HOW TO SEAL YOUR DIAMOND PAINT: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

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During the last 3 months, has donated every free waking moment (And the times when I should have been sleeping) to place thousands of small diamonds in small squares.

And now, as by art of magic , stand back and marvel at a beautiful diamond painting of your own creation.

Shines, crazy diamond painting . 

As time goes by, You will want your Diamond Painting to look and feel as beautiful as the day you finished it. Then, What can you do to keep your artwork perfect for years to come?

HOW TO SEAL YOUR FINISHED DIAMOND PAINT

Sealing your Diamond Painting will lock all the diamonds in place and significantly increase the longevity of your finished project.

If you plan to hang your diamond painting or useextendable bars to display it, It is crucial that you seal your finished painting first.

SEALANTS WITH BRUSH

Brush sealers present an all-in-one solution to preserve your diamond painting for years to come. They come in a variety of finishes and consistencies based on your personal preferences.

Advantage : works like glue, all-in-one sealer and finish. Waterproof, so perfect if you are mounting your kit on foam board or framing without glass, facilitates dusting.

Cons : The big disadvantage is that it will be lostsome shine after sealing. What's more, You will not be able to roll your paintings after the sealer has been applied.

Our recommendation : theDecoArt triple thick enamel . In our experience, has the perfect consistency, makes the canvas firm and sturdy, and retains as much shine as possible. For a slightly cheaper alternative, you can't go wrong with the classicMod Podge . 

He must know : theuse of Mod Podge Glitter reduces the shine of the diamonds and replaces it with the ‘micro-fine glitter’ in the sealant. Some people may not like the look, so be careful when choosing finishes.

HOW TO SEAL YOUR FINISHED DIAMOND PAINT

As a security measure, put pets and children in a separate room while applying sealant.

Paso 1: make sure all diamonds are correctly positioned by applying weight or using a roller.

Use the same technique that you initially used to flatten your canvas when you first got it. The goal is to make sure all the diamonds are completely flat and glued to the canvas adhesive.

Professional advice : place an old t-shirt on the canvas to avoid scratching or breaking the diamonds.

Paso 2: Dip the tip of your brush into the bottle of brush sealer.

You can use almost any type of brush, foam or bristle. Our official recommendation is theMod Podge brush applicator (in the image): It is sized to give you a lot of control over where the sealer is applied.


Paso 3: start applying the sealer to your canvas with broad strokes. 

The sealer will turn thick white at first and look a bit like glue., but it will become more transparent as it dries. Apply a thick but full coat, No need to spill drops!  

The glue will work its way through each and every diamond and will harden the next day.

WHAT ABOUT AEROSOL SEALANTS?

Aerosol sealers are used to coat finished diamond painting with a crystalline finish. They don't work like glue, so they don't fill in the gaps between the diamonds (Like tile grout!). 

  • Advantage : Helps retain the brilliance of the diamond over time. It is waterproof, does not yellow and dries very quickly. What's more, you can still roll up your finished canvas.
  • Cons : Does not help cement the holes to the canvas; any gaps between drills will be left unfilled.

Our recommendation : We personally use Mod Podge® to seal all of our glass framed diamond paintings. It's so easy to apply (just spray it), It is non-toxic and comes in different finishes and formulas.

  • Mod Podge Super Gloss : we recommend the varietySuper Gloss to preserve the shine of your Diamond Painting.
  • Mod Podge Matte Gloss : ¡ Use only sealant spray mate if you want your diamond painting to be LESS shiny! 
  • Mod Podge Pearlized Gloss : this flavor will give your paint an extra pearly shine. It is meant to add a little extra shine.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

P: Can I Use Sealants With Partial Drill Kits? 

R: Yes, But use a smaller brush! As far as possible, you should avoid applying sealant to the parts of the canvas that do not have diamonds.

P: Can I use sealants with round hole kits?

Yes, Round seal bit kits work just as well as square bits.

Do you have any helpful tips on how to seal your diamond painting? Leave them in the comments section!