From your very first canvas to advanced custom patterns — everything you need to get the most out of diamond painting, explained clearly and honestly.
New to diamond painting? Start here.
Beginner • 12 min read
Everything you need to know before placing your first diamond — materials, canvas reading, placement technique, and the mistakes most beginners make.
Read the guide →Side-by-side comparison of both drill types — appearance, difficulty, working speed, and which suits beginners vs. experienced crafters.
Read comparison → Beginner • 9 min readWhat full drill and partial drill actually mean, how they look when finished, and which format suits your first project.
Read guide →Turn your photos into diamond painting patterns.
Step-by-step guide from photo selection to finished, printable pattern — canvas sizing, color count, generation, and export.
Read tutorial → Tutorial • 10 min readDetailed walkthrough of the Diamond Painter tool — every setting explained, with tips for portrait and landscape subjects.
Read tutorial → Pattern Making • 11 min readWhich photos convert well and which don't — contrast, composition, subject types, and how to improve a difficult photo before generating.
Read guide → Technical • 12 min readDPI, drill density, canvas sizing, and print quality — all the numbers you need to make confident decisions about pattern resolution.
Read guide → Practical • 10 min readTiling across multiple pages, A3 printing, large-format options, using a tablet as reference — every method for handling large pattern output.
Read guide → Practical • 8 min readWhat to do after you print the chart — preparing a blank sticky canvas, reading coordinates and the color legend, and placing diamonds cell by cell.
Read guide → Reference • 9 min readA complete walkthrough of the pattern editor — toolbar, settings panel, editing tools, canvas controls (including WASD panning), and the DMC palette.
Read guide →Understanding DMC color codes and drill color systems.
The complete reference: how DMC numbering works, color families, substituting unavailable colors, and how Diamond Painter assigns codes automatically.
Read guide → Interactive Chart • ToolSearch, filter by color family and tone, and compare colors side by side with ΔE color difference values. The fastest way to find and choose DMC colors.
Open chart →Tools that help and techniques that make a real difference.
Practical, tested tips from workspace setup and color organization to finishing and getting a professional-looking result.
Read tips → Gear Guide • 11 min readHonest guide to tools that genuinely improve your experience — light pads, multi-placers, storage systems, and sealers with budget options.
Read guide →Turn a simple image into a small keyring pattern — create and print it free, then buy the physical materials separately.
Pick a starting size — you can change colors and details in the editor.
The pattern is free to create and print on Diamond Painter. The physical materials are bought separately:
We don't sell materials — Diamond Painter only makes the pattern. Any diamond painting drills and blanks will work.
Ready to create?
No account required. Upload any photo and have a full DMC-coded pattern in under a minute.
◆ Open the Pattern Generator