Painting with diamonds

malky800

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 2:50 pm

I hope I didn't get anyone too excited with the post title.
But I was wondering if anyone has bought from this company

They call it a paint by number with beads.
It looks really cool in concept and with a big sale today it's cheap too.

https://paintwithdiamonds.com/

debsey

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 2:56 pm

No, but cool concept. I could see doing it for a get-together.

thunderstorm

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 2:59 pm

debsey wrote:

No, but cool concept. I could see doing it for a get-together.

It seems way too intricate for a get together. This probably is hours and hours of work. It's like doing a cross stitch but placing beads instead of stitching. My cross stitching projects take me more than a year to complete.
Definitely looks like a cool concept. Have never seen this before.

Blessing1

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 3:36 pm

I have one I do a bit when 1 have extra time. It's gonna take me months to finish. They're tiny beads.

real israeli ↓

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 5:31 pm

Just ordered one. Looks interesting enough and not too expensive

return2You

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 5:36 pm

I once received such a kit at a crafts trade show. My son and I love doing it! Super relaxing. Like a puzzle only better. It does take many hours though, not appropriate for get-together.

amother

Papaya

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 5:43 pm

Nice! looks like a relaxing activity! But I like modern / trendy pictures ni didn’t really find any, a lot of the pictures are very classic and traditional.

↑ real israeli ↓

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 5:44 pm

I actually ordered as entertainment for the evenings - instead of imamother Smile

at least ill have what to show for my time

seeker

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 6:15 pm

Looks like it would take TONS of patience, and due to all the tweezing probably very hard on the hands unless you do a little at at time. Can the adhesive handle being replaced and removed multiple times until you finish it?

Definitely the sale prices make it seem worth a try. I like the safari one that comes in 3 pieces, so you could buy the $25 kit and then several family members could participate in making it, and then everyone's projects will coordinate on the wall.

↑ real israeli ↓

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 7:38 pm

I just want to mention that after I ordered I found a different picture that would better match the room. I emailed them and got a response two minutes later. They were happy to make the change for me. Amazing customer service!
Thanks op for linking their site!
I'm getting excited to get it

goforit ↓

Mon, Dec 25 2017, 7:57 pm

They sell tons of these on ali express for really cheap. Search for diamond painting.

↑ real israeli ↓

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 2:23 am

goforit wrote:

They sell tons of these on ali express for really cheap. Search for diamond painting.

You are right. Now I feel like an idiot. Just found them on aliexpress for half the "sale" price I just paid!

Gam zu litova!

Posting so others don't make the same mistake I did.

amother

Taupe

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 2:37 am

Be careful to read the reviews. Sometimes the cheaper kits have a picture where only a portion uses beads.

↑ real israeli ↓

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 2:50 am

It is possible. And in this case I already ordered and they don't have a cancel button so I will swallow the extra $10 because they do promise to back it up which is something Ali won't do - if you run out of beads they'll replenish etc.
but honestly I would not have ordered had I known I can get the exact same picture on Ali (and yes I already found it there). So after posting that I ordered and that they had great customer service I felt I needed to post this as well.

imasoftov

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 3:43 am

malky800 wrote:

I hope I didn't get anyone too excited with the post title ...

I was just wondering if the paint would stay on the diamonds and whether they would scratch what you were painting.

amother

Puce

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 3:58 am

Can an 11 year old do this or will she get frustrated? If the beads are placed with tweezers I think it would be too much for her.

↑ goforit

Tue, Dec 26 2017, 4:11 am

amother wrote:

Can an 11 year old do this or will she get frustrated? If the beads are placed with tweezers I think it would be too much for her.

Yeh sure, the round beads are easier than square. Square looks nicer done.

↑ real israeli ↓

Thu, Feb 08 2018, 8:07 pm

I just want to update by saying I got my set and am more than half way through - finding it really enjoyable! And relaxing!

But aliexpress has all the pictures that the site OP posted has plus many many more. And for a lot cheaper. Can't say they'll back it up if something is missing though I never ordered directly from them. Hopefully the set should come complete!