You have seen all the diamond paintings. You tried your hand at an abstract owl design, a sparkly cat, or an old van Gogh painting. But now you want something a bit more personal. Sometimes an image lends itself quite nicely to be a Diamond-dot Painting®. But what size should you get? Will a picture of your fluffy Maltese poodle look good? Can you get away with a 20×20cm design? We will break down what we look for in a great custom picture and answer all your questions.
Look for clarity
Is the image blurry? You may be able to get away with a slight blurriness to the picture because once it is converted into a diamond dot then you most likely will not see it. But there is such a thing as TOO blurry! This may be due to the camera not being in focus or movement as the picture is taken. Sometimes this can be rectified with some magic editing, but sometimes not.
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Harsh shadows and over-exposure
Even if you can see the detail in the original picture, the program may not pick up the colouring. Shadows will appear darker.
Over-exposed pictures do not convert well into a diamond painting. Lighter areas will be brightened to the point of almost being white. Even with careful editing, it can be hard to rectify.
Custom sizes
The most common size we get asked for is 20 × 30 (A4). The most common size we end up printing is 40 × 50. Why is this?
The decision is purely based on quality and how much detail we want you to see. As you can tell from the example, the 40 × 50 obviously has far more to offer visually than the A4 size. If you are determined to have it as an A4 size, then we would have to crop it right down to the main feature.
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When you send us an image we will give you a number of sizes to choose from if possible. The recommended size we provide the client is the smallest size that does not sacrifice quality. We suggest not going smaller than what we state in the quote. But you can always go bigger. The bigger the diamond dot painting, the more detail you will see.
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Landscapes and scenery
We will always suggest going as big as you can with wide pictures of scenery. Objects in the picture can sometimes be too small for diamond dots to bring out clearly.
This can be images of gardens, beaches or forests. Anything that has a lot of detail and elements in a frame.
With that being said…
You are more than welcome to submit your pictures to Diamond-dot Painting® even if you are not entirely sure if your image will work as a custom or not. Take a look at the gallery of custom paintings done by our amazing clients.
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If the images you submit are copyrighted (ie: the painting/photo/graphic has someone else’s name on it) then please read this Disclaimer before proceeding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create a custom diamond dot painting from my own photo?
Yes. Diamond Dot Painting® offers personalised designs created from customer-supplied images, subject to image quality requirements.
What photo quality is needed for a custom design?
High-resolution images with good lighting and clear subjects produce the best results. Blurry, dark, or low-resolution images may affect final quality.
How long are personal images stored?
Personal images submitted for custom designs are securely stored for up to 12 months and then permanently deleted, unless a deletion request is made earlier.
Can custom orders be returned or refunded?
Custom and personalised products are non-returnable and non-refundable unless defective or supplied incorrectly, as permitted under the Consumer Protection Act.
What do I do if I hve missing beads?
If you noticed that you are missing a particular colour, or have been given an insufficient number of beads, please contact Diamond-dot Painting at queries@diamonddotpainting.co.za or call us at +27 73 719 7639.
You will need to provide us with your DDP number on your design and the legend associated with it.
Do I have to pay import tax/fees/duties?
No, you do not have to pay import fees or duties. Diamond-dot Painting is based in South African and therefore you only pay the courier fee.
You should receive your purchase within a week. Custom diamond paintings take about 3 weeks (excluding courier time).
What is included in my custom diamond painting kit?
Your custom kit typically includes:
- Pre-printed adhesive canvas
- Colour-coded resin diamond drills
- Diamond applicator pen
- Wax pad
- Sorting tray
- Basic instructions
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Hi there, it’s your number one fan Samantha Dee Botha. Lol can you give me a price on the customer diamond dots 30×40 size.
Thanx in advance
Hi there #1 Fan! A custom that is 30x40cm is R420. If you would like to order one please email custom@diamonddotpainting.co.za or go to the link below:
https://diamonddotpainting.co.za/custom-diamond-dot-paintings/