Nowadays, it is almost impossible to spend your time on any creative hobbies. Giving your time to your hobby that keeps you engaged and interested is hard. If you are searching for that one activity that activates your brain and creativity intact, then Diamond Painting is maybe the conclusion of your search.   

But diamond painting is a time-consuming process that requires persistence and patience. Some experts have found diamond painting speeds up hacks to assist amateurs and intermediates, or even experts get your painting done fastly.  

Whether you are working with large or smaller frames, you can make it done more quickly and efficiently by following some tips and hacks.  

We have compiled together some of these tips to increase the speed of the diamond painting process. After reading this article, you will get all your answers regarding speeding up progress.  If you are new to this blog then you must read A Complete Diamond Painting Guide For Beginners.

We have categorized these hacks from the preparation to materials used in this art for your convenience.  

So, let’s get started.  

Preparation Tips Before starting the Diamond Painting:  

1. Set Up Your Corner:

If you want to speed up your work progress, you have to set up your Diamond Painting corner first. Organize all tools and devices you require there, and when you begin your project, make sure everything you want is around your arm’s reach. 

2. Do Not Allow Little Things To Disturb You:

Roll your sleeves up if you are wearing a long-sleeved shirt. In order to not get distracted, tie your hair is the best option. Otherwise, your hair will hold the glue from the canvas.  

3. Stay Focus On Your Canvas:  

The noise from your surroundings may distract you. It will be a great idea to play your favorite song. Time will fly quickly when you concentrate on your Diamond Painting only, and your playlist will end with a big section finished.  

4. Find Your Most Proper Position:  

There are right-handed, left-handed, and ambidextrous people; each one has its powers. If you begin your painting at your opposite position, it looks difficult for you to complete it quickly and elegantly. So, the starting point is also an essential part of a super-fast work in progress.  

Beneficial Tips For Your Working Place:  

1. Use A Table To Give Your Canvas A Flat Base:

You require a flat and smooth surface beneath your canvas for undisturbed work. Hence, It’s sufficient to be seated before a table while painting or the floor will be another convenient option.

2. Sufficient Light:

Working for a long time with small diamonds can put pressure on your eyes. That’s why it is essential to prefer a place where there is sufficient light.

3. Comfortable Seat  

People want to do diamond painting to reduce their stress. However, it can backfire terribly if you lie in the wrong position for a long time. Always prefer a seat that can give support to your back along with maintaining your posture. 

Helpful Canvas Tips:

1. Place The Canvas Between Two Objects For Flattening:

Place the canvas between two heavy flat objects for about half an hour after unrolling it. This would help you flatten it out and ease your work.  

2. Releasing And Re-Sticking Glue Layer To Flatten Instantly:

If you are lacking time or willing to start your diamond painting right away without wasting time to level your canvas between two heavy objects then you can try this quick tip of  releasing the glue layer from a corner and sticking it back. Replicate the same process with all corners. The canvas will start getting flattened quickly.   

3. Restore The Adhesiveness Of The Canvas:

If you feel that the adhesiveness is diminishing over time, then there is a simple hack for it; just use Baby Wipes. Covering the affected area with Baby wipes makes sure that specific area’s restoration. Baby wipes do not only restore stickiness but also help in the elimination of paper or hairs.  

4. Use A Specific Kind Of Glue For Sticking Diamonds:

Do not apply nail polish remover or regular glue on the canvas for sticking the diamonds. If any section of the canvas has faded its stickiness, you can purchase specific adhesives made for diamond painting.  

5. Remove The Fuzz:

To ensure that there are no movement or frictional interruptions, use Masking Tapes at the corners of your diamond painting canvas. It will make your work fuzz-free and will not consume time to remove it. 

6. Remove The Air Bubbles Using A Steel Scale:

If you see some bumps on the canvas, it is undoubtedly the air bubbles that caused them. It will help if you move a steel scale all over the canvas to remove all air bubbles. 

7. Lift The Sheet In Bits And Pieces:

Do not expose the whole sheet in one go. Lift a few inches of it at once, and place the diamonds. Finish the procedure gradually.    

Useful Tips For Tools: 

1. Use The Blu Tack Instead Of Ordinary Wax:

Some experts in the diamond painting field suggest that using a Blu TACK rather than ordinary waxes gives a peaceful experience because the regular waxes tend to dry out quickly. The Blu TACK continues for months, whereas the ordinary wax lifespan is for weeks.

2. Go For A Multi-Diamond Applicator Tool To Quicken The Process:

You will be tired and bored of pulling hundreds of diamonds one by one, but using such an applicator that will make you able to pick many diamonds in one attempt will be a blessing. This type of applicator is easily available in the market that will help you to quicken the process.   

3. Spend In A Big And Deep Tray:

In order to use a multi-diamond applicator, you have to place the diamonds in the tray to stick to the applicator. The hack is to shake the tray a little, so the diamonds line up quickly. However, the regular-sized tray does not work properly. Buy a larger and deeper tray to shake them. They will line up in rows rapidly. 

4. Keep your tray in your reach:  

This is a tip we have discovered from the experts. While working, you have to place your tray as close as feasible to your arm to reach. If you keep it distant, then it will consume your time stretching your arm to reach the tray then back to the canvas. No one likes to spend their time only on body movement. 

5. Using A Light Pad For Convenience:

For any kind of diamond painting, using a Light Pad will improve your overall experience and turn out to be convenient for you. You will witness unparalleled accuracy and top-notch performance just by using a simple tool.  

6. Remove Old Wax From The Diamond Pen Nibs:

If your diamond pens are not able to pick the diamonds because they are filled with wax. So, clean the old wax first, then dip it again in a fresh wax. It will help to get back the stickiness of the pen.    

7. Use A Toothpick Rather Than The Applicator:

Time-saving tactics rarely matter for some perfectionists. Because if you do it one by one, you will get the diamonds properly adhered in their particular place. Toothpick has the finest edge; that’s why it can work properly. 

Handy Tips For Organizing:  

1. Utilize A Carton Of Eggs For An Extensive Collection Of Diamonds:

Why waste money on purchasing something when you can utilize the things you already have at home. If you have an empty carton of eggs, you can collect each diamond category in various sections. It will save your money as well as your time.

2. Use A Jewellery Box For Categorizing Diamonds:

Using a box of jewellery/makeup is an excellent idea to place the diamonds carefully and safely. This will save your time from finding the lost diamonds and help keep things organized when you restart your process after some break.

3. Specify Your Organized Diamonds:

Whatever the way of organizing diamonds you are using, always clearly name them with their DMC code.

4. Use An Ice-Cube Carton For Collecting Diamonds:

The critical element with diamond painting is that you cannot afford to lose the diamonds. Thus saving them is essential as diamonds are as tiny as they can be settled in an ice-cube carton or two. Hence, you can use this utensil as a substitute for the tray. 

5. Stick Diamonds In The Parallel To Its Reference Number:

Pick one diamond from every section, if you want to avoid wasting your time and glue it on the canvas that is parallel to the related number.   

Helpful Tips For Diamonds:  

1. For Incorrectly Placed Diamonds, Use Tweezers:

Making an error is so human. If you wrongly placed a diamond in the incorrect box and it got fixed because of wax/gum. Instead of using your finger to detach it, use a tweezer to separate a diamond from the canvas. It will work quickly and efficiently.

2. Wipe Off Glue/Wax From The Diamonds:

It is essential to wipe off the leftover wax from the diamonds which can reduce their shine. Take a wet piece of cloth and wipe the gel off the diamonds to get back their original shine.

3. Use A Bold Marker For Highlighting Numbers On Each Diamond Category:

It would help if you were using a black marker to write the pertinent number on every colour boldly. It requires to be seen clearly. It will help you to quicken the process. 

4. Make Use Of A Lint Roller To Collect The Fallen Diamonds From The Floor: 

If your diamonds randomly dropped on the floor. Don’t rush! Diamonds can’t move. You can utilize a lint roller to collect them from the floor. Place it on the tissue paper first. Wipe them with a cloth to clean the dirt and then place them in their labelled section. 

5. Use S Specific Mini Vacuum For Collecting The Diamonds:

Other than the lint roller, you can also use a mini vacuum cleaner to collect the diamonds from the floor. Such vacuums have a bottom cover to save the diamonds. It is a time-saving method. Mini vacuums are easily available online.

6. Use A Rolling Pin To Fix The Diamonds:

After completing the diamond painting, fix the diamonds using a rolling pin. But do not use a rolling pin straight over diamonds.   

Place a towel or a piece of cloth on the finished canvas, then mildly pin over it.

7. Put A Dryer Sheet In The Tray:

Most of the time, due to a bit of excess wax/gel, the diamonds start attaching to each other. To save your time by preventing them from uniting and from sticking to other things, put some dryer sheets.

8. Start From The Top Through The Bottom:

It would help if you determine where to start. It’s more helpful to start from the top and work your way down. 

9. Use The Checkerboard Method:

Every diamond painter has a technique that works for them, but if you want to finish your diamond painting more quickly, we suggest the checkerboard method. The checkerboard has squares in an alternative way, placing the diamond drills in the same manner.  It will help your diamonds end up more accurate because the space in between each is reduced.   

Effective Tips for Finishing the Diamond Painting: 

Utilize A Toothbrush For Wiping The Dirt:

Before sealing the diamond painting, which you have completed some time ago and want to seal. Using a toothbrush will save your time instead of using any cloth that does not have the capability to clean the dust quickly and adequately. 

Final Thoughts:

We hope these tips will help you speed up your diamond painting and teach you how to make your painting efficiently.  

However, it is essential to note that diamond painting is usually a time-consuming process that requires persistence, dedication, and attention. If you want to achieve the most reliable results, you should avoid rushing through the process because rush can lead you to stress that causes a delay in your work. Experience every level towards creating an outstanding piece of art.