DIY diamond painting steps 1. Open the package and check the special tools for diamond painting 2. Apply the appropriate glue clay with a pen. 3. Check the diamond number and corresponding symbol. 4. Pour the correct diamonds onto the tray. 5. Shake the tray from side to side 6. Only the desired area should be found to avoid dust getting into other sticky parts. 7. Pick the diamonds with a pen and paste them on the cover with the corresponding symbols 8. After all symbol areas are stuck with diamonds, please use the book or your hand to press the diamonds properly to make them firm.