 DIY: Use Nailheads to transform a Denim vest from plain to dazzlingDenim vests can add that special touch to your casual outfit. While very cool looking, vests embellished with nailheads can break your budget. Afterall, you want to look fashionable without blowing your paycheck. What’s a girl to do? If you can find a vest on clearance you’ve won half the battle. Additionally, metal trim is relatively inexpensive and you can embellish the vest yourself. Then, you not only have fashionable clothing, you also save yourself a bundle of money. Read on to see how easy it is to do this yourself. For this project I used:
To Begin with, What Are Nailheads?Nailheads are decorative metal trim with metal prongs. Moreover, they are available in many shapes, colors, sizes and differ in the number of prongs. Originally made for the furniture business to attach upholstery to wood, these metal pieces migrated to the fashion industry. You can buy a bedazzler for about $20 to attach them to clothing. Similarly, you can also just use the flat blade of a scissor or flat head screwdriver to bend the prongs.  How to Use nailheads to Embellish a Denim VestFirst, lay your vest out on a flat surface. Decide on how you want to arrange the nailheads on your garment. I put stars on the pocket flaps and I spaced the pearls 1 inch apart along the front. If you wish, you can measure and mark with chalk the placement of the trim. Now, pick up a nailhead and press it down so that the prongs penetrate the denim through to the other side. Flip your material over so that the prongs are facing up. Continue pressing from the front side so that the prongs have penetrated the material as far as possible. Next, bend the prongs using the flat end of the scissors. The prongs should lay flat and flush with the material. Continue adding the trim in this manner to your vest until you have completed your design.
Impress Your FriendsYour denim vest is finished! Once you see how easy it is, you won’t want to stop. You can add nailheads to baseball caps, jeans, or anywhere else you need a little bling. Experiment with different shapes and sizes to make your wardrobe truly unique.
Do you need some metal trim to get started on bedazzling your wardrobe? Rhinestones Etc. has discount pricing on embellishments and excellent customer service. We love to help you sparkle! Update: We no longer carry this product.
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How Many Crystal Pieces Are in Bulk Rhinestone Packages?
Consumers like buying in large quantities because it saves money. Manufacturers like to sell in bulk because they sell larger quantities at one time and use less packaging. Furthermore, many crystalline product manufacturers sell in large quantities. Yet, do all companies sell the same amount of crystal embellishments in bulk rhinestone packages?
The Number of Pieces in Bulk Rhinestone Packaging
Usually, crystal bulk packaging depends on the rhinestone's size, shape, and manufacturer. Hence, bulk rhinestone packaging can mean very different amounts. For example, the original rhinestone manufacturers emerged from the European glassmaking industry. Thus, many use the common European standard unit of measurement, the gross.
Usually, European manufacturers will sell round rhinestones by the gross or in these crystal bulk package amounts:
In the past few years, Asian (Korean and Chinese) and Indian companies have begun manufacturing rhinestones as well. Often, these are lower quality than their European counterparts and designated as DMC (diamante machine cut) or MC (machine cut). These manufacturers sell rhinestones by weight or in 100 gross or larger bags. Typically, manufacturers offer rhinestone shapes in smaller sized packaging, usually by the dozen. When ordering, the retailer will specify the packaging profile and price. Rhinestone Sizes and Your Bling Project Will Decide Quantities
When trying to determine your quantity, you need to consider the rhinestone size. Typically, manufacturers designate rhinestone sizes by the stone size (ss). This unit of measurement goes back to the days when “rhine stones” were a natural resource.
When buying rhinestones, you’ll see a number accompanying the ss designation. The larger the number, the bigger the rhinestone. Usually, most retailers will also give a millimeter measurement for comparison. Most rulers will have inches on one side and millimeters on the other for comparison. Sometimes, different rhinestone manufacturers may vary slightly in size. For your convenience, here is an ss-to-mm conversion rhinestone size chart: ss mm ss mm ss mm 5 1.7-1.8 10 2.7-2.85 34 7.0 -7.17 6 1.9-2 12 3.0-3.1 40 8.35-8.54 7 2.1-2.15 16 3.8-3.9 48 10.95-11.11 8 2.3-2.35 20 4.6-4.7 50 12 9 2.5-2.65 30 6.3-6.41 Calculating the Amount of Rhinestones for Your Bling Project
Some bling projects, like covering a tumbler with crystals, require a lot of rhinestones. However, your choice of rhinestone size will also affect how many crystals you’ll need. Since larger crystals cover a bigger area than smaller ones, you’ll need fewer embellishments.
Below are the steps to figuring the amount you’ll need:
For example, let’s say you want to cover an area 5 inches by 6 inches with size 16ss rhinestones. Taking the length of 5 inches, multiply by 25.4 to get 127. Then, divide this by 3.9, the millimeter size of a 16ss rhinestone to get 32.56. Repeat this process for the width of 6 inches to get 39.06. Now, multiply 32.56 by 39.06 and you’ll need about 1271.79 rhinestones to cover a 5 by 6 inches area. If you divide this number by 144 (the number of pieces in a gross) you’ll get the number of gross. In this case, you’ll need 8.83 or almost 9 gross. Of course, you’ll end up with decimals when converting inches to millimeters leaving some gaps in your coverage. To compensate, you can leave some space between the rhinestones or fill in the gaps with smaller crystals. Moreover, if you have any questions, you can contact us here. Where To Buy Bulk Rhinestones Online
Buying in bulk usually means you don’t have to worry about running out of crystals during a project. Ordering once also saves you on shipping costs later on if you need more crystals. When looking for a great purchase experience for wholesale rhinestones online, choose Rhinestones Etc.
Since 2011, we have been selling quality embellishments at competitive prices with a great customer service experience. We have a large inventory of Preciosa and PriceLess crystals available for same-day shipping. Browse our online rhinestone store to find your color and size.  A DIY Easter gift that is super easy to make and sure to pleaseYou’ve seen your first robin and the trees are beginning to bud. Daffodils are poking their heads up out of the ground and the air is getting warmer. Spring is not far away. And one of the biggest holidays of the springtime is Easter. While generally not as big as a holiday for gift giving as Christmas is, sometimes you do need a gift. Giving a DIY Easter gift brings that extra touch of personalization that a store bought gift can’t. For this project I used:
How to Start your DIY Easter giftEven if you feel you are not artistic, this is an easy project. Don’t be intimidated by the painting aspect. The first thing I did was to paint the stems and leaves with green craft paint. Just paint a wavy line along the bottom and then stems that curl up from there. For the leaves, paint small green ovals shapes. Next, paint 5 small oval shapes in a circle to make the flowers. Allow to dry.
Highlight areas of the stems and leaves with a light green gel pen. Pick a darker color gel pen to accentuate the inside of the flowers. Then, use a lighter color to accentuate the edge of the flower petals. Finally, spray these areas with a sealant like Krylon matte acrylic finish. Let dry.
Gluing rhinestones to the terra cotta potPretty already as is, adding rhinestones will make this gift extra special! Squeeze a small amount of E6000 over a paper plate. Using a toothpick, scrape up a small amount of glue and apply it to the center of a flower. Now, using your wax tipped tool or tweezers, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue drop. For this project, I alternately used light rose and fuchsia color 12ss rhinestones. Once all the rhinestones have been glued, let dry for 24 hours. Fill the pot with dirt and your favorite springtime flowers. For an added touch, tie a piece of ribbon or lace around the top. This is such a cute idea, you may have to make one for yourself as well! Inexpensive and easy to make, this DIY Easter gift would also make a wonderful Mother’s Day or housewarming gift.  Do you need rhinestones to get you started on your project? Rhinestones Etc. has discount prices on rhinestones and excellent customer service!  What are Rose Montees and how can you use themIf you are new to rhinestones, you know the choices can be overwhelming! Even with just sew on rhinestones they are different types. Most have predrilled holes on the ends of the rhinestones to make them easy to sew. Simply sew through the holes to attach the rhinestone. However, one type of sew on rhinestone is different; it has a metal setting attached. This rhinestone, called a Rose Montee, has cross channels underneath in the setting. Using Rose Montees gives you the look of a metal setting without prongs piercing through your clothing material. A needle can be easily threaded through the cross channels to sew to your clothing. But one of the most exciting uses is in jewelry design. Although primarily manufactured as a sew on rhinestone, Rose Montees are also great for jewelry makers. Depending in the gauge of the wire, either 1 or 2 wires can be threaded through the cross channels. How to Use Rose Montees in Jewelry MakingThe underneath cross channels make Rose Montees ideal for jewelry making. Simple or elaborate patterns can be used to make a variety of rhinestone jewelry pieces. Even if you are not an experienced, you can make some simple jewelry with Rose Montees. Use two pieces of thin flexible wire to thread through the channels. Loop the ends and hold together with crimp beads. Attach a clasps and you have a tennis style bracelet.  Larger size Rose Montees can be threaded with 20-22 gauge wire and then wrapped to make a ring. Try different wire wraps and different size rhinestones for a different look.  Let’s not forget about earrings! Thread a head pin through the cross channels. Make a loop and attach a jump ring and earring wires for a pair of earrings. For a slightly different look, use several different sizes.  Set your imagination free and see what you can come up with! Rose Montees are ideal for so many of your jewelry making projects. Do you need some Rose Montees to get started on your next project? Rhinestones Etc can help! With discount prices, excellent customer service, and a great selection of embellishments, we want to see you sparkle! Update: We no longer carry this product. |
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