Our guide to applying rhinestones in different patterns and styles
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Our guide to applying rhinestones in different patterns and styles

When you’re applying round flatback rhinestones to an object, garment or piece of fabric, choosing the right rhinestone pattern can make a huge di...
How to Use a Hotfix Applicator: Complete Beginner's Guide
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How to Use a Hotfix Applicator: Complete Beginner's Guide

If you're looking for a quick, clean and professional way to embellish clothing, costumes or fabric with rhinestones, a hotfix applicator is one of...
How to design and apply a custom rhinestone transfer
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How to design and apply a custom rhinestone transfer

Have you ever wanted to turn your favourite design into a sparkling piece of clothing? Whether it's your business logo, dance troop icon, a favouri...
When to Use Premium vs Budget Rhinestones A Practical Guide
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When to Use Premium vs Budget Rhinestones A Practical Guide

If you’ve ever wondered which rhinestones to buy for your latest design, you’re definitely not alone. With so many brands available, choosing betwe...
Luna Rhinestones: Frequently Asked Questions
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Luna Rhinestones: Frequently Asked Questions

Luna Rhinestones are a fantastic budget-friendly optionfor crafters, costume makers and designers who want maximum sparkle without the high price t...
How to Price Your Rhinestone Work: A Guide for Small Businesses
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How to Price Your Rhinestone Work: A Guide for Small Businesses

Starting a rhinestone embellishment business from scratch can be incredibly exciting. Turning your creativity into income, working on unique projec...
Bulk Rhinestones: How to Buy in Quantity and Save Money
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Bulk Rhinestones: How to Buy in Quantity and Save Money

If you regularly work with crystals for costume making, fashion, dancewear, nail artor crafting, purchasing bulk rhinestones can save your business...
What Makes a Good Quality Rhinestone? A Buyer's Guide
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What Makes a Good Quality Rhinestone? A Buyer's Guide

When shopping for crystals and embellishments, it can be difficult to know the difference between a premium product and a cheaper imitation. With s...
Zodiac Crystals vs Preciosa: Quality Comparison
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Zodiac Crystals vs Preciosa: Quality Comparison

When customers are choosing between crystal brands, one question comes up time and time again: Which is better – Zodiac or Preciosa? In this hones...
Ultimate Guide to Embellishment tools and how to use them
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Ultimate Guide to Embellishment tools and how to use them

Ultimate Guide to Embellishment Tools and How to Use Them Embellishment tools add decorative elements, such as crystals, rhinestones, beads, or seq...
Swarovski Removes All Branding & Purchasing Restrictions What This Means For Customers
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Swarovski Removes All Branding & Purchasing Restrictions What This Means For Customers

For the first time in several years, Swarovski crystals are once again accessible to everyone. As of 1st June 2026, Swarovski has removed the purch...
The Best Swarovski Alternatives: Budget Crystals That Shine
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The Best Swarovski Alternatives: Budget Crystals That Shine

If you’ve worked with crystals before, you’ll know that Swarovskihas long been seen as the gold standard. But with rising prices and limited availa...