Neon-Strasssteine

FAQS

Yes. Our neon shades are fluorescent, so they look bright and saturated in daylight and then really come alive under UV and blacklight. It's worth knowing they need a UV source to do it, so they won't glow on their own in a completely dark room.

Glass. A lot of neon rhinestones sold online are resin or acrylic, which is why they can look flat. Preciosa, Zodiac and Luna neons are all genuine glass with cut facets, and most have a foil backing to bounce light back through the stone. We do carry a couple of unfoiled Luna limited editions if you prefer a softer, more translucent finish.

Most of the neon range is non hotfix, meaning you apply them with glue. Preciosa also produces neon in hotfix in the Maxima 15F and 18F cuts, which you'll find in our hotfix rhinestones collection. If you're working on fabric and want to avoid glue altogether, that's the range to look at.

For fabric and costume work, a flexible fabric-safe adhesive is best so the stones move with the garment. For nails, use a UV gel or nail-specific adhesive rather than a craft glue. Have a look through our adhesives range and get in touch if you'd like a recommendation for your specific project.

For nails and card making, stick to SS6 to SS12. For dance and costume work, SS16 and SS20 are the most popular sizes by a distance, and SS30 upwards is the usual choice for Irish dance and statement pieces. Mixed size packs are a good starting point if you're new to embellishing. You can browse the wider flatback non hotfix range if you need a shade we don't carry in neon.