How to Diamond Paint?

If you're new to diamond painting, you've come to the perfect place! Below are step by step directions on how to get started. Anyone can do it; it's incredibly simple!

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Step 1

Refer to the comparison table on the canvas to identify each diamond number and the corresponding printed number on the canvas.

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Step 2

Insert the round end of the dotting pen into the dotting cement (push hard to keep the cement in place).

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Step 3

Use the round end of the pen to stick a diamond and slightly press down to remove any extra cement.

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Step 4

Tear apart the partial film and place the diamond on the canvas according to the corresponding number.

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Step 5

If you stick a diamond to a wrong area on the painting, remove the diamond with tweezers.

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Step 6

After finishing, slightly press down the diamonds with your hand or a book to ensure that the diamonds are firmly attached.

Cross Stitch Instruction

Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and it is one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery to learn. Cross stitch is comprised of X-shaped stitches done on fabric with an even and open weave like Aida or linen. Designs can be traditional or modern or anywhere in between.
Cross stitch projects are often sold as kits, but you can also purchase fabric, thread and basic supplies to come up with your own project.
Either way, follow these steps to learn the basics of cross stitch.

How to Choose Strand?

9CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 6 strands.

11CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 3 strands.

14CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 2 strands.

How to Choose Thread Colours?

Printed Material

1. Read symbols or numbers.

2. Work corresponding numbers from the graph.

3. Choose the colour that corresponds to the number.

Unprinted Material

1. Choose corresponding symbol from graph.

2. Find corresponding number code.

3. Choose the colour that corresponds to the number.

How to Stitch with Unprinted Material?

1. Fold the material in half then half again in order to the centre point.

2. The centre point of the graph is at the intersection of the red line.

3. Begin the first stitch at the centre of the fabric.