Diamond Painting Kits – Premium Craft Supplies | Joann
Our diamond painting kits bring together everything you need to create shimmering mosaic art at home. Each kit includes a pre-printed adhesive canvas, color-coded resin drills, a diamond applicator pen, wax pad, and organization tray. The resin drills catch light beautifully, creating a dimensional finish that looks stunning on any wall.
Designs range from nature scenes and animals to abstract patterns and seasonal themes, with options for beginners and experienced crafters. We source high-quality resin drills that stay vibrant over time and include 10-20% extra drills per color to ensure you can complete every section. The canvas backing is thick enough to prevent curling while you work, and the adhesive stays tacky for months so you can finish at your own pace.
What's included in every kit
How Diamond Painting Works
Diamond painting combines cross-stitch logic with paint-by-number simplicity. The canvas arrives printed with a grid of symbols, each representing a specific drill color. You dip the applicator pen tip into wax, pick up a resin drill, and press it onto the corresponding symbol on the canvas. The adhesive holds each drill securely in place.
Most crafters work section by section, completing one color area before moving to the next. The process is meditative and low-pressure—there’s no paint to spill, no complicated stitching techniques to master, and you can pause anytime without losing your place. Many find it relaxing after a long day, and the repetitive motion keeps hands busy during audiobook sessions or TV watching.
Materials & Drill Quality
The resin drills in Joann’s diamond painting kits are cut with 13 facets on the top surface, which maximizes light reflection and gives finished pieces their signature sparkle. We use acrylic resin rather than glass or plastic, so drills stay lightweight, won’t yellow over time, and are safe around kids and pets.
Each drill measures 2.5mm × 2.5mm for square drills or 2.8mm diameter for round drills. Square drills align edge-to-edge with no gaps, creating a seamless mosaic look, while round drills are slightly faster to place and more forgiving for beginners. Both styles deliver beautiful results—it comes down to personal preference and the look you want.
Tools Included & Optional Add-Ons
Every kit ships with a multi-placer pen (places 1-3 drills at a time), a dollop of pink wax, and a grooved sorting tray. The wax provides just enough tackiness to pick up drills without leaving residue on the canvas. The sorting tray has shallow channels that let you line up multiple drills at once, speeding up the placement process.
For faster progress on large canvases, some crafters add a roller tool to press down finished sections and ensure every drill sits flush. A lightpad placed under the canvas can help illuminate symbols in low light, and magnifying lamps reduce eye strain during long sessions. Zippered storage bags keep sorted drills organized between work sessions, especially helpful for kits with 40+ colors.
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Common Questions About Our Diamond Painting Kits
Completion time depends on canvas size and detail level. A 12×16 inch beginner design typically takes 6-10 hours spread over several sessions, while a detailed 24×32 inch canvas can take 20-40 hours. Most crafters work 1-2 hours at a time and finish smaller kits in a week or two at a relaxed pace.
You can pause anytime and return days or weeks later—the adhesive stays tacky for months when you keep the protective film over unused sections.
Square drills align edge-to-edge with no gaps, creating a seamless mosaic surface that looks polished and uniform. Round drills are slightly faster to place because you don't need to align edges perfectly, and they're more forgiving for beginners.
Both styles sparkle beautifully and produce stunning results. The choice comes down to whether you prefer the clean grid look of square drills or the slightly softer, faster workflow of round drills.
Diamond painting is safe for kids ages 10 and up with adult supervision. The resin drills are non-toxic and larger than choking-hazard size, though younger children should always be supervised. The adhesive is solvent-free and skin-safe.
Kids enjoy the repetitive, low-pressure nature of the craft, and it helps develop focus and fine motor skills. Choose designs with larger color blocks and fewer total drills for a more age-appropriate first project.
No, every Joann's diamond painting kit includes all essential tools: applicator pen, wax, sorting tray, and full drill set. You can start your project immediately without purchasing anything extra.
Some crafters later add optional accessories like a roller for pressing drills, a lightpad for illuminating symbols, or storage containers for organizing drills. These are nice-to-haves, not requirements, and most people complete their first few kits using only the included tools.
Cover any exposed adhesive sections with the protective film that came with your canvas, then roll or fold the canvas gently and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sorted drills in labeled zippered bags or small containers so colors don't mix.
The adhesive will stay tacky for 12-18 months when stored properly, so you can take breaks between sessions without worrying about losing stickiness.
You can frame your completed canvas just like a poster or print. Most standard frames fit common canvas sizes like 12×16 and 16×20 inches. Trim excess canvas border to half an inch on all sides, then mount it in the frame with or without a mat.
For a more dimensional look, use a shadow-box frame that leaves space between the glass and drills. Some crafters seal the surface with acrylic spray or Mod Podge before framing to lock drills in place and add a glossy finish.
Every Joann's diamond painting kit includes 10-20% extra drills per color, so running out is rare. If you do need additional drills, contact our customer service team with your kit SKU and color code, and we'll send replacements at no charge.
Most crafters find they have leftover drills in every color after completing their canvas, which can be saved for future projects or used to repair any drills that fall off over time.