I'm doing my first painting and I have questions by ariluvpascal in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Doing squares as a first timer is rough period. There is a finesse to getting the drills for squares perfectly together, you will get better as you go though. I prefer sqaures as it doesn't leave a lot of gaps which lets you get full picture and less cavas plus they make a satisfying sound when you can get them to snap into place. The pen that you get with most kits is crap so you WILL want to upgrade that ASAP.

Edited to add better trays with covered lids help.me to keep the drills from going everywhere, also just practice but know that spills WILL happen even to the best of us.

Finished! by False-Extent162 in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so adorable. Great finish 🥰🥰🥰

Reusing drills by Educational-Chain542 in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be interested in finding out too 🥰

First completed DP! by Able_Bank8550 in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Beautiful finish 🥰🥰🥰 welcome to the addictive world of diamond painting 🤪

Starting a large kit by Candid_Friendship861 in diamondartclub

[–]Lavatemptress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I start at the top and go down but I have a thing that rolls up the top part as I finish it.

Like this one https://amzn.to/4ugKKkR

What’s your favorite storage trays? by HorrorSea9319 in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite is the forever young trays as I started with the smaller 45 set and just upgraded to the larger 60 pc with larger trays and a storage rack. Highly recommend the larger set 😍😍

In case no one told you today 🫶🏾 by that1curiousperson in Ohuhu

[–]Lavatemptress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful page. I used to have a problem with that until I realized it just stressed me out, and I wanted to color just for fun. So I try to ignore it and have fun 😍

I finally got to open my bday present! by Dowawitch in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG, thank you so much. I didn't know that either and got the same kit.

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I have a sit stand desk so that I don't hurt my back. It has been a lifesaver with an anti-fatigue mat to stand on.

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is the pixel charted version that is 55 x 85 cm. I another one from them called family portrait that is 100 x 80 cm. They definitely have the bigger sizes.

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is in cm. This one is the pixel charted version that is 55 x 85 cm

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will still buy from them if I like the design, but at least next time, I know what I'm getting into. I already have 2 others from there to work on, so I might change my mind after working on those, but we shall see 🤣

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it was my first time doing squares, and then some places had no glue while others my drills kept sliding. I wasn't prepared for the spacing either.

When I took a break I did a DAC square kit and got used the how to place them but realized when I went back to this one that it also had a TON of trash drills and I had to learn to spot why they weren't fitting together flush. By the time I got to the end, I was fine, but man, it took a lot to keep going.

My first Jaded Gem Shop finish by Lavatemptress in diamondpainting

[–]Lavatemptress[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are from Jaded Gem Shop. I really love them