Do you ship internationally?

Yes. International orders ship worldwide. Duties, taxes, and fees depend on destination.

What is a Sparkler membership?

Sparkler membership provides access to exclusive tools, apps, education, and community features not available elsewhere.

Do you offer education or training?

Yes. Our online platform, RhinestoneArtistVIP includes technique videos, project guides, and live education depending on membership level. Keep an eye on DOJO Events for in-person classes.

What are KiraKira Glass Rhinestones?

KiraKira Glass Rhinestones are premium foiled flatback glass rhinestones designed for professional rhinestone application. They offer strong sparkle, clean facets, and reliable consistency.

What are rhinestones made of?

Rhinestones are typically made of glass, crystal, or acrylic, with high-quality options being made of lead glass for maximum sparkle.

Are these rhinestones suitable for high-use items?

Yes, when paired with the correct glue and finish. Stone finish and surface prep matter for durability.

What sizes are included in each package?

Most sizes ship in approximately 10 gross packs, about 1,440 stones. ss30 ships in approximately 2 gross packs, about 288 stones.

Are coated or metallic stones durable?

Coated finishes are more delicate. They perform best on low-wear or decorative projects. Avoid heavy friction and outdoor exposure.

Yes. Glass rhinestones are produced in color lots by size. Small tone shifts between batches or sizes can occur. Order enough stones at one time for consistent results.

Do these rhinestones require glue?

Yes. All flatback rhinestones require glue for application. Choose glue based on your surface and use case for best results.

Which glue should I use?

Different surfaces require different adhesives. Our glue collection covers fabric, hard surfaces, silicone, rubber, glass, and mixed materials.

What is the Interactive Glue Guide?

The Interactive Glue Guide helps match glue to surface type, project conditions, and wear level. It removes guesswork and speeds up planning.

How do I know how many rhinestones I need?

Sparkler members get access to the Rhinestone Ruler App. The app calculates stone counts based on surface shape, size, stone size, and fill pattern.

What are wholesale or factory sealed packs?

These are packages directly from the manufacturer containing the same size and color, often offering better value for larger projects. We use 10 gross, or 1,440pc as our normal factory package. Some shapes or larger sizes may be in 2 gross (288pc) or 1 gross (144pc).

What does SS mean (e.g., SS10, SS20)?

SS stands for Stone Size, which indicates the size of the rhinestone. Smaller numbers correspond to smaller diameters.

How do I wash garments with rhinestones?

Garments should be hand-washed or machine-washed inside out on a delicate cycle, and hung to dry, as high dryer heat can damage the glue.

Should I seal my rhinestone project?

It is generally recommended not to seal over the top of rhinestones, as this fills in the facets (cuts), resulting in a dull, flat, and less reflective surface.

How do I apply Hotfix rhinestones?

Use a hotfix applicator tool or a heat press to apply pressure and heat to the stones for roughly 10-15 seconds at approximately 335 degrees F to activate the adhesive.

What is the difference between Hotfix and Flatback rhinestones?

Hotfix rhinestones come with glue on the back that is activated by heat. Flatback rhinestones require a separate, specialized adhesive to be applied.

Why are my rhinestones falling off?

If using hotfix, the heat press may not be hot enough, or pressure may be too light. If using glue, the adhesive may not have been given 24 hours to cure, or the incorrect type of glue was used, too much or not enough.

Rhinestone Classes in San Diego

Want to learn rhinestones in San Diego? I'm Kellie DeFries, The Crystal Ninja. I've taught rhinestone application for years, from first-time crafters to pros who bling for a living. I invented the Crystal Katana tool, and every class puts one in your hand.

Heads up: after the August flood, in-studio classes are paused while we move to a new San Diego space. Help us pick the spot, and see open dates on DOJO Events.

The Crystal Ninja teaching a rhinestone sneaker class in San Diego, students holding their blinged shoes

What rhinestone classes do you offer?

Bling Class: bring a jersey, shoes or any small project, and I'll walk you through glue, layout and placement until it sparkles.
2 Day Dojo: a deep dive with new designs, real challenges and a full kit. Dojos run in San Diego and travel to other cities.
CrystalNinja Certification Program: pro level training for artists who want to take on client and brand work.
Online lessons: RhinestoneArtist.com VIP membership has my video lessons, so you start today from home.

See every class and Dojo date on DOJO Events.

What will I learn?

How to pick the right glue for fabric, tumblers, shoes and hard surfaces
Fast, clean placement with the Crystal Katana
Fill patterns, like honeycomb and ombre, for a smooth finish
Sizing, so you buy the right stones and the right amount
Pricing your work, if you plan to sell it

The Crystal Ninja in class with students blinging cowboy hats with rhinestones

Do I need experience?

No. Beginners are welcome in every Bling Class. You get supplies, tools and hands-on help at the table. If you already bling, the Dojo and Certification Program push your skills to pro level.

What projects do students make?

Tumblers, sneakers, hats, purses, jerseys, helmets and more. Some classes use a set project and kit, and Bling Class lets you bring your own.

The Crystal Ninja with a huge room of tumbler artists at a rhinestone and crafting convention

Do you teach private or group classes?

Yes. For a private lesson, a group outing or a class at your event, tell me what you have in mind on the quote form.

Where are classes held?

We're choosing our new San Diego studio now. Cast your vote and follow us on socials for the first class dates. Shopping for supplies? See rhinestones in San Diego.

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Black Diamond

The stones pretty but I was expecting them to be a darker black color. I wanted a pure black color not so much a shadow black color. This is buyer error but I do love the crystal color. So sparkly

Hi Chanelle,

We were sorry to see your 2-star review and wanted to personally follow up regarding your experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we understand that the color of the stone you selected did not meet your expectations.

At Crystal Ninja, we make every effort to provide detailed descriptions, photos, and videos to help customers get as accurate an idea as possible of each stone’s color and appearance before making a purchase. We also understand that colors can sometimes look different depending on lighting, screen settings, and individual expectations.

Based on your comments, it sounds like you were hoping for a deeper, darker black for your project. If so, options such as Jet Black or Black Diamond Shadow may have been closer to the look you had in mind.

We also want to remind you that we're always happy to help with color selection before an order is placed. Even though our operations are currently limited while we work through our flood remediation, we're still happy to assist with questions and color recommendations whenever we can. If you're ever unsure which stone will best match the look you're trying to achieve, please feel free to reach out before purchasing—we'd much rather help you find the right color than have you end up disappointed with a selection that wasn't quite what you envisioned.

Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns. We hope we're able to help you find a stone that is a better match for your project and the color you're looking for.

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I am in the middle of a project and need more rhinestones. Any idea of when you will be reopening for online orders???

Hi Susan. Thank you for reaching out! We’re working diligently to reopen our shop as soon as possible and will update our store the moment we’re back online. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to be back to serving our crafting community soon!

I did want to clarify one point regarding your 3-star review. Was the rating intended to reflect your experience with the product itself, or our current shop closure due to the flood?

Our review process is designed to help fellow customers make informed decisions about the products we offer, so we want to make sure product ratings accurately reflect the quality and experience of the product.

Please know that our closure is completely outside of our control, and we are making every effort possible to reopen as quickly as circumstances allow. Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies and City officials after our building was deemed structurally unsafe has added considerable time to the process.

We certainly understand the frustration of not being able to shop with us right now, and we share that frustration. We’re doing everything we can to get back up and running and look forward to welcoming everyone back soon.

Thank you again for your understanding, and happy crafting!

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Spectacular!

I am very impressed by Crystal Ninja and couldn’t recommend them enough! The stones are exactly what I was looking for, excellent quality and color matched perfectly. The pricing is more than fair. My order arrived early, the packaging was secure, and the shipping was very fast.
The customer service team is professional, friendly, and kept me updated throughout the process of my order.
I will be coming back for future orders and tell others to do the same. Crystal Ninja is awesome!

Love the shine!

I love every single thing I buy here. Crystal Ninja never disappoints, and always carries the highest quality supplies. Fast shipping with cute packaging, too! I recommend shopping here for your sparkly supplies 1000%!!

Neon Coral

I needed a coral look, and this matched my project. Beautiful.

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