How to Create Your Own Custom Diamond Painting || Featuring Diamond Dotz Freestyle Products
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
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(Disclaimer: I do not have an affiliate partnership with Diamond Dotz, but I did receive the Diamond Dotz Freestyle Box for review.)
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Hi, diamond painting buddies! Today we're experimenting with creating our own freestyle diamond painting using Diamond Dotz drills and fabrics. Diamond Dotz drills have the most sparkle of any drills I've ever used, and I really want to use them on every canvas!
Here are links to some resources I mention in this video:
Lazy River Wood Turning:
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or follow LRWT on Instagram @lazy_river_wt
Threadbare Designer:
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(In my experience this site works best on desktop)
You can find this original art here:
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DMC/Diamond Dotz conversion chart:
www.diamonddotz.com/diamond-d...
(Scroll all the way down to view the chart)
As always, I'm happy to answer any questions in the comments. As the channel gets larger, it's getting harder for me to keep up, but I do my best to answer as quickly as I can.
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Both DMC and DD need to start making their drills out of glass. Better for the environment and also way more shine. Currently this option doesn’t exist as far as I can tell. Why? I know plastic is cheapest, but the planet and our oceans deserve better and I know that crafters would be thrilled to have more options. Diamond painting comes from a much older art form (mosaic) and I would love to think that at some point, some master crafters used actual semi-precious or even precious stones and metals to make them. It can’t be called “diamond painting” for nothing.
I just started a square DD project and OMG I cannot wait for them to sell the square drills individually they are absolutely fantastic. Especially the ABs
I am so excited to hear that!! Squares would eliminate the grid line problem, which would be incredible! I hope they do come out with freestyle squares! :)
That was really neat to see! Thanks for trying something new. and sharing with us.
Thanks so much, Karen! It was a lot of fun! :)
The thought of this causes me great stress. Lol. Thank you for taking on a challenge so I don’t have to!
In that case, it was absolutely my pleasure! 😀🥰
This is really amazing! The converting colors seems to be a lot easier than I thought. Thank you so much 💖
My pleasure, Flutta! I really like how she's turning out. :)
I bought most of the supplies one coupon at a time from JoAnn. You just inspired me to do my own. Thanks for the links and clear explanation. We have similar taste in art.
That is awesome, Catherine!! I am excited to hear what you come up with! :)
Thank you so much for making this and for keeping it up on your channel!
I find this facinating but don't feel I have the creativity to make it happen. Love the result so far.
I think you sell yourself short, but thanks very much for your encouragement! :)
You sincerely love this pen... And you sincerely love what you are doing... And that is why I sincerely love watching you... 🙏❤️ Way to go with supporting all the other angels doing great work... Masters of their craft... Will totally check them out.
Such a Great video!! I have been playing with my own for a long time . Love the old masters and love to add special diamonds too. Have done HAED designs and then made my own. Wish I had time I would just do it as a company for a creative outlet! Love their new squares!!!
Thanks so much!! That is awesome, Sheryl! That would be so cool! I ordered a blank canvas project, and I’m nervous about how long it will take me. I do think the blank canvas is fun though!
This was so fascinating! I love how you’re always finding new and creative things to share for us to try. I wonder if Diamond Dotz will be adding their new square drills to their freestyle line (and blank canvases to match, size-wise)?
I really enjoyed learning about this whole process and definitely want to experiment with that program you shared. Also, this could totally be a fabulous bonus video to link to you-know-what 😄
Hi, friend!! Thank you!! I hadn't thought of that because I started it so long ago, but yes - it could! Great idea! I really hope they will add a square option. It would work so much better for projects like this!
That's really great idea, thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you love your pen and I can’t wait to hear the story behind it!! 😍😍
The freestyle is such a cool concept and it’s coming out beautifully but I don’t think I’d ever do it. It just seems like way too much counting for me 😂😂
Hi, Steph!! Thanks again - so much for co-creating such beautiful pens!! This project definitely requires counting - but only to 10! :)
Beautiful work 😊
This is awesome! Thank you for the experiment. Boticelli is by far one of my favorite 'old masters'. I've got 'The birth of Venus' in diamond painting (not started yet) but i doubt the rendering will be good because of,as you said, all the details in the painting. So this video opens lots of doors! So thank you for that! x
Thanks so much, Lenka!! I’m so glad you enjoyed! 🥰
You are brilliant!!!\.This is amazing! Soooooooo beautiful! I love Diamond Doty drills! They are the best! This is a great service. Thank you for the detailed information. 🙏🤗💖
My pleasure! This was a lot of fun to work on. :) DD drills are amazing - I agree! I hope they fix the grid line issue so people can expand how they use these products even more! :)
Amazing!! Thanks for the beautiful video!
Thanks, Marty! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)
What a cool video! Thank you! I can't wait to try this. I didn't realize you could order the Diamond Dotz separately. Now I know what to do when I find a really beautiful canvas with those horrible gaudy colors. I can just replace them! Best wishes and thanks again. 💗✨🙂
Thanks so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
What a great idea! I don't know if I'll ever have the courage to do it, but it's nice to know it can be done.
Thanks so much, Helen! :)
I LOVE DD's Diamonds, they are the absolute Prettiest I have ever seen and my personal favorite! Thank you for sharing all the info, I love what you did, and its turning out Absolutely Stunning❣
Thanks so much, Amy!! I agree - their drills are gorgeous!
I agree. Diamond Dots diamonds are so beautiful. I think twice about buying other brands knowing that the drills won’t be as pretty. They spoil you and you know it. Love the idea of them having customs available and introducing square drills, because I struggle to find images I’m completely in love with.
@@alisondinstel6043 I am so excited about this development too! :)
Thanks for experimenting for us. Not sure I'm that adventurous but you've given me something to think about!
My pleasure! It was a lot of fun! :)
Hi Jessica - I love your project - totally up my alley. LOL... The freestyle DD set is so cool - first time I see it. Now you made me wan't to try this myself...Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Lisette! :) It was a lot of fun! :)
wow thank you for this info!!! this is an awesome idea
Thanks, Lianne! I had a lot of fun with this one. :)
This is amazing. I might have to get adventurous. Yeah the grid lines are kind of dark but I’m not sure I would be able to pull it off without them!
Thanks so much! They are definitely helpful for counting, but they definitely affect the finished appearance. Hopefully they add squares to their freestyle line - then this issue would resolve itself automatically! :)
Hi, Wow! great idea. Good job. Thank you for sharing this amazing video.
Thanks so much, Coral! I'm having a lot of fun working on this project! :) I hope you're doing well.
Wow! I (as you may know already) wax lyrical about DD quality. I’d love this! Well done Jessica and thanks so much for sharing. I am doing the Dragon Princess at the moment (diamondpainting fairy) and have zero trash and a whole heap of sparkle 🥰
They really are great drills. I am beyond thrilled that they're offering customs! Assuming they give you the opportunity to preview before purchase, this will be really cool. :)
Thank You so much for posting this video ! I was searching to make a photo of my grand daughter and found the answer with your video!
I'm so thrilled! I hope it turns out wonderfully!
Where can we get the box it’s awesome
I am going to be doing a HAED cross stitch pattern on a blank canvas with square drills soon (still waiting on all the stuff to come in). I would, however, be interested in using that site to convert one of my own art work pieces into a diamond painting and/or cross stitch pattern.
That is going to be so much fun!! I think Threadbare would be great for that kind of project! :)
Oh my goodness! I just ordered a custom diamond painting I designed with the 'The Birth of Venus' face! Great minds🤣 Thanks for the amazing video!
Whoa - seriously!! That is amazing!! We have great taste! 🥰
Hi i make my own patterns on my ipad with a crosstich creator App. They use dmc colors. I pic up a free to use image and go for it. I made a beautiful hummingbird and i change the colors of the bird in Ab’s, this was a gift for my sister. Now i am making another gift this time for my mother in law, she loves dachshunds, so i am making one for her. It is a lot of fun to do this!
That is so fun, Linda!! What a great tip too! 😀
Wow!beuatiful
Thanks so much!
You’re right! That rendering is amazing! How do you go about finding such a high-resolution image to crop? I’m interested in trying this!
Thanks so much! I found this one on wikiart, and that site has a whole section full of high resolution images. :) Often museum web sites will offer some for personal use as well. :)
@@tinyworldsofwonder thank you! 💕
Good morning sweetie, great to see you. Just an FYI, did you know that Diamond Dotz now has SQUARE drills? I have not see them myself personally, but my understanding is they are just as gorgeous as the rounds. Just thought you might like to know. Have a super great day, take care and stay safe 💖💖
Hi, Nana!! How are you? I saw Natalie at Diamond Painting by Nat working on a square drill, and it looked gorgeous! I really hope they will add squares to the freestyle line, especially since that would totally eliminate the grid line issue. :)
@@tinyworldsofwonder Hey there hun. I am doing ok, thank you so much for asking. Hope you are doing well :-). I sure agree with you regarding the drills. I look forward to that as well.
What's the best software to use for custom diamond painting. I used art stitch easy and I previewed the painting before printing, and after completing the picture, one of the faces looks too clumped up with the same colour. I was sent a screen grab of a picture. Any ideas as I wanted the faces to have better detail.
Oh no! That is discouraging. I have had the same issue with WinStitch, even though I often hear it recommended. This rendering came from Threadbare Designer, and so far I think it's really nice. :)
I absolutely love this!! I need you to point me in the right direction. I really-really want to get a custom diamond painting of something specific. Its secret , but they are my favorite thing in the world. How do I know if there is a copy right on the art?
I can’t advise you specifically (I’m definitely not a lawyer), but in general terms, unless you created the image yourself you can be almost certain that any image created after 1925 is under copyright - it’s just a matter of finding out who owns it. There are some exceptions regarding lapsed copyrights and renewals, but they take a lot of research to find. For the lay person, it’s much more feasible to assume that 1925 is the public domain cutoff. If you can locate the image owner, they can grant or sell you permission, and sometimes they will for personal use. 🥰 I hope that helps!!
Would the grid lines have been less noticable if you had used square drills? I'm new to this and I'm curious.
Yes, absolutely! That would be the best way to do this for sure. 😃 Unfortunately Diamond Dotz didn't make square drills at that time and I was determined to take advantage of their sparkly goodness, but that definitely would have made a big difference. 🥰
Need to find out how to rid those grid lines. Or do video of canvas wo grid lines
They definitely affect the finished product. I can see how they would be helpful for counting, but not ideal for creating a polished canvas. I admit to being a little baffled about why Diamond Dotz uses them knowing that this product line is designed to be used in this way.
can't find any info about the Diamond Dotz custom you mentioned
So cool. It’s such an awesome idea to crop out a smaller part of a image you love and still keep all the detail. I wonder price wise if you’d come out ahead by ordering a custom vs how you did it. It’s such a shame that the gridlines show through. It’s so beautiful! Did you find that the blank canvas was as sticky as their normal canvases? I love their quality, but find it hard sometimes to find images I’m really in love with so I’m excited to see them offering customs.
Hi, Alison! Thank you! A pre-printed custom in this case would be MUCH cheaper, and since this one is public domain, you really could order it anywhere. :) I think the adhesive on my fabric was comparable to the Diamond Dotz Spartan Symbol I completed. :)
Thanks for answering my questions so quickly!
So how do you work from the paper pattern? Lay it under with a lightfast?
Sadly the printing is too small for my gridlines, so lots of counting. 😀 I’ve been working in blocks of 100, and that seems to work pretty well. 😀
All I wanted to know is how you got the image to show on the grid canvas? Do u put it on a light box or what?
I have been doing this project with a separate printed pattern - exactly like cross stitch. 🥰
Amazing artwork keep going new friend 😊❤
Thanks so much!
I think you suggest that they lighten the line they didn’t use to be that dark. Love it
Totally agree. I can see how it's useful for working from a pattern, but it doesn't work perfectly with round drills. :)
Wow, computers stuff...this is way above my abilities! I am hoping to trace my own art onto the diamond sticky paper. Do you know how to do that? I sure would be pleased if you did! Thank you!
I wonder if you could trace your design on Diamond Dotz non-adhesive fabric and then apply Diamond Dotz Dotz Stick over the design and then diamond paint it. That could be so fun!! 😀
It's not that difficult, there's a program called Stitch Art Easy and it's very straight forward and easy to use.
So is the end result cost effective? Does this process save any money compared to DD printing out a custom for you? I've considered a process like this before but I wasn't sure if the cost would be any different - I'm always looking for a way to save a little money, especially with how expensive DP's can get! In the end - since I had a few DP stashed up any - I put the thought away for another time..
I haven’t priced out DD customs, but I believe they would be more cost effective than my experiment. Sadly they weren’t an option when I started, but it’s cool that they are now! 😀
I have a question for you. Can you use both diamond round drill and the square dots together in one painting? What I'm saying is when you have curves, use the round drill dots and when you have straight areas, use the square dots.
That's an intriguing question! I suppose you could now that I think about it! The only downside might be how noticeable the background canvas is around the round drills. If you ever experiment with it, I would love to know how it looks! :)
I'm an artist and I have a very complicated request from a client. I've never done this before and she asked me to draw this design straight onto the grid fabric. Problem is, how am I supposed to use marker on adhesive? Or without getting it so dirty. Does the tape stick back on? I really can't special order anything, all she gave me was the fabric and the size......
Wow, that is an unusual and complicated request! :) The plastic protective cover can be removed and then placed back down as long as the same side faces down both times. The adhesive itself is permanent on this kind of grid fabric, but it may not be so tacky that it's impossible to draw on. You're correct, the canvas would be easy to get dirty and the only way to avoid it would be to work in small areas quickly. That said, I think it's likely possible, although definitely outside the box!! I'm not 100% certain if her plan will work - how for example would she handle placing diamonds in areas where the drawn line cuts through the grid boxes halfway? It's an interesting prospect for sure!
Wow that looks great! It’s too bad about the grid lines but without them this would be so beautiful!
Agreed!! Thanks so much! I am really glad I purchased the pattern and drills so I can do another version if I have the patience. :)
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Gosh Jessica, that really is looking great! For your first rendering you did an amazing job... ever think you might consider opening up your own Diamond Painting business? Even just canvases. Hint Hint😊You would carry such a unique line...😉 I really love the way you cropped her. Very nice.
Question: Are the DD drills that came in the bottles static-y? If not, the static issue must be from the plastic packaging on their regular kits. Just curious..🤔
That is so nice, Jill! I haven’t thought about it, but choosing art sure is fun! 🥰 Thanks for your kind words!
Do you know if you could use non Diamond Dotz drills on their blank canvases?
I don’t know why you couldn’t. As long as you use 2.8mm round drills, which is the standard size. I ordered a few cheap Amazon diamond paintings when I started and the drills are 2.5mm rounds. But you’ll still see the grid lines with round drills like she did.
I agree with Alison - as long as the drills are 2.8 mm (and many rounds are) it should work out just fine. :)
Is it more cost effective to use the custom option or your experiment?
I would say definitely the custom option if Diamond Dotz has brought it back. :) When I started this one, they hadn't launched that yet, so I bought "off the rack" drills. If you're not set on using Diamond Dotz drills, a custom would definitely be cheaper. :)
That looked great,too complicated for me,computer challenged,lol. What was the link for custom diamond dotz.
Hi, Sue!!! You can find customs at Kreative Kreations via the link in the description. I need to try one myself soon! :)
Ok thank you.
Do you have to download this app
Hi, Kathleen! I rendered this chart from this website: www.thread-bare.com/convert
It was super easy, and I'm really happy with the result!
Wow, pretty cool.
Yes unfortunate about the grid lines. I have seen plain paper.
Thank you!! Totally agree - the grid lines are a shame.
The link isnt taking you directly to the custom section anymore. Where you could click it and take you directly to upload your picture.... can I have that link again? :-/
Hi, Cathren! I was doing a little research as Katie was gathering some info for her Summer with the Masters video drop tomorrow, and it looks like Diamond Dotz sadly seems to have discontinued their customs service. I am extremely sad about this, and I have no idea why. I do plan to do a little digging to see if I can find out some more information.
@@tinyworldsofwonder Thanks so much. Please keep us updated? This is heartbreaking because I had plans for that wonderful feature. Well.... alls well... right? Heh
@@cathrenriddler45 Will do!! I am very sad about it too. I was planning to order one for our event, and I'm sad not to have the option. I'll let everyone know if I hear back from Diamond Dotz. :)
Didn’t it come with a light table? Then you can tape the dot lines under the paper?!
A light pad would be a great idea for working on blank fabric. :) Sadly this fabric came with pre-printed lines.
I love the idea of using the enlarged detail. The grid lines showing is very unfortunate though. 😢
hopefully someone.give me.that one soon
My brother want to know how he can have one done on a super hero Character of the one marvel .
Hi, Cynthia! Diamond Dotz brand has some really great licensed character kits. I think they're available in craft stores like Joann Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. :)
The down falls are the grid lines and way too much white showing around the round drills(did that make sense?). Now if they come out with square drills look out world. 😂😂🎉💎🍀
I hope they do too! That would solve the problem for sure. I don't mind the white - I don't think it's that visible in real life - but the gridlines are SO dark. I hope they will make an adjustment there. :)
Kreative Kreations Diamond paintings are very very pricey
They definitely are. I now have a Hobby Lobby in my local area that carries DD supplies, but when I made this video, I had to order everything online. :)
You won't see the lines if you remove the backa and place it in a frame the same size with a plain white backdrop!
Like, since it goes on a separate plastic layer, there isn't much of an issue with that
I'm really disappointed that she couldn't show us how to actually use the blank canvas as she's diamond painting. Im trying to figure that out and I am stumped. Please show a video for the actual diamond painting of your own from showing how to actually do the dp on the canvas not just the half picture. Thank you so much in advance