Saturday, January 24, 2009

Creative Methods Of Using Rhinestones For Decoration

By Chris Channing

Decorations come in many shapes and forms. Rhinestones are an example of a decoration that is not only cheap, but can achieve many different styling tastes and look great. This allows them to be used in almost any decorative option, from consumer electronics to apparel for adults and children alike.

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.

Jeans are another venue that are just now getting attention from rhinestones. Jeans are even better for creative design, as they have much more free space to make use of. Crystal clear rhinestones are a popular choice in this instance, in which many different types of abstract art is applied to the leggings, thighs, or tops of jeans to make them stand out. This may require special attention, as glue-based rhinestones may wash off while being washed.

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.

Shoes or sandals have seen their fair share of decorations too. Sandals are the most popular, as the thin straps that connect the pieces of the sandals are usually just wide enough to fit rhinestones on top of them. A sparkling set of sandals or shoes brings out the creativity of the owner, especially on bright days when the sparkle effect rhinestones give off is maximized. Like pants, special hinging may be required to keep the rhinestones on the footwear longterm.

The real fun in obtaining rhinestones is to think of all the ways they may be used. Electronics, room decorations, and hundreds of other possibilities present themselves in this scenario. Personalization with rhinestones has become so popular, in fact, that there are now special consumer-available machines that apply them to specific things such as jeans or shoes via glue or special hinging.

Final Thoughts

Rhinestones can be a lot of fun with the right state of mind. For more ideas on what to do with rhinestones, or for leads on where to buy them, try going online to search for businesses. Local hobby shops will also likely stock them. - 17943

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