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Do you love cross stitch? Are you a fan of paint by numbers? Well, get excited, because you’re going to love the latest crafting craze: diamond painting.
Created in 2015, it’s the latest hobby that’s been keeping us all entertained, along with the likes of baking, DIY, and learning a new language.
What is diamond painting?
Diamond painting is the process of applying tiny resin rhinestones (known as ‘diamonds’) to a coded adhesive board to create a sparkling, vibrant and uplifting pieces of mosaic-style art.
It’s a fantastic therapeutic hobby that promotes mindfulness and relaxation, as well as being fun and a great way to develop art skills. Placing the diamonds in the correct position is a calming and creative way to pass the time.
And the best bit? It’s accessible to everybody, and you don’t need to be an expert to get diamond painting.
What do you need for diamond painting?
For diamond painting you need a pre-coded board or canvas to create your desired image along with bags of different…