8 Tips For How To Diamond Paint Faster

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Welcome to a highly requested diamond painting how to/tutorial with eight steps to diamond painting faster! In the three years I've been diamond painting so far, I've completed 125+ kits and have been called a pretty speedy diamond painter. My most frequently asked question is "how do you diamond paint so quickly? How do you finish so many diamond paintings in a month? etc." So, today I'm sharing some practical tips and suggestions that you can test out, whether you're new to diamond painting or a seasoned crafter!

- A couple tips I forgot to include but are also major timesavers! If your section only has a couple of one symbol/color, don't pour the color into a tray. Use your pen to "pick and place" directly from your storage container. Also! Organize the symbols in your storage solution by symbol - all the letters together, all the arrows together, etc. This can make finding the symbols easier, particularly on high-color kits!

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[colleenhass]

I always use a light pad underneath the canvas. It makes it so much easier to see the symbols. I also use a desk lamp when I'm doing these.

[Namelessismyprice]

I love how you tell people not to compare. ❤ We are all here to enjoy the craft, it's not a competition.

[paulineartstuff]

I would like to add this tip about the organization. It makes it even easier to find the symbol you need by sorting them to what makes sense to you. For example numbers 1-6 or alfabet, or - +/ and put all squares together, triangles, dots. Whatever makes sense for yourself helps speeds picking your stones too. And if u only need 1 diamond dont poor your diamonds in the tray just pick one out of your box.

[jenniferhanson]

Every drill you put down is a step towards your goal!! ♥️

[melaniephillips]

I use all of these tips already and I fly through canvases. I just started one that is 120x90cm and I'm almost was halfway done only 3 weeks in. Multiplacing is a GAME CHANGER!!!

[Mamascoffeeandcrafts]

I’m a pretty good diamond painter, but I’ve never single placed with a multi placer. I appreciate this tutorial—I’ll try this technique out!

[insertlamenamehere]

Okay so, thank you for the tips, also I wanted to say, you sound so sweet and emotionally mature, it truly was a joy to watch your video, you do amazing at teaching without pressure, mentioning themes not many others do, so honest about the craft. Thanks again!

[jenniferzyren]

Yes! Thank you for all the tips! Most I already knew but there were a few that were different. One of my tips, not for making it more speedy per se but to help make it easier, is to do the symbols with the most diamonds to place in a section first. I find that it’s a lot easier finding one or two spots after a huge section has been filled than going through and trying to find them individually.

[bertamohar]

Katie that was an A+ explanation and suggestions for those who want to increase speed or maximize efficiency during diamond painting. I like to hear everyone's tips and compare them to how I'm doing it. Definitely as you get more experience diamond painting some of these suggestions may come quite naturally and some tips are like aha moments. I pretty much diamond paint as you were tipping except for using multiple placer for more single placements. That was very cool and I'm going to try it. At times I don't have much time to diamond paint so whenever I can I get so happy and look forward to it. It just brightens up my day. I take my time regardless and just enjoy how the painting is coming together with all the beautiful colors, etc. Funny enough, I'm not normally a patient person but when I diamond paint it's like Zen, I have all the patience in the world😂. I listen to diamond painters like yourself and others as I paint and sometimes I learn new things or see kits or tools that I'm interested in looking up; new companies maybe though DAC is still my favorite. I hope everyone finds pleasure in their craft and doing something beautiful for yourself when you can really helps your outlook on things that you have to do. Thank you for a very nice video and enjoy diamond painting everyone!

[cherylgerhards]

I loved this video Katie. You did a fantastic job explaining, demonstrating and offering options.

[JessicaJones-edvx]

I love the suggestion of single placing or using less drills on your multi-placer, I've been doing that and it makes things so much simpler not swapping things out. Also If you don't have time for a large project there are smaller projects - make sure you choose one compatible with your time and interest. Do feel like you have to do something big if you don't have time or energy - sometimes stickers or keychains or coasters are perfect for the experience and completion boost if you don't have time or energy for a large image. Large stuff is great too but I'm not a large project finisher so I have to choose smaller scale so I don't end of with a lot of WIP :)

[annboggs]

Great tips Katie! Your tips taught me how to multi-place after many failed attempts. Picking up the drills at a slight angle was life changing! Thanks!

[allisoup]

Also, I tried Randa's putty and it was such a game changer that I immediately went and ordered 10 lol. Love the scents and the longevity of it is amazing! The original PaddyWax wasn't a good fit for me, but the PW Super Sticky is the only thing I use in my single placer now. 😄

[allisoup]

Loved this! I started multiplacing (with help from your video 😉) basically as soon as I started diamond painting. I use a 6-placer and recently tried switching to a 10-placer. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but it really has slowed me down! I've gotten so used to my 6 that I didn't realize how much of it is muscle memory now. I would recommend newbies try a 3-placer for a section, and if you think it's something you could get the hang of, immediately jump up to at least a 10. Might as well build a your muscle memory with a more efficient placer, rather than have to re-train yourself like I'm doing.🙄😂

[Luwana]

I have to tell you that I am a newbie at this new rabbit hole 😉and I appreciate your advice and direction. While you were talking about whether or not to speed through these, it reminded me that there are different kinds of knitters—one is a process knitter and the other one is a project knitter. I’m a process knitter, so this will be a good fit. Thanks again.

[pruejones]

Wow can’t believe the difference multi placing from top to bottom makes - have been doing the opposite & getting quite frustrated - not now 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Fabulous video - thank you
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[amyh]

I agree with everything you said. I have yet to try the putty so that is my next purchase. I spend too much time reapplying wax so I will be trying the putty. I also need to get a larger tray WITH A SPOUT. That too is a time saver. I recently figured out the single placing with a multi placer as you described here. Definitely helpful. Great video!

[BeadingBee]

I just want to say THANK YOU! I found your channel this evening, and am so thrilled to have these new tips. Your instructions are wonderful, as is your voice. Can't wait to go through more of your videos. 😁❤

[CyndieG]

Thank you for the great tips. I appreciate your bonus tip about not comparing yourself and that everyone DP at their speed. It's hard to remember that sometimes when you're participating in the events. I will hit my 1 yr of diamond painting in August and have struggled with wanting to "keep up" with the Joneses. Lol. At the beginning I would only work one kit at a time, but have found 2-3 WIPs do keep things interesting and has lessened craft fatigue. Thank you again for a great video.

[theprincipalpainter]

Thank you so much Katie! I love learning new things and you gave such great strategies, and some I haven’t tried yet so I’m excited to put them into practice!💕💕