Rhinestones are decorative glass products imitating natural stones. In order for rhinestones to glitter, the glass is used in their manufacture, which contains at least 1/4 lead. Glass stones are most often used in needlework, for decorating various products and crafts.
Where are applied?
Rhinestones are a universal decor element, so they are often used in almost all types of needlework. So, multicolored stones are applied at:
making jewelry, as well as jewelry;
sewing clothes and shoes;
creation of various household products.
Recently, paintings from crystals are particularly popular. It is noteworthy that in this form of creativity, the stones are the main component, and not just an element of the decor.
Views
Rhinestones can be divided into several categories. They differ from each other: according to the method of fixation, form and color. If we talk about the method of fixation, the most popular in this category are sewn rhinestones. This method of fixation is characterized by high strength, since in this case rhinestones are sewn to the product with a thread or fishing line. In turn, several subgroups can also be distinguished in this category:
single - have a flat bottom, and one or two holes are used for fixing;
Glass with one through hole - characterized by experimenting with the color of the threads, with which the mount is carried out;
Beads in Tsapakh (Roots) - look like glass stones framed in a metal frame, with a hole for fixing;
Straby chains - several stones are combined with the links of the metal chain;
Straby ribbons - Compositions on which rhinestones are placed in several rows.
Adhesive rhinestones have a flat bottom, but already without a sewing hole. Here, too, there are several varieties:
Ribbons and films - These are special blanks on which beads are already placed (gluing is carried out with the applied sticky layer or thermally using the iron);
Thermostraza - designed for fixation during heat treatment;
Ordinary adhesive For the fixation of which the glue "moment" or adhesive gun.
Rhinestones differ from each other. The most popular, of course, are round products. But to create complex compositions such stones will not be enough. The triangular, square, oval rhinestones are used not less popular. And also there are unusual forms, such as flower petals, rings, rhombus, complex figures. Stones made of glass are very often made in the form of biconuses.
Of course, glass rhinestones differ also in color. Here is the variety of shades, but classic is still red, yellow, blue, green and white stones.
Tips for choosing
In order for the composition of glass stones to look spectacularly and attractive, they must be chosen correctly. Recommendations for choosing the color palette is almost impossible, since it all depends on the ideas and concept. The form also should be chosen on the basis of which figures need to be created.
But the method of fixation directly depends on the surface on which the stones will be glued . If this is a solid surface, then it is reasonable to choose glue stones with a flat base. And also suits the tape. It is easier to fix the sewn stones on the soft cloth, rhinestones on the chain. But on certain types of material (more often it is thin fabrics) can use glue-based rhinestones.
At the same time, for delicate materials, it is better not to choose those that have a thermal fastening method.
When buying, it should also be borne in mind that rhinestones can be purchased both individually and in sets. From a material point of view, the second option is more profitable.
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