Which Swarovski crystals?

[BronzeBeauties]

Hi

I want to update my rhinestone supplies and obviously i want swarovski. Im a bit clueless thought and unsure on what i need.

I know i need flat backs. I usually go for non hotfix. Can i use foiled / foil back.

Also which sizes do you usually buy? I mainly offer natural nail services but do acrylics now and then, i usually buy 2.2mm - 2.6mm crystals.

Im looking for some of the teardrop looking ones also but unsure of the correct name for them and when i do find some they are way too big (7mm is the smallest ive found)

Sorry if this has been posted before i cant seem to find any posts on my phone

Thanks in advance xx

 

[BronzeBeauties]

anybody?

 

[Cindy2021]

I buy mine from scatter crystals. They have mixed size packs, mixed shapes including 2 teardrops and mixed colours.
Re sizes it's just what you prefer. I use much larger ones to tiny definitely enforcement big on the design.

 

[BronzeBeauties]

Thanks for your reply. I just dont want to order any too big for the natural nail as i know a lot of them ive seen on extensions so can get away with being bigger if makes sense. Wondered if the shapes will fit the average length natural nail? x

 

[Cindy2021]

Thanks for your reply. I just dont want to order any too big for the natural nail as i know a lot of them ive seen on extensions so can get away with being bigger if makes sense. Wondered if the shapes will fit the average length natural nail? x

My personal opinion is that some would be too big for a natural nail or too bulky. This is a one of the ones in the mixed shape pack but the sizes should be listed separately. I do designs just by using different sized round ones and caviar beads. The newer rose cut ones (I think they're called that) aren't as high and pointed so look much better
I did these on extensions but the cerise ones are natural and all could be done with smaller crystals.
The more mixed size AB ones are really popular

 

[BronzeBeauties]

They are beautiful!! The 3 crystals you used on the blue nails do you know the sizes and colour? i love them especially with the caviar beads around them!! x

 

[Cindy2021]

I'm sorry I don't know the sizes. I'm never that particular I just guess or buy mixed bags.
They're the crystal AB ones.

 

[BronzeBeauties]

Thank you ive ordered a mixed lot x