Gather your diamond painting kit, tray, wax, pen, and canvas
Flatten the canvas and secure it on a clean, flat surface
Check the color chart and match each symbol to its corresponding diamond color
Peel back a small section of the protective film
Pour a small amount of diamonds into the tray
Lightly press the pen into the wax
Pick up a diamond with the pen
Place the diamond onto the matching symbol on the canvas
Repeat until the section is filled
Work in small sections to keep the adhesive clean
Use a straightening tool or ruler if needed to align diamonds
Press finished areas gently to secure the diamonds
Re-cover unused sections with the protective film
Frame or seal the finished artwork if desired