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<p><a href="https://www.blingframe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(242, 147, 131); background-color: transparent;"><a href="https://www.blingframe.com/" target="_blank">rhinestones products</a></a> are so attractive! When we go shopping in department stores or walk on the road, we often see various shapes and sizes of rhinestones on shoes, bags, jewellery, and even displays. The rhinestones are colourful and shiny, and it is difficult to ignore them.</p><p><br></p><p>However, have you had such concerns: How are these shiny rhinestones made? Are they plastic? Why can they shine like diamonds?</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">Are rhinestones made of plastic?</strong></p><p>To answer this question, we must first understand the nature of the rhinestone.</p><p><br></p><p>Rhinestones are not diamonds; they are a simulation of diamonds. Since diamonds are natural and are formed under high pressure and high-temperature conditions deep in the earth, often taking a long time to form, they are scarce and very expensive.</p><p><br></p><p>Rhinestones are artificial and have the sparkling, dazzling effect of diamonds. Therefore, when rhinestones could be manufactured in large quantities, people began to use rhinestones as decorations for jewellery, clothing and other accessories.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">Rhinestones can be made of different materials</strong></p><p>As for whether the rhinestone is made of plastic, you need to know the classification of the rhinestone. At present, artificial rhinestones can be divided into two categories: glass rhinestones and plastic rhinestones, which are made of glass and plastic material respectively.</p><p><br></p><p>The world-famous brand Swarovski produces glass rhinestone. There are also quite a few manufacturers of glass rhinestones in Mainland China and South Korea.</p><p><br></p><p>Plastic rhinestones were a later development of the rhinestone; they are more affordable than glass rhinestone options. The material of plastic rhinestones can be divided into two types, acrylic and resin.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">Introduction to plastic rhinestones</strong></p><p>Plastic rhinestones are not only economical but also have the advantage of price. They also have many advantages such as being lightweight, environmentally friendly and come in more colours with more effects (otherwise, there would not be so many manufacturers specializing in the manufacture of plastic rhinestones in the market!). These are all the characteristics of plastic rhinestones.</p><p><br></p><p>The difference between plastic rhinestones and glass rhinestones</p><p>The material density of the glass is higher, so it is heavier than the plastic rhinestone, which makes them suitable for adding texture when making jewellery. However, the characteristics of glass are that it is fragile and easy to crack, so special care should be taken while using it, and attention should be paid to various safety issues.</p><p><br></p><p>In general, the production process of plastic rhinestones takes less energy, they can be recycled and reused, and are more environmentally friendly. Most plastic rhinestones do not contain lead or other heavy metals and are suitable for clothing or accessories with environmental requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Glass rhinestones mostly contain lead and often cause environmental problems. In addition, its production process is more complicated. The glass must be heated to a temperature of several thousand degrees and then ground into different shapes, and glass powder waste will be produced in the process. However, because of its lead content, the glass rhinestone is brighter and has a better texture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">Plastic rhinestones have rich colour effects</strong></p><p>In addition to the advantages of use, plastic rhinestones have another important set of features, which are its colour and effects.</p><p><br></p><p>A glass rhinestone is made using a cutting method and it is different from a plastic rhinestone, which is formed by injection or compression moulding. Therefore, the shape change is quite diverse, and they come in different styles, colours, and effects that can be customized according to certain design requirements. For example, plastic rhinestones can be made to imitate ceramics, leopard, marble, gold and other different effects.</p><p><br></p><p>However, due to the material constraints, plastic rhinestone hardness is low and easily scratched. The brightness is also lower than that of a glass rhinestone.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">Two materials of plastic rhinestones: acrylic rhinestones vs. resin rhinestones</strong></p><p>Plastic rhinestones on the market are mostly made of acrylic or resin. These are both plastic rhinestones, but what is the difference between acrylic rhinestones and resin rhinestones?</p><p><br></p><p>Due to the difference of material characteristics, the way that they are produced during manufacturing is also different. Acrylic is formed by injection moulding, while the resin is a silicone mould, and uses drop-in resin for moulding.</p><p><br></p><p>As for the brightness, if it is a new product, the resin rhinestone is brighter than acrylic rhinestone, but the resin will become yellowed over time, and its brightness will decrease. However, when it comes to style changes and production costs, the resin rhinestone is better. The resin can produce complex cut surface rhinestones that are easy to dye with a wide range of usages. However, the hardness is low and the surface is easily scratched, and the resin rhinestone can’t stand the test of time and will turn yellow after a long time. If it is dyed, it may fade.</p><p><br></p><p>Therefore, in terms of the stability of the product, acrylic rhinestone is better. In addition to how easily resin turns yellow, the mould is easily deformed after a long time from production, and the product size is not easy to control. Therefore, it is not suitable for stock up, which is more difficult for wholesalers to operate with.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, acrylic can be made with a cabochon style, which is difficult to do with resin rhinestone. If there is a hole in the rhinestone, it is also generated directly through the mould, rather than through drilling holes like in resin rhinestone.</p><p><br></p><p>Rhinestone is made from multiple materials and can be made of glass, plastic acrylic or resin. Plastic rhinestones are an affordable alternative to glass. It is ideal for decorating clothing, accessories, shoes or bags with a wide range of uses. There are also plenty of rhinestone options for different applications.</p><p><br></p><p>I believe that after reading the detailed plastic rhinestone introduction and understanding the difference between the two plastic rhinestone types (acrylic and resin) if you need to use the plastic rhinestone in the future, you can easily identify which one to choose as the most suitable product!</p>
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