AB is short for Aurora Borealis. This refers to the solid colour diamond drills with a beautiful Aurora Borealis rainbow coat that gives it an opalescent shine on the surface. The appearance can differ, it can be a shiny soft pearl-like coating to a strong dual-colour reflection.
They are used to highlight parts of the diamond painting pattern adding dazzling and mesmerizing effects to the art, just like the northern light it got its name from
This is the comparison of the regular diamonds & Aurora Borealis:
This picture is showing AB drills included in a diamond painting to give a better effect:
Do I choose Round or Square shaped diamonds/drills?
If you have just begun to embark in this new hobby of Diamond Painting, you might be wondering what shape of diamonds to use on your very first work of art. Well, there is really no wrong way!
To help you make your decision, we've prepared this short guide. Let’s take a quick look at their difference.
Round Diamond Drills
Round diamonds, especially on larger sizes, have a more sparkly appearance similar to glitter. They are generally preferred by beginners because they are easier to put on the canvas without needing to have straight lines - the exact placement of the pieces is a lot more forgiving without needing too much adjustment. This shape works better on larger sized artworks because it is generally faster to place.
Since they have no corners, round diamonds can create some visible gaps in the picture. These are most visible for smaller size canvases. However, from a distance, the gaps are compensated by the colour of the background and become unnoticeable.
Square Diamond Drills
Square drills create sharp lines and clean picture since they fit together very nicely with no gaps. Though it requires some skill to line up the square diamonds perfectly, the finished artwork can be incredibly rewarding. Experienced veterans with a steady hand may opt for this shape to bring a bit of challenge to their craft. Square diamonds may be preferred when creating smaller canvases due to the longer time taken and no gaps between the pieces, but is still a suitable choice up to medium-large size artworks.
Many fans of Square drills also find pleasure on how the pieces create a satisfying “snap” sound when they fit into place.
The quickest I’ve ever done this size of diamond painting! So cute and simple, still 24 colours to show dimension and intricate details. A couple creases still on the canvas but I will find a way to smooth them out!
All the tiles were accounted for, they were of uniform shape and size . The symbols were clear and the working area wasn't too tiny. Overall it was an excellent kit, although more expensive than the other places im currently buying from.
The dragon in this picture should be different colour than the background (green or black with AB drills highlighting certain areas) - it would stand out much better if it was.
La toile est apparemment de bonne qualité...pas grand chose de négatif a dire sauf pour les diamants qui sont on dirait un peu trop petit ce qui fait que les diamant sont moins serré et ne fait pas de belle ligne droite.
Very pleased how this project turned out! The first photo was the one I submitted and the second one shows the finished design! The canvas and drills are high quality and the colors are very close to a near match (the lighter spots depict the sun that was shining the day the picture was taken). Thank you for providing a unique way to capture a true likeness of our beloved Maggie! I should also mention that the Customer Service personnel were very helpful when I requested a change in size after I had placed my order. Thankfully they were able to process my request, but I would suggest ordering the correct size to begin with!!
It was great doing this picture, it took 47 days to do. I enjoyed how long it took as this summer has been mostly rain. This has helped me with my ADHD and learning how to control it. Thank you
This was my first purchase from you. My only issue is pricing. They are way to expensive so I don't know if I will buy again. This was a really good kit and I enjoyed completing the project.
I got the Michael Jackson diamond art, kit, 20 cm x 25 cm, with 23 colours.
It turned out really nice! .
Thank you, I appreciate that you had extra beads, I will save it for my second set, because I ordered 2 of them.
As you can see, I have started my diamond painting. This is very special in my heart as it was our family pet and after 16 years of having special moments I decided to celebrate our Jake with this diamond painting. I live it.
I love the job you did on my last 2 pi tures you did. I am throughly enjoying working on them. One is fine wished and am half way through the second one. I am looking for my third one to order.Hopefully before I finish this one.
Thank you. Linda Woods
