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Resin vs glass rhinestones

Glass sparkles. Resin covers. Acrylic is for kids’ crafts.

Updated November 2026 · United Kingdom

Resin vs jelly rhinestones, and resin vs glass

GlassResinAcrylic
SparkleHighMediumLow
BackFoil (mirror)Molded facets, sometimes platedOften plated
WeightHeaviestLightLightest
Scratch resistanceGoodFairPoor
Hotfix versionYesNoRarely
Best forCostumes, heels, clothes, statement piecesTumblers, cases, books, rainbow designsChildren’s crafts

Glass flatback rhinestones

Foil-backed glass for the most sparkle; glue-on.

BEADSLAND Glass flatback rhinestones, SS10BEADSLAND

Glass flatback rhinestones, SS10

1,440 pcs · glass

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BEADSLAND Glass flatback rhinestones, SS30BEADSLAND

Glass flatback rhinestones, SS30

576 pcs · glass

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BELLEBOOST Glass flatback rhinestones, SS12BELLEBOOST

Glass flatback rhinestones, SS12

2,000 pcs · glass · B7000 glue included

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MEIBITE Glass flatback rhinestones, SS20MEIBITE

Glass flatback rhinestones, SS20

1,440 pcs · glass · E6000 glue included

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Jelly and AB finishes

Jelly stones are translucent, candy-colored resin. They glow rather than flash, which is why fully covered jelly tumblers look soft and bright. AB (aurora borealis) is an iridescent coating that throws rainbow reflections; it exists on both glass and resin.

AB and single-color resin

Bulk bags in one color, for designs a mixed tub can’t fill.

Gikboup AB resin rhinestones, 40 colorsGikboup

AB resin rhinestones, 40 colors

3 mm · resin jelly · B7000 glue included

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TINKRSTUFF AB resin rhinestonesTINKRSTUFF

AB resin rhinestones

30,000 pcs · resin jelly · B7000 glue included

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Bulk rhinestones in mixed sizes

Big assorted boxes in mixed sizes and colors for large projects.

TINKRSTUFF Bulk rhinestone boxTINKRSTUFF

Bulk rhinestone box

25,000 pcs · 6 mm · glass · B7000 glue included

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TINKRSTUFF Bulk rhinestone boxTINKRSTUFF

Bulk rhinestone box

16,000 pcs · 6 mm · resin · B7000 glue included

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Mixing them

Resin fill with a scatter of larger glass accents is a common way to get sparkle without the cost of an all-glass piece. Keep the heights similar: glass stones of the same nominal size can sit slightly taller.

Common questions

Are resin rhinestones good quality?

For full-coverage work on hard objects they are a sensible choice. Next to glass they look softer and scratch more easily.

Are crystal rhinestones glass?

“Crystal” in rhinestone listings usually means glass. Premium lead-crystal stones exist and are priced accordingly.

Keep reading

ReferenceRhinestone size chartSS sizes, millimeters, and how many stones each size takes to fill an area.Buying guideThe best bedazzling kits and rhinestone kits for your projectBedazzler kits, bedazzling kits, bedazzle sets, bejeweling kits — the names overlap, but the products don’t. Match the kit to what you are decorating and it will last.Glue guideThe best glue for rhinestonesThe glue decides whether a project lasts a week or a decade. It also decides how safe the project is to use.

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