How to Store Your Completed Diamond Paintings
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2024
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Welcome to a video where I answer one of the most frequently asked questions on my channel: "What do you do with all of your completed diamond paintings?" Today, I'll cover three methods that I've tried for storing my finished diamond painting kits, talk through the pros and cons depending on what you're looking for, and share what I think is my personal "Goldilocks" method. I've been diamond painting for nearly four years now, and I've been on the hunt for the perfect solution for awhile! Do you have a way that you store your finished kits that I didn't talk about here?
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You can put pipe insulation in the middle of a roll to keep from collapsing. From Add More Zest.
That's a good idea! In my case, I'm rolling the canvases tightly enough that it would have to be a pretty small bit of pipe insulation, but it all depends on the person and how they're storing, of course ☺️
I have the largest Art Dot portfolio (a1 size, it’s huge). It *does* have a few of the sectioned plastic sheets, but more of the full size ones. Overall I like it.
Same here! I have a few finished pieces stored in it and I just place it under my bed.
What does does it fit max? I have six diamond paintings and none of them are small
Thank you!!! This is so helpful. I'm a process crafter as well. I am not interested in displaying my diamond paintings. I just really enjoy the process and seeing the end result 😊
I just completed my first diamond art club piece and I didn't know how to store it so this really helps!! Thank you for always helping us and keeping us up to date with everything❤💘
A quick suggestion for the first storage container. Put the names of all of the canvases on a sheet of paper on top of everything so you won't have to open the container to see what's in the lower packages.
Cool ideas. Interesting story, was visiting my mom last week in TX and we went to a Goodwill to look for a frame for the diamond painting I made for her. I was looking around then envisioned 50 years from now the walls and shelves being covered in completed diamond paintings. It was a real eye opener for sure and has made me really think about what I am doing and why. I, personally, do not work on anything I don't plan on hanging on my wall or giving away to someone., but that is me. I already have too many things stored away, collecting dust, and has no purpose other than my own reluctance to get rid of it. 🤪🤣
I just had an imagination that 100 years from now there are going to be so many they will be used for wallpaper or an insulation base. Some will be wrapped around a planter, tied and sealed so they keep the new shape…. Dipped in acrylic they can be made into tiles…
I love the idea of wallpaper. I suppose that is why I only do positive and uplifting works. I can't even begin to imagine surrounding myself with a bunch of dark works.
Thanks for this! It's so helpful as someone just getting into the hobby. It gives me a lot to consider and I appreciate having your wisdom and experience to light the way forward. ❤🌻
You have the most soothing voice I ever heard on YT! Thanks for the tips!
Love the box idea x
If you need another storage idea: I used to work at an engineering company and the draftsmen would store the huge blue prints on a hanger and also lay them inside a dresser-type cabinet.
Thank you for doing this Katie! :) appreciate you! ❤
Thank you for making this video! Helps a ton 😁
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for this. Very helpful
Great helpful video Katie. Thank you.
What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on storing the DPs.
That is a diamond of Woman In Gold? WOW! Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Hi Katie! I love this video! I just ordered a big portfolio to try but I appreciate and love all your suggestions. Will definitely try.🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for doing this video! It’s such an ongoing stressor deciding how to store the completed canvases! 😁❤️👍🏻
These are great ideas! As I complete more paintings I will start to use the under the bed tote idea for sure. I just received the large Art Dot portfolio for Christmas. I haven't tried it out yet, but hopefully it will work for now. Thanks for another great and informative video!! 😄
I have one of these totes and have been undecided as to what to put in it, until now. THANK YOU KATIE! ☺️💜
🤗Thank You for sharing really needed hear bout storing DP paintings will check out ur picking 💯🙋🏽♀️
Awesome ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this video! I am new to diamond painting and have been trying to figure out what I am going to do with my finished diamond paintings. Some kits I finish will go up on my walls but not all. I love the tote and smaller portfolio options!
Thanks so much for this video. You were reading our minds. My husband and I had just talked about this last week. Once again, spot on.
Thank you for this information on storage for our diamond arts. Amen
right now I have been using my old art portfolio bag! (it's huge!) I love watching your videos!
Katie, I love this storage idea! I have been storing mine in the original DAC boxes. While I have the space for that, I could use that space for other things. You're right, it would be absolutely perfect with a little shorter plastic bags. Thanks so much for sharing!!❤
This is a very helpful video and is quite comprehensive. I’ve just started and so far, I’ve done very small projects (eg ornaments) and have used it for gifts. But I really enjoy the hobby and have a few slightly larger canvases on order. So, I need to be proactive!
Thanks for sharing your storage options. I currently use the under bed storage and when I finish a canvas, I return it to the canvas plastic sleeve/ dust cover and add the sticker image to the outside of the bag. Makes it really easy to see what is inside.
Thank you for sharing, Katie! This is a great idea for storage. I do something similar to your under bed storage tote. Since most of my diamond paintings are huge, I roll them up, using the DAC sleeves (several per bag) and put them in wrapping paper holder bags. The tote with wheels would work better for those that move it around. Great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing..
Hi Katie, good morning from Los Angeles County.
Thank you for showing how you store your completed Diamond paintings.
I have the storage from AirDot. Very good storage. Except I am not strong enough to pick up and continue to store my completed kits.
Enjoy the wind. Remember batten down the hatches.
I learn a lot from your channel.
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing. I need better storage. I think I’ll also use the tote under the bed ❤
I rushed out and bought the same containers for under the bed and honestly they work perfectly. the ones I got hold about 6 with room on the sides if stored in DAC boxes. But without the boxes I can see getting a lot more to fit! Brilliant ideas. :)
Super helpful. I currently use portfolios like you showed, but I have the same issues you mentioned.
Hi I just came across ur channel and let me tell u saved me big time…lol I have over 300 paintings so I have a few of them under the bed containers. So I rolled a lot up now they are safe I just want to ty for the ideas. God bless ty
I’m looking into a portfolio idea. I don’t wanna roll mine up and put them in a storage box because basically they would probably never get looked at again. I’m surprised someone hasn’t made better options and more durable options for this particular hobby
Thank you. I’ve just gotten into diamond painting and I’m racing through canvases so I was beginning to think about storage. I don’t necessarily want to hang most of my canvases because I’m noticing that what appeals to me as a diamond painting project isn’t necessarily what appeals to me as home decor. I ordered the artdot portfolio a few days ago and it comes today.
This is such a great video! You've got such a wonderful selection of paintings. Might I ask where you got the painting you show at 20:45? I kinda fell in love with it! Gorgeous!
I think this video just confirmed I'm on the right track with my storage idea. Fortunately, I only have about 35 paintings total - 18 complete - but I still don't have the space to neatly store them all in their boxes. I just bought an underbed storage box and I've been trying to convince myself to go ahead and unbox them. LOL Besides protecting them, I don't know why I have such an attachment to the boxes. I'm going to give this a try!
Thank you my diamond panting drills came off but this way works a lot I had them lady flat on the floor and I would get worried if I would step on them but my drills would pop off the canvas and now they don't so thanks for the helpful tips
Thank you so much! This might help me tackle a bigger size now, then again maybe not! 😂 I have them in my stash, but still comfortable doing 22" x 28/29"
When I finish a picture, I seal it with Elmer's clear glue and spread each area with a small sponge brush, which I wash with soap and water after so that I can use it for other paintings. I let the canvas dry flat for about 2 days before storing.
I use an artists black, flat, zippered bag. Inside, I have a sheet of stiff white plastic or cardboard the size of the bag to keep it stiff so the pictures stay flat. This craft is so relaxing.
I only have 4 completed diamond paintings, with 2 more in the pipeline. Currently, I hang the completed paintings in an undisturbed part of my closet on pant hangers. I am still on the fence with sealing them, especially if I want to consider your tote storage solution. I also like the smaller portfolio you have as well. Thanks for giving us some ideas! (I'm all about the process and will likely not display any of the paintings unless one is just spectacular.)
Hi Katie as I was watching this a couple of "light bulbs" went off. Depending on where people live storing the paintings in a plastic tote & plastic bags might attract mould over time so here is my 1st suggestion. When buying footwear generally the box comes with a silca gel dessicant sachet to discourage moisture/mould. I keep 95% of my footwear in their original boxes and then when I throw a pair out I take the sachet out of the box and keep them in a kitchen drawer for future use. How long they stay effective for I do not know but I have used old ones many times over for different things. I have my long winter boots/summer sandals (my other 5%) in a totes like yours and I have put a couple of sachets in each one to prevent moisture affecting them. So my first suggestion is to put a sachet in your tote. I am sure you could probably buy some from somewhere if you do not have any or ask family/friends for their sachets as I am sure I am in the minority for storing my footwear like this.
2nd suggestion regarding the folder storage. I do jigsaws and I have a "Jumbo Porta Puzzle" folder and I thought this would be a perfect solution. I am always using items for things that they weren't intended, I think outside the square a lot!
Basically it is the same as your A4 one but with a lot more rigidness. The idea is that while doing the jigsaw you can zip it up and the puzzle pieces will stay in place. The inside has a suede like fabric so that the pieces adhere to the suede and do not move and you can store it flat or upright. The only thing it doesn't have is the plastic sleeves. The outside measurement is approx. 32 1/4" x 21" (82 x 53 cms) excluding the handle so slightly smaller than your one. The inside measurement you could probably fit up to 30" x 20" (76 x 51 cms) paintings. It's a shame that it wouldn't fit a 31.5" x 23.5" (80 x 60 cms) as I know a lot of people go up to that size. And because the corners are rounded you lose a wee bit of internal space.
On the inside, one side of the cover is flat whereas the other side is slightly more padded and does create a wee ridge which might create a wee crease in the canvas but as you do not cut off the border it should not affect the part where the diamonds are. Perhaps you know someone who has one of these to try before buying. Anyway that's my 2 cents worth all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand.
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I use the display books, both A2 size and A3 size, they do get heavy but I love storing both finished, and nonstarted canvas diamond painting, and I store the drills in a tub and store under the bed. This style of storage works well. I stopped buying canvas DP that don't fit in the folders. The cost of framing is really too expensive unless I plan on gifting to someone. Thanks for sharing.
Hi store a lot of my uncompleted canvases in totes under the bed. They don’t have wheels though since I’m at a point where I don’t have a gazillion completed canvases I’m going to store my completed ones in the totes and see how that works at the moment I have some laid out on top of the guest bed, and I have others role together like you did and then put back down into a diamond painting shipping box upright in the guest closet.
I went to art school and have a painting folder. It's about A2 size and is by the brand Daler and Rowney. The folder is called Cachet. It's made of heavy cardboard and has a pocket type design that supports the paintings. You still need to use a large newspaper or plastic sheet to separate the canvases but it completely holds most paintings up to 30". I haven't been able to find their largest folder yet but it's a good option for those who don't have the space. It protects and supports them while not allowing it to fold or move while stored. Michaels carries them and so does Block.
11:30AM. I loved the idea of the tote storage. Where do you buy the plastic bags you put them in? I just started doing diamond painting this last summer so I'm pretty new to this craft. Thank you for your advice. Kathy W
I purchased all 3 sizes of the ArtDot portfolios, assuming my storage problems would be solved. NO!!! As you mentioned, the two larger sizes are incredibly heavy when filled, they have a tendency to pull out of the binding requiring my poor husband to put it all together again (for the third time) and I cannot lift either of these sizes since they are so heavy and I am disabled. I do like the smallest size, but using that one on occasion will allow a painting or two to slide out and onto the floor. As you may know they are very pricey. Also, they have lovely handles so one could carry them that way. But two of them had their handles pulled out when we tried to do that. So all in all, I am not happy with those portfolios, and I think in general portfolios just aren't doing it for me. I really like your under-bed solution and I'm thinking I might give it a whirl, although it is killing me to have spent all that money on a portfolio situation that just isn't working for me. So glad you made this video. At least I know I'm not crazy. LOL.
I have those portfolios and they are great I slide them under the couch.i don't think they are too heavy
Hey Katie!!
Great idea .. Question I'm trying too find what products you purchase and as too what you love about your products you use as far as tools and accessories and canvases ...
I use the large art portfolio, but I also place diamond paintings in cardboard folders on the inside to give it structure (the only place I can store is upright). I use the trifold science project boards so that diamond paintings can't fall down.
I frame all my completed diamond paintings
Temu also sells port folios especially for ur diamond paintings at a cheaper price
I'm just about to finish my first ever proper diamond painting. Done 3 small 5,000 small diamond ones my girlfriend bought me from an arts and crafts shop before I got this one I'm working on currently. Got really into the hobby, and I'm probably going to be buying Jupiter by Roy Trinh from Diamond Art Club with my beautiful student loan in a few days. The one I'm doing now is a 40-50 kinda crappy, computer charted canvas from an unlicensed website here in the UK (I know, I didn't know anything really about the subject. I didn't know about unlicensed/licensed stuff and I feel really bad >.
How do you save each diamond paintings drills for each painting. Do you have a separate area for each?
Hello May I asked where did you get the colored lady or ladies I seen in this video beautiful work!!!❤️
I purchased the baroque one after seeing yours. I wish I waited. I also find the pages jumping out annoying. It also does get very heavy. I don’t recommend the artdot one I did try it before the baroque I do have a video where I show it. If you lay painting flat it may be ok but one of the portfolio bags would do just the same. Perhaps one day DAC can make one!
I’m about to complete my very first diamond painting. What do you think about using pants hangers and attach the canvas that way and store in your closet. Do you think that could be a recommendation? Pros? Cons?
Thanks, Katie.
Paul
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I luv to show & tell my finished kits so I hve thm in diff size port folios big ones on frames ...
Hi, so roll it with drills facing out or in?? I Dont have much space too, sadly have to be rolled . Im afraid the drills Will pop out. And do u seal the canvas after finish, and roll It? I have square drills mostly. TIA
hi do you laminate the painting before you store it?
The issue with the baroque portfolio is the same issue I’m dealing with the art dot a1 portfolio. If it’s full the sleeves fall out of the binding. Others are not having that issue…the company says to kindly try again after I emailed them and nicely stated the issue I’m dealing with. So no luck. I’m yet to find a solution. I’ll try the under bed totes.
Does rolling the canvas not impact the drills or cause them to loosen up?
I store not started kits in under the bed storage containers, I store my completed ones hanging up on a wardrobe rack (kind of like you would clothes) with pants hangers. That rack is in my garage 🤷🏻♀️. But with moving to Alaska those my be put in storage containers too
Hi Katie. Thank you as always for providing so much varied content. You mention storing in your garage. I live in FL and am concerned about the integrity of the glue in a non climate controlled space. In CA I know you potentially have some of the same climate issues. Have you found heat to be problematic?
Hi there! Hmm, so far I haven't run into issues with the heat affecting either my completed kits or the ones still in boxes, and we do get into the triple digits in the summer. I'm still kind of concerned to see if there will be any issues long-term, and I'll be sure to mention if I run into anything!
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I bought the A2 size Art Dot portfolio and I like it so far, my only regret at this point is that I didn’t get the A1 size. My fiancé had to trim one of my canvases down to get it to fit and I have two kits coming that will not fit so I have to figure out what I’m going to do I’d rather not buy the other size but I may have to. The portfolio you have looks nice but wowsers that’s pricey regardless of what’s meant to go into it. I presume the plastic inserts are archival grade which is great for posters and what not but obviously isn’t necessary for diamond paintings.
They are archival grade! And the quality and structure of the portfolio itself is beautiful. It's just not really meant for diamond paintings.
If you have a large stash, how do you store the paintings you have yet to start? I have no room for all the boxes.
Where did you buy the bags?
I wanted a display book for my paintings, but I never rhought about the weight. I would also need a large one, but I'm not really sure where to look.
I have the ArtDot largest portfolio. It’s working right now but it’s extremely heavy and might be laid flat
Thank you for the video. I don't have a lot of finished paintings, and I do like to display the ones I have completed, but for the larger ones or seasonal ones I might have to try the tote. Right now I'm using the plastic document tubes for uncompleted canvases and canvases that I'm currently working on. The tubes are adjustable so I've been able to fit all sizes in them. I can fit 5 uncompleted or 2-3 completed canvases in each tube. Sometimes I use a foam pipe insulation tube in the center to keep the canvas roll from collapsing. Anyway, thanks again and happy painting.
I store the majority of my completed diamond paintings at my friend's and families homes 😂
My binder clips rusted and there was not really an obvious heat/cool/environment reason for them to do so.
How do you know if you should seal your canvases?
If the glue isn't holding the drills well and they're coming off your canvas easily, you might want to seal it and that may help.
Can you explain how you are able to complete so very many kits in one year? I know you tallied it to 4 years worth, but I’m curious as to how you manage to get so many done so quickly. I know you have kids so it must be hard to get a lot of time. I assume you are doing more than one drill at a time but still your volume of paintings is amazing.
Hi there! There's a lot of factors that go into it, including that this is my main hobby and I do squeeze in a lot of time on it daily, but I also have some suggestions like multiplacing and making tool upgrades that help, as well! If you like, I actually did a video on tips for speedy diamond painting earlier last year, where I demo and cover a ideas: ua-cam.com/video/ikRyZO62mC0/v-deo.html
I hope that helps!
@@DiamondsandWashi Thank you for your reply. I have a lot of anxiety about all of my unopened diamond paintings in the wings. I definitely have over 100. I live with my daughter and son in law and 4 grandkids 17 months up to 12 years old. I am responsible for them during the week because both parents work and I never have anytime to do anything for me until late evening. I just turned 70 and I know how old that sounds but honestly I sometimes think I’m a teenager, I guess it’s because i’m always around kids, sometimes strangers think I’m their mother. I tell you this so you can see time for me is limited. Thank you again for your reply. I will definitely check out your video for pointers!
Linda
What does everyone do with their diamond paintings? My own wall space and/or peeps who want them are limited.
Obviously, the ultimate storage system would be a blueprint or map cabinet so they could remain flat. If you have floor space this could be feasible. There are craft room options that would do at smaller price point. However, if you are going to store large canvases it may be worth pricing out professional type cabinets. These kits are not cheap, it would be heartbreaking to discover the hundreds of dollars and hours of work to be ruined. Another potential solution is a hanging file meant for quilts or blueprints. They would hang from clips.
Along that line, you could adapt hangers meant for linens/quilts/rugs in retail, and or skirt hangers for smaller canvases.
I looked up blanket hangers and there are very affordable options and you can find the clips to use with them.
These are all wonderful ideas! Gosh, a set of professional cabinets to keep them all flat would be so nice. In my case, where I have 150 completed kits and am not slowing down, I do need something that's a bit more space efficient and practical. I'm imagining a closet full of 200 hung canvases, though 😆
It all depends on the crafter and what they have to store and what they're looking for! These are wonderful ideas, thank you for sharing!
I have never made a single diamond painting. I have done cross stitch, needlepoint, regular embroidery, some quilting, beadwork, and almost any other craft over the last 65 years. My great-grandmother taught me embroidery at five, and my mother taught me to crochet at five also. Storage is a perpetual problem.
The beauty of the hanger solution is that you can hang double closet rods for smaller canvases and use regular skirt hangers for those. Then, for the large canvases, get the blanket hangers, which are longer and heavy duty, and the clamps that are made for quilts. You can even get the discs that retail stores use on rods to separate sizes and label them however you want.
This is an issue for all dpers who keep their completed projects. I just ordered an under the bed solution that I think will allow the paintings to lie flat. I will keep you posted…
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Is your paintings sealed?
I don’t understand why you would store everything. Isn’t the purpose of doing these things to display your work? Do you give then as gifts or sell them when your done?
Binder clips will eventually permanently damage the canvas IMHO.
I'll be curious to see what happens over time! I'm hopeful that since it's clipping so many layers of canvases, that it won't cause too much of an issue 🤞🏻
@@DiamondsandWashiMy knowledge is from library archives so I don’t know how it affects diamond painting canvases. typically any metal is removed as over time it can degrade and stain materials. But that honestly depends on external factors like your environment and how long you plan on storing things. (And this like LONG time storage lol) I really hope I’m not overstepping with this little bit of info 😅 anyways love the video! ❤
@@TheSeaofDiamonds Ooh no, that’s a good point and very helpful! I should look into other options, just to be safe. I wonder what some other cost-effective options would be? You’re totally welcome to share your thoughts and insight anytime!!
@@DiamondsandWashi Plastic is a good option, research would be needed to find clips big enough for a roll of canvases. Or any material that won’t rust since that’s where most of the staining comes from. I’ve also put my finished paintings in totes and from my experience, as long as the edges of the canvases is placed directly under the canvases, the weight of the drills will keep it from unrolling. If that makes sense?
@@TheSeaofDiamonds Thank you!! I’ll do some digging, that helps a ton! I did try it without the clamps, but because the bags are so oversized, it seems like the canvases flop open really easily, even when I was just shifting them around to get to other rolls. I don’t know if that makes sense 😅 But that may be what I go back to if I can’t find a non-metal alternative!
I would be scared that my diamonds would fall off.
They can't be stored flat😊