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 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.

KiraKira Glass Rhinestones: Premium Flatback Crystals

What Are KiraKira Glass Rhinestones?

KiraKira Glass Rhinestones are premium flatback glass rhinestones designed, curated, and sold exclusively by CrystalNinja. They are foil-backed for maximum sparkle and available in a wide range of colors and sizes.

KiraKira Mocca Dark Rose Opal rhinestones by CrystalNinja

✦ What Makes KiraKira Rhinestones Different?

Not all glass rhinestones are equal. KiraKira rhinestones are selected for consistent faceting, clean foil backing, and reliable placement performance. The foil backing reflects light from behind the stone, amplifying sparkle in a way that unfoiled stones cannot match.

Every KiraKira color is tested by Kellie DeFries and the CrystalNinja team before it goes into the store. If it does not meet the sparkle and placement standard, it does not make the cut.

✦ Hotfix vs. Non-Hotfix or Glued with Liquid Adhesives: Which Do You Need?

Rhinestones come in two adhesive configurations:

Hotfix: Has a pre-applied heat-activated glue on the flat back. You use a hotfix applicator or flat iron to melt the adhesive and bond the stone to fabric. Best for apparel, costumes, and fabric projects.

Non-Hotfix or Glued with Liquid Adhesives: No pre-applied adhesive. You use your own glue. Best for hard surfaces, resin projects, tumblers, shoes, nail art, and mixed media. See the CrystalNinja Glue Guide to match the right adhesive to your surface.

✦ Available Colors

KiraKira rhinestones are available in dozens of colors including Crystal (clear), Crystal AB, Jet Black, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Montana AB, Olivine, Dark Amethyst, Siam (red), Rose, and specialty AB finishes. New colors are added regularly.

KiraKira Blue Zircon AB rhinestones close-up sparkle

✦ KiraKira Sizing

KiraKira rhinestones follow the standard ss sizing system used across the rhinestone industry. Most sizes ship in a 10-gross pack (approximately 1,440 stones). Larger sizes such as ss30 ship in a 2-gross pack (approximately 288 stones).

Available sizes include ss3, ss6, ss8, ss10, ss12, ss16, ss20, ss30, and more. See the full Rhinestone Size Guide for millimeter measurements and use-case recommendations.

✦ Important: KiraKira vs. Swarovski

KiraKira rhinestones are premium glass rhinestones sold by CrystalNinja. They are NOT Swarovski crystals.

CrystalNinja is a Swarovski Authorized Application Center, which means Swarovski hires CrystalNinja to apply crystals on commercial projects. This is a professional credential, not a retail product line.

CrystalNinja does not sell Swarovski crystals in their store. They sell KiraKira glass rhinestones, which are their own curated product line.

✦ Where to Buy

KiraKira Glass Rhinestones are available exclusively at CrystalNinja.com and in the CrystalNinja retail studio at 4475 Mission Blvd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92109. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 7pm.

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