Self Adhesive Rhinestones: Gem Stickers for All Creative Projects

Adhesive stones for decorating are among the most practical and easy-to-use embellishments. You can find them with different names, depending on the purposes for which they are sold such as gem stickers, stick-on rhinestones, rhinestone decals and even face gems or crystal rhinestone stickers for 3D nail art. They have a thin layer of adhesive on their flat back side that aids in sticking them to various surfaces like textile, wood, plastic, leather, paper, and many others. You can also find rhinestones that are sold without an adhesive layer but are meant for attachment through adhesion. These specific artificial gems can be found in two types: stones for cold fixing and stones for hot fixing.

How to attach adhesive rhinestones to different surfaces?

Attaching Adhesive Rhinestones on Fabric

This is one of the most beloved practices, as attaching just a few sparkling stones on the fabric can completely transform any garment that appears dull or outdated!

Needed supplies for the creative process:

• For this procedure, you need to arm yourself with an iron, a sheet of paper, and patience.
• Before placing the rhinestones on the fabric, ensure it is washed and perfectly ironed.
• It’s good to place a sheet of paper under the area to be glued to prevent the glue from seeping through the desired surface. The iron should be set to a delicate clothes mode and definitely without steam.
• Arrange the stones as desired, and if you think they are not perfectly placed, outline their position with chalk. It’s a good idea to print and cut out a template in the shape of the chosen decoration beforehand.
• Cover them with a cloth and press with an iron for a few seconds. The heat will help the glue melt and the stones to stick to the fabric. If you have chosen larger elements, it might be necessary to repeat the procedure with more pressure. However, do not overdo the repetitions to avoid damaging the texture of the stones.

Applying Adhesive Gems on Leather

It’s important to know that for surfaces like leather, suede, or velvet, the ironing method is not recommended. For these options, an applicator resembling a soldering iron is used, specially designed to create the perfect bond between the two components.

During the application, it is necessary to be extremely precise, as incorrect placement will damage the leather fabric and any eventual detachment will leave a mark that cannot be erased. Here we also recommend a “draft” to mark the exact place of the stones.

Attaching Adhesive Rhinestones on Paper

This is one of the easiest methods, paper does not require special nuances for sticking the stones. Usually, for materials made of paper, card stock or cardboard, the method of coldfix gluing is applied. The stones can also be glued with ordinary office glue.

Applying Artificial Stick-On Gems on Wood

Placing stones on wooden surfaces requires a bit longer preparation. The wood needs to be properly treated beforehand – sanded, degreased, and primed. This will allow the stones to stick tightly without fine particles between them and the wood surface.

It is important to know that they are the final element and any subsequent intervention on the wood is unacceptable, as it will damage the stones. You can seal the project with suitable varnish or spray to securely fix them and reveal their inherent shine.

For each gluing technique, it is advisable to make a “draft” on a test piece to get a feel for the technique and the speed of gluing.

Applying Face Gems on the Skin

Body art has become a total hit for the summer months. Especially trendy are temporary drawings combined with decorative adhesive stones. The stones will add a delicate accent to the drawing and definitely attract attention to you.

Besides on the body, the stones have found use in makeup. A few gentle drops placed at the end of the eye are a dazzling accent to evening makeup, and why not to daily makeup. Many celebrities adhere to this trend and definitely create a trend with decorative stones.

It is important to know that stones should not be glued with instant glues or substances not intended for the skin. Plaster stones, which have a factory-applied adhesive component, are suitable for this attractive art.

Nuances in Gluing with Additional Glue

The market offers a wide variety of glues, applicable for attaching adhesive stones. As they are quite small, it is recommended to use suitable tweezers to place them on the gluing surface. Gluing with fingers is not a good idea, as often the stones stick more successfully to the skin than to the desired detail.

Did You Know?

Decorative adhesive rhinestone stickers are produced in the form of a sphere, so miniature, and to obtain the desired flat back for gluing, it needs to be cut in half. The precise operation is performed with the help of an ultrasound laser, turning the sphere into two perfect hemispheres, ready to embellish your crafty ideas.

Why Trust EM ART?

With us, you will find a wide variety of adhesive stones in different shapes, colors, and gluing options. Among the 240 items in the category, we have selected adhesive rhinestones in teardrop, round, square, cabochon, and many other varieties at affordable prices! We also offer you a selection of self-adhesive pearls and assorted stones.

Orders and Payment Options

Experienced consultants will help you choose the most suitable adhesive stones for your stunning decorations.

Valuing your time, you can place your order 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Upon confirmation of the order, the selected items will be conveniently delivered to the buyer’s preferred address. To facilitate you as much as possible, we offer different payment methods – by debit or credit card, PayPal, cash on delivery, or bank transfer.