Sunday, January 25, 2009

Creative Methods Of Using Rhinestones For Decoration

By Chris Channing

Rhinestones are the perfect addition to any craft, art project, or everyday object. They are also incredibly easy to apply to almost any material, and they range greatly in price according to one's budget. Because of their flexibility in each area, the possibilities in using them is almost endless.

Mobile phones are the more recent of objects to truly experience the rhinestone craze. They don't have the most surface area, but making small objects or text in rhinestones has become quite popular. Best yet, rhinestones of different colors can be used to match any color of mobile phone. Some have even gone as far as using crystal clear rhinestones to conform to the "bling" craze.

Expensive pairs of jeans are now sporting rhinestones for more attraction. Crafty consumers can save a heap of money by buying cheap pairs of jeans and putting the rhinestones on themselves. Rhinestones on jeans are a new trend, so it's fun to jump on the bandwagon before everyone else has the same trend down. Do be sure to hinge the rhinestones onto the jeans to ensure they aren't washed off, however, as glue-based rhinestones have been known to fall off after washing.

Putting rhinestones on musical instruments is another method of creativity. Guitars are the best option here, since they are most seen on stage and have great surface area to take advantage of. What objects or text to spell out is almost limitless, depending on the music style of the band in question. Drummers and singers aren't left out in the mix, rhinestones can also be used to decorate microphones and drum kits too.

Footwear and rhinestones are also a great a match. Footwear such as sandals or shoes can have rhinestones attached quite easily. Sandals are the more popular of the two, with most fads now proving that rhinestones and sandals are making quite an impact in trends. Walking the beach with a shiny pair of sandals attracts a sparkling set of attention, and shoes sporting rhinestones can achieve the same thing elsewhere. Glue may or may not be a good idea in this case.

Creativity is able to soar with rhinestones, so try to come up with fun projects around the house that would benefit from a little extra sparkle. Anything such as gardening subjects or electronics will do well with a little extra decoration. If nothing else, rhinestones are a great way to mark one's ownership of a certain object to ensure there's no confusion, such as the case in two people having the same mobile phone.

In Conclusion

Local stores that specialize in hobbies will likely be able to provide consumers with the inexpensive rhinestones mentioned. Try going online for better deals, delivery options, and better selection in the type and color of rhinestones desired. - 15485

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