Join Lauren Quigley for a hands-on crystal flatback workshop that shows you how to fully cover everyday objects with precision and polish. In this class, you will transform a classic bottle of Mod Podge into a crystal covered keepsake while learning professional techniques you can apply to any surface.
Lauren walks through stone sizing, coverage planning, and pattern building, including how to create clean outlines and a seamless honeycomb layout. You will learn how to calculate how many flatbacks you need per square inch, why mixing stone sizes matters, and how to fill gaps so the finished piece looks intentional and smooth.
This workshop is perfect for makers who love detail driven projects and want to learn how to bling objects for décor, gifts, or statement pieces. The skills taught here easily transfer to jars, trays, frames, accessories, and more using Bead Landing Flatback Rhinestones and basic blinging tools available at Michaels.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished crystal covered keepsake and the confidence to crystal coat just about anything in your craft space next.
Extra PDF
We have a “How to Bling Anything Applications Guide For Michaels Stores.” Flatback fill patterns are shown in this booklet along with many other tips.
Tip
There are many glues that work for this technique. We have two recommendations in the shopping list. Just be sure to pick up glue that dries clear and that is appropriate for the surface you are gluing rhinestones too. The same techniques can be used for fabric, and there are fabric glues that work well also.
Find all the supplies at your local Michaels Store or online at Michaels.com. Most of the supply links have drop down menus, so you can see more than one color by clicking on the link. We also have added some extra options, but you do not need to purchase everything.
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Your Instructor
Lauren Quigley is your creative crafty friend. Known for her bold use of color and eye for design, she’s sparking a creative revolution and inspiring others to create happy art! She’s a Maryland native turned military spouse leaving a little glitter down craft aisles and thrift stores all over the USA. Get inspired by following her, @laurenquigleycreations on all social media platforms.
Supplies
Flatback Rhinestones
SS12 Glass Flatback Rhinestones by Bead Landing™ Item # 10726451
SS20 Glass Flatback Rhinestones by Bead Landing™ Item # 10726454
SS16 Glass Flatback Rhinestones by Bead Landing™ Item # 10726453
Combo Glass Flatback Rhinestones by Bead Landing™ Item # 10726498
Mod Podge® Paper Matte Sealer Item # 10358400
Mod Podge® Gloss Item # 10047537
Crystal Lane DIY White Gem Rhinestone Tray with 2 Pickup Sticks Item # 290815587154624514
E6000® Permanent Craft Adhesive Item # 10255145
Beacon Gem-Tac 2oz. Permanent Rhinestone Glue Item # 10744063
Would you like to learn more about Beading?
We can’t think of a bigger collection of free beading and crystalizing tutorials than our six years of working with Michaels Stores. We have interactive PDFs with images and links to all the workshops we have released since 2020.
