Saturday, January 24, 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.

A little extra sparkle on a mobile phone allows for some easy attention-getting. Rhinestones are perfect for mobile phones in the sense that it can differentiate an otherwise bland mobile phone from more attractive looking models. Rhinestones can be easily glued on as well, ensuring a simple application of rhinestones that takes only minutes to complete. Taking them off is just as easy, just in case something new is desired.

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.

Rhinestones have made their appearance on musical instruments. They have even been seen on stage with the likes of Elvis Presley, so it certainly is a plausible idea to take advantage of. Microphones and drum kits can also be decorated with rhinestones to make a shiny attraction on stage. The fun doesn't stop there, as speakers, equipment, and stage space can also be decorated.

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.

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.

Closing Comments

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. - 16651

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