Diamonds are a girl's best friend

Today deco-fanatics, we'll be making an easy diamond encrusted/decked out container. You can use this tutorial on anything, but for now we'll be using a container. (Cr: Deco&Deco)

What you will need:


(From left to right: tweezers, rhinestones, stranded rhinestones, deco glue/super glue, (not shown)pliers/scissors)

Step 1: Start by gathering all your decorating items, place them on a steady surface near you, for quick reach (the glue dries quickly, depending on what you use), also make sure your base in prepped (mn: your item should be clean, this can be accomplished with rubbing alcohol and a cleaning cloth.). Now take the strand of rhinestone (or stranded rhinestones) and measure them around your container (or item).

Step 2: Once you've measured your item, take your pliers or scissors and cut it to your desired length.


Step 3: Take your glue and glue the strand around your item. Now, start selecting large rhinestones and place it on the side of the item, until you get to the center, then glue.


Step 4: Begin adding/gluing the largest rhinestones on the side of the item, leaving room for smaller rhinestones on the center.


Step 5: Begin adding/gluing the med/smaller sized stones around the large stones. Like the picture.


Step 6: Being very careful (you may need tweezers). Add/glue the smaller gems.



Step 7: Repeat step 6, make sure you scatter them, for a strewn/messy but organized look.



Step 8: Start by taking the smallest gems and adding a few to the large gems for the conglomerate/stone look. And you're done!

* How's that for a first deco-tutorial?

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