# Sparkles Rhinestones

## About
Launched in 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas, Sparkles Rhinestones offers a wide range
of materials, colors, and price points to suit every project. Founded by
Brandon Lind while still in college, we have grown from loose rhinestones into
a full supplier of sparkle and embellishment materials.

## Our Story
At the heart of our collection are our Ultra rhinestones, delivering maximum
brilliance and shine. We also carry resin and acrylic options, metallic
rhinestuds, and faux pearls, giving you endless ways to make your designs
shimmer for fashion, decor, and craft.

## Product Lines

### Hotfix Rhinestones
- **Ultra**: Premium glass, sizes SS6-SS50 (2MM-10MM), 25+ colors
- **Machine Cut Glass**: Professional quality, sizes SS6-SS40 (2MM-8MM)
- **Korean**: Quality glass, sizes SS6-SS30 (2MM-6MM)
- **Imitation/Economy**: Budget glass, sizes SS6-SS20 (2MM-5MM)

### Non-Hotfix Rhinestones
Traditional rhinestones for sewing, gluing, and professional applications.

### Additional Products
- Metallic rhinestuds
- Faux pearls
- Resin stones
- Acrylic stones
- Craft supplies and application tools

## Quality Levels
We offer multiple tiers to match every budget and project:
- **Ultra**: Premium line with maximum brilliance
- **Machine Cut Glass**: Professional quality with excellent sparkle
- **Korean**: Good quality at competitive prices
- **Imitation/Economy**: Budget-friendly options for large projects

## Target Customers
- Fashion designers and manufacturers
- Dance and cheerleading costume designers
- Craft enthusiasts and DIY creators
- Theater and performance costume designers
- Bridal and formal wear designers
- Small businesses and resellers

## Company Values
- Family-owned business based in Fort Worth, Texas
- Commitment to quality across all price points
- Passion for bringing sparkle into everyday life
- Expert knowledge and customer support
- Fast shipping and reliable service

## The Sparkles Team
Led by founder and CEO Brandon Lind, our dedicated team includes operations,
creative, warehouse, and marketing professionals who share a love for sparkle.
We believe everyone benefits from adding some shine to their lives.

## Guides

- [How to Apply Hotfix Rhinestones](/guides/how-to-apply-hotfix-rhinestones): Heat and pressure settings by fabric type, tool selection, size selection in SS, the four common failure modes, and aftercare.
- [Rhinestone Material Buying Guide](/guides/rhinestone-material-buying-guide): Machine-cut glass, resin, and acrylic compared on refraction, durability, and cost per stone, with a project-to-material table.

## Rhinestones by backing

- [Hotfix Stones](/hotfix-rhinestones.html): Heat-activated adhesive backing, SS6-SS40, for fabric that will be laundered.
- [Non-Hotfix Stones](/non-hotfix-rhinestones.html): No adhesive; you choose the bond. For nail art, jewelry, and heat-sensitive surfaces.

## Rhinestones by material tier

- [Ultra Machine Cut](/non-hotfix-rhinestones/ultra.html): Highest tier. Facet count comparable to Swarovski, glass, for bridal and competition work.
- [MC Glass Hotfix](/hotfix-rhinestones/machine-cut.html) and [MC Flatback](/non-hotfix-rhinestones/flatback-mc.html): Genuine machine-cut glass, quality comparable to Preciosa. The professional default.
- [Korean](/hotfix-rhinestones/korean.html): Glass, exceptional run consistency for machine and template production.
- [Imitation Korean](/hotfix-rhinestones/imitation-korean-bags.html): Glass with strong glue backing, sold by the bag, 1-2% damage allowance, best cost per usable stone at volume.
- [Resin](/non-hotfix-rhinestones/resin.html): Between glass and acrylic in refraction and price. For coverage work seen at distance.
- [Acrylic](/non-hotfix-rhinestones/acrylic.html): Lightweight and shatter-resistant. For craft, children's costume, and large-coverage work.
- [Pointback](/non-hotfix-rhinestones/pointback.html): Extra depth for jewelry settings; refracts more than a flatback.
- [Rhinestuds](/hotfix-rhinestones/rhinestuds.html) and [Nailheads](/hotfix-rhinestones/nailheads.html): Metal, reflective rather than refractive, durable, economical for uniforms and denim.

## Tools and samples

- [Hotfix Project Supplies](/necessities/hotfix-projects.html): Transfer tape, applicators, heat-transfer materials.
- [Hand Rhinestoning Tools](/necessities/hand-rhinestoning.html): Wax pickers, tweezers, sorting trays, adhesives.
- [Samples & Color Cards](/necessities/samples.html): Physical samples. Refraction and coating colour do not reproduce accurately on screen.