A BIG TRAY!!!! The tiny ones that they give you in the kits are wayyyyy too small for me and the bigger ones have been a literally LIFESAVER!

my light pad is my #1, but i recently bought an exercise ball to sit at my desk while i diamond paint and i love it so much, i never would go back to sitting in a regular chair. mostly because i like bouncing on it LOL but also it sits me at just the right height and angle where i can go for hours without anything starting to hurt

I find BluTak a great replacement for the pink cement stuff, one dab lasted for about a week!

I got a light board stand and that has changed the game for me

You helped me spend some money last week and the LED light pad is the best tool so far. I also couldn't resist purchasing a pen from Jim's Handmade Pens.

I Highly recommend glue dots. The micro dots work best in my pen. I can diamond paint for days without having to change the glue dots. I will never go back to wax again. I know you would love it.

I have that exact easle and love it too. The pens are beautiful💕

Thank you for this excellent information. I also appreciate your prompt for others to share their favorite tools.

As a new diamond painter, the straighter tool is the best.

Thank you for sharing! Awesome video!

I've done several kits so far, and I just want to say, This is my first time looking to the wider world for others who do diamond painting as well. I appreciate your videos and I will be looking through them all. I have a light up pen That I find really helps as I have a dark apartment. When the sun goes down, it makes a big difference compared to just my lamp. I will be looking into the LED board now too.

Loved this video I totally agree about the paddy wax I can’t live without it I love the cover minders the only problem I have if they are cute I tend to not use them it is lovely to hear you hope all is well take care stay safe xxxx

I cannot and refuse to.live without my lighted tip pen! It's been such a great tool to use in the dark, comfortable in my hand and I have like 8 of them in every colour lol

Thank you Thank you for providing a link to the adjustable easel!! I so need this :)

I have one of those boards from doing calligraphy. Will have to dig it out. Thanks.

I found your video helpful. More so than any other tool videos I’ve seen so far.

New subscriber l love diamond painting and crafting in general, I love my light pad , it was a game changer for me, as was a thicker angled pen, I use white blu-tac instead of wax, I just find that so much better and means I do not have to keep refilling my pen up so much, great video

Great list! I have most of them. I need to get a couple more pens as I like to switch them up so my hands cramp less. I have RA which can make diamond painting difficult at times. I found my cover minders on my fridge...a set of four pretty blue circles with magnets on them from the Dollar Store.

I did two projects before I decided to update my pen and I really don't Regret it love it so different and better

3/14/2021 I do love my Jim’s handmade pen and I only have one. I know, crazy. I love trying trays though. Loving Munimade right now.

I watched this a couple of days ago. I've been diamond painting for quite a while and have only used the pink pens! Last night, I finally ordered a pen from ArtsyTwinStudio thanks to your recommendation. I'm excited! I love my big lightpad. My old one broke so I ordered a new one. I ordered the bigger one by mistake and it's great. My daughter and I sometimes dp at the same time and this is a great size for that!

Great video, love ur setup. Have a great night.

I purchased my first light pad within an hour of starting my very first diamond painting. I knew I was hooked and my terrible eyesight needed help!😁

My #1 has to be my light pad, followed closely by my PaddyWaxx; both types. I have a medium and a large hand held row straighteners that I use to start my first rows up against, that otherwise; the rows would be all wonky. Then use them about every 5 rows or so to straighten up the drills to make it look better. Other than that, I have a table that the top flips up or down that I keep all my extra accessories on; so that my work space is just my easel, diamond painting and light board. I don't like to feel all crammed in with stuff in my work area. Loved your video.

When I ran a search for paddywaxx there were 4 in stock. I purchased all 4 so that I will have enough to last me a long time. I am looking forward to their arrival.

New to diamond painting,Thank you so much 😊

Hi, Great video!. I love my OttLite lamp, my eyeglasses bracket/headband interchangeable magnifier and my comfortable chair. I do need a diamond painting pen, the paddywaxx and the super sticky. I have to check on Etsy daily because its in great demand. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

I have the same easel, but I cut up cardboard boxes and taped about 8” wide strips to the sides and top of the easel so that much larger canvases can be supported. When need to put it away, just remove the strips and save for your next big canvas. I also have a larger light pad that I use on the easel every time I work on a canvas.

I basically have or have on order everything on your list. One thing that I find extremely helpful, that wasn't on your list, is a good storage system for loose drills. I recently started using the Darice (Elizabeth Ward) storage system and love it! The containers hold quite a bit of drills depending on which size you have and they stay closed well. I had some smaller pop open containers that don't always stay closed so this was huge because I have curious kitties that like to "help" me diamond paint.

I m addicted :)) to pappywaxx ❤️❤️❤️

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i couldn’t function if i didn’t have a large drill tray. also an easel because my back.

I got my wooden easel at hobby lobby

I have an lap top easel. It has adjustable feet and easily goes from my recliner to my bed. One side raises up and you have a flat side that doesn’t move. Perfect for sitting containers of drills.

I love my tilting drafting table my Elizabeth warden storage boxes my diamond painting pen I made and my comfortable chair and my a3 light pad

I am obsessed with Bluetack. I use it to stick finished and unfinished designs on vacant walls, while I decide which one to do next, and while figuring how to frame them on a budget. Just be careful on unsticking them, and you can use them over and over.

I had a light pad like that, only lasted a couple of weeks 😱

Definitely my easel and PaddyWaxx! You can work with bigger paintings on an easel by rolling the bottom around a rolled up towel , this way you don't have to turn the painting itself. I hope this isn't too vague, it's quite hard to explain without pictures :P

Ok I'm commenting again haha the list of items I use constantly and wouldn't want to live without: 1. My storage case, it's the large one that zippers and has the bottles. This storage kit is amazing and allows me to travel back and forth to work with my canvas. 2. My large drill trays. I have a habit of buying very large canvases and the little trays just dont do it for me haha. I do large sections and need the wiggle room! 3.this is a big one but my crafting wicker storage unit. I keep all of my diamond painting and cross stitch items in it. It allows me to tuck away my stash comfortably and safely

My Artsy Twin Studio DP pen, my A2 light pad, drafting table, white tacky puddy

Hi Jessica! Great video with excellent ideas of tools to make DPing even more fun than it is already. Would appreciate a video on different storage solutions for actively working with projects and leftover drills as well. I have some but I'm looking for more ideas. TIA! 😀

one thing i can’t live without (minus what was mentioned) is an extra large drill boat. the small ones never seemed to hold enough drills for the sections i work on, having one that is far to big is something i prefer.

4 me, its my Everlast 1-4 Stainless Tips, and my Cookie Sheet. I do all my DP on them. Allows me to take it everywhere.

I can't live without straighteners for round drills. I use both the pen end while I'm working and the one that looks like an ice scraper when I have finished a piece.

I love using my 8/10 placer as a double multiplacer - ie 3 drills on one side and 2 on the other and then one on the single placer - get to do 3 areas instead of just one :)

Just got recommended to watch this video. Great ideas especially the easel. What do you think of a square drill pen?

Lmaoo.. When you said " please share so I can get it too " .. good vibes

Large boat for drills as I can't shake enough drills in the small boats that come with kits. I've discovered quake hold museum puddy and it lasts soooooo ridiculously long for me instead of pink wax. My 4 slotted tray for boats to keep frequently used colors out at one time.

Tiny handed person here! Yeah those pink pens hurt us too 😂

I keep my drills in medicine boxes from the dollar tree. Labeled with paper tape.

One thing I can't live without is thise diamond painting tic tac container because im verry messy when it comes to DP also you can replace the pink wax with blue tac I find it better than the oink wax.

Maybe or walmart I seen them

I have a thick pen because of my arthritis. The ones that come with kits is just to small for me. Bigger ones are so much more comfortable! My daughter has same easel I got hers from Amazon! I use a drafting table which I love so so much. Oh god who wants to live without PaddyWaxx??! The scents are just to awesome! I have an A2 that someone sent me for my birthday!

I know that this is an old video but I just came across it and i would like to add a portable power or charger block to it for your light tablet can’t live without don’t have to worry about cords very much that way

You crack me up. I play the piano and have tiny baby hands! Life is hard!! 😂

Never done this before though I have done cross stitch and a great many other crafts. Wondering about the pen you recommended. With no experience I am wondering what you would recommend in regards to the options he offers. Three or four bump and what you would recommend for the second tip. He has many options, three placer, 6 placer, 9 placer, 3 straightener, 6 straightener.....??? Looks like yours are 3 placer pen tip for the second tip. Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.

Where do you buy those paddy wax blocks.

Wish you would have shown us how you use the 2 buttons.

What size is good to buy for a light pad?

Besides all you **fav needs**, mine is a 4 placer. I can keep my drills super straight and pretty. I find that larger placers do not give you the straight lines this DPer demands.

I just use a piece of clear tape to hold back my paper, it works and it's cheap. I just started my first Diamond painting tonight. When I ordered it, I thought it would be the squares and it ended up being the rounds. Which is easier, the rounds or the squares?

I can't imagine not having my light board.It is so much better than having to use an overhead light and a magnifier.I prefer to do larger diamond paintings and would be lost without the 2 flat easels I have!

I'm new to diamond painting and am wondering about the size of the light pad. If I'm doing a larger (11x14) painting, is it much easier to have the A3 light pad as opposed to the A4 (which is much less expensive), or is it easy enough to move the larger canvas around on the smaller light pad?

I love Patty wax very good This is Nicole

When is patty wax coming back

I have skinny fingers and the pink pen works fine for me but they hurt after a while, so I tried the resin ones and it still hurt. Should I make my own or should I keep using the pink one?

Just looked on Amazon from the link you have for the easel and it may or may not be available again.

Harbor freight storage boxes

Where are the links etc. that you refer to below? Where are they?

I'm new but my back is totally fine because I am young I getting mine tomorrow for x mas

HELP!! I am a beginner and I cut my canvas when I cut the cover paper into smaller sections. What can I do to fix the canvas??

i have that easel it still causes me pain i have to raise it up some how i have the same exact one when i clicked the link it said "you purchased this on blah blah blah" i think i need another table IDK what to do i cant sit there too long .. ! on another note i LOVEE the SSPW !!!! omggggggggggggggggggggg

Light pad.. atleast 3A Good wax Big & couple of trays Nice pen with Elbow drill tips Bottle of water Strictly DP..KZfaqrs livechats on videos only 😁

Quick question where could I get that exact easel?

I have a question I h ave pictures one side the I cannot see the the letter and the number

Hi. Does Joann ship internationally? It seems that a lot of the stores in America do not.

Where did you say you got the diamond painting pen?

Where can i buy a easle in South Africa please

I just check Amazon for that easel and it's unavailable

One more thing I forgot to mention. Get yourselves an basic office hydraulic chair-nothing fancy-one that is easy to adjust the height up and down as you are sitting working . Working on an easel, as you get to the bottom of the canvas, lower the chair so you don’t have to bend over the work so much. Your neck, back and shoulders will thank you! Go to an office supply store and try some out-don’t just buy online without knowing if it is comfortable for you.

I could not cope without my light board

funny thing is that i accually like pink wax

I can’t live without my huge tay it works wonders

Lol I’m tiny handed 🤣

A box so you don’t have to lean over.

Hey I can't ever find any super sticky Patty Wax. Can you tell Me how I can get some please. Than you

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Please show what you are talking about. Load a pen with wax, show how you rotate. This is a visual medium and you talk about what you will show us, but take forever to show it.

thank you! Would you suggest anything similar to Paddywaxx? I'm from Italy and the shipping fees are much more expensive than the wax itself (I don't want to make a big purchase right now since I don't know the product and if I will use it in the future). At the moment I use Patafix, which should be similar to the BluTak someone talked about in the comments, just from another brand that's easier to find here in Italy, and I like it much more than the hideous pink wax from the kit :D I bought two A3 lightpads (one for me and one for my mother, who's addicted to DP too!) from a chain store called Action here in Italy, they are cheap (20€ each) and work wonderfully! About trays: I am in love with a very simple white medium one that came with a kit. I have a larger one but I find it difficult to align the drills into rows with it. I bought another tray, but purple-colored because I hate using the white one when I work with white drills, I can't see them and it's so frustrating... I have to experiment with pens as well. I bought a LED one from Aliexpress and I HATED it, I found it totally useless since it doesn't light the exact point but just the whereabouts. The lightpad is so much better for me. I prefer a cheap acrylic pen, from Aliexpress as well, that I use with the stainless steel placer and multiplacer (I love the 5 one, it's a good compromise between the 3 and the bigger ones). I also use the tiny pens from the kits, but with the soft foamy cap that make them much more comfortable.