Highland Cow

Name: Highland Cow
Brand: Paintly
SKU: DP-27386
Price: 39.99 AUD
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Product Code : DP-27386

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Diamond Shape Square Round

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What Are AB Drills?

AB is short for Aurora Borealis. This refers to the solid colour diamond drills with a beautiful Aurora Borealis rainbow coat that gives it an opalescent shine on the surface. The appearance can differ, it can be a shiny soft pearl-like coating to a strong dual-colour reflection.

They are used to highlight parts of the diamond painting pattern adding dazzling and mesmerizing effects to the art, just like the northern light it got its name from

This is the comparison of the regular diamonds & Aurora Borealis:

This picture is showing AB drills included in a diamond painting to give a better effect:

Difference Between Square & Round Diamonds

Do I choose Round or Square shaped diamonds/drills?

If you have just begun to embark in this new hobby of Diamond Painting, you might be wondering what shape of diamonds to use on your very first work of art. Well, there is really no wrong way!

To help you make your decision, we've prepared this short guide. Let’s take a quick look at their difference.

Round Diamond Drills

Round diamonds, especially on larger sizes, have a more sparkly appearance similar to glitter. They are generally preferred by beginners because they are easier to put on the canvas without needing to have straight lines - the exact placement of the pieces is a lot more forgiving without needing too much adjustment. This shape works better on larger sized artworks because it is generally faster to place.

Since they have no corners, round diamonds can create some visible gaps in the picture. These are most visible for smaller size canvases. However, from a distance, the gaps are compensated by the colour of the background and become unnoticeable.

Square Diamond Drills

Square drills create sharp lines and clean picture since they fit together very nicely with no gaps. Though it requires some skill to line up the square diamonds perfectly, the finished artwork can be incredibly rewarding. Experienced veterans with a steady hand may opt for this shape to bring a bit of challenge to their craft. Square diamonds may be preferred when creating smaller canvases due to the longer time taken and no gaps between the pieces, but is still a suitable choice up to medium-large size artworks.

Many fans of Square drills also find pleasure on how the pieces create a satisfying “snap” sound when they fit into place.

What's in the Kit

Premium Adhesive Canvas
Color Coded Diamond Drills
Magic Diamond Applicator with Grip
Wax Pad
Diamond Tray
Tweezers
Zip Lock Bags
Printed Instructions
*Frame & Case not included*

Getting Started with Diamond Paintings

Step 1 - Flatten canvas and peel back cover
Once you’re ready to start, unfurl your canvas make sure it’s flat. Choose a corner to start and peel back the protective film to reveal the sticky adhesive.
Step 2 - Pick a colour and ready the diamond drills
Pick a colour you want to start working on. Find the matching colour diamond drills in your batch. Cut open the packet and pour out the drills on the tray.
Step 3 - Align the drills and ready the stylus pen
Gently shake the tray from side to side to until some of them are pointing upwards (flat side down). Take your hollow-tipped pen and push it into the wax.
Step 4 - 'Paint' in the picture!
Using the waxed up pen, pick up each drill one by one and apply it to the matching symbol on the canvas, directly on the adhesive. Keep working through until the complete picture is filled in. Patience is key - it's worth it!