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NEW FROM SWAROVSKI:

The Xilion Rose Enhanced 2058, providing the highest brilliance on stage. Learn about the Xilion Rose Enhanced Flat Back.

How To - Tips and Tricks for Working with Rhinestones (Crystals)

Rhinestones Unlimited is pleased to offer the following information about using rhinestones, or crystals. If you don't find the answer to your questions or are looking for rhinestones or trims that you don't see on our site, please contact us. We have a variety of resources we can use to help you find exactly what you need to realize your designs!

From the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Application Manual. You can download the entire manual or just the chapters you're interested in. Used by permission.

General Information
Soldering, Plating, and Stone Setting
Gluing
Sealing
Hot Fix Application
Sewing, Embroidery, and Hand Application
Mechanical Application
Care Instructions
Legal Notices

Complete Manual (16MB; 157 pages)

Our customers also like to share their tips and favorite ways of working with rhinestones and trims.

Applying Individual Sequins with a Seed Bead - from Vicky, who embellishes Lycra swimsuits for synchronized swimming competitors.
Gluing Rhinestones with a Syringe - from Kristen, who embellishes accessories with loose rhinestones (crystals).
Using Hot Fix Rhinestones - from Rene, who creates skating costume designs using hot fix rhinestones (crystals)

This section contains general information and how-to's from Rhinestones Unlimited.

How to Attach Flat Back Rhinestones (Crystals)

How to Use Hot Fix Rhinestones (Crystals)

Sequin / Rhinestone Color Cross-Reference

Rhinestone/Sequin Size Chart
Estimating Guide - How many rhinestones do you need?
Make Your Own Barrettes Instruction Sheet
Make Your Own Earrings Instruction Sheet
Make Your Own Combs Instruction Sheet">

Still have questions about rhinestones or other trims? You can always Ask Mama Rhinestone.

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