Is anyone doing the new craft called "Diamond Painting"?

[graciegirl]

Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Doing some Pandemic crafting...

[JSR22]

Doing some Pandemic crafting...

I needed to laugh!

[asianthree]

Diamond Painting has been around for years. Most patterns are coming from an embroidery piece. They are quick and cheap, And doesn’t take any skill or expertise to spend a few hours of mindless crafts.

I get them for my mom on Amazon lightning deals. For as little as they cost she can throw them away and start a new one. I did get her a magnifying lamp which helps her read the numbers easier.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Diamond Painting has been around for years. Most patterns are coming from an embroidery piece. They are quick and cheap, And doesn’t take any skill or expertise to spend a few hours of mindless crafts.

I get them for my mom on Amazon lightning deals. For as little as they cost she can throw them away and start a new one. I did get her a magnifying lamp which helps her read the numbers easier.

A neighbor does those. I personally don't understand the interest. Then again I never liked paint-by-numbers either, and this seems to be basically the same thing, except with beads instead of paint.

[Buckeyephan]

My sister got me started and I made my neighbor addicted. I’ve spoken to the recreation department about starting a club and am in the process of applying. As for what to do with finished pictures, they are rolled up in my closet!

[epratt]

I started about four years ago. Before COVID I sold them at the arts and crafts show in The Villages. My first show I sold half of my inventory of 40 pictures. Most of my pictures are of dogs and I also do custom ones from photos. I am waiting for the arts and crafts shows to start up again as I have about 50 framed pictures waiting to be sold.

[Northwoods]

Doing some Pandemic crafting...

OMG. I laughed out loud....

[graciegirl]

Diamond Painting has been around for years. Most patterns are coming from an embroidery piece. They are quick and cheap, And doesn’t take any skill or expertise to spend a few hours of mindless crafts.

I get them for my mom on Amazon lightning deals. For as little as they cost she can throw them away and start a new one. I did get her a magnifying lamp which helps her read the numbers easier.

Some are quite involved. A friend did this one of Sean Connery.

[CFrance]

Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???
My neighbor across the street does it. She has an amazing amount of patience and is excellent at puzzles.

[Pairadocs]

Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???

I was just shopping at Jo Ann's Saturday (to kill a little time on a boring Saturday... no T time...LOL ) and SAW that craft. Have a very "crafty" neighbor and ask her as soon as I came home (she teachers some craft groups at various rec centers). She said there could be but she's "in the craft loop" and has not heard of any. I was curious, heard it does take a GOOD light, but what held me back is what to DO with all the finished projects...it's the age old craft question....LOL ! Same with ceramics, how much CAN you give to family and friends, you finally run out of people, at least I did... LOL !

[Pairadocs]

My sister got me started and I made my neighbor addicted. I’ve spoken to the recreation department about starting a club and am in the process of applying. As for what to do with finished pictures, they are rolled up in my closet!

LOL ! Like my ceramics... no one in the family wants any more ceramics for Christmas...LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Doing some Pandemic crafting...

That's GREAT, do you do pretzels too ? :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[asianthree]

This is about the simplest craft one can do. Canvas is sticky, has squares that the symbol tells you what color to put there. If you are not crafty this is a great way to take up time. Other than time you don’t need to have a knack or talent to have a nice end result.

Unlike painting you don’t need to shade, or blend, just put a drill in the corresponding spot. Pictures with full drill look the most complete. While round drills are nice, square drills fill the entire square and have a more finished product.

After completion, you need to use a clear coat over entire project. If not eventually some of the drills will fall off in time. If you plan to hang it’s best not to put behind glass, you lose the sparkle. I got my mom a 18x24 child Angel that had a garden in the background. I framed like a gallery canvas, and she added drills on the side to complete. I then used a clear coat spray.

It’s been hanging in her bedroom for over 2 years, and when the sun hits it sparkles when you walk by. The sad part is most are coming from China, have copied pictures from artists without their permission. Some companies have a reputation of the canvas not covered in tack to hold drills. If this happens you can either use a spray adhesive, ( for large area) or thin craft double stick tape for a small space.

There are many companies online that sell the kits, with about any picture you can think of, that can be pricey. If you are a prime member they are on lighting deals all the time for as little as $5 and up depending on the size. Larger sizes or intricate design isn’t difficult to do, just takes more time. After all it’s just like an embroidered piece, with out the needle, but diamond painting unlike embroidery is not take with you project.

You can also get blank sticky canvas, and create your own abstract using all the extra drills ( and there will be many) to make interesting piece

[epratt]

I have done diamond painting for 4 years. At the last Villages Arts & Craft Show I sold half of my inventory of about 45 paintings. I mainly do dog breed and custom paintings from photos.

[Nick B]

Doing some Pandemic crafting...
A trumpy ball?

[PugMom]

i'd never heard of this before & had to do a search. it's really nice! some of the artwork is stunning. it would good framed, imo:coolsmiley:

[lsauls7537]

Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???

Oh my...I am seriously addicted! I've completed about 20, just finished one, another one about 20% finished and a huge one waiting! Yep, I've got dots on the floor, and dog. Yes, I would join!

Linda Sauls

[HappyRetired]

There had been a group meeting at Silver Lake in Southside RC. I don't see it listed unless it's called something different than Diamond Painting. Try calling the Rec Center--they'd know if the group is meeting or is on hold due to the Covid19. The coloring group that meets at Mulberry welcomes Diamond Painting folks too.

[Chloe Girl]

Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???
I started doing diamond art when the pandemic hit. I love dogs, especially goldens, so I did several of them. I bought cheap frames and hung them in the garage where I see them when I pull the car in. Don't worry, the urge to do them will fade in time. Yes, I had a lot of beads all over the house but I think most of them have been vacuumed up.

[grayc1964]

There is a group called I can do that craft at Laurel Monor. Thursday from 9am to 11am. We have ladies doing diamond dots. Lots of fun.

[New Englander]

Some are quite involved. A friend did this one of Sean Connery.

Wow.. Looks nice.

[Sherry8bal]

I have done 4 of these by now - Diamond Dotz and YES, those little beads end up on the floor!! I find them very relaxing to do and it sure passes the time during these stupid pandemic days. I have them all framed by a young lady named Tammy Reedy just off Highway 42 in The Villages who has her own shop. She does a fantastic, professional job AND she's cheaper than anything you can get at Michaels!! Three of mine are large paintings - one a blue peacock, one a Mediterranean villa scene and one a painting by Van Gogh "Wheat Fields". The 4th one is a bunch of poppies that I framed myself.

[graciegirl]

There is a group called I can do that craft at Laurel Monor. Thursday from 9am to 11am. We have ladies doing diamond dots. Lots of fun.

I have been part of THAT group for several years, but have not attended since March due to the Pandemic. As soon as Helene and I are vaccinated, we will attend again. That is so good to know. Thank you.

[graciegirl]

I have done 4 of these by now - Diamond Dotz and YES, those little beads end up on the floor!! I find them very relaxing to do and it sure passes the time during these stupid pandemic days. I have them all framed by a young lady named Tammy Reedy just off Highway 42 in The Villages who has her own shop. She does a fantastic, professional job AND she's cheaper than anything you can get at Michaels!! Three of mine are large paintings - one a blue peacock, one a Mediterranean villa scene and one a painting by Van Gogh "Wheat Fields". The 4th one is a bunch of poppies that I framed myself.

I would love to see pictures of them on this forum. I have just done one and it was very simple and took several days. I would work on it until my back hurt and then go and find chocolate to eat. ;)

[Velvet]

I was not aware of this technique. It seems very interesting. It reminds me of the ancient art of sand painting used by monks. They would spend months on a piece of art in prayer and when it was finished it would be swept away. The art was the process not necessarily the product. (Sort of like playing golf?)

[NavyVet]

Wow, I had never heard of this. I learn something new every day. I looked it up (with DuckDuckGo, not Google LOL) Interesting and sparkly! Reminds me of coloring with glitter gel pens which I enjoy doing. However my addiction is 3D jigsaw puzzles. I just finished putting together my 5 building Christmas village. This year we seem to have more time to do these types of hobbies. Happy Thanksgiving!

[jaccik1]

I do 6 of these a year. Great to take up some time. I have them under the guest room bed once I complete one. On to a new one.

[stevekennedy3]

Hi, I have 4 pictures completed and am working on #5. I would love to hear from you. Linda Kennedy and my email is stevekennedy3#mac.com. I live in The Villages at Sunset Point.

[judyk16]

I am on my second painting. Really enjoy it! Would love to be part of a group. I am in Pine Hills. Anyone else?

[asianthree]

Just bought 2 18x24 on prime for 9.24 each. Hopefully it will take my mom more than a week to finish. Just a note, you don’t need to buy a special roller to make sure all drills are secure. A rolling pin works better, with more pressure, rather than the small handheld just for diamond painting

[Kbark]

I absolutely love doing it. It is very relaxing but sometimes hard on the eyes! Would love to have a group

[asianthree]

I absolutely love doing it. It is very relaxing but sometimes hard on the eyes! Would love to have a group

I bought a magnify floor lamp. She loves it, can see symbols without glasses. It was under $30

[epratt]

I have been doing diamond painting for 4 years. At the last Villages Arts & Crafts Show I sold half of my inventory of 45 pictures. I mainly do dog breed pictures and custom pictures from photos.