Benefits of Round Diamonds

EASY IS FUN

Round diamonds are easier and faster to pick up and set in place on the self-adhesive canvas as they don't have to be placed as neatly. Round ones can be placed without concern for their orientation since they are the same shape the whole way around. They are also slightly more significant than square diamonds, measuring 2.8mm. As a result, it takes fewer rhinestones to complete a diamond painting with round drills than it takes to finish a square diamond painting. This could allow you to finish your artwork faster. If you are new to diamond painting, many more experienced crafters believe that starting with round drills is the best option.

MORE SPARKLE

Round diamonds have a more sparkly appearance, especially on larger paintings. Our 26-faceted, round diamonds are cut differently from our competitors’ diamond drills. They are designed to have MORE sparkle than any other drills on the market, as others only have 13 facets. With double the aspects, our diamond drills have double the shine! A round drill diamond painting is the best option to create a shimmery, eye-catching work of art that will turn heads for all the right reasons.

CROSS STITCH-LIKE APPEARANCE

Because of how round drills align, the finished canvas is reminiscent of a sparkly cross-stitch project. This makes round diamonds an excellent choice for simple designs where fine detail is not a primary consideration.

NO POPPING DIAMOND DRILLS

Once a full drill diamond painting with square diamonds is completed, there is no space between the rhinestones. If the canvas flexes, there is no room for the drills to move or adjust. Instead, they can pop off, which can be very frustrating. To make sure they stay in place, you may need to use a roller to press the positioned drills more firmly in place.

With round diamonds, there’s room to move. The slight gap between each gem makes them less prone to popping off. This is one of the big bonuses of round drills, especially for newer diamond painters.

Benefits of Square Diamonds

THE PERFECT FIT

On the flip side, diamonds of the square variety fit together very neatly with no gaps. This makes creating a more authentic mosaic look possible without bits of the canvas peeking through. Remember, square drills must be placed more precisely than round drills. They won’t align to form straight lines if you aren't careful.

THE “SNAP”

Another feature people seem to like about the square diamonds is the satisfying “snap” sound they make when you are close to finishing and filling in the gaps. The feeling has been compared to the sensation of popping bubble wrap, arguably one of life’s greatest pleasures! Plus, the “snap” lets you know that your drills are perfectly aligned and spaced appropriately. It’s hip to be square!

MORE DETAIL

Diamond painting kits with square drills often feature more complex designs than those with round diamonds. Measuring 2.5mm, square diamond drills are smaller than their round counterparts. This allows for more details per square inch, so they are preferred when creating more intricate artwork.