I was watching someone placed diamonds on their chart yet they didn't explain why. Now I have to do this for my square charts because of your explanation. Much appreciated.
Stitcheresta, I cannot even begin to thank you for this video! I just started my first square 23.62" x 31.5" Thank you for being patient, thorough and most of all entertaining with your explanation. Oh and the close up is very helpful, too! I've been watching and enjoying all your videos since April. Please keep recording and posting! It's my social media highlight!!
The checkerboard method is a LIFESAVER!!! I just got my first square drill and I was getting so frustrated with having to line everything up. And of course there's a ton of large areas of the same color. I was starting to hate square drill, but now it's a breeze! Thanks so much for the tip!!!
Omg!! Thank you for the tip on using the lid!! I don't know why I didn't think of that. Sometimes stabbing into the jar doesn't work so well. Unfortunately, all of mine have been round. I have some squares on the way, so I will try the checkerboard. Amazing how that straightens them up! Your Tinkerbell is looking so good!!
I just started diamond painting and I didn’t know about this checkerboard method, let me tell you it is a game changer with the square diamonds. I don’t see much of a difference with the rounds. I happen to like the square better but I think hat is because I am a kid at heart and I like the clicking sound when it all comes together. I also tried the pen for the first time because I had the round painting and again, WOW! Thanks for doing the tutorials and making things easier for us as you are working out some bugs as you go as are we. It is nice to know I am not alone in the “what the hell did I get myself into” boat.
I recently became a tweezer convert with squares. Happened due to having to use them because of oily drills. I was shocked to find how neat they go down. I have now learned how to grab a line of up to 4 with them. For some reason they are neater for me then when I do checkerboard. I have completely ditched the pens. Granted I am using the awesome tweezers that come fro Huacan. Just shows how everyone has to get a method that works for them. I think you are right that the checkerboard method is awesome, especially for people converting to squares from rounds. Thank you for another helpful video. I think it is nice to see methods from multiple people. :)
You have gotten really fast! Look at you go! I'm jealous....it's going to be awhile before my China mail gets here! LOL I'm off to check out your amazon stuff :)
I use the tweezers to place my pattern. I found it a little easier to place them then use the pen to fill in. I also use a pen with no wax to twist the drill if need be.
Thank you for your video it was interesting to see how you placed your diamonds. I find it frustrating sometimes when as hard as you try they do not go on straight. I will definitely be using your method in the future. I started with round diamonds and managed to pick up a square one from eBay the only problem I am having is the diamonds are not very even but I found that with my kit the diamonds go on better if I place the diamonds in a particular way as though there is a right and wrong way to them. It will be interesting when I start the one I got from AliExpress.
I have found that instead of pouring out 2-3 diamonds, you can just dip into your jar, one that is right side up always sticks to your pen. I Enjoy your channel so much, you always give good advice..😊
Oh boy, today I venture out to Michael's to get my first DP! You have totally corrupted me, Danielle, it's all your fault for sending me down this rabbit hole which I need at this particular time dealing with a very unwelcome issue.
I was watching someone placed diamonds on their chart yet they didn't explain why. Now I have to do this for my square charts because of your explanation. Much appreciated.
Stitcheresta,
I cannot even begin to thank you for this video! I just started my first square 23.62" x 31.5"
Thank you for being patient, thorough and most of all entertaining with your explanation. Oh and the close up is very helpful, too!
I've been watching and enjoying all your videos since April. Please keep recording and posting! It's my social media highlight!!
The checkerboard method is a LIFESAVER!!! I just got my first square drill and I was getting so frustrated with having to line everything up. And of course there's a ton of large areas of the same color. I was starting to hate square drill, but now it's a breeze! Thanks so much for the tip!!!
I just got my first sqaure. Diamond painting I'm going to try the checker board on my newest diamond painting
I started out with round drills but now really love the square! I only order square. I think they look so much better. Thanks for the video!!!
Awesome tip! I bought two kits and they came with square diamonds, so I'll be using this technique when I start mine! Excited to do this!
Cracks me up to see this old video of you professing your love of squares! 😂😂🥰
Yes that helped and it does help keep the drills straight. Thank you for showing such an easy trick that goes a long way.
Yes! Love checkerboard! I take it a step further and checkerboard a whole section. Love your videos!!!
I use the cap trick also. It is wonderful for confetti ! It was a great idea to show this technique !
I checkerboard also. I only like to work on rounds
I am just viewing this video but what a great help it will be when I start my first diamond painting,
Good how to video! I have my first one on order, can't wait to start.
Omg!! Thank you for the tip on using the lid!! I don't know why I didn't think of that. Sometimes stabbing into the jar doesn't work so well. Unfortunately, all of mine have been round. I have some squares on the way, so I will try the checkerboard. Amazing how that straightens them up! Your Tinkerbell is looking so good!!
Thanks for the tips. Getting ready to do my first square painting...
I just started diamond painting and I didn’t know about this checkerboard method, let me tell you it is a game changer with the square diamonds. I don’t see much of a difference with the rounds. I happen to like the square better but I think hat is because I am a kid at heart and I like the clicking sound when it all comes together. I also tried the pen for the first time because I had the round painting and again, WOW! Thanks for doing the tutorials and making things easier for us as you are working out some bugs as you go as are we. It is nice to know I am not alone in the “what the hell did I get myself into” boat.
Thanks for the video, I always learn something new from you.
I do this even with rounds. I find the area seems to fill faster. Yes, it is the same amount of time, but it seems faster.
I recently became a tweezer convert with squares. Happened due to having to use them because of oily drills. I was shocked to find how neat they go down. I have now learned how to grab a line of up to 4 with them. For some reason they are neater for me then when I do checkerboard. I have completely ditched the pens. Granted I am using the awesome tweezers that come fro Huacan. Just shows how everyone has to get a method that works for them. I think you are right that the checkerboard method is awesome, especially for people converting to squares from rounds. Thank you for another helpful video. I think it is nice to see methods from multiple people. :)
That is almost mesmerizing, lol! Thanks for the tip!!
I discovered this method a few days ago and think its fantastic! I also think its faster too! Kara
Hey Danielle - I'm loving these diamond painting videos. They are fascinating. Not sure if I'll try it, but I like watching you do it! ;)
Thank you, Danielle. This tutorial is very helpful. PamC
You have gotten really fast! Look at you go!
I'm jealous....it's going to be awhile before my China mail gets here! LOL
I'm off to check out your amazon stuff :)
I use the tweezers to place my pattern. I found it a little easier to place them then use the pen to fill in. I also use a pen with no wax to twist the drill if need be.
Thank you for your video it was interesting to see how you placed your diamonds. I find it frustrating sometimes when as hard as you try they do not go on straight. I will definitely be using your method in the future.
I started with round diamonds and managed to pick up a square one from eBay the only problem I am having is the diamonds are not very even but I found that with my kit the diamonds go on better if I place the diamonds in a particular way as though there is a right and wrong way to them. It will be interesting when I start the one I got from AliExpress.
I have found that instead of pouring out 2-3 diamonds, you can just dip into your jar, one that is right side up always sticks to your pen. I Enjoy your channel so much, you always give good advice..😊
I do that method sometimes if it is only one or two diamonds I need!
I started with round. I'd rather do square. I have one on the way.
I do the diagonal with both square and round drills also
Good tips! I started with round diamonds and I'm not sure I like the coverage as much as I see with square diamonds
I started on round but i like the square much more
When I just have a couple or three I just jab into the container at one that is already right side up.
Kristy Dugger I have done that too on occasion!!
I’m doing rounds and I’ve seen the difference of doing 10x10 straight lines vs checkerboard. So, checkerboard wins with me. Thank you.
Hi! can you test the pen that can take 9 "diamonds" at 1 time? it would be great if it works on big 1 color place
Thank you for this video, huge difference. Your diamonds seem to be bigger than ones that I use. Or is it just my imagination?
does it seem like the snapping sound reminds you of popping bubble wrap? I know I find popping bubble wrapping theraputic lol!
Haha. Yes it is just like that!!
I started with a round but quickly orderd 4 squares😂
Its hard to use the circle ones. Help?
I have not done a round diamond painting yet. From what I can see you have to be more careful and precise when laying down the diamonds.
Oh boy, today I venture out to Michael's to get my first DP! You have totally corrupted me, Danielle, it's all your fault for sending me down this rabbit hole which I need at this particular time dealing with a very unwelcome issue.
For one or two drills, you should be able to just put your pen in the jar and grab one, instead of pouring them into the lid.
Florence Slaunwhite I have done that.