How long does it take you to complete a Diamond Painting?
Diamond Painting is a relaxing and creative hobby where you place small colored stones (diamonds) on a self-adhesive canvas to create a beautiful work of art. But how long does a Diamond Painting take exactly? This is a frequently asked question among beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. However, the time varies from person to person and depends on several factors. In this blog, we will give you a detailed overview of the aspects that influence the time of a Diamond Painting.
Factors that determine the duration of a Diamond Painting
1. The size of the canvas
One of the biggest determining factors is the size of the canvas. The larger the canvas, the more stones you will need to place and the longer it will take. Here are some guidelines:
Smaller Diamond Paintings, such as cards, coasters and key rings, are quicker to complete.
2. The level of difficulty
Diamond Paintings with many different colors and detailed patterns take more time than simple designs with large solid color areas. The more color transitions, the longer you will be busy.
3. Your experience
Beginners often need more time to get used to the technique and speed of placing the stones. Advanced Diamond Painters can work faster and make fewer mistakes.
4. How much time you have available
Do you work on your project for an hour every day or only on the weekends? The more consistent you are, the faster you will complete your Diamond Painting.
Average time per product
Not only regular canvases, but also other Diamond Painting products have different duration. Here is an estimate for popular items:
- ✉️ Greeting cards (8 pieces) : 6-8 hours
- ✉️ Greeting cards (12 pieces) : 8-10 hours
- ☕ Coasters (8 pieces) : 5-7 hours
- 🥤 Drinking cup : 2.5-4 hours
How quickly can you finish a Diamond Painting?
Want to know how long it takes you? Use this simple formula:
- Calculate the total number of stones on your canvas. Also read our blog How many stones are on a Diamond Painting canvas? to learn more about this!
- Estimate how many stones you can place per minute.
- Divide the total by your average speed.
For example: If your Diamond Painting has 6400 stones and you place 30 per minute, it will take approximately 213 minutes (3.5 hours) to complete.
Tips to finish a Diamond Painting faster
- Use a Diamond Painting light board to better see where to place the stones.
- Working in sections , cover the rest of the canvas to prevent dust from sticking to the adhesive.
- Use a sorting box to store stones by colour in an organised manner. This saves searching time.
- Use a multi-placer tool to place multiple stones at once.
How long does it take you?
Everyone has their own pace and method. Are you a fast Diamond Painter or do you take your time?
Want to get started right away? Check out our range here and choose your next Diamond Painting project!
