How to Make Custom Rhinestone Sunglasses with Rhinestone Adhesive
Get ready for summer with a one-of-a-kind pair of rhinestone sunglasses! Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive dries clear, permanent, and won’t damage or tarnish embellishments, making it perfect for bedazzled DIYs. This tutorial from Jessie Lamsworth will show you how to create custom sunglasses that are full of sunny, sparkling style with Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive!
Supplies Needed:
Assorted rhinestones (yellow, yellow-orange, orange)
Sunglasses
Wax rhinestone pencil
Tweezers
Pencil
Paper
Scissors
Oven-bake polymer clay
Masking tape
Foil
Oven
Baking sheet
Step 1: Create sun rays from clay
These custom sunglasses get a cheerful upgrade with polymer clay! To make sun rays, trace and cut a paper template and mold your polymer clay to create 6 equally sized rays. Line a baking tray with foil and bake according to package instructions, then allow the clay to cool completely.
Step 2: Glue rays to sunglasses
Apply a small amount of Rhinestone Adhesive to the end of each ray, then press into place on the outer edge of the frame. Each side should have 3 rays. Use masking tape to hold the rays in place while the glue sets. Once set, carefully remove the tape from your custom sunglasses.
Step 3: Apply glue and place rhinestones on sunglasses
It's time to bedazzle your rhinestone sunglasses! Apply Rhinestone Adhesive directly on the rims outlining the lens. Use the wax rhinestone pencil to place the rhinestones onto the glue, starting with the yellow rhinestones on the innermost part of the frames.
Step 4: Repeat to bedazzle the frames
Continue applying glue and rhinestones to bedazzle the rims and bridge of the sunglasses frames. Use the yellow-orange and orange rhinestones as you work outward from the center to create a warm gradient on your custom rhinestone sunglasses.
Step 5: Bedazzle the rays
Apply Rhinestone Adhesive to polymer clay rays, then bedazzle with rhinestones to create a yellow to orange gradient on each ray.
Step 6: Bedazzle the temples
Apply Rhinestone Adhesive to the temples of your rhinestone sunglasses, leaving enough space for the hinge to open and close properly. Bedazzle the glued area with orange rhinestones and use tweezers to adjust the placement as needed.
Step 7: Let dry and enjoy!
Allow the Rhinestone Adhesive to cure completely, approximately 24 hours, for a maximum-strength bond. Once the glue has cured, your rhinestone sunglasses are ready to enjoy. These sparkling custom sunglasses are the perfect accessory for sunny summer days!
How will you use Aleene's Rhinestone Adhesive for your bedazzled DIYs? Show us your custom rhinestone sunglasses and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY!
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