Ultimate Guide: Choosing and applying rhinestones for costumes
Performance CostumeLayla Berjawi

Ultimate Guide: Choosing and applying rhinestones for costumes

One of the most important features of a standout production has got to be the dazzling array of costumes, not just for the main characters but for ...
Ultimate Guide: What is the difference between hotfix and non-hotfix rhinestones?
Rhinestone ApplicationLayla Berjawi

Ultimate Guide: What is the difference between hotfix and non-hotfix rhinestones?

Congratulations, you’ve made the correct decision to add bling to your project using flatback crystals, and we love that! Now you need to choose wh...
Ultimate Guide: Crystal colours and effects
Rhinestone ApplicationLayla Berjawi

Ultimate Guide: Crystal colours and effects

When it comes to choosing the perfect crystal colour for your project, the options are vast, and it becomes even more overwhelming when you think o...
Ultimate Guide: How to attach rhinestones to clothing fabric
Clothing EmbellishmentLayla Berjawi

Ultimate Guide: How to attach rhinestones to clothing fabric

Why add rhinestones to fabric? We all have that one plain dress, one boring jacket or a simple white t-shirt that just needs an extra touch of s...
Ultimate Guide: Don’t get in a sticky mess – our guide to glue
Crafting ToolsMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: Don’t get in a sticky mess – our guide to glue

Why is it important to use the correct glue? When it comes to applying Preciosa and Zodiac crystals, rhinestones, gems, diamantes and any other emb...
Ultimate Guide: Rhinestone sizes and what they are used for
Handy TipsMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: Rhinestone sizes and what they are used for

Choosing the right size for you With 16 different sizes in the Flatback Crystal range, it can be tricky to decide which size to use for your projec...
Rhinestone Basics: All you need to know about colours, shapes, sizes & application
Handy TipsMatt Oates

Rhinestone Basics: All you need to know about colours, shapes, sizes & application

An introduction to flatback rhinestones There are three top brands of rhinestones which are known in the industry for their great quality cut glass...
Ultimate Guide: Our expert guide to Preciosa Flatback Rhinestones
Crystal BrandsMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: Our expert guide to Preciosa Flatback Rhinestones

An introduction to the world of Preciosa Rhinestones Preciosa is well known in the industry for their high quality cut glass and crystal components...
Ultimate Guide: Choosing the best sew on rhinestones
Irish DanceMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: Choosing the best sew on rhinestones

There are a multitude of reasons as to why you want to sew on crystal rhinestones. They can help to add some flair and texture to clothing, they co...
Ultimate Guide: Choosing The Right Rhinestones for Your Irish Dance Dress
Irish DanceMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: Choosing The Right Rhinestones for Your Irish Dance Dress

Irish dancing has a long history of sparkling costumes that have the sole purpose of standing out from the crowd and adding to the memorable and sk...
Ultimate Guide: How To Rhinestone A Dance Costume
Irish DanceMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: How To Rhinestone A Dance Costume

If you’re looking for a creative way to jazz up your dance costume, rhinestone crystals can be a great way to add some sparkle, texture and flare. ...
Ultimate Guide: An Expert Guide To Buying Good Quality Rhinestones
News & InformationMatt Oates

Ultimate Guide: An Expert Guide To Buying Good Quality Rhinestones

Rhinestones are a wonderful way to bring some sparkle and beauty to clothing, artwork, or furniture. Often used for decorating dance costumes, rhin...