The Ultimate Diamond Art FAQ with Links
(A continuing series of excerpts from my Amazon Kindle Book)
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Everyone has their own way of working on a project. The first thing everybody does though, is “kit up” the project by sorting the kit drills into containers we have labeled with the codes that will match those on the grid. Some will work directly out of the packets themselves and may or may not keep the leftovers. Some will work all of a single color before moving to the next color, while others may start from the top, bottom or edge and work every color in a single row before moving to the next row. There is no right or wrong way. There is no way that is more efficient than any other way. It’s what works for you, the “flow” that you are comfortable with, that helps you relax, that keeps you focused.
I work out of the slippery packets and do not save any leftovers. How can I sort the open packets in case I miss a spot of the color I was working on and thought I was finished?
One method that I heard about was using egg cartons. Mark the compartments with the numbers in the kit, and when you think you are finished with a color, just pour the packet into the appropriate compartment. No worries about fighting with funnels. When you finish the project, just pour the contents of the egg carton(s) into the trash (or See What to do with Extra Drills). **This makes me cringe… please, pour them into a baggie and mail them to me! Even if they are all mixed up, I’ll happily sort through leftover drills! https://ei-kan.blogspot.com
What if we have a project with a large number of colors and want to be able to simply grab a tray that already has our diamonds in it rather than constantly pouring them out into the little green tray and back into storage?
This lazy Susan tray caddy is the most space-saving device that I’ve seen yet. Great for projects that have 24 or less colors. Of course, you can always get two or more of them to stack for even larger projects, because their footprint is very small on your table, and the height is your only limit. When you are finished with your project, the triangle shape allows you to pour the leftover beads into your storage containers easily. https://amzn.to/4uDiWqS
Are there any other accessories that can help us with our workflow?
Yes! I found a couple of cover minders that have dual purposes. Nothing says you can’t have more than one attached to your canvas in a strategic location for ease of use. This cover minder does the double duty of collecting stray or lost drills, or as place to put the misshapen or trash drills that you run across while working.. The magnet keeps it from tipping over so that you don’t need to use an extra hand. https://amzn.to/4cTNjlZ And this little cover minder also holds your pretty pink putty pad right at your fingertips directly on the canvas. https://amzn.to/4mFhGA1
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I have been doing diamond art for over 10 years. My book was published under my pen name. You can contact me through my blog here at https://ei-kan.blogspot.com if you have any additional questions to add to this section or to notify me of any dead links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. This book is available in its entirety on Amazon Kindle and there are some discount coupon codes for up to 15% off your purchases at select websites near the end of it And yes, I earn a few pennies from a few other sites mentioned as well, but not all.
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