Crystal Ninja DOJO! 4475 Mission Blvd. #J San Diego, CA 92109
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Are you ready to elevate your rhinestone business and artistry to the next level? đŤ Join the Crystal Ninja Certification Program, a rigorous FIVE-day challenge designed specifically for skilled, professional rhinestone artists like you.
This is not a learning experienceâit's a proving ground to showcase your expertise and earn a prestigious certification that sets your business apart in the industry.
Throughout this intense program, you will engage in advanced projects to demonstrate your mastery of various techniques and materials. You'll prove your skills with different adhesives, perfect intricate fill patterns, and confirm your precision and speed in challenging time trials. You'll also need to understand crucial repair techniques to efficiently correct any design revisions, ensuring your work meets the highest standards of quality and beauty. â¨
As a Certified Ninjaneer, youâll have the credentials to stand out in a competitive market. This certification will help propel your already successful business forwardâshowcasing a verified level of excellence that clients can trust.
And the perks donât stop there! âď¸ Passing this program gives you exclusive access to potential global contracts directly from Crystal Ninja, and inclusion in our curated client list. Youâll expand your network, take on high-profile assignments, and enhance your professional reputation.
đźđ When we get the call for a project in your area - GET YOUR GEAR BAG READY! đźđ
If you're ready to step into your power and take your rhinestone skills to the next level, this program is for YOU! đĽ Let the Crystal Ninja Certification speak to your talent, professionalism, and sparkle.
What you will receive:
A FULL Professional Crystal Ninja Branded Certification kit, ready for travel. Information for some of our preferred vendors and discuss the benefits of wholesale accounts and more.
Framed Certification for your office.
Access to Certification Logo files for your email signatures and to post on your website and socials.
Private Group on our VIP site for support calls, mentorship to go get and close those deals, and pricing help.
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đ˝ Meals:
Dinner: One group dinner is provided.
Lunch: 1-hour lunch break daily. Many local restaurants nearby, and we have a SMALL fridge if youâd like to bring your own lunch. đ
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đĽ ARE YOU READY? đĽ
We will supply all project materials and testing supplies for some of the topics listed below. You may be evaluated on someâbut not allâof these areas.
If you excel in a particular process, please let us know! đĄ For example, if you have 5+ years of experience in leather or rivet work, thatâs something we definitely want to hear about. đ
Let your strengths shine and bring your unique talents to the table! â¨
đ Youâll Be Tested and Evaluated On:
𧪠Adhesives & Glue Proficiency
Proper glue selection
Familiarity with various glue brands
Application techniques: syringes, bottles, brushes, vacuum systems
The âWho, Where, When, Howâ of glue questions
đ¨ Graphics & Design
Mockups, templates, drawing, painting
Tracing & pre-cut solutions
Color theory, lettering
Use of Cameo, Cricut, Silhouette, or plotters (We provide files for you to cut/bring)
đ Leather & Rivet Work*
Punches, Tiffany settings
đ Costuming & Sewing*
Sew-on stones (hand and machine)
Pattern making
đĽ HotFix*
Hand iron, heat wands, heat press
đ¨ Printing
Laser, inkjet, thermal, and others
đ Packaging & Presentation
Gift wrapping, ribbons, samples
Decals and decorative packaging
You will be provided with a small workstation, but suggested items to BRING to make your program a breeze:
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đ§°Check with us first, but Suggested Items to Bring:
Essentials
Encouraged (Not Required)
đ Eyeglasses/Reading Glasses
đˇ Dust Mask
đŞ X-Acto Knife
đĄ Face Shield
đĄ Favorite Desk Lamp
đˇ Fitted Respirator
đť iPad/Laptop with project apps
𧤠Leather Work Gloves
đ Favorite Tools/Flip Trays
đĽ Tripods/Camera Stands (we have extras)
đą Cell phone or filming camera
đŞ E-files, sanding/prep tips
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* Knowledge in ALL of these areas is not required to participate in the Certification Program. If you have these skills, it will only add to your marketability to be a Certified Applicator. Bring your talents to the table!
Don't miss out â secure your spot now!
DISCLAIMER: Participation in the Crystal Ninja Ninjaneer Certification Program does not guarantee or promise any contracted work or compensation. While the certification may enhance your professional credibility and boost client trust by demonstrating that you have been certified by the esteemed Crystal Ninja Team, it is not a guarantee of employment or client acquisition.
CrystalNinja, LLC is not responsible for providing you with contracted work or ensuring that you receive projects as a result of this certification. The certification is intended to help you promote your skills and facilitate your efforts to secure your own projects and clients.
You are not an employee or agent of CrystalNinja, LLC unless you are formally engaged as an independent contractor under a separate, signed, fully executed contract with CrystalNinja, LLC. The use of approved CrystalNinja Certification logos is permitted, subject to annual review on the anniversary date of certification.
As a participant, you agree to uphold professional standards and not to violate any copyrighted materials or reproduce copyrighted content without authorization. Any unprofessional behavior, performance issues, customer complaints, or violations of these terms or the CrystalNinja certification program agreements will result in the revocation of your certification status.
By participating in this program, you acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions.
Important Rhinestone Information
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What does AB mean on a rhinestone?
Aurora Borealis (AB) rhinestones feature a specialty coating applied to the surface of the crystal. This coating creates a shimmering rainbow effect, reflecting warm golds, soft pinks, and vibrant blues depending on the lighting and angle. AB stones are ideal for adding dimension and light play to any design, but they are different from clear or solid-colored crystals; they are treated to sparkle in multiple tones, not one static hue.
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Are coated stones durable?
Crystals with surface treatments like AB, neon, luminous, and metallic finishes offer high-impact color and shine. However, these effects are applied as a top layer, not baked into the crystal itself. Excessive friction, rubbing, or chemical exposure (like lotions, alcohol, or cleaners) may cause fading or wear over time. These stones are best used on display pieces, accessories with minimal handling, or protected areas of a design.
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Do all sizes of a rhinestone color match exactly?
Do all rhinestone sizes match exactly in color?
No. Glass rhinestones are made in color batches, often referred to as "lots." These batches can vary slightly in tone, saturation, or brightness, even when labeled under the same color name.
This is similar to how fabric, tile, nail polish, beads, vinyl, and paint can shift slightly between lots. Even with precision manufacturing, factors like heat, pressure, coating time, and raw material availability affect each production run.
In rhinestones, this means that:
An ss16 Emerald AB might look slightly different from an ss30 Emerald AB, even when made by the same brand.
Lighter colors, opals, and coated finishes are more likely to show visible differences across sizes.
What you should do:
If your design depends on precise color matching across multiple stone sizes, we recommend:
Buying all the sizes you need at once
Ordering from the same supplier and brand (like KiraKiraâ˘)
Using our curated color mixes, which are hand-balanced for tone consistency across size ranges
This helps ensure a more uniform and professional result, especially for high-visibility projects like signage, portraits, or automotive designs.
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Clarity and Cut Matter
Most rhinestones have a foil backing that reflects light through the glass to enhance sparkle. The color of that foil: silver, gold, or rose, does not change the color of the rhinestone itself. Instead, it indicates the manufacturerâs intended quality tier or visual presentation.
Foil color is not the full story. What matters is the glass clarity, cut quality, and foil durability. Our silver-backed KiraKira⢠rhinestones are engineered for professional use and deliver top-tier results across all surfaces and applications, without inflated pricing based on foil color alone.
I truly enjoy every moment of my certification journey. I learned the basics is the foundation to rhinestone artistry.
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Tatiana
Phenomenal 5 day in person training with The CrystalNinja team! Certification with Kellie & Steve was priceless
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Shannon
The most incredible experience ever! Kellie and her team delivered the most flawless opportunity! We worked on and with so many projects, fill patterns, GORGEOUS Kira Kira stones and adhesives. The time spent with the Crystal Ninja team was full of the most knowledgeable, kind and truly helpful people ever! They are here to help YOU build a successful business! The amount of materials we received was immense! I cannot recommend this and the VIP3 group enough! Many, many thanks to the phenomenal Crystal Ninja team!!
I just recently discovered Transparent Clear AB and now I use it on everything! They are so sparkly! Since it doesn't have the foil backing, it picks up whatever color you put it on. I'm going to have to order more and I will need to get them in all sizes. Even though I have so many stones in all different colors and sizes, I will probably still use these the most!
We purchased these for our great grands to bling some smaller items and they were very happy! They worked perfect for their projects. I love them as well. Very good for small spaces!
Donât forget to use the discount code BLINGQUEEN for your order.
I just love this work mat. It makes your job ;easy when you want or need a quick reference guide. This mat also makes it so easy to pick up rhinestones and can help to keep your crystals up right.
The mat in general is a good work space. However, if youâre going to print rulers on this mat in inches and centimeters, you should look at the accuracy. Very disappointing.
Hi Steph,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you like the mat as a workspace, but we're sorry to learn the printed rulers didn't meet your expectations.
Accuracy is important, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you're willing, please reach out to our customer support team at orders@crystalninja.com so we can look into it and make things right. That is usually our first line of communication to assist our customers concerns.
Your feedback helps us improve both our products and our quality control, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
I just recently discovered Transparent Clear AB and now I use it on everything! They are so sparkly! Since it doesn't have the foil backing, it picks up whatever color you put it on. I'm going to have to order more and I will need to get them in all sizes. Even though I have so many stones in all different colors and sizes, I will probably still use these the most!
Transparent Clear AB
Anabel
Luminous opal pink
Iâm very satisfied with my purchase. These rhinestones are beautiful, the pictures do it no justice. I will continue to purchase from Crystal Ninja. The rhinestones are beautiful and their customer service is excellent. They reply rather quickly and that speaks volumes about their customer service.
Luminous Pink Opal
Mollie
11/10
These gems were perfect! I bedazzled my own prom dress and they were the perfect gold; not too yellow or green or orange, just perfect. Bedazzling this dress in the mixed size took about 4 bags of gems and 15-20 hours (for reference). Attached is a photo!
Golden Shadow
Amanda Welch
Limited edition
Use the code BLINGQUEEN for a discount on your orders. Love this limited edition mix of ss3-ss30 Pinks and Purples is a beautiful mix and so sparkly. If you did not order these you are missing out.
PinksPurple Colors MIX
Sara Baugher
Perfect for my VIP 3 egg challenge
LOVE these rhinestones! These were absolutely perfect for my egg entry for the VIP3 challenge for Rhinestone Artist.com. Just the right, perfect amount of shimmer to go with my hand painted egg!
