All about diamond mosaic for kids

All about the diamond mosaic for children should be learned by those who want to introduce the child to creativity, and in addition, come up with an exciting and interesting activity for him. There is a huge variety of options, among which you can find stories for both boys and girls.

This type of creativity is equally relevant for both adults and children. It is not difficult for them to get carried away, because the result is very beautiful paintings that can decorate any room. The principle of creating such sets for any age group is the same. But children's diamond mosaic has some nuances.

• The size. There are a wide variety of sizes - from very miniature pictures to very voluminous. It is worth focusing on age and experience. And if the kid is going to do such a responsible business for the first time, it is worth purchasing a small mosaic size, for example, 20x20 or 20x25 cm.This is quite enough to make it clear whether there will be further interest in this type of creativity or not.
• Number of details. The fewer the details, the easier it is at first to deal with them. Do not load the child right away. Laying out a diamond mosaic is really tricky business. The number of rhinestones in a set is directly related to the size of the canvas. Better are those options for children where the rhinestones are larger.
• Color spectrum. The range of colors is very large, it all depends on the complexity of the work. But the smaller their number, the easier it will be to work, therefore, it is better for a beginner little master to choose a set where there are no more than 5-6 shades of pebbles.
• Plots. The variety of children's stories also allows you to choose a picture to your liking.These can be heroes of cartoons and fairy tales, cute animals, simple flowers, dolls, toys. Here it is better to focus on the child's wishes. After all, he should be interested in what will turn out in the end.

This mosaic has many advantages:

• the child develops fine motor skills of hands, imagination, thinking, perseverance;
• this interesting activity can captivate a girl and even a boy for a long time;
• as a result, a beautiful work is obtained, the child has an incentive to new achievements;
• laying out a mosaic is a great opportunity to spend time with your child for a useful activity, since he will definitely need the help of an adult at first.

As for the cons, they also need to be taken into account:

• very small details require careful attention to them, every time you need to clean everything very carefully;
• the cost of the sets can be quite high, it all depends on the size and additional elements.

Rhinestone paintings are produced by many companies, and the sets are presented in different configurations.

First, it is worth considering the most common options and those components that are necessarily present in each kit.

• The canvas on which the rhinestones will be applied. It has markings with specific symbols, which makes the work process easier. The canvas is equipped with an adhesive backing so that the rhinestones can be easily fixed to the surface. A film is placed on top to protect the glue from drying out.
• Rhinestones. Each shade is packed in a separate bag or box.
• Stylus and tweezers. Tools with which the rhinestones are grasped and placed on the canvas.
• Scheme. Each set always contains a scheme with the designation of colors, which allows you to accurately select the desired rhinestones and place them on the canvas.
• Stylus gel. It is needed so that it is convenient to glue rhinestones to the surface.
• A dish for rhinestones. Those rhinestones that will be directly involved in the work at the moment are poured onto it.

There are sets in which the canvas is fixed on a stretcher. Otherwise, they have the same details. There may also be an addition in the form of a box with separate blocks for storing rhinestones. This option is very convenient because it allows you to keep all the details intact until the next session of creativity. You won't be able to do all the work at once.

The plots can be very different, mainly the theme is designed for girls, but if you try, you can find a suitable option for boys. There are also many neutral stories that will be of interest to children of both sexes. Moreover, you can find options of varying difficulty both in stores and on websites - for children 5-6, 7-8, as well as 9-10 and 11-13 years old.

Among the most popular sketches are the following:

• various plots with cats;
• cute owls;
• different animals: bears, bunnies, hedgehogs, chanterelles;
• heroes of all kinds of cartoons, for example, "Frozen", "My Little Pony", "The Little Mermaid", "Winx Club";
• images of children at work;
• birds and insects (butterflies, ladybugs);
• simple flowers and landscapes;
• sweets and fruits.

Having considered real examples of sets, you can understand what types of mosaics exist, and have an idea of ​​what will be of interest to a particular child.

• Two owls sitting on a branch will decorate any room, the size of the canvas is small (20x27 cm), there are not so many flowers, which will allow the child to create a beautiful picture in a few steps.

• A suitable set for the little ones, allowing you to create cute animals.

• For lovers of stories with cats, this will be the most suitable option. And the small size of the canvas (20x25 cm) will allow you to achieve the desired result faster.

• Bright ponies will appeal to every girl, and the result will surely please.

• A little boy might be fine with this option. Cars, boats and other bright attributes will make you feel like a traveler.

If you are going to introduce your child to a new type of creativity, you need to create a comfortable workplace, talk about the basic rules of embroidery and demonstrate by example how to perform certain actions.

• First you need to prepare a flat, comfortable surface. There should be enough space so that the child can comfortably place the canvas, preferably on a stretcher, lay out the boxes with rhinestones, tools.
• It is worth taking care of good lighting. This is important, the details are small and the work is painstaking, you should not strain your eyes.
• It is necessary to explain to the child that the places on the canvas are indicated by numbers or letters, and rhinestones of the color corresponding to the designations must be glued on them. To do this, a diagram with color designations is attached to each set. At first, the child can get confused, so you should not immediately choose the option with a large number of colors.
• Then a small piece of film is separated from the canvas, the rest of the surface cannot be freed from the film. With this piece, work will take place.
• Then you need to demonstrate to your child how to use the stylus. The tip of the stylus is filled with a special gel, it grabs a rhinestone of a certain color and glues to the place with the designation intended for it.
• Rhinestones that are needed in work right now are poured onto a saucer for ease of use.
• At the end of the work, all items should be removed to their places until the next time. It immediately makes sense to explain to the child why it is so important to remove everything. If rhinestones, a stylus, or even a pad of glue are lost, the job will not be completed.