A custom photo diamond painting turns a favorite picture of your family, wedding, baby or pet into a full drill kit you complete at home. This guide is for anyone thinking of ordering one. It covers how the process works, how to pick a photo that turns out well, which size to choose, what ideas make the best gifts, and how to finish and display the result. Our custom kit has 917 reviews averaging 4.9.
Upload your photo and see a free design preview before anything is printed. Custom kits start from $20.95 with free worldwide shipping.
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Our custom diamond painting kit is our best-selling kit, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 917 reviews. You upload one photo, choose a size and a drill shape, and we print it on a soft velvet canvas with poured glue under a clear film.
- Free design preview. Ask for a preview and nothing is printed until you are happy.
- Free photo editing. Our designers crop the picture and correct color, brightness and shadows by hand.
- Sizes from 20 x 20 cm up to 90 x 160 cm, in portrait or landscape, with square or round drills.
- 5D full drill with resin drills of about 2.5 mm and at least 2 colors of AB drills for extra sparkle.
- Free tracked shipping worldwide. Custom kits are processed in 3 to 5 business days.
Have a square photo? Choose the square version. A group or wedding photo with lots of faces? The large custom kits give the extra size that detail needs.
How it works
- Upload your photo. Pick a clear picture and choose a canvas size and drill shape on the product page.
- Request a free preview. We show you how the design will look before printing, so you can approve it or ask for changes.
- We print your kit. The pattern is printed with symbols on a velvet canvas with poured glue, and your drills are pre-sorted with spares.
- Delivery. Orders are processed in 3 to 5 business days for custom kits. Typical delivery is 12 to 20 days to the USA, 14 to 20 to Canada, 14 to 25 to the UK and 13 to 20 to Australia.
- Place the drills. Match each symbol to its drill color and press the drills in with the pen. Your kit includes a 3-piece multi-placer, 2 pens, tweezers, 2 trays and 2 pots of wax.
For a deeper look at the process, read custom diamond painting explained.
How to pick the best photo
The photo matters more than anything else. These tips give the best results:
- Use natural light. Daylight gives accurate colors and soft shadows.
- Choose a sharp original. Send the original file, not a screenshot or a photo of a photo.
- Show faces clearly. Eyes and smiles carry the emotion. Avoid sunglasses and heavy shadows over faces.
- Keep the background simple. A calm backdrop makes faces and pets stand out.
- Frame the subject close. Crop out empty space so the details use more drills.
- Pick a real moment. Natural smiles and eye contact usually look best in diamonds.
A few things to avoid: heavy filters, photos taken in dim rooms, faces that are small in a wide shot, and pictures where people sit in deep shadow. If you have several candidates, pick the one where the eyes are sharpest, even if another photo has a nicer setting. When a photo is a group shot, check that every face is large enough to read, because small faces lose detail on the canvas.
Not sure if your picture is good enough? Request the free preview and our designers will tell you whether to crop, brighten or choose a larger size.
Choosing a size
Larger canvases hold more detail, which matters most for faces. There are 35 sizes. A few examples:
| Size | From | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 20 x 20 cm | $20.95 | Pets, a single face, small gifts |
| 30 x 40 cm | $32.95 | One or two people, a popular all-round size |
| 40 x 50 cm | $40.95 | Families of three or four, more facial detail |
| 40 x 60 cm | $44.95 | Group photos and wedding portraits |
A 30 x 40 cm canvas is about 19,200 drills and roughly 10 to 15 hours of work, so bigger sizes take proportionally longer. Sizes over 30 x 40 cm ship in a box. As a rule, use at least 40 x 50 cm when a photo has three or more faces. Round drills are quicker to place and sparkle more. Square drills give a crisp mosaic look and sharper detail.
Photo ideas and gifts
- Family portraits. A group picture becomes a centerpiece for the living room. Choose a larger size for several faces.
- Baby photos. Capture those tiny hands and first smiles as a nursery gift.
- Pets. Your dog or cat on a canvas is a favorite. Browse the dog designs and cat designs if you want a ready-made option instead.
- Weddings and anniversaries. A wedding photo makes a lasting keepsake.
- Memorials. A portrait of someone you miss can be a gentle tribute.
- Birthdays and holidays. Order early. Custom kits take 3 to 5 business days to process before shipping, plus delivery time.
Every kit includes the tools, so the person you give it to can start straight away. If you are buying several, you save 10% with 2 kits and 15% with 3, applied at checkout.
What comes in the box
Each custom kit includes the canvas, pre-sorted drills with spares, 2 drill trays, tweezers, 2 pens, a 3-piece multi-placer, 2 pots of wax and instructions. A few extras make longer projects easier:
- A storage box keeps drills organized between sessions. See the tools and drills storage box.
- Work in sections. Peel back only the film you need so the glue stays clean.
- Good light. Faces have fine color changes, so bright, even light helps.
- Start with the faces if you like a challenge, or the background if you want to warm up. Either way, work section by section.
- Take it slowly. Our guide to common mistakes helps you avoid the usual slips.
Finishing and display
When the last drill is placed, press the surface flat, seal it lightly if you like, and frame it. A wooden frame without glass shows the sparkle best. See our guide to sealing and framing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really make a diamond painting from any photo?
Almost any clear photo works. Upload it, request the free preview and our designers will crop and correct color and brightness. If the picture is too small or blurry, they will tell you before printing.
What if I do not like the preview?
Nothing is printed until you are happy with the design preview, so you can ask for changes first.
Which size should I choose?
Use 30 x 40 cm for one or two people, 40 x 50 cm for three or four, and 40 x 60 cm or larger for big groups and weddings. Larger sizes give more detail on faces.
How long does a custom kit take to arrive?
Custom kits are processed in 3 to 5 business days, then shipped free with tracking. Typical delivery is 12 to 20 days to the USA, 14 to 20 to Canada, 14 to 25 to the UK and 13 to 20 to Australia.
Round or square drills?
Round drills are quicker to place and add extra sparkle. Square drills give a smooth mosaic look and sharper detail on faces.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. It is personal, comes with all the tools and suits birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and memorials. Order early so it arrives on time.
Turn your favorite photo into a diamond painting
Pick a photo you love, upload it and check the free preview. It takes a few minutes and you decide before anything is printed.
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