How to find the BEST PRICE on RHINESTONES - Plus brands, sizes and everything else you need to know!

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Published 2020-05-16
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Welcome to Meghan Grace DIY! I have been sewing since I was 8 years old and have done lots of great things in the sewing world from making figure skating costumes to teaching high school fashion to freelance costume design to college fashion professor. In this video I am covering the basics of rhinestones or otherwise knows as flat back crystals. I explain the materials, the brands, the sizing and most importantly the cost. Swarovski is the best quality out there but also comes at the highest price. There are ways to find stones online that will be great for your project and you will pay 1 tenth of the price! Before we get started I think it is important to note that there are many different styles and techniques in the sewing world, so take with you what works and leave behind what doesn’t! Last Important Disclaimer - Amazon and other vendors change their prices often as you can see in the video when I purchased the Jollin stones they were 11.99 and the day I filmed they were 9.99. So the prices I quote were as of when I filmed which was May 14th, 2020 and may change by the time you view this video!

Links to Items I discuss in the video:
Aileens Jewel It - www.amazon.com/Aleenes-15631-Jewel-Embellishing-Gl…

E6000 - www.amazon.com/E6000-230010-Craft-Adhesive-Ounces/…

Gem Tac - www.amazon.com/Beacon-Gem-Tac-Permanent-Adhesive-4…

Jollins 10 gross crystal AB 20ss - www.amazon.com/Jollin-Crystal-Flatback-Rhinestones…

Swarovski 10 gross crystal AB 20ss - www.etsy.com/listing/613077647/swarovski-2088-20ss…
Dreamtime Creations - www.dreamtimecreations.com/

If you would like to see how I apply rhinestones, click here:
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All Comments (21)
  • @anaharden9887
    Thank you! I know this video is over 4 years old, but needed this video to get started. I was overwhelmed with rhinestones searches and buying knock-off and either two small or too little amount, was given up on these projects, Learned a lot from your video, now on to order. Thank you for all the insight and knowledge. 😊
  • @andisaints2894
    This video is very rare! Thanks for the comprehensive explanation of stones! :)
  • @leapitt9410
    Thank you for this information. I didn't know about rhinestones.
  • @Yesshecancan
    This was a great video. I've been buying glass crystals all this time thinking they were real crystals. Lol They were advertised as crystal STRASS. Only one pack that I ever bought came wrapped in the paper...and I'm pretty sure those were glass too.
  • @teddielg
    Wow! I'm 100% new to this and I am so glad I found your video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
  • @iagonizante
    thank you so much for laying everything down so clearly!!
  • @InsaneBitch706
    I just bought my first pack of crystals this past week and fell in love. It was so overwhelming will all the different jargon on websites! Your video is 100% now saved on my favorites tab. Thank you so much for putting this out! It's helped immensely <3
  • Thank you so much for this help. Makes such a big difference
  • @AmandaBuxbaum
    I feel ready to start my project after seeing this video! What a gift! 💝
  • @PsychoPixy222
    Wow! Thank you for making this video, extremely helpful & informative! I love that you gave quarter comparison with different sizes. Helps people like me who are just getting started, get a real idea on sizes. Loved that you were more direct on info giving & didn't go off on unnecessary tangents that most youtubers do. This video just saved me hours of research & money too! Thanks again!
  • Thank you so much for such a detailed description of each type of rhinestone and/or gem used for several projects. I really APPRECIATED this video because now I know the TYPES of CRYSTALS/GLASS rhinestones to USE, the ACTUAL SIZES of the CRYSTALS and GLASS, WAYS to DIFFERENTIATE the GOOD RHINESTONES from the BAD, the TOP TWO name BRANDS to USE and most importantly the PRICING of the RHINESTONES that would get me MORE BLING for MY BUCK. I've LEARNED so much NECESSARY INFORMATION from YOU and I am TOTALLY GRATEFUL.
  • @angisnoke1909
    OMG, Thank you baby jesus for this lady....first detailed video on a product that I didn't need to watch 20 other videos to understand!!!!! So I liked, subscribed, and will share this!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
  • @adinkracrafts
    Thank you for the in-depth explanation! Stay blessed 🤩
  • @velador4
    So much info in this little video!! Thanks for taking the time to share your experienced opinion! It’s great to get the info you desire without all the fluffy nonsense
  • @A.Madrigal
    I see that this video is 3yrs old but still very very helpful thank you so much for sharing new subscriber definitely thank you
  • @rimiheart8294
    Thank you so much! You're so right, that it's very overwhelming to buy crystals online. I have been to so many wholesale websites and never purchased anything.
  • @lisakearse777
    Meghan thank you so so much. I had no clue what to do with my sneakers till I watched this video 😊