Diamond Painting Tip: What to do with statically charged stones?

Diamond Painting Tip: What to do with statically charged stones?

Diamond painting is a fascinating hobby that inspires countless people around the world. Placing the small, sparkling stones on the canvas helps many people to switch off, relax and calm down. However, there is one small thing that can put a slight damper on this hobby and the relaxation it brings: Statically charged Diamond Painting stones! Anyone who has ever found statically charged stones in their Diamond Painting set knows how un-relaxing and downright frustrating working with these diamonds can be, as this electrostatic effect causes them to stubbornly stick to anything and everything or, conversely, repel everywhere and therefore bounce around uncontrollably. So that you can still enjoy this hobby and the relaxation it brings, we have collected the best tips and tricks here on how to solve this problem so that you can enjoy your diamond painting time-out smoothly and with pleasure right from the start.

The causes of static charging of Diamond Painting stones

The electrostatic effect of the stones mainly affects resin stones and can be caused by various factors. One of the main reasons is the friction between the stones and the surface on which they lie or the sachets in which they are packed. When the pebbles are moved over a dry and smooth surface, this can cause electrostatic charges to build up, especially with high quality plastic materials such as resin. Humidity can also play a role. In dry environments, humidity is lower, which increases the likelihood of static build-up. This can be particularly the case in air-conditioned or heated rooms, where the air is often drier. Whatever causes this electrostatic effect to occur, the fact is that although the static charge on resin stones is not a quality issue, it can be extremely annoying and nerve-wracking when you are unpacking your new Diamond Painting set to remove the stones from the zip bags. Regardless of whether you want to put them directly into a boat to start painting straight away or whether you want to transfer them to other containers if they are statically charged, both can be problematic. This is because diamond stones that stick to the tweezers, fingers or the sachets themselves and to each other can get on your last nerve. But don't worry, there are some simple and effective ways to get to grips with this phenomenon and ensure a smooth diamond painting experience. We've put together the best tips and tricks for you to try out here!

Tips for reducing statically charged Diamond Painting stones

Here are 5 tips on how you can reduce the static charge on the stones.

Tip 1: Use moisture

Dry air can increase static electricity. Therefore, try to increase the humidity in your work area by using a humidifier or placing a bowl of water nearby. A slightly humid environment can help to reduce the static charge and make it easier to set the stones. You can also moisten a tea towel and place the stones on it for a while. Make sure that the cloth is not really wet so that you don't have to dry your stones before you can continue working with them. The static charge on the stones can be minimized particularly well and effectively if you simply breathe into each bag of stones several times. The humidity in our breath helps the stones to discharge again.

Tip 2: Pay attention to earthing

Touch a metallic surface before gripping the stones. This can help to neutralize the electricity and make the stones easier to handle. The trick of simply adding a metallic cent coin to the bag of stones, shaking everything briefly and then grounding the stones is also based on this principle.

Tip 3: Use rubber bands

Rubber made from natural rubber or latex is also said to have an antistatic effect, as this material is almost antistatic by nature. One of the easiest ways to get rid of static diamonds is therefore to use pieces of rubber band. Simply cut some rubber bands into pieces and place them in the packaging of the stones. Shake the bag together with the pieces of rubber and leave everything overnight for maximum effect.

Tip 4: Use dryer sheets

Another trick is to use dryer sheets to get rid of the electrostatic effect of the pebbles. These special cloths, which were developed for tumble dryers to prevent laundry from becoming statically charged in the dryer, can also prevent or counteract this charge on our pebbles. Simply cut such a cloth into small pieces and add it to each stone container or bag to achieve the same effect.

Tip 5: Use an antistatic mat or spray

A special antistatic mat can help to reduce the static charge on the stones. If you have such a mat to hand, you can simply place your diamonds on this mat to neutralize the electricity. Alternatively, you can also use an antistatic spray specially developed for plastic surfaces to reduce the static charge.

Conclusion

With these various tips, you can hopefully successfully reduce the static charge on your Diamond Painting stones and enjoy your creative hobby and working on your Diamond Painting pictures stress-free from start to finish. Simply try out the different methods and find out which one works best for you. That way, nothing will stand in the way of your Diamond Painting fun - not even statically charged stones! Have fun!"