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Compare bedazzling kits and hotfix applicators, pick gems that suit your project, and use a glue that actually holds — with step-by-step guides for clothes, tumblers, Crocs and more.
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Decorating a tumbler or bottle? Most bedazzling kits come with B7000 glue, and no common craft glue is certified for food contact. Keep stones and glue well below the rim of anything you drink from. How to bedazzle a tumbler safely →
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Intermediate · 6–20 hoursTumblerCover a stainless tumbler edge to edge, with glue that stays away from your mouth.Beginner · 1–4 hoursJeans and denim jacketsStuds or sparkle on jeans and jackets that survive the wash.Beginner · 1–3 hoursT-shirts and sweatshirtsCustom bedazzled shirts, lettering and logos with iron-on stones.Beginner · 2–6 hoursCrocs and foam clogsBedazzled Crocs that keep their stones step after step.Intermediate · 3–8 hoursSneakersSparkly trainers, canvas or leather, without stones popping off.Advanced · 6–15 hoursHeelsCrystal heels and bridal shoes, from the heel up.Beginner · 2–5 hoursPhone casesThe perfect first project — plus flip phones like the Razr.Beginner · 1–4 hoursGraduation capsA cap that reads clearly in every graduation photo.Beginner · 2–6 hoursBook covers and journalsSparkly journals and book covers that still open flat.Intermediate · 4–12 hoursWater bottlesHydro Flask-style and plastic bottles, done safely.Advanced · 10–40 hoursGuitarsA stage-ready bedazzled guitar without ruining the finish.Intermediate · 4–10 hoursLiquor and gift bottlesBedazzled Tito’s, Fireball or champagne bottles for gifts and parties.Beginner · 2–6 hoursMirrorsBedazzled hand mirrors and vanity frames, Hello Kitty style or classic crystal.Intermediate · 4–20 hoursDance and skating costumesCostumes that sparkle under stage lights and survive the routine.Beginner · 1–3 hoursBag charmsThe accessory of the year, made in an evening from a blank and a handful of gems.Beginner · 1–3 hoursBandanasRhinestone bandanas, the breakout accessory — and cotton is perfect for hotfix.Intermediate · 2–8 hoursCar interiorsBling car trim done safely — nothing near an airbag, nothing in your eyeline.Beginner · 1–3 hoursChristmas ornamentsFillable baubles turn into heirloom-looking ornaments for a few pounds of gems.Intermediate · 2–5 hoursHats and capsRhinestone cowboy hats and caps — hotfix on the crown, nothing on the brim edge.Advanced · 3–10 hoursVeils and bridalCrystal veils and bridal accessories, where weight and drape decide everything.Beginner · 1–3 hoursCheer bowsCompetition bows: glass stones, flexible glue, and nothing that sheds mid-routine.
Quick answers
What is a bedazzler kit?
A kit for attaching rhinestones to clothes and objects. Most are either glue-on kits (resin gems, glue and a wax pick-up pen) or hotfix kits (a heated applicator and glass gems with glue on the back). The original Bedazzler was a hand-press stud setter. More on the name.
What is the best bedazzler kit?
For clothes, a hotfix applicator kit. For tumblers, phone cases and decor, a jelly rhinestone kit with a better glue than the one in the box. Compare kits.
What is the best way to bedazzle clothes?
Hotfix rhinestones, set with an applicator or a heat press. They survive gentle washing far better than glued stones. How to bedazzle clothes.
Where can I buy a bedazzler kit near me?
Craft stores stock small packs, kids’ gem kits and glue; big rhinestone kits and hotfix applicators are easier to find online. Where to buy.
What glue should I use for rhinestones?
Hotfix or Gem-Tac on fabric, an E6000-type adhesive on hard or flexible surfaces, and never super glue. Glue guide.
How many rhinestones do I need?
About 10 per cm² (64–68 per square inch) at 3 mm. A full 30 oz tumbler takes around 7,200. Rhinestone calculator.
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ToolWhat are you bedazzling?Pick the surface. The finder gives the method, glue and stones, and what to watch out for.ToolHow many rhinestones do I need?Enter the size of the area, pick a stone size and a fill, and get a count you can shop with.ReferenceRhinestone size chartSS sizes, millimeters, and how many stones each size takes to fill an area.
Popular bedazzler kits
Jelly rhinestone kits
Tubs of resin flatbacks with glue, tweezers and a wax pick-up pen.
TINKRSTUFFJelly rhinestone kit
50,000 pcs · 3 mm · resin jelly · B7000 glue included
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TINKRSTUFFJelly rhinestone kit
38,000 pcs · 3 mm · resin jelly · B7000 glue included
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RTTHELJelly rhinestone kit, 40 colors
50,000 pcs · 3 mm · resin jelly · B7000 glue included
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YKHSIYJelly rhinestone kit, 60 colors
48,000 pcs · 3 mm · resin jelly · B7000 glue included
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Heated wands with interchangeable tips, usually with glass hotfix stones.
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5,000 pcs · glass
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GGLTECKHotfix applicator kit, 7 tips
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More guides
ExplainerWhat is a bedazzler?The word started as the name of one tool. Now it means almost anything that sticks rhinestones to things.ComparisonHotfix vs glue-on rhinestonesBoth are flat-backed. The difference is where the glue comes from, and that decides what they will stick to.How-toHow to use a bedazzling kitJelly rhinestone kits are simple once you know the rhythm: small patch of glue, stones in, move on.How-toHow to use a hotfix applicatorA hotfix wand melts the glue that is already on the stone. Right tip, a few seconds of heat, a firm press.How-toHow to bedazzle clothesClothes bend, stretch and go in the wash. Choose a method that expects that.How-toHow to remove rhinestonesHeat undoes hotfix. Glue needs softening, patience and a solvent that won’t damage what is underneath.TroubleshootingWhy do rhinestones fall off?Almost every lost stone comes down to one of seven causes.ComparisonResin vs glass rhinestonesGlass sparkles. Resin covers. Acrylic is for kids’ crafts.Buying guideWhere to buy a bedazzler kit near youCraft stores are good for glue and small packs. Big kits, single-color bulk bags and hotfix wands are easier to find online.Buying guideBedazzling kits for kidsThe bestselling “bedazzler kits” are made for adults. Children need a different kind of kit.Buying guideHotfix kits: choosing a hotfix bedazzlerMost wands work the same way. The differences are in the tips, the stand and the stones in the box.ExplainerRhinestone and stud settersNo glue, no heat: prongs go through the fabric and fold over. It is still the strongest bond on heavy fabric.