It’s the perfect craft for all skill levels, and the finished product is a sparkling painting fit for any wall.
If you’re looking for a new craft, Diamond Dotz is a fun activity similar to painting-by-numbers, where you “paint” using little “diamond” facets.
What is Diamond Dotz?
So what is Diamond Dotz? The art form was created in 2015 and has quickly increased in popularity, mostly because it’s affordable, beautiful, and easy to do for people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
As the name suggests, it uses uniquely designed Diamond Dotz pre-printed canvases with a coded chart. Each chart corresponds to a specific colour of Diamond Dotz, making it easier for crafters to create stunning, multi-dimensional works of art.
There are two kinds of diamond paintings: a full drill (where the entire picture is made up of diamonds) and a partial drill (only a part of the picture is to be ‘embellished’). You can also choose between square tiles (more ‘full’-looking) and round tiles (easier to place).
How does Diamond Dotz work?
One of the biggest drawcards is that creating a Diamond Dotz masterpiece is straightforward. Here’s how Diamond Dotz works:
- First, carefully unpack your Diamond Dotz kit, which typically includes a canvas, gem tray, stylus, wax pad, and Diamond Dotz.
- The pre-printed canvas serves as your guide, with symbols representing different colours of Diamond Dotz.
- Simply dip the stylus into the wax pad, pick up a Diamond Dotz gem, and place it onto the corresponding symbol on the canvas.
- Once your canvas is filled with dotz, you’re done! It’s that easy.
What kind of diamond pictures/designs can you buy?
Diamond Dotz kits are available in Australia in various designs, ranging from intricate landscapes and portraits to cute animals and abstract patterns. They come with all the necessary materials, including the pre-printed canvas, Diamond Dotz gems, a stylus, a gem tray, and wax. The kits provide everything you need to get started and complete a Diamond Dotz artwork.
When it comes to diamond pictures, the sky’s the limit – and that’s not an exaggeration. There’s almost no limit to the kinds of patterns and designs you can do. You can get ‘standard’ sets (e.g. primadonna girl, god of fire), famous paintings, celebrities, and even cartoon diamond kits with your favourite characters!
For beginners and young children, it’s recommended to get simple patterns, partial drills, or smaller kits (e.g. 20 x 20, 30 x 30, or smaller) that could take up to 10 hours. But if you want a bit of a challenge (or if you’re a diamond painting vet), spring for a larger and more complicated design, which could take 20 or more hours to finish.
What to do with Diamond Dotz when finished
Once you have completed your Diamond Dotz creation, you'll likely want to display it proudly for everyone to admire. There are several options for showcasing your finished masterpiece.
Some crafters frame their Diamond Dotz, while others use their finished Diamond Dotz to create unique decorative items such as pillows, tote bags, or even custom-made jewellery.
Diamond art vs diamond painting: are they the same thing?
One common question is whether diamond art and diamond painting are the same. The answer is yes. Diamond Dotz, diamond art, and diamond painting are often used interchangeably to describe the craft. They both involve the same fundamental technique of placing sparkling resin gems onto a canvas, creating sparkling works of art.
So, the end artwork will be the same whether you call it Diamond Dotz, diamond art, or diamond painting.
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