Should You Try DIAMOND DOTZ® Diamond Painting?

DIAMOND DOTZ is known to focus on round drill paintings, which are faster and easier to create. However, round drill paintings do show canvas around the diamonds. They’re not always the first choice of avid diamond art painters.

The brand offers far fewer square drill diamond art kits. With square drill paintings, you cover the canvas from end to end, with no canvas showing. Square drill paintings take more time and care to create, but the result is stunning.

Many DIAMOND DOTZ canvases featuring people are partial drills. A partial drill canvas refers to a diamond painting with a printed area that is not covered by diamonds. Full-drill canvases, where the artwork area is entirely covered by diamond drills, are preferred by diamond painters because they capture the sophistication and sparkle of the artist's original vision. Diamond Art Club offers a vast selection of full-drill canvases, which includes all of their popular, licensed character properties as well.

DIAMOND DOTZ also offers fewer extra large canvas sizes. Large canvases are desirable because of the detail and total visual effect.

DIAMOND DOTZ Pixelation Process.

Unlike other cheaper brands that use automatic pixelation, Diamond Dotz distinguishes itself by employing a manual pixelation method. This ensures that the final product is visually pleasing, as the colors are not randomly changed across the pattern and don't look like a hot mess of blurred colors. However, it seems that to keep their kits affordable, Diamond Dotz may concentrate on smaller, simpler, lower price point designs. As a result, their diamond paintings could be more pixelated and less accurate than those of Diamond Art Club's, but are still better than most other brands.

The best quality “diamonds” (otherwise known as “dots, or “drills”) are made of resin instead of acrylic. Like Diamond Art Club, DIAMOND DOTZ uses non-recycled resin.

DIAMOND DOTZ round diamonds feature 13 facets to reflect light, which is the industry standard. Their square diamonds come with either 9 or 13 facets. In contrast, Diamond Art Club offers an even more superior sparkle by providing both round and square diamonds with 20 facets, enhancing the brilliance of their diamond art painting kits.

In diamond painting, the canvas matters too. DIAMOND DOTZ claims to offer a heavy-weight, high-quality, 100% woven polyester canvas. It is said to resist fold marks and feel sturdy. However, according to some reviewers, it feels very tough and doesn’t have the velvety soft backing of Diamond Art Club canvases.

Quality of adhesive is important, too. DIAMOND DOTZ explains that they use a hi-tech formula with a stronger hold.

However, to our knowledge, this brand does not visibly offer a warranty, so you’ll have to take it on faith that their diamonds don’t fall off. Some reviewers have said that it’s not the stickiest adhesive, especially compared with Diamond Art Club.

Please note that DIAMOND DOTZ does not guarantee replacement diamonds if yours fall off. They claim they will direct you to the closest store where you can find replacements or “arrange to send the needed DOTZ® to you.”

Quality printing makes your craft easier and can make the finished result more beautiful. That’s because some diamond art paintings are designed to show the canvas between the diamonds.

DIAMOND DOTZ utilizes patented printing technology. It is permanent and resists scratching and fading. The company uses non-toxic, eco-friendly inks.

Some reviewers have expressed that DIAMOND DOTZ templates and symbols are slightly blurry and can be somewhat confusing. Others say the DIAMOND DOTZ symbols can be harder to read than those on Diamond Art Club’s canvases.

The colors on DIAMOND DOTZ canvases may not be as close to the original artwork as Diamond Art Club’s. According to a reviewer comparing Starry Night diamond paintings from both brands says that DIAMOND DOTZ colors are quite different from the Van Gogh, where Diamond Art Club stayed truer to the original artwork.

Whatever your decor or diamond art vision, you’ll find just the right design at Diamond Art Club. (Thanks, once again, to our wide network of artists.)

Diamond Art Club offers more diamond painting kits in large sizes than DIAMOND DOTZ. We also offer more square drill diamond painting kits. Yet, even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find an incredible variety of easy options.

You can filter our diamond art collection by full drill vs. partial drill, square drill vs. round drill, difficulty level, and more. It’s simple to find the perfect piece of artwork for your artistic taste and diamond painting skill level.

Diamond Art Club Pixelation Process.

Diamond Art Club specializes in more intricate and detailed images, never compromising on quality. Each piece is sized appropriately to achieve the best result possible. Their pixel artists spend over 10 to 16 hours pixelating each piece to ensure the best possible outcome. Unlike cheaper brands that rely on automatic pixelation, Diamond Art Club uses a manual pixelation method, which leads to stunning and professional-looking results. This is why Diamond Art Club kits can be proudly framed in your home, as they look exceptional and high-quality.

Like DIAMOND DOTZ, we use resin diamonds. However, there are key differences between our diamonds and theirs. While both companies use resin diamonds, Diamond Art Club manufactures our own diamonds in our facility, where we have complete control over the raw materials used and maintain a very tight quality control over production.

Diamond Art Club diamonds are also cut for maximum light reflectivity! While DIAMOND DOTZ and most of the industry cut their diamonds with 13 facets, Diamond Art Club cuts our round and square diamonds with 20 facets. More facets mean more shine.

Customers say that Diamond Art Club diamonds tend to be more uniform in size, fit better, and have virtually no misshapen "trash" diamonds.

You'll never have to worry about having enough diamonds. Each Diamond Art Club kit includes 20 to 30 percent more diamond drills than you need. And if you have a spill, we'll replace up to 8 different drill colors for free!

Diamond Art Club’s proprietary, patented canvas resists wrinkling and folds out smoothly. It’s guaranteed to flatten within minutes of unrolling your art.

Our canvases are made from heavy-duty, waterproof tarpaulin fabric with velvet backing for extra strength and stability. It won’t warp or tear.

This material is made to stand the test of time—and you don’t have to take our word for it. We stand behind our products with a lifetime warranty.

Like DIAMOND DOTZ, we invest in a high-quality poured glue adhesive so your diamond dots stay on the painting where they belong. No slipping, sliding or falling off.

You can feel good about what you’re handling for hours at a time. Diamond Art Club adhesive is 100% toxin-free.

Once again, you’re backed by our lifetime warranty. If you ever experience a quality issue, we stand behind our product.

Diamond Art Club printing is 100% toxin-free, permanent, and resists scratching and fading. However, our printing advantage goes beyond durability.

Most brands use automated charting software to translate the original art into diamond art painting templates. Our designers use a hand-rendering technique to perfect the final template.

You’ll notice more clarity, detail, and a closer color match in our paintings as a result. Even the symbols you’ll use to guide your “paint by numbers” process are clearer and easier to read, so diamond art painting is more enjoyable with Diamond Art Club.