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Rhinestones in a variety of styles, shapes, sizes, styles, and colors
Flat-back hot-fix rhinestones in a variety of sizes and colors
Flat-back set-on rhinestones in a variety of sizes and colors
Flat-back sew-on rhinestones in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors
Roses and Chatons Montees rhinestones in a variety of sizes and colors
Pointed-back set-on rhinestones in a variety of sizes and colors
Crystal rhinestone banding (strands)
Tiffany-prong settings, rhinestone setting tools, and glue
Close-approximation color chart
Rhinestone colors and sizes availability charts
Rhinestone sizes, with inch and millimeter conversions
Rhinestones explained, in maybe more detail than you really wanted!


Rhinestone Settings, Setting Tools, and Setting Glues

Whether you prefer to set your rhinestones by hot-fix, with settings, or with glue, we offer the tools and accessories you need to complete your costume!

The Kandi Kane™ Hot-Fix Applicator is hands-down the fastest, most reliable, and most versatile tool of it's type we've ever found! It's the quickest to heat up, it maintains it's temperature, and it cools down fast. This is the only heat-fix tool we've found with a 30ss tip!

Gem-Tac™ and E-6000™ are the 2 most-often used glues for one very good reason - they work!

We prefer Tiffany-Prong settings over Rim-Set settings - since most of the setting is behind the fabric, more of the stone's color is allowed to shine through to the audience.


We offer 'regular' tiffany-prong settings for 'normal' fabrics and 'long-prong' settings for thicker fabrics.

Unfortunately, as of Fall 2005, our 2 favorite 'manual' setters, the Brisk-Set™ plunger-style setter and the Be-Dazzler™ stapler-style setter, have been discontinued by their respective manufacturers. We are coompletely sold-out of both items, and are looking for replacements.

Note: prices and availability are subject to change without notice.



Rhinestone Setting Tools

The Kandi Kane Hot-Fix Setter
The Kandi Kane™ Hot-Fix Rhinestone Applicator (Also known as the L'Orna Decorative Touch™)

The absolute best Hot-Fix applicator we've found!
Very fast, very comfortable, very reliable! The easiest way to apply Round Hot-Fix rhinestones (Roses). The glue is already on the back of the stone, the Kandi Kane™ heats up the stone, melts the glue, and applies the stone to the fabric - no more scorched fabric from trying to use a clothes iron. Suitable for all types of fabric except rayon.

Includes tips for sizes 6ss (2mm), 10ss/12ss (3mm), 16ss (4mm), 20ss (5mm), 30ss (6mm), 34ss (7mm), and 4mm and 9mm flat for nailheads.
This is the ONLY applicator we've found that includes a tip for 30ss stones!

Works anywhere in the world, adapts to any local household electrical current - no converter required!

Note: Our In-Stock supply is typically the Kandi Kane™, but may at times be the Decorative Touch™, depending on availability from the manufacturer - both are identical except for color.

Item# KANDIKANE Per Each:   $19.95
Additional Tips
specify Size when ordering (16ss, 20ss, 30ss, etc)
Item# KKTIP Per Each:   $2.25



Rhinestone Setting Glues
GemTac Adhesive GemTac™ Multipurpose Adhesive
4-ounce Bottle - Item# GEMTAC-4 - Price:  $4.95

Great for gluing rhinestones, sequins, gems, and glitter to all types of fabric. But also a very good multi-purpose adhesive. Not quite as strong as E-6000®, but much less odor and fumes! Dries crystal-clear. Washable, nearly odor-free, non-toxic and non-flammable. Do not dry-clean.

From Beacon Adhesives. 4 fl.oz / 118ml - made in USA




E-6000 Adhesive E-6000™ Multipurpose Adhesive
3.7-ounce Tube - Item# E6000-4 - Price:  $4.95

The strongest glue available for working with all types of fabrics and materials. This is an 'industrial' (not 'craft') strength adhesive, extremely strong, and suitable for bonding all kinds of items, from household uses to industrial. Waterproof, flexible (great for stretch fabrics!), and paintable, dries clear. Do not dry-clean. Non-flammable.

From Eclectic (the makers of GOOP™). 3.7 fl.oz / 110ml - made in USA
Note: this product is toxic (do not eat it!), but NOT flammable. It should only be used in a well-ventilated space.




 Tiffany-Prong Rhinestone Settings
for Round Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones (Roses)

Sold by the gross (144 pieces) or half-gross (72 pieces)
To order, please specify item #, size, and quantity
Item# Description Per Gross 1/2 Gross
RHNTP-16N For 16ss / 4mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Nickel Finish
$2.00 $1.25
RHNTP-20N For 20ss / 5mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Nickel Finish
$3.00 $2.00
RHNTPL-20N For 20ss / 5mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Long-Prong (for thicker fabrics), Nickel Finish
$4.00 $2.50
RHNTP-30N For 30ss / 6mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Nickel Finish
$4.00 $2.50
RHNTPL-30N For 30ss / 6mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Long-Prong (for thicker fabrics), Nickel Finish
$6.00 $4.00
RHNTP-34N For 34ss / 7mm Flat-Back Set-On Rhinestones,
Nickel Finish
$5.00 $3.50



Thin Tiara Wire Jewel Wire
Thin-guage copper wire. We use it for wiring rhinestones, pendants, and cupchains to the tiara frame for hand-wired Jeweled Tiaras.
Available in Gold, Silver.
Specify color when ordering.
Small Spool - Item# JWIRE-SML - Price:  $6.95
1-ounce, approximately 205 feet - enough to wire 2 or 3 tiaras
Large Spool - Item# JWIRE-LRG - Price:  $36.00
1-pound, approximately 3300 feet - enough to wire a whole lot of tiaras!

Millinery Wire Millinery Wire
Covered in rayon (not paper!), this is the 'good stuff'.
This is the heavier wire that we use to create hand-wired Jeweled Tiara frames, Faerie Wings, and other costume items.
Available in White (easily paintable), Black.
Specify color when ordering.
per-yard - Item# MWIRE-YD - Price:  $0.50
60-yard Roll - Item# MWIRE-60 - Price:  $24.00

See the Costumer's Specialty Items Section for additional Tiara and Headpiece supplies.


Additional Rhinestones Pages:
[Rhinestones Main Page]
[Flat-Back Hot-Fix] [Flat-Back Set-On] [Flat-Back Sew-On] [Montees]
[Pointed-Back Set-On] [Banding / Strands] [Setting Tools, Settings, Glues]
[Lo-Res Color Chart] [Hi-Res Color Chart] [Availability Charts] [Size Comparison Chart]
[Rhinestones Help - More Info - FAQ]

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