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Diamond painting is a fun, addictive and therapeutic craft that involves sticking diamonds onto a coded canvas to create glittering wall decor. Riot Art & Craft have the best kits and tools for diamond art in Australia with a huge range of designs.
Discover the Latest Craft Craze and Create Some Dazzling Diamond Art!
Our diamond art craft kits are on everyone's wish list right now for a very good reason! Diamond art is taking the arts & crafts world by storm as an incredibly fun, relaxing and insanely addictive way to spend an afternoon. It involves applying hundreds of colourful diamonds onto a canvas with an image on it that has been divided up into many symbols and numbers. The aim is to stick the diamonds onto their corresponding code to create a glittering home decor piece that will shimmer and shine on your wall.
You can shop our extensive range of pre-designed canvases with all materials and accessories included or go freehand with our blank grid canvas packs in adhesive and non-adhesive options. Place items into your cart, view cart and checkout to get them delivered to your door. You can also shop our gift cards and give someone you know a creative present you know they'll love!
Understanding Diamond Art
Diamond art can be described as a combination of cross stitch and Paint By Numbers. It consists of diamonds made out of polymer resin that act as stickers when you apply them to an adhesive canvas in their corresponding code. Before you start, it's important you understand the terminology associated with this craft.
A drill refers to the diamonds used to create the work. They come in round or square drills. You can have a full drill diamond painting which means the entire canvas is covered with diamonds for a complete look that's similar to mosaic. You can also have a partial drill where only part of the canvas is covered with diamonds to emphasise certain aspects of the image, such as a sparkling sky in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'.
You'll also come across 5D diamond paintings and 3D diamond paintings. This refers to how many facets the diamonds have on each side and determine how sparkly the end result will be. 3D diamonds have 3 facets on each side for a total of 9 facets, while 5D diamonds have 5 facets on each side for a total of 15 and will ultimately pick up more light for intense depth and shine.
What Instructions Do You Need to Know Before Getting Started?
Understanding the instructions is easy with diamond art. Before you begin, simply decide which diamond colour you want to start with and empty them into the tray provided in our DIY kits. Match the code on the diamond packet to the code on the canvas and use the tweezers to dip the diamonds into glue or wax and carefully place them onto their code. It's as simple as that!
Best Diamond Art Kits
Whether you're a beginner or a diamond art pro, our kits are a fun and convenient way to start a new diamond painting with everything included in one purchase. We've got high-quality kits by Diamond Dotz and Collection D'Art with a huge range of designs, from koalas and toucans to nature, animals, cities and magical creatures.
Our Diamond Dotz Diamond Embroidery combine superior canvases with ultra-sparkly diamonds to create scenes that will blow you away, including Tuscan towns, wolves and white tigers. They're available in a range of sizes for you to create any project you need.
What Does Each Kit Include?
Our handy diamond art kits include everything you need to get started. In most packs, you'll find coloured diamonds in coded packets, a coded adhesive canvas, a stylus which is also known as a diamond painting pen, tweezers, glue stick or wax pad, trays and reusable zip lock bags to keep diamonds organised while you work.
Difference Between Round and Square Diamonds?
A diamond art painting is made using either round or square diamonds.
Square diamonds fit together neatly side-by-side with no gaps between them. They're a preferred choice for larger artworks but can be trickier to place. Round diamonds are easier to apply than square diamonds, making them great for beginners. However, round diamonds will leave a gap between them where the white canvas will show through and the end result won't be as smooth and complete as working with square diamonds.
Helpful Tips to Get You Started:
While diamond painting is super fun and easy for everyone, there's a few things you can do to make the experience even more enjoyable. We've gathered together the best tips for you to get the most out of this craft:
- Lay material flat on a flat surface
- Review colour coded chart before starting
- Open packet of diamonds into the tray provided
- Remove plastic film from canvas only on the section you are working on
- Apply diamonds
- When you're finished working on your project for the day, cover it back up with cellophane
- Frame your masterpiece! The easiest way to do this is glue your finished work to a pre-stretched canvas from Riot Art. You can also seal it for extra protection beforehand
Different Diamond Art Designs Available
From beautiful Italian vistas and Japanese cherry blossoms to cars, cityscapes, wildlife animals and domestic pets - Riot Art & Craft have got a diamond art design to inspire and thrill you. We've got diamond art kits for beginners with realistic images and adorable animated images for kids, such as owls, unicorns and friendly lions with 5D diamonds.
For professionals, our freestyle design kits give you more creative freedom. Buy the Diamond Dotz sampler set for just the diamonds or try your own image with our Diamond Dotz Freestyle Fabric with blank grid that's coded and ready to go!
Diamond Art Tools and Supplies to Keep on Hand
Every diamond art enthusiast knows there's a number of essential tools and supplies used to create their work that they'd never be caught without. Our kits come with most of these items and are a cost-effective way to get everything you need in one purchase. Here are the basic items you'll need, plus a few extras:
- Round or square drills
- Coded adhesive canvas
- Stylus
- Tweezers
- Glue or wax pad
- Trays
- Zip lock bags
- Easel (optional)
- Light box (optional)
- Storage containers (optional)
- Sealer, such as Mod Podge (optional)
Buying Diamond Art Kits and Accessories Online
Riot Art & Craft make it easy for anyone to discover the joy of diamond painting with our huge range of DIY diamond painting kits and diamond painting accessories. Shop our Diamond Dotz and Collection D'Art kits with stunning designs and everything included or pick up single items to add to your collection, from stylus pens, coded fabrics and diamond sample packs in various colours
FAQs About Diamond Art
What is Diamond Art?
Diamond art uses a canvas with an image on it that's been divided up into many numbers. There's an adhesive coating on the canvas and the crafter must stick coloured resin diamonds onto the corresponding codes to create a glittering masterpiece. Unlike acrylic painting or oil painting, there's no learning curve involved and no mess
What is the Difference Between Diamond Art and Diamond Painting?
There's no difference between diamond art and diamond painting - diamond painting is simply the process of creating diamond art. If you love craft activities that also train the brain, such as origami and needlework, you'll love diamond painting. It:
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves focus
- Enhances fine motor skills
- Ignites creativity
- Expands social circles
Can I Make My Own Diamond Art?
Absolutely! If you've conquered pre-made design kits and are ready to flex your creative skills, you can create diamond art using your own image. Use pencils to sketch an illustration or use a photo and place it under our blank grid fabric sheets to fill it in using the code. Here's some images you can draw:
- Mandalas
- Pets
- Flowers
- Mythical creatures
- Disney characters
What is Needed for Diamond Art?
There are a few essential supplies to purchase before getting started with diamond art that will make the experience better and smoother. Our DIY kits have most of these items in them and are a great way to save money. You'll need:
- Diamond drills in round or square
- Colour coded canvas
- Diamond art pen
- Tweezers to move drills around
- Glue or wax
- Easel to work comfortably
- Light pad with LED light to improve accuracy