Gluing Rhinestones to activewear

How To Use Rhinestones On Gymnastic Costumes

Like dance and skating, gymnasts’ costumes sparkle with movement.  Often, for the competitor, wearing a bedazzled leotard provides a mental edge. Yet, buying blinged out competition wear is usually expensive. Let’s learn how to apply rhinestones on gymnastic costumes. 
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Bedazzling Gymnastic Costumes

Gymnastic costumes must be very stretchy to conform to every movement the gymnast makes. Generally, manufacturers make costumes from 4-way stretch fabric.  Is it difficult to glue rhinestones to stretchy fabrics?

No, it is not any different than gluing to skating dresses, something I did frequently when my daughter figure skated. Just make sure the area of the costume where you are gluing lies flat. In certain places of the costume, you may need to stretch the fabric slightly to have a flat surface.
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Next, choose your glue. My favorite glue for adhering rhinestones to fabric is Gem-Tac. It dries clear, washable, and is easy to apply. Another glue many people use is E6000. I don’t like this as much as it tends to be gloppy, and I find it more difficult to apply. If you choose some other glue, make sure it is suitable for embellishments, dries clear, and is washable. 

How to Glue Rhinestones to Gymnastic Costumes

To glue rhinestones, place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the crystal. Pick up a bedazzling gem using tweezers or a wax tipped tool. Gently press it into the glue drop. Check to make sure a small amount of glue has seeped out around the rhinestones. This is very important as it makes a seal that helps protect the jewels from peeling off. When you have finished gluing the flatback gem, leave the garment lying flat for 24 hours.

Rhinestones on Gymnastic Costumes – Where to Buy Bedazzling Gems

Now that you see how simple it is, you can stop paying high prices for bedazzled gymnastic costumes. Buy a plain one and dazzle it up yourself with rhinestones!
 
Need rhinestones for a gymnastic costume? Rhinestones Etc. has discount pricing and excellent customer service. Browse our online store to find your crystalline product.