What are Specialty Drills? (AB, Crystal, Metallic)
Specialty Drills can be used in any diamond painting to enhance the image with extra sparkle. AB drills will add an iridescent shimmer where as a crystal drill will add more of a refractive shine like a rhinestone. There are also metallic drills with a chrome like finish in various colors, drills that glow in the dark, ones that shift color like a flame and others with glitter embedded in the top (fairy dust and glitz drills). Specialty drills allow you to truly elevate your diamond painting to the next level in a way that speaks to you.
How do I know what to choose?
There is no right or wrong! In the picture to the left you could enhance the flowers. Add AB highlights in her skirt or change out the blouse. You might want to keep it simple and add a small outline on her hat. Or why not do a random sampling in the field. The options are endless.
Which color should I use?
We make it pretty simple. All of our AB and crystal drills have corresponding DMC numbers like what you find listed on your diamond painting. Sometimes there may not be an exact match and that is ok too. Simply find a color that is close, there are a number of substitution websites available. This is especially important with crystal, flame or glow in the dark drills as the color options are limited. Just remember, this is your diamond painting and you are allowed to push the boundaries.
