Tiger in the jungle

Diamond painting needs no needle and no thread: you pick up one small drill at a time with the applicator pen and press it onto the matching square of the adhesive canvas, following the symbol key. The result is a sparkling picture that catches the light differently as you move around it — here a tiger drinking among ferns and tropical blooms.

The work is repetitive and soothing, suitable even for people who have never stitched, and easy to put down and pick up again. Peel back the protective film a little at a time so the canvas keeps its tack. The frame is not included: once finished, the canvas can be stretched or framed, ideally with spacers so the glass does not crush the drills.