5 Tips: Diamond Painting: Square or round stones?

Short summary: The biggest difference between round and square stones is the appearance of the painting. OfWith round stones you always see small pieces of the canvas and the stones stick more easily. Every person has his/her own preference.

Round stones are easier to place than square stones. This is because you do not have to press the stones against each other. However, square stones give a more detailed diamond painting. We always recommend square stones for advanced and ambitious beginners and round stones for people who are making diamond painting for the first time.

You will have seen in the product descriptions that there are different types of stones for the diamondpaintings. These have a number of similarities, but also a number of differences, which we would like to explain to you. Diamond painting stones, also called x-tinymce/html Diamond Painting diamonds are indispensable when it comes to diamond painting.

The type of stones used to make a d iamond painting has a huge impact on the end result! We will tell you more about Diamond painting stones in this blog. After reading this blog, you will know more about diamond painting stones and which stones suit you best.

If you already have a d iamond painting, then you probably know that there are diamond paintings with square and round stones. There are some big differences between round and square stones - let's start with the square onesstones! 

Are you hesitating between round or square stones? At our diamond painting own photo you can choose from both. This allows you to discover what you prefer.

Different types of rhinestones for Diamond Painting

1. Diamond Painting - Square

The square stones with an edge length of 2.5 mm have a faceted surface and a smooth underside. They are made of an opaque acrylic.

1. They provide a very even image.
2. The result will be more detailedare then with round stones (see below).
3. The surface of the photo is generally smoother because the stones form an even surface.
4. Square stones are perfect for advanced painters, but also for ambitious beginners.

2. Diamond Painting - Round

The round stones with a diameter of 2.8 mm have a faceted surface and a smooth underside, just like the square stones. They are made of the same material as the square stones - only the shape is different.

1. Perfect for beginners, because you cannot put the stones "crookedly".
2. The stones stick faster.
3. They can be pasted evenly.

Diamond Painting: Buy stones separately

Sometimes it happens that you run out of stones after you buy them and before you finish the canvas. That's because they are so small and sometimes get lost! Unfortunately, at d iamond painting stones in one colour are difficult to obtain in separate bags. We offer the option to order stones separately. Please contact us if you would like to order missing stones, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

Make sure you order the correct stones. You can check this by looking for the symbol, letter or number next to the missing colour code. 

Please note: We only send individual bags with d iamond painting stones to customers who have a d iamond painting from Painting by Numbers Expert.

Diamond Painting: Rhinestones from Painting by Numbers Expert

There are many shops that sell Diamond Painting paintings. This means that there are also many different types of stones. In addition to the shape of the stones, there is often also a difference in the material from which the stones are made. The difference in material is often reflected in how shiny the stones are.

The d iamond painting stones from PaintingBeing experts of very high quality. This is partly due to the material we use.

Facets
Besides the difference in material, there are other aspects in which d iamond painting is different from other facets. By facets we mean the number of squares a stone has. We have tried to make it clear to you in the photo below. The more facets a stone has, the more the stone sparkles when light falls on it. Our round stones have 26 facets and the square ones have 13.

Material
The stones we sell are made of the material "resin". This material is known for its very bright colours and high shine. Personally, we think this is very nice, because a diamond painting stands out even more when hung on the wall! The gloss effect is best achieved when there is(daylight) shines on. Another material used by many shops is "Ariel". This material is less shiny than the material we use for our stones. Unfortunately, the colours of the Ariel stones are less bright....

Tips for Diamond Painting with the special stones

For beginners it appears that the round stones are slightly easier to set. They need to be placed a little less accurately and are therefore more likely to make mistakes. The squares must be set accurately (e.g. using a ruler) or adjusted with tweezers.

On the other hand are photos with round and rhinestonesspecial stones slightly less detailed, because the stones are larger. At 10 cm there are 40 stones for the square, and 35 stones for the round. Calculated on a large size (e.g. 50 x 75 cm) this makes a clear difference.

But as always, everyone should choose the motif and type of stone they like!

Conclusion Round versus Square stones

We especially recommend the round stones for beginners, because they require less precision than the square ones. In addition, they are particularly easy to stick, so you can work on them very quickly and relaxed.

The round stones forgive minor mistakes, as there is always a bit of the canvas showing through between the stones, so no precise work is required - they are easy to set and do not need to be set at the right angle. This is also a huge advantage for the smaller formats.

These properties make the round stars particularly suitable for all those who want a fast yet beautiful (success) result

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