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Ready to show off your diamond art? Frame your masterpiece in 4 easy steps and turn hard work into a stunning, display-worthy piece.
Did you just finish a beautiful diamond art painting? All that work and all that time! Now, what to do with it?
I am obsessed with Diamond Arts! It is so relaxing and helps me clear my mind.
I just finished Where Light and Dark Meet from the Diamond Art Club. It is quite large and took many hours but I love how it looks completed.
With so much time spent, I can't just roll it up and put it away. This masterpiece should be put on display!
Be aware that this tutorial isn't for everybody. Some of the painting may need to be cut off but the finished framed art is beautiful!
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Supply List
Some links may be to similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
- Finished Diamond Art Kit
- Canvas
- Self-Healing Cutting Mat
- Cutting Ruler
- Craft Knife
- Glue
- Brayer
- Staple Gun with Staples
Measure Art
Measure the finished size of your paint, only measuring the area where the diamond drills are.
Choose a canvas that is smaller than the finished art.
My finished diamond art measured 20.5 x 27.8 inches excluding the border.
The closest standard-sized blank canvas I could find that was slightly smaller measured 18 x 24 inches.
The canvas should be smaller so the diamond art can be wrapped around the canvas to have those sparkling diamonds on the side.
Prepare Canvas
As a heads-up, I am not measuring anything, but feel free to measure for a more exact placement.
To begin, apply a layer of glue on the canvas.
The canvas can be any color. Mine is black because they were cheaper at my craft store.
Do not use fast-drying adhesive because. The art should be able to move before it dries.
Carefully lay the diamond art on top of the canvas and eyeball center.
Work quickly, and while the glue is still wet press the edges of the diamond art down over the edges of the canvas and slide the art until the edges can be evenly wrapped with the art.
When the art is correctly placed use a brayer to push the art into the glue on the canvas. Turn over and brayer the backside as well.
Trim Diamond Art
Place the diamond canvas upside down on a cutting mat. Trim the edges of the diamond art so they extend out about 2 inches from the edge of the canvas.
Cutting through the diamond art canvas with a steel ruler and an X-acto knife.
Next, we want to prep the corners for wrapping around the canvas.
Wrap the art around an edge of the canvas and check the amount needed to wrap the edges completely.
I needed 1.5 inches, which is the same width as my ruler.
So I pressed the ruler against the canvas and traced the ruler's edge with a craft knife to cut off the excess art.
Do this on each corner of the canvas and remove the rectangles.
Wrap the Diamond Art Canvas
To wrap, tightly pull the art up over the side of the canvas and staple the art into the wood frame with a staple gun.
Make sure the staples are going through the wood frame of the canvas, not the diamond painting canvas itself. Put five staples on each side.
I stapled first in the middle, each end, then the two center sections. This helps to keep the back of the canvas looking clean too.
Look at the edges of my new diamond artwork, they look so clean!
I am obsessed and absolutely LOVE how this diamond art framing looks!
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a matter of preference, there isn't a right or wrong way. Glass can protect the diamond drills from falling off, as well as protect the art from dust.
Diamond art does not need to be sealed before framing, but a sealer can help protect the art. For a comparison of different sealants read The Best Diamond Sealant.
Want more information on diamond painting, and what is diamond art? Check out my post How to Diamond Art with Diamond Art Club.
Don't want to cut the diamond painting? Here are more ways to Frame Diamond Paintings.
Shop Diamond Art Club for beautiful diamond painting kits!
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
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Charlene lowe
I love this video. You make it look so easy! My biggest concern is when you cut the ends off, won't a lot of the diamonds pop off? I seem to have problems getting mine to stay down. I have been using a piece of waxed paper and a rolling pin. Do you have any other suggestions? Do you ever seal them with anything?
Katie
When I was cutting and wrapping around the canvas a couple of the plastic diamonds did fall off. I was able to reapply them to where they fell off and they have stayed stuck. I have not tried sealing the plastic diamonds but I would imagine a good coat of Mod Podge would do the trick.
I have done a couple of different brands of diamond art and Diamond Art Club is my favorite. I think they have the highest quality product and the diamonds stick the best.
Kevin Varra
I've watched quite a few videos with test on different sealing techniques on diamond art. Modge podge will give a shine, but you won't get the "sparkle" like normal. Tombow Aqua glue keeps the shimmering sparkle! I tried it on the first small painting I did and it worked, so I did it on the first large one I made. If you search on youtube, you will find videos on how to apply it. You do go through quite a bit of it, but well worth it to ensure your diamonds won't pop off.
Katie
Thank you, Kevin, for doing the homework for us!
Keysha
Did you seal before or after you wrapped it
Katie
I did not seal the diamond art at all. I have found the sealing the art takes away some of the sparkle. But if you did want to seal, I would do it after wrapping it around the canvas. Thanks Keysha!!
Sharon
Is it best to apply midge pod get before or after adhering the diamond art to the canvas?
Katie
Hi Sharon, Apply the modge podge after you warp the diamond art around the canvas.
Veronica Spidell-Clemmons
Modge Podge Puzzel Glue ..... WORKS amazing! Keeps the shine, keeps the sparkle and diamonds stay where they are. The best part is the art is still flexible and can be framed or mounted to a canvas.
Katie Adams
Great tip Veronica! Thank you.
Debi
Do you seal the diamond art before you frame it?
Careylyn
Don’t use wax paper. I will stick to the picture and it is hard to get off. Use parchment paper. Trust me, I did wax paper and what a mess.
Katie Adams
Thanks for the great tip!
Diane
I would just like to know where to buy the canvas and how do you determine what size you will need ?
Katie
You can buy the canvas at any craft store, Walmart, or online like Amazon. Since you are wrapping the diamond art around the canvas, you will want to purchase a canvas that is about 3 inches smaller than the finished diamond art.
Maxine
I love diamond paintings!!! I put my finished product in a frame behind glass.
D9
Can you still see the sparkle of the diamonds behind the glass?
Katie
I did not put my diamond art behind glass. I wrapped it onto a canvas so you can definitely still see the sparkle!
Bonnie Page
Thank you so much, what a great video, you left no questions unanswered.
Katie
Thank you Bonnie! Happy to help!
Karthikha Uday
Wow that looks so beautiful!! Thank you for the video 🙂 I just got my first kit from them and excited to get started!!
Katie
WAHOOO!!! You are going to love it!
I am glad you liked the tutorial video.
Dani
Hi! Could you tell me the name of that ruler? I like it!
Katie
It is the Cricut Cutting Ruler. I love it too! You can get one here: http://shrsl.com/1t29k (affiliate link)
Airy
I was wondering if you tried stretching/attaching a diamond painting canvas before taking off the paper and starting attaching any beads?
I feel like it would be less of a hassle to put the beads on directly. In an alternative to finishing a piece and fighting beads to stay in place as you bend it about.
Katie
Do you mean to apply the diamond art to the canvas before the diamonds are applied? Yes, that should work just fine too! Great suggestion.
Jane weaver
Thank you so much for sharing on how to put the Diamond Painting on the canvas. I have been doing Diamond Painting for a few years. I framed my picture in a frame and it was not easy to do and the shining of the dots does not show up as well. I will try the method that you shared with me thank you again.