) so that it lays more flat. You can tape the corners down to a surface with stencil tape if you like. Then it’s time to get started!
The first thing you are going to do is peel back the protective film from the first area you are going to work on.
Wash your hands before getting started so you don’t get dirt and oils on the adhesive, and only expose what you need. I promise you – especially if you have pets! They tend to get their hair in your design (I have a shedding pug!).
Any time you aren’t working on the design, make sure to add the protective film back in place so that no dirt or dust gets on your design and adhesive. It will remain sticky as long as you keep it covered.
Choose a color that you want to work with and place it into the tray that comes with your kit.
I don’t pour the entire package in the tray, but maybe about 50 Dotz at a time. That way if my tray spills for any reason, I won’t have to pick up too many dots.
Use the key on the side of the fabric piece and identify the number of the dots – as well as the symbol. It will be something like “A05” and have a picture of a black T in a yellow square, for example. This tells you where to place your dots.
Open the wax caddy and press the head of the stylus (add the grip to the handle) several times. You can kind of move it around from side to side a bit. Once you coat the stylus tip well, you won’t need to do it again very often. Close the wax.
Find a dot in your tray that has the round/faceted side facing up, and place the head of the stylus on top. Pick it up – it’s going to look like this from the side:
Now you’re going to start! Find the symbol we talked about before, and place the dot right down on top of that symbol. The flat side should go right into the adhesive.
Continue the Diamond Dotz process, working one shade at a time, until your design is complete. I recommend working from the bottom up, just so that you don’t have to expose too much of your design at one time.
I work several colors at once, but that’s just how my mind works. It might be easier for you to work one color at a time!
When you’re done, you’ll have a beautiful design! You can see mine below. It’s hard to convey how pretty and sparkly your Diamond Dotz will be in a picture, but I promise you – they are awesome. You can also see more designs here.
While your items aren’t in use, keep your wax closed, your protective film over your design, and the head of your stylus covered so that it doesn’t dry out (plastic wrap works well).
That’s the process in a nutshell! Now that we’ve review it, I want to share my top tips with you for success. These are the things I’ve learned over time that I find the most useful.
My Top Tips for Diamond Embroidery
- Keep your design protected at all times with the film, and keep tweezers handy to remove pet hairs or anything else that gets into your design while you’re working.
- Keep your Diamond Dotz out of reach of children or pets. There are too many small dots and you don’t want them to get their hands on it! I place mine in my craft room on the desk when not in use.
- Work from the bottom up so that you don’t have too much of your design exposed.
- If you don’t place your Diamond Dotz directly on top of the symbol (oopsie!), use the end of the stylus or tweezers to push into place. It works well.
- If you get your fabric dirty at all during the working process, gently wipe with soft damp cloth and cold water.
- After each session, place the protective film over the top of your Diamond Dotz design and roll something over the top to make sure the dots are in place. Do this at the very end as well.
And finally . . . HAVE FUN! Diamond Dotz is such a relaxing, easy activity. It’s a great way to get someone into crafts that wants instant success. There’s absolutely NO learning curve and that’s one reason I love it.
Where to Buy Diamond Dotz
The company has a distributor list on their website here. I’ve seen them at Amazon, Herrschners, Mary Maxim, Jo-Ann (online only), and Michaels (in store and buy online). I’ll continue adding retailers to the list as I see them.
Have you tried diamond embroidery – and if not, are you interested now that you’ve read my review and tips? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
This was done in the 70′ s using beads on rug mesh.
Cool Karen – I had no idea! I will have to look into it!!
Where can I get or find extra wax for my diamond painting
I purchased more at the craft store I bought my diamond dotz from. Amazon, Michaels and almost any store that sells the paintings has it.
I bought my first one by mistake off Wish. They have tons more than any other site I have looked at so far. I bought one at Hobby Lobby and then only had 12-16 designs and no accessories for the craft. I love this craft though. I’m working on my second one and have 4 in my studio waiting and a few more on the way.
I am currently using a floor lamp with positionable reading arm attachment directly over my paintings because of the glare. When I leave my painting, I put a cutting mat over it to help keep the edges from curling too much. I also work right to left, turning the design as I work using multiple colors. I just got a back light and am looking forward to using it.
@Wendy Durison, I work at Hobby Lobby in Overland Park KS. We just got a whole display of dotz! Check with the HL by you!
You can use Scotch blue or 3M tacky tape. Buy at any craft supply store. One box will last you the rest of your life. A little goes along way 32 or more in a box.
I use Glue Dots, Microdots size. It lasts a crazy long time.
@Robbynne Raupers, what’s tacky tape? Is it the same size of the dots?
@Elaine Riley, you can get the basic items, wax, pens, trays,etc..at places like Jo-Ann’s or Micheals, Hobby Lobby I think that even Walmart may sell a small selection. I’ve found that the mesh rulers are AMAZING. It keeps your diamonds in a straight line!Just careful about what size ruler for the painting you’re working on. I bought 2 off Amazon. A square ruler for the square painting & a round ruler for the round painting. The square ruler want the right size for the painting i was working on but the round ruler was a PERFECT FIT.
Thank you very much for such excellent information that you provide, I am a faithful reader of everything you publish. The truth this post I loved Diamond Dotz, it is excellent I take it similar to the cross stitch; the butterfly was beautiful … greetings from Chihuahua, Mexico.
Hi Lorena! Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad to have you as a reader 😀
I am so glad you share your enthusiasm with us. I know not to miss any emails ..and this one is Im especially thankful I saw! Something new yes! I cant go shopping and look for new things I am so glad you do..I cant wait to try this! Amazon here I come. Thanks once again for posting!
Hi Mary! Thank you for the kind comment! I answer it as I take a break between working on my cupcake Diamond Dotz design. I know you’re going to love it 😀
I just finished my first Diamond Painting and just love it. I have a group of crafty friends who have beome very excited about Diamond Dotz,Can we use one of the Modge Podge mediums to cover and seal the finished piece of work Which would you recommend?
@Virginia, I use the glossy modge podge. I dilute 1 to 1.. it is thick and the picture is firmer. I find this is great when hanging or framing.
Excellent description and tutorial. I was considering purchasing diamond dots, but I thought it may be not the best in quality. I am going to Michael’s today to purchase one. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic description.
I am working on my first Diamond Dotz project and love it.
Question: Once the project is complete, can you use something like shellac before framing so that over time the dotz won’t dislodge?
I am also wondering about how to seal it. Thanks!!
I LOVE DIAMOND DOTZ. I find it so relaxing and time files I have done 3 of them so far and I’m doing a full page one now. I even have my 13 year old niece doing it and my husband and son bought me extra supplies for it for mothers day along with another picture… My husband works for michaels so I get a discount so yeah I’m a happy crafter. I highly recommend it.
I just read on utube that if sealing your diamond paintings, use Tombow Aqua instead of Mod Podge. It stated that with Mod Podge you lose the glittery effect but you don’t with Tombow. I have not tried either. I have been researching the best way to protect the finished work. It also has been suggested that if you frame it under glass, you don’t have to seal it. Anyone try all methods?
I have just finished mine and I want to finish and display it also. I don’t want expensive frames any idea? Resin – I don’t know how to use… Or modge podge.
@Shelley, modge podge high gloss is the one that an experiment with 6 different types won out to retain the glittery effect
@Kate Herrera, I use Mod Podge Super Gloss Brilliant Extreme ( blue label)
@Shelley, Don’t use regular Mod Podge. Mod Podge Super Gloss Brilliant Extreme
(blue label)
@Kate Herrera, I have done several and don’t seal any before I put them in a frame. Also put different duck tape around it before framing. I have even decorated several of the outside of the frame to give to someone. I’ve done a little tiger that I decorated for a baby shower that had the babies name & birthday on the frame & a beautiful one for my neighbor that got married.
I just got my daughter (10) her first kit. She loves it. What can she do with the project afterwards? I was thinking about framing it. Any other ideas would be appreciated.
@Rob, I have put the finished d/dot works that I don’t frame in a large art folder that lies flat in a cabinet draw… then you can flick through the individual clear plastic pages to remind yourself what you have done or swap them around with your framed ones for a change….. loving my hobby 😍in my retirement…
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I love my diamond painting!! I have been hooked for quite some time and my enthusiasm for this craft has rubbed off on many, many friends and family memebers. I purchase all if my kids from AliExpress which has a HUGE selection to choose from and I do mean HUGE. They are priced extremely well and 99% of the sellers in AliExpress have free shipping. It may take some time sometimes up to 2 months to arrive (although mine usually arrive within 2-3 weeks) but are totally worth the wait!! So glad this is catching on because it is so relaxing!!!@
I am struggling to put the plastic lugs on the end of the calendar so I can put my calendar up. Help?
Hi Gale! I’m not sure what the plastic lugs are. Can you send me a picture to amy at diycandy dot com so I can see what you are talking about?
I have finished four diamond dotz pictures so far. Three of them look exactly like the pictures shown, and I had to alter the fourth one so there were not so many big black blobs but it ended up just fine then. I love these pictures and have framed them.
I have started three other large diamond pictures and am very disappointed in them so I just stopped doing them because they are nothing like the original picture. So many of them have huge areas of black where green leaves are shown. Others have colors that are nowhere near what you see in the picture. One showed several color variations in the sky, but the matrix itself has the sky in solid white only. Unfortunately, you don’t know these things until you’ve spent hours on the picture. Well, I could see the sky would have been solid white so I just quit doing that one.
I guess I’m wondering how you know which manufacturer will do a good job on these pictures. I imagine a computer works out colors, etc. Why are some perfect and others terrible?
Try the full square diamond painting. The diamonds cover the full picture and when placed correctly have no gaps between them. You won’t be disappointed.
This is in addition to my previous comments. By the way, I have purchased several pictures from AliExpress. Some have been great and others awful. So that doesn’t help me much.
Hi Miriam! I used to do product development for a company and a lot of our products that came out of China (like what you are purchasing) were inconsistent. The ones you are buying from AliExpress aren’t Diamond Dotz brand, even if they say they are . . . knock offs of brands are also common. I would say your best best is to purchase 1) from Diamond Dotz directly, so that you are always assured of quality. https://www.diamonddotz.com/index.php?route=information/distributor
2) Definitely don’t purchase anywhere that doesn’t have reviews.
3) Join a Diamond painting community on Facebook. If you don’t have a Facebook account, it’s worth signing up for. The groups are good at recommending good sellers . . . this a good group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1865497100367189/
Unfortunately sites where you are buying import items are difficult – not just for diamond painting but for everything. There is a lack of consistency in the items. That is because the standards of manufacturing are different than here in the US, and what they consider to be consistent is different than us. I learned this many times over as a product manager! Thank you for your comments.
@Amy, I couldn’t agree more. Some of the items produced in China are just not worth your time and aggravation. Quality is almost non-existent in some lines. It has been proven to me on so many occasions that “you get what you pay for” I hardly ever look at really cheap, too good to be true sites. It’s a hard and frustrating lesson.
Just bought a diamond ditz kit. After reading your post I can’t wait to get started.My hope is I love it so much I can start on Christmas gifts for next year.Thank you so much for your information.
Lynn
Hi Thanks for the great tips and tricks, I absolutely love doing Diamond Dots. They are great! The only problem I have is that I sit too long and it kills my lower back. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem besides not sitting so long? I was thing about trying to use a slanted board to work on.thanks again!
I think a drafting table would work well for you! They are adjustable up and down and they tilt forwards and backwards: https://amzn.to/2rlUgVx
Some are more expensive than others – you just need a cheapie. 😀
Thanks Amy for the great suggestion. I’ll have to try it!
I use an easel. I taped a backlight pad (or drafting pad) to a large canvas and used large bungee clips to hold my painting in place. I can sit or stand to work. Keeping things ergonomic is important. You don’t want this to become a literal pain in the neck issue. I also have a good light to help as well and magnifying glasses. Oh what’s different the right equipment and set up make.
Also if you shake the tray side to side you diamonds will turn face up. Such a time saver!!
@Linda Boynak, I sit in my recliner sometimes with my feet up. I have my work on a cutting board laying across the arms of the recliner. I use a light board and a slanted metal rack made for Diamond Painting and I have a clip on Ott light to see the dots clearly. You can sit a long time like this. The only problem is getting up to use the bathroom. Have fun.
Do you spray the picture when your done with it before framing.
I haven’t done it but some people do! They use a clear sealer in gloss.
this is great! I also have one related blog, “Creative Diamond Painting Techniques To Learn” this may help you
click to visit: https://www.showflipper.com/blog/search/Creative-Diamond-Painting-Techniques-To-Learn
Bought deer family in fall woods. Has LIEX700092 at top of pattern. Also fit logo. Put all colors in separate vials to start my diamond ditz, and there is no no. 310 it has 310, so maybe the company making the kits thought 310 was.there. can’t work on it till I get 5 packets of 310. Lost cell phone, so please call me on phone 17249809912. Not getting email on other phone till I find it. Thanks.
I have bought a picture that is on canvas would like to use my unused diamond dotz to spruce it up. What kind of glue should I use?
Thanks
I love the Diamond Dotz as well. I just finished my 2nd one and have 3 more waiting. I am wondering what everyone is doing with the extra dotz. I hate to waste them. Happy dotting.
In answer to Heidi about the extra dotz. You can purchase the sticky paper they use and make you own picture of whatever you want. Just found this the other day.
@Heidi,
I would love the answer to what to do with the extra dots. Please let me know what you found out. Thanks!
@Merrilee, look on Pinterest and ask the question of what to do with extra dots. They always have an answer
Hi! I love these but I’m having trouble with the wax. I put the stylus in and donitnback and forth but I have to do it several times to get the dots to stick! What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
I can’t get my stylus glue to stick on the glue. What can I do
Hi, I loved reading about how you found Diamond Dotz and also saw that quite a few people had questions. I know this may be a little late, but as an official Diamond Dotz retailer, we can answer any question you may have!
-Kreative Kreations
Hi! I have a hard time with the wax. Am I only supposed to press a small amount to get it to stick to the picture? I also babe a hard time getting it into the stylus. Thanks for any tips!
Love Diamond Dotz just completed my first one. I’m not sure what to do with it now. Any comments or ideas
is all the dot the same like threads so we can save oure left overs the no. the same.
I was just wondering, is there other things that anyone has done with extra beads. Other than just storage? Thanks
I have not tried this yet but I could see covering a papier-mâché box or a glass bottle with the extras using double sided tape or tacky glue. Seal it afterwards with clear sealer.
Is there available a chart that converts the color symbols to the numbers on the packets?
Where do you get frames to fit your finished canvas without having to order them and they are so expensive. Please help!
I’ve found some budget ones on Etsy, like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/618694154/basic-wooden-frame-for-diamond-painting
My other ideas would be to build a simple frame using pine OR buying a thrift store one and modifying it. I’ll have to have my hubs do a tutorial!!
What are the DMC numbers of your colors?
I ABSOLUTELY love DD!! I find it very relaxing and it makes the time go by at work in between calls 🙂
I love this craft! My most recent one was for my mom for mothers day! It’s such a help for my General Anxiety Disorder! I love it! Also, you can find these on Wish!
How can you pack the dimond dotz when you have started it and you want to go to someone house and do it with them . Can you help me please.
Hi i have done some of the diamond keyrings, but find the diamonds are easily knocked off. Does anyone know if there is an additional finisher spray that can be sprayed over the top to secure them? Thanks
I started DD about 3 weeks ago and I’m hooked! I’m on my third picture with 4 waiting!! Love, love it!!!! I saw someone has a video about the different ways to seal the pic when you are done. I will try Mod podge. Making a fire dragon for my daughter and then a rainbow kitten for granddaughter.
Happy dotting!!!!
I would suggest using a light box. It makes it easier to see and you can clip your picture on it.
I found your suggestions very helpful.
I love how well you detailed everything in your post. The pictures were great too. I’ve done one DD picture and am working on another one with one more waiting for me. I didn’t think I would like this craft. It looked time consuming and tedious to me. Some one gave me a small kit and so I tried it and found a new hobby immediately. (As if I don’t have enough hobbies already). One thing I love about this hobby is that everything comes with it so I don’t have to keep buying stuff that takes up a lot of space. This is an ideal hobby for someone who doesn’t have a whole lot of space. All you need is enough space to layout your picture and you can get them in several different sizes. I roll mine up and put it into a paper towel roll when I’m not working on it. I read somewhere to do that and then flatten it out to work on it.
I just purchased your Flutter by Mauve and the wax is dry. So it’s not sticking to the diamonds. Please advise what I can do to soften it. Or did I buy old set that’s been sitting around.
Hi Tammy! I don’t work for Diamond Dotz – I just appreciate them! I would contact them here: https://www.diamonddotz.com/index.php?route=information/contact
Does anyone have a trick to keep straight lines?
I use an old credit card style (AAA) card to keep my Dotz in line.
By accident I emptied my diamond dots and thought I could just figure out the colors. Its not working. is there a listing of the colors?
This is a goode guide – if it doesn’t work, try searching google images: https://diamonddrillsusa.com/pages/dmc-color-chart
I was happy to read your post. I also did the cupcake one and I love it. I know buy my designs from Amazon seems to be the cheapest place and they have a lot of really good items. Anyway I just wanted to let you know that I am totally hooked on on this. I have probably done about 15 pictures so far I just love doing them now I don’t know what to do tomorrow LOL okay happy Diamond. Dot’s to you
Judy so glad you liked it! Diamond Dots are awesome! We need a trade group for those who don’t end up using theirs 🙂
where can i get help with doing family ?
how do i set up pattern ?
I use Glue Dots, Microdots size instead of wax. It lasts a crazy long time.
Almost done with my first design, but I ran out of one of my colors (8063 in the DD colors). I’m trying to find replacements, but I can’t find a site that sells DD stones, only DMC. Is there a chart that compares the two sets of colors?
A friend gave me a kit. The wax might be dry; I cannot pick up a dot with the stylus. Any suggestion?
Hi Linda! Is it the Diamond Dotz brand? I’d call their customer service and see if they will send you new wax. If not, I’d order a kit on Amazon. I actually see where you can get 1 square for $1.65: https://amzn.to/3qdMv1c
I love diamond art but I wonder does anyone company produce the gems in recycling paper instead of the plastic packets. It’s a lot of plastic at the end
Wendy I couldn’t agree with you more! I was just thinking that as I started another painting last week. Lots of excess plastic.
I use the plastic storage units and put each color of my Diamond Dotz into them. I then use a black marker and put on top the corresponding number on my painting. It makes it real easy to use them. The only colors I don’t put into the plastic storage units is the colors with tons of packages. They are usually the background colors. I use a big plastic tray and put in two to three sacks at a time. What I don’t use I put in a plastic bag unopened with the rest of the colors I didn’t have to open.
I have a question also. How do you get diamond dotz apart. I had one supplier that every package had dozens of diamond dotz stuck together. The supplier said to wash them. I don’t think I will do that. The rest of my packages from this supplier were not stuck together. Do you know they are selling little units you put the diamond dotz in that are stuck together to shake and get them apart? Haven’t bought one yet as I am not sure they work. It is just a royal pain to put up with these. Have done several paintings and have not had this trouble. Any ideas?
@Mona Martin,
I would really like to know the answers you received to this question as I have problems with the dotz sticking too.
Thank you for this informative post. I bought one for my granddaughter for Christmas but realized that I had no idea how this was done. I bought myself one to become more familiar with it, in case she has questions. Even after looking over their tiny directions, I wasn’t entirely sure so your information here is so helpful. I feel now I can give her guidance when she tries it for the first time and she and I can enjoy this craft together.
Thank you!
I have purchased diamond dotz but all the wax caddy’s are dried up. Tried buying separately same thing. Please tell me where I can get some wax caddy at. Disappointed
Hi Mary! I’ve heard of this before. You can get them on ebay or Amazon! You could even try contacting Diamond Dotz and see if they will help you out. I feel like they would! https://www.diamonddotz.com/index.php?route=information/contact
hi where can i buy dianond dotz DP. Im from the Philippines can you give me a link.thanks
I love working with diamond dots. My problem is get the dots to stay in place. I keep it covered all the time. Can you give me any hints please?
@Karen, I bought a bottle of Dotz Stick adhesive from Hobby Lobby. You could add adhesive to your painting design I believe. It’s for free form dotting and is suitable for wood, glass, metal and fabrics. I put it on a small tin to decorate with my extra dots. You wait for
it to dry before decorating with dots, but it stays really sticky, so keep everything away from it or keep it covered in plastic when not using. Paper really sticks to it.
I get very upset when I can’t get a dot to stick when I want to place it on the picture. I use the pink pads and have numerous pens but I can’t pick up the beads. I’m having a problem with the beads not sticking to the pens. HELP
I collect Santas, not everyone I see, but ones with a happy face and ones that are nicely made. So when I saw the diamond dotz Santa i thought I would give it a try. It is only a partial style but it will look very nice when finished and framed. Michaels will do it, but look for their framing sales. I order some more as I find it a great way to clear the mind. A little light background music and good lighting will easily block out the world for a little while.
Thank you thank you for your fabulous info on how to do diamond dotz….I just got a humming bird kit and received very little direction on how to do it….I have been trying to put the little dots on using the tweezers! Not easy 🙄 so I decided to Google an easy and best way to do diamond dotz and your post popped up. You have helped me sooo much thank you again I am now looking forward to doing this kit.
Have a wonderful day 🌞🤗 and keep posting 🤗
Lynn 💕
Are dots toxic if melted in oven. I would like to use for other craft projects that included melting my extras in the oven.
I’d give it a try, just on low heat. Watch them the entire time . . . if they start to release anything, abandon ship.
I have been doing this since 2016. I have found that ModPodge super hi-shine spray works well as a finish for the diamond paintings I have done.
I enjoyed read your project tricks and tips I do cross stitch at the moment,and soon will have a go at diamond dots
I would like to use them on clothing (jeans, hats, bags, etc.) How do I apply them in such a way that they are washer & dryer safe?
Hi Nicole! There are jewelry glues for fabric you can purchase. I’d get one of those. Search on Amazon or at the craft store.
I just saw this craft on a JoAnn Fabrics add…9 diamond dots vials for 12$.
Can I use these dots for card making?
Absolutely! You’ll want tweezers and a stronger glue since they are dimensional.
Thank you so much for your post.
I purchased the Black Cat for a friend but now I want to get one for myself. Ii would want to seal it for protection especially for cleaning/dusting it. I live in the dusty country.
Thank you.
@Susan Macias, I did the black cat one and happened to have a black plastic frame that fit it perfectly and is hanging on my bedroom wall. I got the blact cat from Joanne’s, but found the other two I have on Facebook Marketplace. They are fairly inexpensive and so far in good condition.
I want to do a cross stitch pattern I have in diamond point but would need a backing of 70 inches wide and 20 inches long. Is it possible to purchase a blank canvas and diamond points matching the DMC colors. I would need the canvas as stated above and about 90 colors. Please advise of the possibility of purchasing the required materials thank you
Hi Norma! I found blank canvas on Amazon. I also found something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ARTDOT-Rhinestones-Diamond-Painting-Sparkle/dp/B08P465MTD/
Etsy has this: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=diamond%20drills
So yes, it looks like you can! You’ll just have to email people to get what you want.
Does diamond dotz use double sided tape on their Canvas or glue? The tape wrinkles and does not stay smooth. I have removed the tape from designs I purchased and put glue on instead. Much better. Trying to find designs that use glue to avoid these issue. Diamond art club the best so far. Would like to know about diamond dotz. I have sealed with modge podge high gloss and turns out nice. Also framed one.
Will the glitter show thru an acrylic cover? The canvas is 31×31 finished, or should I use glass? Thx
Hi Eric! Acrylic will probably dull it a bit. I’d definitely go with glass.
I work with a light board, slanted metal stand, slanted tips, a clip on Ott light (pointed to my dots), and a towel on my lap to catch any fallen dots. I roll my finished product with a roller to press the dots firmly and seal it with Mod Podge Super Gloss Brilliant Extreme (blue label) to keep dots from falling off.
I received a partial canvas but the whole picture is sticky just wondering what if there’s anything I can do about this
This tutorial was SO helpful and detailed! I’m about to embark on my first diamond dotz project. Thank you for helping me know what to expect throughout the process. I feel prepared to start! One quick question: do the dots stay in permanently (for the most part)? I worry about dots falling off after the project is done. Thank you for your article!
Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much for the kind words and for reading! Yes, the dots do stay on permanently, at least on mine. The adhesive is pretty tacky!
A few weeks ago, I ordered one of these Diamond Dotz designs. It’s one of the Sailing Ships at sea. In working on this I have found that it’s not quite all that easy to do. The Dotz are quite small. You can lose them real fast if your not careful about spilling everything. I also found that you really don’t need that wax that is supplied with the painting. I use a Boot Wax that is dipped on the stylus. It’s a household item. It works just fine. I made a mistake on dumping the Dotz in the small pan. I put way too many in. Should have read your suggestion first. Now, I only fill with about 50 like you stated. I can’t work on this real long, because it hurts my eyes from finding & placing the different colors. However, after this is complete it will look real nice. Thank you for your help that I’ve read over.
Les Barr
Reading, PA
Hi Les! I just ordered a light pad. Wondering if that would work for you too. OR what about a magnifying light so you can see better?
Why did I get black spots between some of my dot.
ok i have a square diamond paining and in certain areas the square beads are pushing into the next square so that the other bead won’t fit in it’s square properly.
Hi there! You can push them around with the tool a little bit to get them into the right spot. But if they are too big and don’t fit, you should speak to the manufacturer. They may be able to send you beads that are the correct size.
Very good video, have been watching them all afternoon since Amazon has some 50,,%off. Yours is the only one I learned something from,. And did not my precious time. Thank you. I do have a Newbie ?? Should you turn all of the umm shiny beads so that the flat bottom is down?? That would take forever!! Second ???How do you store your diamonds since there are so many companies listed on the web and I assume they all have different colors and numbers?? Please respond, not sure how to get back here, saved video, my FB is sheriemcgahee@gmail.com feel free I hope to answer my question ❓❓❓❓!!!
I started diamond painting this past July after coming home to recuperate from hip surgery. Mmy sister got me a set of 4 Wolf paintings to do. One is complete and a second is almost complete. I love doing them and I think it’s the least expensive project as you get everything you need included.
I hope your hip is healing well! I think you’re absolutely right. It’s good, fun, inexpensive, and you get to be creative!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! I have made 7 of them and it would have been really helpful to have read your directions before. Thanks again and I am very interested in Diamond dots on greeting cards.
My pleasure!
I find it best to tape down the printed fabric roll and smooth out any creases before you begin. Also, I am wondering why the manufacturers don’t put the ‘dotz’ in ziplocking bags to begin with (labeled of course)…..and the more I do the kits I find that the ‘dotz’ to location on the project don’t always fit correctly. Anyone, have this problem? I am going to try using blank preglued sheets over my favorite Cross Stitch patterns sometime.
Also, Diamond Dotz is no longer the only company that has these (to sell), plenty of other companies make and sell these now. Often found in Hobby Lobby and Michael’s Art stores.
I have bought several kits from Michael store love them even if they are more expensive then some other kits obtained on line thank you for sharing your thoughts unfortunately I live in central america we do not have Michael here so just have to wait till I go to the statesf
Hobby Lobby is another awesome place to purchase Diamond Dotz kits and supplies really cheap
I love and enjoy relaxing with Diamond Dots pictures
You can get diamond dotz kits at Joanne’s in the store. I’ve gotten a few there.
I do diamond art!! I’ve been do ing this now for at least 3 years now!
It’s my go to for relaxing!!
I’ve enjoyed diamond dotz for sometime now. My question is what to do with the extra diamonds once you finish a project. My thing is bookmarkers!
Thank you for your reply.
Enjoyed reading many of the comments and answers but didn’t quite get info that I was looking for. When I finish the painting the box displays the canvas as part of a pillow and table runner. Does a person use a sealer and then is able to easily use a sewing machine to complete? There seems to be a lot to tips etc but not much on really displaying the project other than framing.
Why do my dots have a little dent on the top after I place them when they didn’t have that originally
Hi Bobby! I’m not quite sure – that seems a little strange. Only heat would cause that to happen I would think? Are you using a solvent or something that would cause the plastic to melt?
I am missing 8318 dotz. how can i order just this number
I from india
Already working on it and having lots lots of fun doing
Am addicted to it!!!!
Need from wholesale shop
Like to create more n more
If anyone knows how to remove excess sticky stuff from the finished dots project, I would much appreciate hearing from you.
I might try rubbing alcohol! Not sure what it would do to the dots glossy tops though so do a test.
how do you keep the beads from sticking together? in the container
I ran out of Diamond Dotz before completing my kit of gingerbread men. Where can I find and purchase more gingerbread brown Dotz?
Thank you for your help
You are so right about the relaxing side of Diamond Dotz. I have completed about 6 projects and am currently working on Roses.
I just finished my first Diamond dot project and loved it! Oh my gosh, it’s so relaxing, as you stated! I am curious though, I’m not much of sparkle decorator. It’s too shiny for me. Does anyone offer a more Matt finish to the ‘diamonds’ which kinda defeats the purpose of the word Diamond dots…. Ugh! Help!