Decoding Rhinestone Sizes for Sparkly Projects
Rhinestones come in a range of sizes for all your sparkly crafting needs. Understanding the rhinestone size chart helps ensure you pick the perfect accents for your projects. Let’s unlock the mystery behind rhinestone measurements so you can add the right amount of dazzle.
Common Rhinestone Size Measurements
Rhinestone sizes follow a numerical scale, but the measurements used depend on the supplier. Some use the diameter in millimeters while others use a more general numbered system.
Here are the common size charts:
Millimeter Scale: Measures width of rhinestones in mm. Common sizes are:
- 2mm
- 3mm
- 4mm
- 5mm
- 6mm
- 8mm
- 10mm
Numbered Size Scale: More general sizing system. Common sizes are:
- SS10
- SS12
- SS16
- SS20
- SS30
Larger numbered sizes and mm widths mean bigger rhinestones. A SS10 stone is roughly 2mm while a SS30 is about 6mm wide.
Choosing Rhinestone Sizes for Projects
Picking the right rhinestone size for your project depends on the design and placement. Follow these tips:
- Small Details: Use 2-3mm stones for delicate accents and detail work.
- Medium Impact: 4-5mm sizes work nicely for most standard rhinestone projects.
- High Sparkle: 6-10mm stones make eye-catching statement pieces with bold sparkle.
- Tight Spaces: Opt for smaller stones that fit better in tight, curved areas.
- Large Spaces: Bigger stones show up better on large flat surfaces like t-shirts or signs.
- Mixed Sizes: Combine an assortment of sizes in one design for variety.
Rhinestone Size Chart Reference
Keep this rhinestone size cheat sheet handy when shopping for your projects:
- SS06 = 1mm
- SS10 = 2mm
- SS12 = 3mm
- SS16 = 4mm
- SS20 = 5mm
- SS30 = 6mm
- SS34 = 7mm
- SS40 = 8mm
Using Sizes Creatively
Don’t be afraid to play around with different rhinestone sizes for unique effects:
- Gradient: Transition from small to large stones.
- Cluster: Group several sizes together.
- Outline: Use large stones around edges, small ones for accents.
- Words: Alternate sizes to form letters.
With the right know-how, you can pick the perfect rhinestones to make anything sparkle!
FAQs about Rhinestone Size Chart
SS (Stone Size) is the most current method of rhinestone sizing, although PP is still used. Some stones will have both a PP and SS size on the package label. Please note: Smaller point back rhinestones are measured in PP (Pearl Plate) and flat back and larger point back rhinestones are measured in SS (Stone Size).
Rhinestones in the size “SS 10” are, for example, not 10mm large, but only approx. 3mm.
SS20 rhinestones measure approximately 5.0mm in diameter. There are approximately 700 rhinestones in a fluid ounce jar of SS20 rhinestones.
Rhinestones are measured in ‘SS’ (Stone Size), and jewels are measured in millimeter. All current rulers have an inch side and a Centimeter (CM) side on them. Each centimeter (CM) is divided into 10 units, and each unit is a millimeter (MM).