Creativity is definitely a skill to be coveted. Not only has it been cited as the most important skill in the world, but 94% of hiring managers state that creativity s one of the top things they look for in a job candidate.

Clearly, keeping your brain in a creative space is crucial to success... not to mention the fact that it's fun. And what better way to be creative than by using a diamond art kit?

These kits are basically images that you fill in with shimmering beads that give it a gorgeous sparkle.

They generally come in two types: 3D and 5D diamond painting kits. Here, we're going to talk about diamond art and what the differences between these two types of diamond painting are!

How Does 3D Diamond Painting Work?

3D diamond painting is where you're given tiny beads or rhinestones in various colors and place them onto a blank or numbered canvas (depending on the kit you get).

These little beads are also called 'drills,' and they're about 2.5 x 2.5 millimeters.

These drills have facets, which are basically flat areas that come together to create a raised bead.

In a 3D painting set, these drills have 3 facets on each side (9 total facets).

When you get a 3D diamond painting kit, you'll place these drills into the configuration of the image that you selected for purchase and create a cohesive image.

How Is a 5D Diamond Painting Kit Different?

5D diamond painting is really similar to its 3D counterpart- the only real difference lies in the structure of the drills.

Rather than having 9 total facets, the drills that make up a 5D painting have a total of 15 facets.

5 facets line the side of each small raised bead that goes onto your picture.

As a result, a 5D diamond painting creates a more luminescent image.

More facets mean more opportunities for the drills to refract light, so your painting will appear to be shining more deeply.

It will not only have a greater sparkle, but it will have more depth than a 3D diamond painting will.

Which Is Right for You?

If you're a beginner to diamond kits, you might want to try the 3D option.

The drill shape is more forgiving than that of a 5D diamond painting because you don't need to worry about creating the straightest possible lines. You have a little more wiggle room to work with on your project.

Once you get a bit more experienced, you can move forward to 5D diamond art.

They produce a gorgeous shimmering effect that you won't want to pass up.

Making the finished products as part of your home decor is a great way to go!

For more information on which diamond art option is right for you, look into our frequently asked questions!

Get a Diamond Art Kit Today

While there are a lot of ways that you can get your creativity running, none are as interesting as working with a diamond painting kit.

Now that you know the difference between 3D and 5D diamond painting, it's time to get started.

Click here to browse our online store and choose a diamond art kit that's right for you. We offer a wide variety of diamond art at an affordable price so that you can have a fun and unique outlet for creative expression.