FAQs

Diamond painting is a craft activity where small, diamond-shaped beads are placed onto a sticky canvas to create a sparkling mosaic image. It is a hobby similar to
cross-stitching or paint-by-numbers.

Diamond painting is a relaxing and therapeutic activity that can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also improve focus and fine motor skills. Plus, after finishing a diamond painting, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful, sparkling work of art that you created yourself.

All of the images you see on our website are the result of collaboration with the original artist. Carreau Diamond Painting was founded by a graphic designer who has a lot of respect for the artists and also wouldn't like to have the work stolen. Many of our competitors use artworks from massively reproduced manufacturers' catalogues, these designs are often stolen without the artist's consent. Our mission is to make a positive impact on both diamond painting and artists/designers' communities and to bring them together.

The time it takes to complete a diamond painting depends on the size and complexity of the design. A small, simple design can be completed in a few hours, while a large, detailed design can take several days or even weeks to complete.

Currently the smallest canvas we have is 30x40 cm (approx. 12x16 inch), and the largest one is 40x70 cm (approx. 16x28 inch). We will add bigger sizes too.

These terms refer to shape of the beads you will use to fill your canvas. Round drills usually take less time to complete but they have some small gaps between them. Square drills require some more precision and line up without any gaps. Our round drill has 21 cuts on the surface, and the square drill has 18 cuts, that’s a lot more than competitors! What does it mean for you? The more refractions that are on the surface, the more light reflections it will produce, and the shinier your finished piece will be!

Full drill means that the rhinestones cover a whole artwork area from edge to edge. The partial drill has certain areas covered in beads – think of it as if you wanted to diamond paint only the subject, and leave out the background to be printed. That’s only one example.

They are a type of diamond painting drill that has a special coating that gives them a unique "Aurora Borealis" (sometimes called also „Northern Lights”) effect. This coating creates a rainbow-like reflection when exposed to light, which gives the finished diamond painting a dazzling and vibrant appearance. All of our made-to-order kits have few AB colours included.

Yes, you can fix mistakes while working on a diamond painting by carefully removing the beads with provided tweezers and placing them in the correct position.

Yes, children can do diamond painting with adult supervision and guidance. It's a fun activity that can improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

If you add your work (finished or in progress) on Instagram or Facebook and use our handle @carreau.diamond.painting, or add the hashtag #carreaudiamondpainting, you can get noticed!

Alternatively, you can send us any photos at support@carreaudiamondpainting.com. You create this community with us, so we would love to see your work!