I show the differences between an A3 and an A4 lightboard. A3 lightboard on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... Extension cord I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Oh my goodness am I glad you made this video ! I just bought the A3 like yours from Amazon the other day and I love it ! I showed my husband this video and he told me to order one. I DP faster with this, as the symbols are hard for me to see in the darker backgrounds with just a Bright Tech lamp. I love it also and it has a magnifier in it, but this light pad showing light through the canvas is really a plus ! Thank you for all you do, it helps many more of us than you know.
I am so glad this video helped you out!! I wish I had known the difference when I first bought mine. This bigger one helps see the symbols so much on the DPs. I have a really hard time seeing things if it's too dark, so it is an "eye-saver" 😊💕💖
You are so welcome!! I do like my A4, especially for smaller DPs, but as far as brightness of the light, I love my A3 - I need all the help I can get to see better!! 😊 You are going to love having a light board!!
Hi Wanda!!! Happy New Year! It's good to be back - I really do miss you guys!! I'm glad you liked it - I really do like my big board, because of the light being so much brighter! Take care!! 💗💗
Tfs, seeing the sizes together really helps my visual perception so thank you! I have an A4 and suffer with the cord disconnecting as well so I was looking to invest in an A3 board! This video comparison really cemented it for me and I feel it will be money well spent! Thx again!
I am so glad this helped you!! I am really happy with my A3 - I can see so much better, and the cord is better too. You are so welcome!! Have a great weekend!!
Hey Sweet Lady! So good to hear from you again! My A4 is the same way as far as being finicky & turning off. I am going to order myself an A2 @ the end of this month. Still praying for you & your family. Hope your Christmas & New Year were both great! So good to see you back! God Bless!
Hi Donna!!! It's so good to be back - I really do miss you guys!! You are so right about the finickiness of the A4 - drives me crazy!! I bet the A2 will be fantastic, and give lots of light!! I really do appreciate the prayers! I had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and I hope you have a wonderful 2019!! God Bless and take care!! 💗💗
I just found this video of yours and it is terrific. I get so confused between the sizes and you are such a big help and your explanation was fantastic. Thank you so much for your video.
I've just stumbled onto diamond painting & have been in lingo on the sizes. Not being able to walk for 14 yrs. & stuck in the bed most of the time, I bought the A-4 1st & will be buying me a larger one for bigger paintings later on. Thank you so very much for your video & reasons you like/dislike each. It was very helpful & will save in me having something yet again that needs to be returned to Amazon. Hope you have a Great Weekend!! 🙋♀️💞
I'm so glad this video helped you! I couldn't believe how much more I like the A3 than the A4, especially when doing larger paintings. The A4 looks so small to me know 😊 If you do smaller paintings, an A4 is fine and will take up less space and not weigh as much. I hope you are able to enjoy diamond painting and find the best and most comfortable way to do it! Take care and enjoy your weekend 😊💖
Hi Arlene, you are so sweet - I have missed you guys too!! I love hearing from you - makes me happy 💗😊 I'm glad you liked the video - always nice to hear kind words!!
Welcome back Grace and Happy New Year! I have an A2 light pad myself 😊 Love doing all sizes of DPs and while I do round drills, I prefer squares for the details they provide the picture
Thank you so much Viv!! Happy New Year to you too 😊 WOW - I bet the A2 is fantastic!! I like both rounds and squares, but if there is a lot of detail - I go with squares too!!
I'm so happy to see you! I did buy a new plug for my cord that had USB plug in with a regular wall plug with a 6 ft cord! It was about $10 and totally worth it! It stays plugged in to my pad sooo much better! I think they just start to have a weaker connection as we use them. (Twisting and turning) HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!! 🐶
Thank you Debbie - I'm so glad to hear from you!! I love these types of cords - they are so wonderful!! You are right, they do get a weaker connection from having to move them so much, but they do help a lot when looking at the symbols!! God bless you sweet friend!! 💕
Happy New Year to you Gwen!! I hope you are feeling better - I know you have been having a rough time (I've watched your videos, but don't always comment - I'm getting bad). I really do love my bigger light!! I can't stay away from Ice Yarns - it's an addiction. Well, all yarn, to be honest - I've been doing a bit more crochet, so I always need more yarn 🤣 😊😂
I have the small one. And I also hate having to move it around. Lol hopefully I’ll get the bigger one next month. Thanks for the video! Hope you had great new year!
Moving it around, and it turning off when I moved it was driving me crazy! I think you would really like the A3 - it's so much brighter and easier to use. I did have a great New Year, hope you did too, and that the rest of the year is fantastic for you!! 😊💗😊
Thanks for doing this comparison. I'm a beginner to diamond painting, so I don't have any light pad. I did go out to amazon and added the A3 to my wishlist. I recently completed my first diamond painting and didn't have any trouble seeing the symbols, but I was also sitting under my Ottlight that simulates sunlight. I also do coloring, scrapbooking and cardmaking and using the Ottlight it really helps to see the "true" colors when doing a project.
If you have really good light overhead, you might not need a light board. If at anytime you struggle reading the symbols, you might consider investing in one - it sure did help me!! I don't have a lamp like you have, so that might be all you need 😊💖
Hi Kathleen!!! I'm glad to be back - I miss all of you!! 💗💗💗 I need all the light I can get with my eyes, so I really do like the bigger one. Hope you are doing well!!
I have the A4 and just heard about the A3. I like both I just might have to get the big one. I have missed you so much and glad to see you back. Sincerely Angie Schulte of Hector Minnesota.
Hi my sweet friend Angie!! It's so good to be back - I miss you guys when I'm gone!! I really do like the A3, because I can see so much better with it! My eyesight is so bad when I don't have enough light, so it's really helped me a lot!! Take care my dear!! 💗💗
thanks so much for your info on the difference in sizes/lighting for the light boards...i am new working DD and love them and use a smaller board now, but i was considering getting a larger one...so i thank you for the heads up!! great video, your very personable!! have a blessed day!
Hi Sonia!! Thank you - I really love the bigger one, because I can see better with it!! Happy New Year to you and hope it is fantastic!! It's good to be back! You know how it is when you don't feel up to doing videos - sometimes, you just can't!! Take care my dear! 💗😊💗
Happy New Year, glad your back. Had the A4 was giving me too many problems same place you were talking about I switch to the A3 much better. Thanks for the link to the extension cord it’s what I need 👧🏻
Happy New Year to you Lyn!! Thank you - it's great to be back 😊 I really do like the A3 so much better - I can see really well with it!! You are welcome - I love this extension cord!! 💗💗
Great to see you back. Hope you are feeling better. Great review. I have the small light board, but have been thinking about getting the biggest one because I have 3 customs I am working on that are 50 x 60 and this small one just seems to be annoying and not quite bright enough 😊 Keep up the great work and take care.
Hi Cassandra!! Thank you so much - I am feeling much better!! It does get annoying having to move the little one around so much, and when it would turn off because of the little wire getting moved, I would get a little irritated. I really do like this A3 so much better - I can see!! Thank you for your kind words, and you take care too 💗💗
I just got my A3 today. Really like it. I have a cord issue also. Both are nice to have. They are a must with DP. Missed you and hope you’re on the mend.
I really do like my A3 - I couldn't believe how much better I could see my DPs. Having both of them is great, since there are so many different sizes of paintings!! I missed all of you too - it's good to be back, and I feel much better!! Thank you 💗💗
Hi Annice!! Happy New Year to you - I hope 2019 is a wonderful year for you!! I like the A3 - I need all the help I can get to see better 😀 It's so good to be back - I always miss you guys!! Hope you are doing well!! 💗💗
Happy New Year Grace, glad to have you back! Thanks for the video, very informative. I have the A4 and think I may have to have the A3.....🤭 Hugs and best wishes.🤗
Hi Deb!! Happy New Year to you, and may it be the best!! I am so glad to be back - I miss you guys when I'm gone!! I liked my A4, but this A3 has really helped me see better, so yeah - you need it 😀😀 Hugs and love to you!! 💗🤗💗
Thank you Terry!! I bet you get a lot of use from the A2. I love my A3 since it is so much brighter and isn't always turning off because of the loose connection wire.
Completely agree? I ended up getting both light pads as well, for the same reasons as you. My A3 was disappointng because everything indicated the power supply was the same as your, I deliberately ordered it for that reason. So it was disappointing when it turned up as another micro USB charge cable. USB connections are notorious for failing by falling out. The only way to extend their life, is to avoid unplugging and plugging in all the time, so leave it plugged in, disconnect on the USB side. For those unsure what we are talking about (forgive me everyone, I don't assume that we all know what we are talking about on technical issues), the small end is the micro connection and the wider end is the USB Don't dispair if your micro USB connection keeps playing up, simply get a knew cable. They do come in different lengths as well as black or white, so just hunt around until you are satisfied with you selection. I like the A4 for small DPs and travelling. I use a power bank to power both of mine, it just makes my life easier and because I can (as they say).
What a disappointment that you didn't get the power supply you wanted on your A3 - that was one of the main reasons I picked the one I did. I do keep my cord plugged into the light board at all times, as that is where it is the most vulnerable. I still use both of them, but I do like how bright the A3 gets - I can see the symbols much better. I don't normally travel with my DPs, I will take crochet with me instead - it's just easier. If I did travel with them, then a power bank would definitely be on my "have to have" list!!
Thank you Laura!! I feel so much better, and my brother says he is feeling better too!! I had the A4 for quite awhile before I decided on the A3. I am so glad I have it now, because it sure does help me see better!! 😊💗
I just purchased a Craftymint 19" light pad and i received it today. How did i ever do Diamond Painting without this thing? It is wonderful and well worth the price of 49.00 that i paid for it. I love the 10 ft cord and the fact that it isnt a usb cord. There are many different light pads on Amazon, many cheaper than mine and a few more expensive than mine but after doing lots of research and reading endless reviews on many of them i decided to buy the craftymint brand lightpad and i have no regrets. This does not disappoint. It is also white which i think looks classy. My Craftymint light pad just took my diamond painting to a whole new level.
I don’t have the room to work on larger canvases but I hope to someday. I am a newbie to diamond painting. I need to get the A-4. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Sometimes the larger canvases can get boring, so I like to have smaller ones too. You will love the A4, as it really does help to see the symbols better!! Take care Victoria! 💖💖
Happy New Year and thanks for this comparison. I will be buying a bigger light pad myself as the one I bought (A5 super tiny compared to even the A4) as you mentioned I kept having to move it around too much while doing a 40x50cm. Then again, that's what I get for not paying attention to the actual size (that one click buy Amazon button is going to be the death of me 😂😂😂).
I know what you mean about that one-click button!! I had to stop using it, because I ended up buying things without even realizing it 😂 I just love Amazon!! I bet that A5 is really tiny. When you get a bigger one - you will be amazed at the difference!! Watch out for that button 🤣🤣🤣
Grace, after watching your video I now want to purchase an A3 size light pad. Great video.🐸I used double sided tape and taped that rubberized ‘drawer saver contact paper’ onto the bottom of my light pad so it wouldn’t slide around on my table.
I was having trouble with the smaller one too - I really do like this bigger one! I can see so much better!! Thank you so much - it's good to be back! 💗💗
Hi my friend I have had the smaller one for years and didn’t like how the edges got hot 🥵 . But recently I have been looking on Amazon my favorite place for a different light pad and I saw the A45,A4 and A3 and wanted to know the difference. So I RU-vidd you and now I’m getting the A3 also I’m looking into the rechargeable ones. As a crafter there’re so many things to learn and do.Thank you very much ❤️🙏🏾
Hi Hugette!! There are so many things out there to buy - that is for sure!!! I thought showing the difference between a couple of them, might help people make up there minds! I love my A3 board, and that's pretty much the one I use most of the time. You are so welcome!! 💖🤗🥰
I do have the clips somewhere, but I don't use them. I have stouter clips I use if I need them. Normally I don't clip my paintings to the light though. I really do like this A3 - I can see so much better.
Hello lovely lady! I like my A-4. It works well! Thank you so much for the information! Helps out. I hope that you are doing well my fabulous, wonderful friend! I miss you!Still praying for you and your family. 💙💕✝
Hi dear friend - it's so good to be back!! The weather is so crazy around here. I still like my A4, but I also like the brighter light on the A3 - I need all the help I can get to see 😀 Take care my awesome friend and thank you so much for keeping us in your prayers - you are in mine too!! 🙏💗🌸
I have the smaller one, but thinking about getting the A3 bigger light pad for my bigger diamond art painting. I find these very helpful as I have problems with my vision 😃
hi grace and a happy healthy new year to you and your family may i ask your advise i recently done a large painting but when i framed it the wieght of it kinda dragged it down a bit do you have any tips ? 😘😘😘🤗
Hi Charmaine!! I wish you and your family a wonderful, healthy, happy 2019!! Did you tape your DP to the cardboard that is behind it in the frame? I do that to keep it from sliding and moving around in the frame. This is the double-sided tape I used on my huge custom: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LT9K06Y/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This tape holds very securely! I hope that helps!! If I didn't answer you in the right way - just let me know! 💗🤗😘💗
I have the smaller one from Artdot. Unfortunately it only lasted 4 months. Now it will not light up, so I have to think about getting a new one, soon. As we know, these paintings are addicting.
When I finish a DP, I either frame it under acrylic or under glass, or I use Liquitex High Gloss Varnish. Here is a link to a video I did using that sealer: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kzc97m83Zb0.html
If your DP is 25cm x 25cm, then the smaller one would work just fine. If you are going to do larger DPs at some point, you might want a larger one. I started with the A4 to begin with and then got the A3 as I started doing larger paintings.
hello! great video, i got the A3 an im new to the diamond painting world i’m really excited! 🥰 my first one i ordered is my customized Diamond painting of me an my boyfriend which is 50x70cm 20x28in round drills i had the square drills for it at first an i had it changed to the round because i was nervous 😆 i just how it looks good as the round🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 but if i had a small painting, an it isn’t covering the hole light pad does the lights really hurt your eyes?
I really like my size A3 the best. One day you will fell up to doing squares and find out their really not that hard 😊 They take a little more patience to start with, but then you get used to them and start flying along with them!!l You are going to love your custom DP - it's so much fun to see the picture come to life!! It will look fine in rounds, since it is a large size. The light has never hurt my eyes when the painting doesn't cover the whole thing, but if it bothers you, you can always cover the lighted areas.
awesome thankyou so much that gives me soo comfort knowing the round drills will look good since it’s a big painting. an thankyou so much for your advice!❤️ i love your videos an will keep watching an learning! keep up the great work! 😘
my costume diamond painting ended up coming Square drills, from a professional like you in my eyes, for it being a 20x28 inch do you think it will look good? it’s a costume picture of me and my boyfriend. i’m super nervous but excited to begin it
Have you found an a4 lightpad with a fixed connector cord too? I have only just received one and I am really dissatisfied with the usb connector as it is finicky on mine too. If you could post a link to a good a4 with a fixed connection cord that would be great. I have just received my a3 so I’m excited to use it! Thanks!
I haven't seen any a4's with that type of connector - sorry. I use my A3 all of the time now - I love the way it has a fixed connector cord! Good luck finding one!!
www.amazon.com/A4-Improved-Structure-Storage-Warranty/dp/B0755C2CBF/ref=sr_1_7?crid=QV9W1MVDMM3R&keywords=diamond+painting+light+pad&qid=1565386921&s=gateway&sprefix=diamond+painting+light%2Caps%2C338&sr=8-7 This is an affiliate link from another diamond painter on youtube, but it is the one they suggest
good to see you back. I am still enjoying the board you gifted me its really en eye saver😉look forward to seeing your yarn purchases. have you purchased aby LTD diamond paintings???? Blessings hermanita 😘
Thank you sweetie - it's good to be back!! I actually bought this big one after I bought that one for you 😊 I loved how it looked and how bright it is!! I will be showing my yarn soon 😀 I do have an LED DP - I showed it a few weeks ago. I still need to finish it!! Love you hermanita!! Take care😘💗
You went quickly and it was difficult to remember which was A3 or A4. I still don't know the difference between the different light boards. When you said this board looks like this and this board looks like that, I wasn't sure which board was which after a couple of switches. I wondered if the LED was brighter in one type of board than another. Or if the difference was just the size and one was larger than the other. There must be a distinct electrical difference between the boards or they would just call them sm, med or lg. I'm so confused. 😔
I put a link to where I bought it on Amazon, but here is the link again: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0755D5CLS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can see the brand and price on this link. It was one of the best prices I could find on this size of light box
An A5 is very small, and I'm not sure I would want to use that size to work on a large diamond painting. I suggest an A3 - I love mine, or at least an A4 if you can't afford the A3. 😊💖
Hi Grace, missed you, so happy to see your lovely smiling face, pray all is well with you and your family. Thank you for your comparisons. Thinking of getting a. Larger light.
Hi Jessie!! Thank you for your kind words 😊 I finally decided on getting a bigger one when I had that huge custom I was working on. It was hard to keep moving the light around underneath it. The larger one seems to get brighter too!! 😊💖
The link was under the Show More tab, but I will link it right here for you 😊 A3 light board: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0755D5CLS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love my A3 light pad! I do have an easel for my light pad, but don't use it that often. I find working on my diamond paintings to be easier lying flat on the table. If you have neck pain, an easel does help with that.
I'm guessing you are talking about the diamond painting that I am showing. I have several videos showing how to do this - it is a really fun hobby. It's kind of like paint by numbers, but you are putting colored pieces of shiny plastic down instead of paint, to make a picture. Hope that answers your question.
Oh ok i get about 3 to 6 nice clear on Amazon and they get that see could not see what pic on at before you start diamond art pic that i think go see what other place for diamond pic and went i do with at can see what pic was beause color to dark or canvas to dark
I love this extension cord, because I can plug whatever I need into it!! Isn't the A3 great!! I really do like it so much better than the smaller one - I can really see everything and it doesn't turn off all of the time when I move it!💗
@@gbmaltese I 💛 a challenge. I got a diamond painting 4 my b-day; I thought having a light box would help with lots of other stuff also. The resson my 👁 r so bad. I was born @ 20wks 6 days. With brain cancer. Nearly died 5x. The other eye was damaged from 2 much oxygen. Oh well. No biggie lol.
@@shyfillie3368 Oh my goodness, you really had a rough start in life!! I really think a light board would help you, as it helps make the symbols brighter and easier to see. It's also perfect if you want to trace something or other types of crafts. Take care and have a wonderful weekend!! 💖🌺🌼
I'm a rookie with no knowledge of these lightboards. I understand the difference between A4 and A3 and A2. No problem there. but what are all those small numbered boxes? Looks like they are for colored pencils. I want to use darker monocolors only... lighter and darker charcoal-like. It looks like you're using some kind of unique tracing paper as well... probably expensive. Can you tell me what that paper is? As a novice, I'll probably not use colors. Are you buying premade color patterns? Available in darker sepia/charcoal tones?
Is the b4 led light pad the same size as a3. I so confused on the sizes.. I have the a4 and I know it definitely looks smaller than the others.. please help because I plan on purchasing a bigger one tomorrow
@@natashaballard1581 You just asked which one is bigger. It seems as if you already know by how much. It's up to you, which size you prefer - you're the one using it.
You are so welcome!! I have an A2 now, and it is quite large. She will be able to do some really big diamond paintings on it!! This is a fun and addictive hobby.
This is the link to the A3 light pad: www.amazon.com/dp/B0755D5CLS/?ref=exp_gbmaltese_dp_vv_d A4 light pad: www.amazon.com/dp/B01M26S3VY/?ref=exp_gbmaltese_dp_vv_d Charger: www.amazon.com/dp/B076R9Z6BY/?ref=exp_gbmaltese_dp_vv_d
@@tamalajade I guess they don't sell that one anymore, but that is the one I purchased. You might want to look up A4 light board and see what you can find.
I have one of each now, and I would have to say my A2 get really bright. Here is a link to the video I did on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UnzvopmSdt0.html Hope that helps
