DIY rhinestone dance costumes come to life with creative appliqués for added depth beyond basic glue-on stones. Learn silk‑wire stitching, patterned rhinestone chains, and glue techniques using safe adhesives. With simple materials and clear instructions, even beginners can craft dazzling, professional‑looking designs. Read more →
Let me show you how to transform your plain belly dance dress into a high-end, designer look with mirror tiles, in 4 easy steps. The best part is, this only cost me $20. I’m loving the recent trend of mirror dresses on belly dance stages! These mirror tiles are lightweight, affordable, and super easy to apply, and the best of… Read more →
A few months ago I did a review on Swarovski’s shimmer effect rhinestone series, which was initially introduced to me by Alisa at Har-Man Importing. And last month, she sent me another new line of rhinestones, called Star Bright. Thanks, Alisa! Sign up for the free course & start making costumes! Star Bright is an Austrian Crystal collection, and Har-Man… Read more →
Rhinestones are your best friend when you make dance costumes. But it can be overwhelming to know which one to buy. I often buy rhinestones from Dreamtime Creations. and since I was buying some rhinestones for a project the other day, I thought to buy one of different brands to compare the quality and colours and share my observations with… Read more →
One of the questions I get asked often is where I purchase my costume making supplies. Recently a beads company called PandaHall reached out to me and sent me some of their products in exchange for my review video. So here’s my honest review. Click to Get Free Updates from Sparkly Belly! PandaHall Review The company is based in China,… Read more →