The Rhinestone Guide
Stones, glue, tools, prep, placement and finishing, all in one place.
$27 $19 Launch price
Digital PDF, emailed to you right after checkout
Every piece I’ve made, from the NBA 75th Anniversary basketball to pieces for the NFL, NWSL, and Ohio State, started with the right materials and a lot of trial and error. This guide skips the error. It covers the exact stones, glue, and tools I use, how to choose sizes and estimate quantities, and how I prep and place every stone for a clean, professional finish.
What’s included
- 18-page PDF to read on screen or print at home
- Stone tier list, from Swarovski® to budget practice stones
- Stone size cheat sheet
- Quantity math and a stones-per-square-inch chart
- My go-to glue, and the one I avoid
- Full shopping list of tools and supplies, with links
- Step-by-step surface prep and application
- Printable project checklist
- 10% off your first order with my recommended supplier
Table of contents+
- About me4
- Start here5
- Rhinestones 1016
- Where to purchase7
- Which rhinestones to buy8
- Stone size cheat sheet9
- Rhinestone quantity10
- Layout11
- Glue recommendation12
- Shopping list13
- Surface prep15
- Application method16
- Project checklist17
Delivery+
Your guide is emailed to the address you use at checkout, right after purchase. If you don’t see it within a few minutes, check your spam or promotions folder.
Terms of use+
This guide is licensed for unlimited use by one person, the purchaser. It may not be reproduced, shared, resold or distributed in any form without my written permission.
Some product links in the guide are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, and I only recommend what I actually use.
Meet the artist
I’m Lauren, the founder of Beyond Diamonds. I create custom crystal art with Swarovski® crystals, turning sports equipment, accessories and everyday objects into one-of-a-kind pieces.
I’ve made pieces for the NFL, NBA, NWSL and The Ohio State University, plus pieces gifted to artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Nicki Minaj. This guide is everything I wish I’d had when I started.
Questions? Need help?
Have a question about the guide? Start here, or reach out and I’ll help.
Is this a printed book?+
No. It’s a digital PDF you can read on your phone, tablet or computer, or print at home.
I’ve never rhinestoned before. Is it for me?+
Yes. It starts from the basics: what stones to buy, where to buy them, which tools you need and how to prep and apply. If you’ve rhinestoned before, it’ll help you get cleaner, longer-lasting results.
Does it cover hotfix rhinestones?+
No. Hotfix is a different application method. The guide covers non-hotfix flatback stones and glue, which work on the widest range of projects: shoes, accessories, hard surfaces and mixed materials.
Can I share the guide?+
This guide is licensed for unlimited use by one person, the purchaser. It may not be reproduced, shared, resold or distributed in any form without my written permission. Send your friends here to get their own copy.
Didn’t get your email?+
Check your spam or promotions folder first. Still nothing? Email me at lauren@beyonddiamonds.co and I’ll send it over.
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This guide is licensed for unlimited use by one person, the purchaser. It may not be reproduced, shared, resold or distributed in any form without my written permission.