What is Diamond Art Painting? Beginner's Guide

Similar to cross stitch and digital painting, diamond painting is a new creative hobby that is taking the world by storm, especially among DIY craft lovers. Craftsmen all over the world have fallen in love with this activity because it is easy to learn and incredibly rewarding. Even newbies and those struggling with other crafts will find diamond painting easy and enjoyable. Mastering the basics is a breeze, and people of all ages and skill levels can create stunning artwork.

What is a diamond painting?

5D DIY Diamond Painting - Full Drill - Plant

5D DIY Diamond Painting - Full Drill - Landscape Flowers


Diamond painting is a simple and addictive hobby that has taken the crafting world by storm. Creating a sparkling masterpiece is as easy as attaching colorful resin rhinestones to a self-adhesive canvas with the Diamond Art Kit. Designs and symbols are printed on the canvas, letting you know exactly which color to put in each location.

Diamond art is a relatively new art form for the crafting industry and has quickly become a favorite among beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. It doesn't require any special skills, anyone can make beautiful diamond artwork that sparkles when they paint with diamonds.

Why you should try a diamond painting kit

Interested in diamond painting but not sure if it's right for you? Don't worry! We -- and millions of diamond art lovers -- recommend trying it for many reasons. Transforming tiny diamonds into colorful three-dimensional masterpieces is an incredible reward. Since this project is easy for anyone to master, there is very little effort required to complete a piece for those who may be inclined to struggle with other arts and crafts.

Diamond art is a new hobby that is perfect for both novice and experienced craftsmen. It is also suitable for people of all ages. From toddlers to seniors, everyone can use their creativity to create a piece of sparkling diamond artwork. The process is easy to master, and there's usually no mess to clean up when it's done.

Artisans describe diamond painting as relaxing and calming. In fact, most say it relieves stress better than any other craft. Placing the diamonds one by one is very soothing and can bring many people into a meditative state. Time flies when you focus on projects. So don't be surprised if the time you set aside to create your latest masterpiece turns into an overnight crafting class!

Browse our collection of diamond art kits

If your crafting attempts tend to frustrate you rather than satisfy, diamond art may be the solution you've been looking for. It's a great way to relax while creating beautiful artwork that you'll be proud to display - even if you don't consider yourself an artist.

How to get started

Buying a kit from artpaintingworld is the best way to start diamond painting as everything you need is included in the kit. With our simple six-step process, anyone can master the basics and learn how to paint a diamond in minutes.

first step

Peel the clear protective film from the preprinted canvas.

second step

Select the symbol you want to work with from the canvas.

third step

Use the chart on the canvas to match the symbols to the corresponding diamond color codes and find the correct diamond pack.

the fourth step

Press the tip of the applicator tool into the wax.

the fifth step

Touch the applicator tool to the faceted side of the diamond to pick it up.

Step 6

Align the diamond with the corresponding symbol on the canvas and gently press it into place.

It's really easy! Repeat these steps until you have placed colored diamonds on all the corresponding symbols on the chart and you will have a dazzling finished product. With artpaintingworld, the creative process is stress-free as we only sell premium diamond art kits that contain everything you need to get started.

What does the artpaintingworld kit contain?

5D DIY Diamond Painting - Full Drill - Peacock



Every artpaintingworld kit comes with everything you need to complete a diamond painting. The diamond art supplies included in our kit are also of the highest quality. Our products are designed to make diamond painting easy, enjoyable and effortless for artisans of all ages and skill levels. Each of our kits includes:

Vivid, high-quality canvas art template