I just love to hear you talk. You are very intelligent, love the accent. I love these videos. Just got two Dreamer paintings. Learning from you. Thank you.
I realize this is an old video, but in case someone reads the comments for more tips, I want to pass on an easy way to break up the clumped drills that were addressed at around 18:30. If you put them in your tray & shake to spread them around, then put another tray on top of them. With the trays sitting on the tabletop, you can press down on the bottom of the upper tray. The drills will pop apart. You can hear them popping and you will know it is working. Just move your fingers around to all the parts of the bottom of the upper tray. Then, check the lower tray for clumps. If there are still clumps, shake them around, and repeat the process till all your clumps are fixed! If this isn't your first diamond painting, you probably have plenty of trays to use for this purpose.
Thank you for doing this video! Even though it is 4 years old, I found it very helpful. I wish I had seen it sooner. I’ve never tried Dreamer Designs, so I watched a bunch of videos, because they have designs I love. Unfortunately, they are mostly squares, and while I found good reviews for their round drills, the same can’t be said about their square drills. So I ended up purchasing from the company I am familiar with. Yours looks lovely though!
Thanks for all tips, especially using a straightening tool. Something I've found that helps me keep them straight with the multiplacer tool is working vertically rather than horizontally.
The canvases I've used with round drills have the same background coloring as the drills which are placed in a specific area. In other words, if you are placing green drills on leaves on a tree the background is green where the leaves are. So having the small gaps do not show up as large as the placement you showed. Obviously, the print color would show through on your example because you placed a different drill color than the background color of the canvas. I also noticed on my canvas that tiny sparkles are either on the canvas itself or perhaps in the glue (I have no way to know which) and these tiny sparkles help the picture "twinkle" when they show between the round drills little gaps. I do understand, however, that you used a different color background than the drill color to demonstrate the gaps when using round drills. Thank you for the tips. 🤗
I love Nataliya and her tips and hey own channel. She's an experienced diamond painter. I learned a couple of tips here even though I've discovered painted with squares before. Thanks Nataliya
Thank you for the video. Now for one on lefthanded people Diamond painting with square drills for the first time. I was working a Diamond painting called Butterfly Orchid Fantasy by Sandra Trubin from Dreamer Designs. Being lefthanded and ADHD, I started overthinking each and every square drill. Had to put away until later. Help!
Help i got my first square diamonds. Is there a simple way to place each individually or do I need to use the other end of pen to place. Also, am I supposed to add glue at that long end of pen?
A tip I saw from another video for stuck together drills. Put the drills in a tray and place another tray on top and squish them down and around. I have personally tried it, but wanted to pass that along
this is the best diamond painting tips ever exist in UA-cam but why did UA-cam never put this one when i used their search engine. i found this by luck after been clicking countless diamond videos. the title werent the problem tho. literally feel bad for beginners who cant find this
Lots of good tips. I think I’ve been spoiled by Dreamer Designs. I started another painting yesterday, from China. The canvas stays rolled up until you actually straighten it and the drills! I got used to your drills’ quality so when I saw all these holes, tabs and hollows I am regretting starting it.
Awe sorry to hear Bonnie! Although we are thrilled with the level of quality you experience with us, we know its no fun to deal with subpar kits! Maybe try flattening it under some heavy books for a couple days? 💭
One trick I use and have seen in videos is to pull up the cover on each corner, one at a time, and smooth it back down. This usually will flatten your painting out.
I have a straightener tool but most any flat edge works, like expired gift cards and such. Also, rather than wash my drills I just use another tray and squish them between trays.
This is Elizabeth Morris. Another great video! I love those straighteners. I have a mini straightener attached to pen that I use all the time. So enjoying these tips! I’m using a lot of them! Thanks DD and Nataylia!
I am a very beginner... and I don't understand where the wax, or I got the blu-tack, comes in. If you press the pen into the blu-tack or wax, and then pick up a drill, the adhesive will be on the wrong side! Can you explain? Do you just put them on the sticky canvas and forget the other adhesive? Thank you very much if you can answer!
Hi Betsy! The wax is meant to go into the tip of you pen so that you can pick up the diamonds and then place them onto the adhesive flat side down. The wax will not transfer onto the diamond it is just sticky enough to pick the diamond up. The adhesive should be sticky enough to hold the diamond when you lift your pen. Are you working with a Dreamer Designs canvas kit?
Sometimes bits of wax squeeze out On your diamonds when placing them. I just run a bit of the wax over the diamonds and it generally cleans that bit of excess off.
The tip with the multi placer was excellent! I haven't really tried to use these yet because I like placing one diamond at a time, but I will try this tip to get straight rows! Thanks!
I have done this but it takes to long, so I use just a tiny bit of baby powder in the jar and give it a good shake.. When your done placing your beads use a damp cloth and wipe over your painting and all the powder will be gone and your diamond's will sparkle...
I can't. Seem. To. Keep. My. Drills. In a. Roll I've. Tried the. Ruler and. I. Am. Very. New. My. Hand. Shakes. Especially when. I. Really. Concentrate can. You. Please. Help. Me. I. Like. Squares. Better. Then round. When. I. Run. Out of. One. Color I. Use. The. Round since. I. Have. More round. Drills then. I. Have. Squares. I. Dont. Know how this. Video is.
I just started my first square drill Diamond Painting kit but it's not turning out to good it has a lot of space even the square drill isn't big enough for the squares
Do you have trouble with two different sizes of Square beads? In the Diamond Art Club there is TWO types of Square SHAPES. One is very nice and flat and shines. However there is a SECOND Shape! Its more of a hexagon its NOT as pretty!! Have you seen these?
I love the tip on holding your tray straight. That makes a huge difference! Nice video!
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I just love to hear you talk. You are very intelligent, love the accent. I love these videos. Just got two Dreamer paintings. Learning from you. Thank you.
I like both of them
Great tips, very helpful, thank you so much
Ive never done square diamonds ive just ordered a custom made one and it's square diamonds hopefully I can still do it
I realize this is an old video, but in case someone reads the comments for more tips, I want to pass on an easy way to break up the clumped drills that were addressed at around 18:30. If you put them in your tray & shake to spread them around, then put another tray on top of them. With the trays sitting on the tabletop, you can press down on the bottom of the upper tray. The drills will pop apart. You can hear them popping and you will know it is working. Just move your fingers around to all the parts of the bottom of the upper tray. Then, check the lower tray for clumps. If there are still clumps, shake them around, and repeat the process till all your clumps are fixed! If this isn't your first diamond painting, you probably have plenty of trays to use for this purpose.
This is the same method I use to separate drills which are stuck together. I'm too impatient to wash and dry little drills. LOL!!
I am about to start my first square dill project. This video has been a godsend! Excellent!
Thank you for doing this video! Even though it is 4 years old, I found it very helpful. I wish I had seen it sooner.
I’ve never tried Dreamer Designs, so I watched a bunch of videos, because they have designs I love. Unfortunately, they are mostly squares, and while I found good reviews for their round drills, the same can’t be said about their square drills. So I ended up purchasing from the company I am familiar with.
Yours looks lovely though!
my canvas with round drills haven't had a dark grid printed on them, so they look fine :)
Thanks for all tips, especially using a straightening tool. Something I've found that helps me keep them straight with the multiplacer tool is working vertically rather than horizontally.
ahh this is such a great idea!!
Good to know, thank you for sharing your tips with us!!! 😃
Thank you!!
Oh my gosh! I had no idea you could wash the drills! Thank you for the demonstration! Amazing, just like Natalia! I'm learning SO much!
The canvases I've used with round drills have the same background coloring as the drills which are placed in a specific area. In other words, if you are placing green drills on leaves on a tree the background is green where the leaves are. So having the small gaps do not show up as large as the placement you showed. Obviously, the print color would show through on your example because you placed a different drill color than the background color of the canvas.
I also noticed on my canvas that tiny sparkles are either on the canvas itself or perhaps in the glue (I have no way to know which) and these tiny sparkles help the picture "twinkle" when they show between the round drills little gaps.
I do understand, however, that you used a different color background than the drill color to demonstrate the gaps when using round drills.
Thank you for the tips. 🤗
i love your tips! very effecient and effective!
I love Nataliya and her tips and hey own channel. She's an experienced diamond painter. I learned a couple of tips here even though I've discovered painted with squares before. Thanks Nataliya
Thank you so much for watching Amy! We are so glad to hear that our videos have helped
I have to say I prefer round drills.
Thank you for the video. Now for one on lefthanded people Diamond painting with square drills for the first time. I was working a Diamond painting called Butterfly Orchid Fantasy by Sandra Trubin from Dreamer Designs. Being lefthanded and ADHD, I started overthinking each and every square drill. Had to put away until later. Help!
Very nice tips thanks
i love your positive attitude! :D
Help i got my first square diamonds. Is there a simple way to place each individually or do I need to use the other end of pen to place. Also, am I supposed to add glue at that long end of pen?
A tip I saw from another video for stuck together drills. Put the drills in a tray and place another tray on top and squish them down and around. I have personally tried it, but wanted to pass that along
Joan Nagel Archers Arts on Facebook sell diamond painting grinders. I don’t know how I lived without it. Lol and some awesome trays on their page to
Such . great idea, thanks so much for sharing Joan!!! You are awesome! 😊
@@DreamerDesignsArt awe thank you
Awesome tips thank you
Love your nails btw
Loved the video. I think you covered it all for me. I'm a "newbee". Also enjoyed listening to you.
this is the best diamond painting tips ever exist in UA-cam but why did UA-cam never put this one when i used their search engine. i found this by luck after been clicking countless diamond videos. the title werent the problem tho. literally feel bad for beginners who cant find this
Love your accent 🥰
I didn’t know you could shake the drills in the trays and have them turn right side up! Thanks!!
I'm about to do my first one on Monday February 15th
Lots of good tips. I think I’ve been spoiled by Dreamer Designs. I started another painting yesterday, from China. The canvas stays rolled up until you actually straighten it and the drills! I got used to your drills’ quality so when I saw all these holes, tabs and hollows I am regretting starting it.
Awe sorry to hear Bonnie! Although we are thrilled with the level of quality you experience with us, we know its no fun to deal with subpar kits! Maybe try flattening it under some heavy books for a couple days? 💭
One trick I use and have seen in videos is to pull up the cover on each corner, one at a time, and smooth it back down. This usually will flatten your painting out.
I put my diamond paintings under my carpet for about a week to flatten them out :)
I have a straightener tool but most any flat edge works, like expired gift cards and such. Also, rather than wash my drills I just use another tray and squish them between trays.
Thanks so much for sharing these tips Morrigan!
This is Elizabeth Morris. Another great video! I love those straighteners. I have a mini straightener attached to pen that I use all the time. So enjoying these tips! I’m using a lot of them! Thanks DD and Nataylia!
Hi Elizabeth! You have changed your UA-cam name! Will you be creating your own videos soon? Thanks for letting us know it is you 💜
I learned a few new tricks! Thanks so much ! Your nails are gorgeous!
Awesome!!! We are so happy to hear that the video was helpful fo you 💜 Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
I am a very beginner... and I don't understand where the wax, or I got the blu-tack, comes in. If you press the pen into the blu-tack or wax, and then pick up a drill, the adhesive will be on the wrong side! Can you explain? Do you just put them on the sticky canvas and forget the other adhesive? Thank you very much if you can answer!
Hi Betsy! The wax is meant to go into the tip of you pen so that you can pick up the diamonds and then place them onto the adhesive flat side down. The wax will not transfer onto the diamond it is just sticky enough to pick the diamond up. The adhesive should be sticky enough to hold the diamond when you lift your pen. Are you working with a Dreamer Designs canvas kit?
Sometimes bits of wax squeeze out On your diamonds when placing them. I just run a bit of the wax over the diamonds and it generally cleans that bit of excess off.
Wow, I even picked up a few tips💕💕💖
Amazing to hear! Thanks so much Kendra!! 💜
Thank you so much for the wonderful tips.
I still have little space between the diamonds. U make it look so easy.
The tip with the multi placer was excellent! I haven't really tried to use these yet because I like placing one diamond at a time, but I will try this tip to get straight rows! Thanks!
amazing! So glad you liked this video!
Hello my name is vicki i bought a square diamond painting but received a round pen which is confusing lol
I have done this but it takes to long, so I use just a tiny bit of baby powder in the jar and give it a good shake.. When your done placing your beads use a damp cloth and wipe over your painting and all the powder will be gone and your diamond's will sparkle...
I get so stressed doing the square I have done 18 round so I thought I try squre how can I enjoy square drill as I have 5 to do
I watch all of ur video s I learn so much from them
Thank you so much Leona! We truly appreciate your support!! 💜
Thank you for your tips. When diamond paintings are sold out, do they ever come back in stock?
I just ordered a small 20x20 sheet with square diamonds last night and I’m so excited to start on it ❤️
I can't. Seem. To. Keep. My. Drills. In a. Roll I've. Tried the. Ruler and. I. Am. Very. New. My. Hand. Shakes. Especially when. I. Really. Concentrate can. You. Please. Help. Me. I. Like. Squares. Better. Then round. When. I. Run. Out of. One. Color I. Use. The. Round since. I. Have. More round. Drills then. I. Have. Squares. I. Dont. Know how this. Video is.
The checkerboard makes it look easier to place them. Oh my gosh, thank goodness I'm barelt starting on a new one xD gonna definitely try this.
I like
Thank you for you tips
My daughter just got me a custom square dimond Painting and I have never work on a square this big so I'm a little intimidated.
I just started my first square drill Diamond Painting kit but it's not turning out to good it has a lot of space even the square drill isn't big enough for the squares
Square drills are so much more satisfying to do. I honestly domt see what's so hard about them they straighten themselves out as you put more in
Do you have trouble with two different sizes of Square beads? In the Diamond Art Club there is TWO types of Square SHAPES. One is very nice and flat and shines. However there is a SECOND Shape! Its more of a hexagon its NOT as pretty!! Have you seen these?
I have used only Diamond Art Club and my first ever SQUARE Kit has Two Shapes! Have you seen this??
Another user put stuck drills in a tray and another tray on top and press. They come apart and you don’t have to deal with the water.
My mother’s accent sounds just like yours, please tell me, are you Polish.
I could not watch video because it wasn't in closed caption. So disappointed!