Sparkle in the New Year

Discover How to Glue Crystal Rhinestones to a Dress

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching but you still don’t have anything to wear! Also, you’re still broke from Christmas shopping and don’t have a lot of money to spend on a fabulous sparkling dress. Follow our instructions to glue crystal rhinestones to a dress.

Prewash and dry your dress before you begin. Lay dress as flat as possible.
 
For this dress, there was some beadwork with a few Jet Hematite rhinestones on the shoulders.  To keep with the consistency of color throughout, I used the same color crystals. 

The pattern on the dress is just a twist on a scatter pattern. I started at the shoulders with 3 lines of bedazzling gems spaced 1-inch apart. Some of the gems I placed in groups of threes, others 2, and some as a single jewel. 

Place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the rhinestones, and using the wax tipped tool, pick up a flatback gem and gently press it into the glue drop. The glue should seep out slightly from the sides to form a seal, preventing the crystal from peeling off. Continue to glue until the pattern is complete, and then allow to dry flat for 24 hours 

3..2..1..you’re now ready to sparkle your way into the new year! This dress will leave you feeling fabulous without breaking the bank!

For all your bling needs, shop Rhinestones Etc. We carry a large selection of flatback crystal gems in assorted colors and sizes. Plus, we ship most orders the same day.