Everyone is facing some sort of trouble because of Corona. Those affected are facing the worst situation. But the not-affected ones are also going through discomfort. The lockdown has confined you to your homes. No office, no school, no university and no shopping trips. This has made life quite hard.
While you remain in homes, you have plenty of leisure time. The best thing is to invest it in a constructive activity. You can spend the free hours in some art work. Diamond painting is the most rewarding hobby during COVID. Why not use imagination and create a nice piece of art. It can be an animal, flower, bird, animation, a celebrity, a famous place, a religious symbol, some calligraphy or your own custom birthday photo.
Whatever design you have chosen to make your new diamond painting, it should be fun to work on. Before getting started, read the post and get to know important things in advance.
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How to paint
The step-by-step guide is given here. It’s especially for the beginners. Follow it and make a great piece of art. Here are certain tips and tricks that you should follow to enjoy your hobby and make a perfect diamond painting Let’s begin now:
1. The first step is to unload the kit. Empty it on a flat surface.
2. Read the labels on the sheet to understand the canvas properly.
3. Take a masking tape and unfold the canvas. You’ll have a beautiful design in front of you.
4. Peel the plastic sheet. Do it inch by inch to make sure it doesn’t ruin the canvas.
5. Now pour out all the diamonds on the tray.
6. Hold the pen. Dip it softly on the adhesive gel.
7. Tap the diamonds with the help of a settler tool. The diamond will stick to the tool.
8. Now ply each diamond to its designated spot.
9. Keep doing the same until the canvas is full and design is complete.
10. Peel the sheet as you keep working on it.
11. When the entire canvas is covered and you’re done with the painting. Cover the canvas using a plastic sheet.
12. Rolling pins are good to use to make the canvas stable and avoid moving from one corner to another.
13. Put a load over the canvas or apply any sealant. It will make sure it stays durable.
14. Allow the load to stay overnight. Remove it the next day.
15. it’s time to frame the painting. Use stretcher bars for this purpose. It needs expertise because it’s a tedious task.
If you want to master the art of diamond painting and pursue it as a hobby during the Covid, you should follow these instructions. Watching a tutorial can also help. There are many guides available on the internet. You can take help from there and get started. These are especially made for the beginners. There are experts who give lots of ideas too.
Appropriate surroundings
It’s essential to select a place where you can create the painting in a distraction-free environment. There shouldn’t be any noise or an annoying thing around. Keep your pets away. Make sure it’s quiet and comfortable to work. There should be enough lighting in the room.
The right place
When you’ve finally decided about having the perfect ambience, it’s time to choose the spot where you’re going to work. It should be a flat table where you can place the painting comfortably. Its size should be optimal which is easy-to-use for you. The canvas shouldn’t hang down from one end. It should rest on the surface for your convenience.
Diamond art kit
You should have the kit ready before starting the art work. Every kit is special and comes with these items in it:
- A printed canvas. It’s covered with a coating of a plastic sheet as a protective layer
- Tiny drills or diamonds. These are shiny and labeled.
- Tweezers
- Setter. It’s a pen for applying the diamonds
- The adhesive gel. It’s like a glue to stick the diamonds on the canvas.
While making the painting, you apply a small amount of adhesive gel to the diamond applicator tool. Then you can lift the diamonds and ply them according to the spot which is designated for them.
The diamonds can be round or square. You can choose any in accordance with your preference and design. These are made of resin. It’s shiny and sparkly material.
Diamond painting isn’t restricted to a certain age group. You can enjoy this art at any age. All you need is the right kit, a proper palace and a perfect sitting spot.
Finishing
When you’re done with the painting, you must protect it. A seal and a frame are the last steps you should perform after it’s complete. This will keep the diamonds intact for a longer time. The frame will also enhance its beauty and will make hanging it on the wall easier. Choosing an appealing frame is good. If your painting is awesome and gets a poor frame, it won’t look great to view at. So, always go for a frame compatible with the painting.
Think out of the box
To make something extraordinary, you’ll have to think beyond. There are many designs posted online by experts. You can emulate them or make your own. Use your imagination and bring the best out of you. It’s not necessary to follow the professionals. You can be as creative as you can be. Considering room decor is also good when making a painting. Match the color scheme to make sure it’s in harmony with the ambience.
Enjoy your diamond painting and get entertained in your home. Say good-bye to boredom in the lockdown and spend time in a rewarding hobby. Nothing can be more enjoyable than creating a unique art piece for your home. There are many forms of art but diamond painting is among the best ones. Its fun to do and not so hard. Just follow the tips and step by step tutorial to come with something exciting and fascinating.
The first painting may take some time as you’re a beginner. But, as you become an expert, you’re likely to complete a painting in a relatively lesser time.
