WHY DIAMOND PAINTING IS ONE OF THE BEST CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Looking for a fun, creative and screen-free way to keep kids entertained? Diamond painting for kids combines the sparkle of gemstones with the joy of crafting, creating hours of hands-on fun. In this guide, we'll show you why diamond painting is one of the best craft for kids and how to choose the perfect kit for beginners.
Diamond painting boosts focus and patience. Diamond painting is a DIY art project that involves placing small sparkly “diamonds” onto a coded canvas – kind of like paint-by-numbers but with bling. This repetitive, satisfying activity naturally helps kids:
- Improve concentration
- Practice fine motor skills
- Learn patience and attention to detail
Even kids who struggle to sit still often become completely absorbed once they start diamond painting! These two siblings are each crafting a DOTZ BOX kids diamond painting kit. Look at that concentration! We rank DOTZ BOX at the very top of our best diamond art kits for kids.
Diamond painting builds confidence and a sense of achievement. Kids love showing off what they’ve made, whether it's a bracelet or small cameo diamond painting design with their favorite character. Diamond painting delivers stunning results and it's an easy craft for children – no artistic skill is required. Completing even a small DIY art project gives kids a huge confidence boost. Just look at those smiles! If they don’t say, “I’m proud,” we’re not sure what does!
Diamond painting is a fun indoor activity for kids that encourages creativity without the mess. Unlike glitter, glue, or paint, diamond painting is virtually mess-free. No need for drying time, no sticky cleanup – just dip and dot. It’s a quiet, independent activity that encourages creative thinking and is easily done on a corner of the kitchen table.
Diamond painting is an easy craft for kids that's great for calming busy minds. Diamond painting can have a meditative quality, making it a soothing activity for anxious or overstimulated kids. It’s a perfect craft for kids to do at home on rainy days, for quiet time, or as a relaxing break from screens.
Diamond painting is a fun way to practice fine motor skills. Especially for younger children, diamond painting is a sneaky way to develop important hand-eye coordination and fine motor control – skills that support handwriting, drawing and other everyday tasks. The bonus? Kids have FUN while they’re diamond painting and don’t even know they’re “working” on these skills. (Especially when it's a SpongeBob diamond painting kit.)
CHOOSING THE RIGHT KIDS' DIAMOND PAINTING KIT
- Choose partial-drill kits: Full-drill kits cover the entire canvas with diamonds, which can be overwhelming for young crafters. Partial-drill kits, where there is a dotted image on a printed background, are quicker to complete and perfect for beginners.
- Opt for large round drills: Round drills are easier for small fingers to handle and don’t require perfect placement like square drills. They’re ideal for just starting out. Our 5mm Diamond Dotz Big Dotz drills are the biggest drills we have (the standard drill size is 2.88mm). These Big Dotz DOTZ BOX diamond painting kits feature the 5mm drills.
- Look for fun, kid-friendly designs: Pick designs that will excite your child – think animals, licensed characters, rainbows, unicorns, dinosaurs or holiday themes. Bright, bold colors are best.
- Pick the right size and skill level: Start small! Kits that have a small design are less intimidating and can be finished in a couple of sittings. Fortunately, beginner diamond painting kits for kids and design size usually go hand-in-hand!
- Choose all-in-one kits: Make sure the kit includes everything – the printed canvas (or other project surface), diamond drills, diamond painting pen or stylus, wax and tray. (Good news: all of the Diamond Dotz kids diamond painting kits include all supplies needed.)
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY DESIGNS FOR ALL AGES
Diamond painting is more than a trendy hobby – it’s a creative, confidence-building craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages. It’s great for them to do solo for all of the reasons we’ve shared, but diamond painting is equally fun for kids to do with friends and family. Our beginner diamond painting kits are great for all ages - kids, tweens and teens!
WHERE TO BUY DIAMOND PAINTING KITS FOR KIDS
You've landed in the right place! We have tons of resources for you, so save this post and come back to it when you need ideas for keeping youngsters busy. Shop our kids diamond painting kits for fun, beginner-friendly designs. Check out our best diamond art kits for kids for a quick list of top kits. Take a look at all of our kid-specific videos and blog posts.
Most importantly, have FUN introducing your kiddos to the magical world of diamond painting!
