The Ultimate Diamond Art FAQ with Links
(A continuing series of excerpts from my Amazon Kindle Book)
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Preparing your workspace properly will make your hobby more enjoyable and comfortable. If you have a messy area, you may find yourself procrastinating getting back to work. Messy work areas are often the cause for unfinished projects of all kinds. And they are also the number one cause of spilled drills. Make sure your surface is clean and flat and large enough to handle the size of the canvas you have chosen. There are work arounds for this but try not to need them. Work in a well-lit area so that you can see the codes on your canvas, the correct colors in your tray and where you are placing your drills. An LED lamp with a magnifier will give you extra precision and enjoyment.
All my tools are cluttering my workspace. What do you suggest for organizing the mess?
There are a lot of pens, pencil and paintbrush caddies for your desk that will work beautifully for craft items as well. Even a screwdriver organizer or desk basket can work. https://amzn.to/4chtBzb
How can we work on a large canvas if we only have a small area that’s not big enough for the canvas?
You can keep the canvas rolled up and just release part of it as you work. This will not harm your canvas. There are spiral rings available that roll up and hold the canvas, (with or without drills attached), so you can work on a large canvas on a small desk. They have a slit so that you can pull out what you need and roll up what you have already finished. Once you see these videos, https://www.facebook.com/bellaartdenicole/videos/how-it-works-new-diamond-painting-keeper-at-httpswwwbellaartdenicolecomproductsd/1323841622250062/ And https://www.tiktok.com/@mattiesdiamondart/video/7543742414926679326, you’ll understand why a rubber band isn’t going to work. You are likely going to want a pair of them. These can also be used when working on large needlepoints or cross-stitch canvases. Just an FYI – you will likely find yourself working upside down or sideways if your canvas is large. https://amzn.to/4dwlfWt There is also canvas roll holder that attaches to the edge of your table, if you have a table edge that is not beveled. Using a table roller in conjunction with a roller ring will help you maximize your ability to work easily on tall canvases in a small area. The latter part of this video shows how this style works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9cb1cmllX0
Is there a way to tilt the tray in a more ergonomic position rather than constantly bending over it flat on a table?
Yes, as a matter of fact there is! And it’s even adjustable to the angle that you need to help prevent neck strain and backache, and carpal tunnel. It also appears to be large enough to hold many of the different trays currently on the market. https://amzn.to/4sj5tmq
Is there a more ergonomic way of working on a canvas than bending our backs and necks over a table?
A simple, but a large, tabletop easel may just be the thing you need. It is also more portable than a drafting table, and it allows you to have a flat area next to you, either on the left side or on the right side, for your supplies, or your lunch, which a drafting table generally does not have. It’s very hard to spill your drink onto an elevated canvas, too. And your little tilted tray holder from the link above will have place, also and you won’t have to have them both tilted to the same angle if you don’t want to. Depending on the size of your project, and its orientation, you may want to attach a canvas table roller (above) to the top of the easel that will allow you to roll the canvas as you work on it. There are many easel sizes available. https://amzn.to/4viPlU1 and this, too: https://amzn.to/4e6WLDu
Previous Question Answered: Diamond Painting Canvas Issues Part 2
Next Question to be Answered: Workflow for Efficiency
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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