Smallest gems for nail art

[Bagpuss]

Hiya xx

I am looking for some real tiny tiny flat backed gems/diamontees (sp) for nail art....whats the smallest size you can get them in...? i don't understand much about the sizes...2mm etc...

They need to be tiny...thanks x

 

[Ruby]

Melle of all things nails does them
al of her gems are top quality bright and shiney.



Ruby

 

[hayls]

I got some from ebay Angie, they were 0.25 mm and really really tiny, they came in all different colours and were flat backed!

I cant remember the sellers name, but as you would imagine they were from China, think they were £2.50 for 5000.

hth's
xxxx:hug:

 

[angel fingers]

I got some from ebay Angie, they were 0.25 mm and really really tiny, they came in all different colours and were flat backed!

I cant remember the sellers name, but as you would imagine they were from China, think they were £2.50 for 5000.

hth's
xxxx:hug:

were they glass or acrylic?
have you typed that right, only a 1/4 of a millimetre?

 

[Debbies Gellies]

I bought some gems from ebay(Hong Kong) they did not shine or have a deffinate shape, ok for kids but not what I expected, becareful.
Are you going to excel? If not can someone who is going get some for you and post them? only 2 weeks away..

 

[Debbies Gellies]

Hiya xx

I am looking for some real tiny tiny flat backed gems/diamontees (sp) for nail art....whats the smallest size you can get them in...? i don't understand much about the sizes...2mm etc...

They need to be tiny...thanks x

Try this link Sparkly Nails - Nail Art Supplies - Gems & Studs

 

[hayls]

Yep I did type it in right they are roughly the size of a pin head, it did say 0.25 mm, but I would say a pin head is a bit bigger than that!

And they are glass, does that make a difference?

There were some in the wheel that were broken but then I guess you get what you pay for hey!

xxxxxx:hug:

 

[angel fingers]

Yep I did type it in right they are roughly the size of a pin head, it did say 0.25 mm, but I would say a pin head is a bit bigger than that!

And they are glass, does that make a difference?

There were some in the wheel that were broken but then I guess you get what you pay for hey!

xxxxxx:hug:

i does make a difference if its glass. the acrylic ones just dont have the same reflective qualities as glass, so they are a lot less twinkly. even less if you get top coat on them.

i'd say a pin head is nearer to 0.75- 1mm , but that still makes them smaller than any i've seen before.

 

[Bev Rose]

Angie, have you tried this place?
Small Crystals

I think she's also a geek, but she also goes under the name of Crystal Queen on ebay.

I buy mine direct from her website. Prices are spot on too.
I have also got some hot fix gems too. Her stones are proper glass/crystals not not the tatty plastic ones that have the edges missing & dull when you use a top coat - I made the mistake of buying those ages ago from an ebay seller in the states, they are OK for the kids thoough!

 

[michelle g]

I have used millenniums chunky glitter as gems in the past and they
are very sparkly and small.

 

[hayls]

i does make a difference if its glass. the acrylic ones just dont have the same reflective qualities as glass, so they are a lot less twinkly. even less if you get top coat on them.

i'd say a pin head is nearer to 0.75- 1mm , but that still makes them smaller than any i've seen before.

Great, atleast Ive got the right ones then! Mine are very sparkly!

If you cant get them small enough for what you want Angie, have you tried the disco slices, they are small and come in lots of different sizes!?

Just a thought! And thankyou Susan for the info very helpful! :hug:

 

[becki x]

Angie, have you tried this place?
Small Crystals

I think she's also a geek, but she also goes under the name of Crystal Queen on ebay.

I buy mine direct from her website. Prices are spot on too.
I have also got some hot fix gems too. Her stones are proper glass/crystals not not the tatty plastic ones that have the edges missing & dull when you use a top coat - I made the mistake of buying those ages ago from an ebay seller in the states, they are OK for the kids thoough!

Yes she is a geek

Sandi recomended her to me some time ago,and i have to say i received wonderfull customer service (i contacted her through here) next day delivery and great gems at a great price ! hth's

 

[Bagpuss]

thanks for the info everyone....can i just ask though how the sizes work...from larger to smaller...would ss6 be larger than ss5 ??

 

[hayls]

Sorry Ange I cant help you with those sizes!! Maybe another Geek can!?!

xxxxxxxxxx:hug:

 

[angel fingers]

thanks for the info everyone....can i just ask though how the sizes work...from larger to smaller...would ss6 be larger than ss5 ??

yes, bigger the number, bigger the chrystal.