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Tips & Tricks: Large Canvas & Heavy Confetti

Rubies and Moonstones

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This video shows you some of the Tips and Tricks I implemented to help me adjust my large canvases to fit my smaller work station (before I had a drafting table), as well as what I did to make it easier for me to work on an easel. Luckily, I've been able to convert the same methods from my easle to my drafting table with only minor adjustments.

In addition to showing you how to adjust large canvases to fit your work space, I also go over some Tips and Tricks on how I tackle heavy confetti sections on my diamond paintings.

I hope you find some of these Tips and Tricks to be useful, and maybe you can use them, or adjust them a bit, to help you be able to work on large, confetti heavy diamond painting canvases in your workspace: large or small.

Links to all of the items I used (before and after moving to the drafting table) are provided below. Please let me know if I forgot anything or you have any questions about what I used.

Thanks everyone!
~Ms. Gretchen

Email: rubiesandmoonstones@yahoo.com

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Amazon Links
Light Pad: https://a.co/d/bvBC2lb
Quilt Clips: https://a.co/d/9Tgr1mY
Pipe Insulation Tubing: https://a.co/d/3yrsYDi
Pipe Insulation Tubing Option 2: https://a.co/d/h2ABXE8
Release Paper: https://a.co/d/bfEjuCk
Heavy Duty Clips: https://a.co/d/bC5MILL
Velcro: https://a.co/d/cfNvpbH
Large Clip Board: https://a.co/d/4kcQQXY
Ceramic Blade: https://a.co/d/cRG44Fz
Easel (I used before Drafting Table): https://a.co/d/bulGypF
Drafting Table: https://a.co/d/4Kap1G3
Storage Container (96 jar): https://a.co/d/dhH0Vsi

Music: Mystic
Musician: Jeff Kaale

Music: Busy shoes
Musician: Xuxiao

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20 Comments

@fjxxjddfc 2 years ago

After each color, I scan the whole section with a magnifying glass with a light on it to make sure I got them all. I hate discovering that I missed one. Great video!

@ericafine5373 2 years ago

I've been diamond painting for just over 3 years and have watched many YouTube videos. This is one I wish existed back when I was new. Wonderful job! Definitely subscribed! ❤

@noellabaird4607 2 years ago

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I like sectioning my canvas too and used a ceramic blade for the last 3 years. I started using a seam ripper instead a few months ago and am totally in love with how easy it is to use it. I taught my 12 year old how to use it too and am happy she can now do her sections without me helping or supervising her anymore. We work our canvases the same as you so I am really glad to have watched your video. I am always looking for better ways to do confetti faster 😅 lol Thank you so much 😊

@karenl8234 1 year ago

The tip for rolling up the canvas and using sewing clips is absolutely brilliant! I just purchased a large canvas and was wondering how to handle it. Thank you so much!

@jbird1156 1 year ago

10 plus years of doing this craft….. and you have taught this old dog some new tricks ❣️✌️❣️ thanks for sharing your experience with us ❣️✌️❣️

@LiaLipkovits 1 year ago

I just got my first big canvas and did not know where to start. Thank you so much for your tips. Now I am looking forward to beginning this painting. You are easy to listen to and very straightforward. I will use your method from here on in. Your piece looks beautiful. Thanks again,🤩

@sherrysterner5276 2 years ago

Very informative. I've been diamond painting since 2017 and you really showed me something new. Thank you. I really enjoyed your video.

@tprice9033 8 months ago

Love the picture you were working on

@Cathy-hall 8 months ago

I love your video! Thank you this gives me another idea because I need to sometimes move my diamond painting out of the way because I have cats that don't know what stay the hell down is!!! 😂😂❤

@kate4121 1 year ago

I’ve never been into the fantasy pictures. Until I saw your birds. Now I’m a convert. At least for the birds and this current canvas. Absolutely gorgeous!

@barbaraphilipps248 2 years ago

Thank you! I really loved the way that you did this tutorial. I love that you actually show the step by step and even show about the way that the drills adjust themselves as you go. I am alwaysnso worried about leaving spaces or gaps when doing one color at a time. ❤

@kate4121 2 years ago (edited)

Great tips! I wish I could get my drills to line up in my tray like you do.

@dorothycole4072 5 months ago

This video was very helpful, thank you.

@twingirl56 2 years ago

Gretchen, thank you. I always learn so much from you! 🎉

@Catre-X 2 years ago

I just found your channel and I love your voice and how you talk about the craft. I just joined today so HELLO to everyone. I hope your having a great summer! Here in the UK we just been getting rain.

@StarlightStarbright70 2 years ago

Thanks so much for the tips and great explanations. I’m fairly new to diamond painting so enjoy listening to other ways of doing things. I also work in squares and just find it so much easier. Thanks again 🤗🤗

@wreese7136 1 year ago

I love your videos! You’ve inspired me to get into this hobby. Thank you so much for your tips and suggestions!!

@mirandashausofnocturne 2 years ago

Really informative. I like how you sectioned this video. I watched to see if you had some new tricks but it looks like we almost do things the same. Great video.

@InkAndHueColoring 1 year ago

Great video! I love the Benny Hill style music during the Timelapse segments 😂❤ I’m a colorist who has just started diamond painting as a side hobby and need all the help I can get haha 😅 picked up some excellent tips, thankyou! I absolutely love how sparkly your project is ❤

@AbsolutDisaster 2 years ago

I personally really like working with washi tape. I use the new plastic perforated covers, and just use the washi to outline the area so I can see it. I never thought of using velcro, that's so clever! I use an A4 lightpad myself, and I roll the canvas up to fit in smaller surfaces . I abuse my canvases, and I'm always surprised by how strong they are. Great video!