The Ultimate Diamond Art FAQ with Links
(A continuing series of excerpts from my Amazon Kindle Book)
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Just because we wear glasses or contacts does not mean we can’t enjoy diamond painting! Some of us started when our eyesight was great, and over the years, it has declined, but we’re not going to give up our hobby until we go completely blind! As popular as this hobby has become, and the way technology is advancing, it’s only a matter of time before a braille painting kit pops up.
How do those of us with poor eyesight work on a project if our glasses keep falling off?
Eyeglass holder straps, like the stereotypical librarian tends to wear, (I used to be one) are all the rage now with Gen Z. Not only can you find a wide variety of styles, but you can find all the craft pieces to make your own and sell them as well. They can be adjustable or not. Your choice.
https://amzn.to/4bHHTZw If you don’t wear glasses, or even if you do and they’re just not strong enough for you, there are also wearable, hands-free magnifiers, or freestanding ones, or ones that can clamp to your work table. I seriously suggest getting a lighted one because you’ll regret it if you don’t.
https://amzn.to/4stZk7b
What if we like to work on our diamond art in the bedroom, but our partner doesn’t like us having the light on?
Would you believe that there are both battery and USB operated diamond art pens that shed just enough light in the beading area so that you won’t disturb anyone else? These are also great for power outages when you have a deadline to finish your project, but you have no light to see by. https://amzn.to/47bYDXw
What if the pattern on the canvas is so dark that you can’t see the symbol for the color you need?
That’s where the light table comes in handy. Electric or USB, large or small. Just place your canvas over the lighted table and you should see the code come up clearly through the dark canvas. This is the one I have, but I must plug it into a power bank, or into the wall when I want to use it, but the price was right. Maybe someday I’ll get a rechargeable one. https://amzn.to/4sR4Jom
If you would prefer a USB rechargeable version without external wires that you can use during a power outage, or in car or on a camping trip, and not waste the power bank, there are several sizes to choose from here. https://amzn.to/4sOE6jZ
I am so obsessed with working on my diamond art that power outages drive me crazy! How can I work on my project when it’s dark and there’s no electricity?
Sounds like you need a portable power bank! You can plug in any of your USB powered diamond art light tables, pens, magnifiers, and vacuum pens into it, just like you would do with the USB brick on the wall. Great for charging your phone, and anything you can plug into it. I have several that I keep ready for severe storm situations which happen frequently in my area. https://amzn.to/4dAAhuu
Previous Question Answered: Workflow For Efficiency
Next Question to be Answered: Alignment Techniques
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. PLUS - If you purchase the Kindle book you will get access to the printable PDF of 12 project log and inventory pages, with proof of purchase. Details are inside the book. And yes, I earn a few pennies from a few other sites mentioned as well, but not all.
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