Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments | DIY Rhinestone Ornaments (2024)

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How to Make Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments Materials: Equipment: Check Out The Video Tutorial: Instructions: Helpful Tips: What type of glue can I use for my rhinestone Christmas ornaments? What kind of rhinestones should I use for rhinestone ornaments? Will any Christmas ball ornament work for this rhinestone craft? Here’s even more rhinestone craft ideas: Where to buy: More from One Little Project Join the e-club for the latest Low-Mess Crafts for Kids Reader Interactions Let us know what you think:

November 21, 2024 by Debbie Chapman

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These rhinestone Christmas ornaments are SO PRETTY and super easy to make! No fancy skills required – just a little glue, a sprinkle of patience, and a whole lot of sparkle. This is the kind of DIY that’ll have you feeling like the queen of holiday glam (move over, Mariah Carey!).

Hang your rhinestone ornaments on the tree, tie them to Christmas gifts, or display them in a decorative bowl as part of your festive decor. Pour yourself a cup of cocoa (or something stronger!), and let’s bedazzle the holiday season!

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How to Make Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments

These rhinestone Christmas ornaments are as SIMPLE as they are STUNNING! Beginner-friendly enough for older kids, and totally satisfying for adults, this craft is all about spreading some extra holiday sparkle!

Materials:

Ball ornament (smooth)
Rhinestones

Equipment:

Check Out The Video Tutorial:

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Instructions:

Step 1: Find what you need

Gather your supplies and materials.

Step 2: Add glue to an ornament

Add a small amount of glue to a blank ornament, about 1/2 inch space at a time.

Step 3: Add rhinestones into the glue

Pick up a rhinestone using a wax pencil (or other rhinestone picking tool) and place it into the glue.
Add more stones with minimal space showing between them. The rhinestones should fit together nicely like puzzle pieces.

Step 4: Continue adding rhinestones

Add a little more glue to the ornament.
Place more rhinestones into the glue. Try to use different colours and sizes.
Different sizes help the rhinestones fit together, and different colours add fun variation.
Continue adding the glue and rhinestones in small sections.
Repeat, covering the entire ornament.
Add tiny rhinestones (ss6 size) into any gaps on the ornament.
Then allow the glue to dry and cure completely.
Your rhinestone Christmas ornament is complete!

Helpful Tips:

If glue gets on top of any stones while you’re making your rhinestone ornaments, wait 24 hours for the stones to dry in place. Then use a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to gently remove the residue.
The rhinestones can be repositioned when they’re first added to the ornament, while the glue is still wet. Simply nudge them with the wax pencil or use a pair of craft tweezers to move them into place.
Add random colours of rhinestones, or plan out a pattern for the ornament. You can even write out small words like “JOY” or “MERRY” with black rhinestones.

What type of glue can I use for my rhinestone Christmas ornaments?

We used B7000 glue on our rhinestone ornament. It’s an all-purpose, self-leveling adhesive, similar to E6000. Other glues that also work for making Christmas ornaments with rhinestones are Gem-Tac and Liquid Fusion. Both are fast-drying, UV resistant, and low odor.

What kind of rhinestones should I use for rhinestone ornaments?

We recommend buying a multi-pack of rhinestones that has different sizes in it. We used a variety of sizes of flatback rhinestones, from ss6 to ss30.

Having stones of different sizes makes it easier to cover the whole ornament with fewer gaps showing.

Will any Christmas ball ornament work for this rhinestone craft?

We recommend using a smooth surfaced ball ornament, without any glitter or ridges, to make your DIY rhinestone ornaments. You can use either a clear or coloured ornament.

The smooth surface makes it easier for the rhinestones to stick, and for them to fit together tightly.

These rhinestone Christmas ornaments are sure to have your home looking merry and bright!

Each one sparkles with personality, perfect for decorating a wreath, upping the glam in your garland, or adding a bit of shimmer to your holiday table settings. However you use them, these little gems will definitely keep your holiday season sparkling!

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