Unroll the diamond painting canvas and place it on a flat surface
Gather the diamonds, tray, pen, wax, and tweezers
Peel back a small section of the protective film
Pour a few diamonds of the same color into the tray
Dip the pen tip into the wax
Pick up a diamond with the pen
Match the diamond to the symbol on the canvas
Place the diamond onto the corresponding sticky square
Press gently to secure it
Repeat with the same color until the section is complete
Switch to the next color and repeat the process
Work in small sections to keep the adhesive clean
Use tweezers for precise placement if needed
Roll the finished canvas lightly to help set the diamonds
Frame or display the completed painting