A sequin question

[PolishGirl]

I never thought I would have a sequin question.... but I do! Here it goes... When I watch card-making videos on Youtube, I see the cardmaker squirt out some glue on her card and then simply apply the sequin. It ALWAYS stays in place.

So, my question is this. Do most people place their sequins on a card like a bowl? Or flipped over like a dome?

I've always put them on like a dome with a Bling glue dot. So, a squirt of glue and then the sequin on top would never stick. That's what leads me to think that most people put them on like a bowl.

Please enlighten me!

[UnderstandBlue]

Bowl!

[bwstamper]

I'm with Lydia, bowl.

[cardmaker2]

Bowl!

[Dorie95]

Bowl.

It's easier to drop them on the card after I lick my finger and stick them on it before I glue the little goober down. I have a love/hate relationship with sequins, especially ones that are transparent/white. When It runs away I can't find it~~!

[lynnewithane]

Bowl.

Just goes to show that what is obvious to some is not obvious to others.

I know I've had aha moments in stamping, but I can't think of them right now.
Anyone have a good one?

[buggainok]

I also apply them like a bowl. I've found I have better luck with placement if I put them on the card like I want them, and then pick up each one, put a tiny dot of Mono Multi there, and put the sequin back down where it was.

[SkyNacho]

Bowl. Because the adhesive goes on the flat side.

[PolishGirl]

Wow! All this time and I never knew this!!! Am I the only "domer"? I guess I need to switch! Thank you everyone!

[wavejumper]

Bowl.

Can I ask-did you see it someplace as a dome? I have never have.


BTW, JM just did a new rec on a placement tool:
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[SkyNacho]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishGirl

Wow! All this time and I never knew this!!! Am I the only "domer"? I guess I need to switch! Thank you everyone!

If you like the dome way better, keep doing what you like!!

[Annecards]

I've a sequin question too. What size or sizes do you prefer on card fronts? I've found flat sequins, but haven't ordered them. Has anyone tried them, if so do you like them? I can't recall the website, I just searched for flat sequins. If memory serves me, a crap shoot, I think some are without the hole. If anyone has a source I'd appreciate the link. Thanks!

[jukie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishGirl

Wow! All this time and I never knew this!!! Am I the only "domer"? I guess I need to switch! Thank you everyone!

Fear not, you are not on your own...I am a 'domer' as well I get the glue on the rib of the sequin and stick it down.

[bjeans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishGirl

Wow! All this time and I never knew this!!! Am I the only "domer"? I guess I need to switch! Thank you everyone!

You are not alone. I sometimes dome too, if the sequin is small enough.

[bjeans]

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Originally Posted by Annecards

I've a sequin question too. What size or sizes do you prefer on card fronts? I've found flat sequins, but haven't ordered them. Has anyone tried them, if so do you like them? I can't recall the website, I just searched for flat sequins. If memory serves me, a crap shoot, I think some are without the hole. If anyone has a source I'd appreciate the link. Thanks!

Pretty Pink Posh has what they call a confetti mix that's sequins in various sizes without holes. : ) I have others without holes but think that was before I learned to save packaging info. I'll re-look though.

A couple of links:
https://www.ellenhutson.com/pretty-p...-confetti-mix/

Clear Confetti Mix

[wavejumper]

I didnt mean to sound like something is wrong with doming! I was just curious. :oops:

Anne-I dont know if you are asking for sources of sequins in general or flat in particular.
I have old flats from my mom. I like them. And no risk of getting crushed. Mine have holes but you can get w/o.

Pretty Pink has wonderful shades and assts.
other known stamp companies:
ellen hustson
taylored expressions
28 lilac lane

Gen sources: (aside from Michaels, etc)

https://www.consumercrafts.com/store...uins&p=1&ps=20

Oriental Trading
Keep in mind they sell quantity so dont be put off by price-see how much you are getting

I have not tried this yet but looks like a good price to toss in if you trying to make your free ship
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFT-SEQUINS.../dp/B00CJDUXTY


I havent researched this yet but for teachers or someone who uses mass quanities of sequins or maybe can share...I would look at trimming houses that sell buttons, fringe etc for fabrics. They might be strung together already and you have to separate them or they could be like a string of beads in which case only work them over a box in case that string breaks. Ask me how I know. (I had found some in a thrift)

[barbaralynn]

Wow. I am dome too. I put a mini glue dot on my the card and place the sequins it--perfect fit!

[bjeans]

I've always been drawn to these sequins and wonder if our pals in the UK like Shaz have ordered from her. She does ship to the U.S. and other countries and the shipping isn't bad, given that sequins weigh about as much as air. : )

https://www.lucys-shop.com/collections/all

[dini]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjeans

I've always been drawn to these sequins and wonder if our pals in the UK like Shaz have ordered from her. She does ship to the U.S. and other countries and the shipping isn't bad, given that sequins way about as much as air. : )

https://www.lucys-shop.com/collections/all

How pretty!

[TexasGrammy]

'Bowls' for me! LOL

[buggainok]

I've been thinking about this thread, and had to laugh to myself.

You know that the "real world", i.e. not cardmakers, would totally not understand that a discussion of which side of a sequin should be glued down, could be of such interest.:mrgreen:

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by buggainok

I've been thinking about this thread, and had to laugh to myself.

You know that the "real world", i.e. not cardmakers, would totally not understand that a discussion of which side of a sequin should be glued down, could be of such interest.:mrgreen:

HAH so true! This is why I love forums! (and ours the most!)

[JBgreendawn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjeans

I've always been drawn to these sequins and wonder if our pals in the UK like Shaz have ordered from her. She does ship to the U.S. and other countries and the shipping isn't bad, given that sequins weigh about as much as air. : )

https://www.lucys-shop.com/collections/all

I'm in the states and I have ordered from her successfully...
and I had the first time
thought oh get two packs of the combo's I loved the most. unless you use them on everything ( which I don't) one pack will probably last you a long long time...

[JBgreendawn]

oh and if you want flat with no holes... try searching for "confetti" ( that works too like in shakers)

[SkyNacho]

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Originally Posted by Annecards

I've a sequin question too. What size or sizes do you prefer on card fronts? I've found flat sequins, but haven't ordered them. Has anyone tried them, if so do you like them? I can't recall the website, I just searched for flat sequins. If memory serves me, a crap shoot, I think some are without the hole. If anyone has a source I'd appreciate the link. Thanks!

I use 6mm slightly cupped ones the most. 4mm is a nice size to mix with it if you want small/large.

Cartwright's is great for sequins-- I suspect they might wholesale to some of the companies that have mixes.

I like the ones from Lucy's Card as well-- Simon Says Stamp carries them in the US, and I'll sometimes add a pack or two to an order, but I think even with the exchange rate, they are cheaper straight from the UK (because the shipping's cheaper). But they are shaker mixes so they have beads in them and itty bitty sequins in them as well.

[planet43]

Like a bowl

[planet43]

Here is a great source for sequins! Sorry if this was already posted... Huge selection and great prices!


Cartwright's Sequins

[wavejumper]

BJeans-thanks! I like that place-some unusual colors but yes, that's about 5 US to ship a couple ozs....unless you order more.

I had forgotten about Cartwrights!

Ok...tell me this....are these holographic sequins? The flat you cant make out at all...but at 5mm it seems like it? The closeout section is rockin! If people make costumes for the kids...they have POUNDS of glitter on sale. And it will be 75% off.

CLOSEOUT 6mm Slightly Cupped Hologram Light Pink

[hbrown]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjeans

I've always been drawn to these sequins and wonder if our pals in the UK like Shaz have ordered from her. She does ship to the U.S. and other countries and the shipping isn't bad, given that sequins weigh about as much as air. : )

https://www.lucys-shop.com/collections/all

Wow.......... those are gorgeous! I want em ALL!!!! LOL

[maryalena]

I had good luck with Lucy's sequins. I went in with a friend and we bought dozens of mixes and shared them. The quality is good,no broken stuck together ones, and the mixes were very attractive. I like to use different sizes of the same sequin on cards and she has these mixes also. Pretty Pink Posh is another brand I like. I also buy Simon Says Stamp's brand.

[bjeans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryalena

I had good luck with Lucy's sequins. I went in with a friend and we bought dozens of mixes and shared them. The quality is good,no broken stuck together ones, and the mixes were very attractive. I like to use different sizes of the same sequin on cards and she has these mixes also. Pretty Pink Posh is another brand I like. I also buy Simon Says Stamp's brand.

So good to know, thank you!

Ditto on sizes - often three sequins, 1 large, 2 small, or if five (rare), 3 small or large, 2 large or small. : ) (I treat sequins, enamel dots and Nuvo jewel drops basically the same way.)

[Lola G.]

I Love Lucy!!

[ShariW]

It depends on the look I am going for - but I usually do bowl, but I have also done dome! I've also given up on glue because some of my sequins started coming off on cards I hadn't sent out for a couple of months - back to glue dots!

[Scrapychick]

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Originally Posted by hbrown

Wow.......... those are gorgeous! I want em ALL!!!! LOL

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was figuring the exchange rate and trying to see how much it would cost to have one of each!!!!!!! :razz:

[joniworx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet43

Here is a great source for sequins! Sorry if this was already posted... Huge selection and great prices!


Cartwright's Sequins

That looks like a shop I could get into trouble in.... THANKS!

[HOBBYSUE]

I'm bowl. Love the look and it's easier for me. I have a ton of sequins but the ones from Lucy's are absolutely beautiful.

[maryalena]

Bowl, but I never thought about dome. That could work.

Sometimes Lucy's has a sale. I think 20% off and that's when we bought ours. If you go in with someone make sure you decide the other person is the one to divide them. Those things have static cling and are kind of a pain to get into containers. Using the powder tool was the only solution I could come up with and it was still pretty hard. I bought some the other day that didn't have static cling, might have been Pretty Pink Posh. Sooo much easier.

Any thoughts on brands you have used that don't have static cling?

[HOBBYSUE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by maryalena

Bowl, but I never thought about dome. That could work.

Sometimes Lucy's has a sale. I think 20% off and that's when we bought ours. If you go in with someone make sure you decide the other person is the one to divide them. Those things have static cling and are kind of a pain to get into containers. Using the powder tool was the only solution I could come up with and it was still pretty hard. I bought some the other day that didn't have static cling, might have been Pretty Pink Posh. Sooo much easier.

Any thoughts on brands you have used that don't have static cling?

Good question...............Tho very limited colors I found the ones from Dollar Tree have'nt had static for me yet. I say yet because just as yoou say they don't cling the next bag you buy will heehee.

[bjeans]

I've tried two things with some success when transferring sequins from their packaging into the divided box they're kept in: rubbing my hands with a dryer sheet, dumping the sequins onto the sheet and folding up the sheet to cover them/smoosh them for a moment. I've also barely wet my hands with water.

(I rub cutting machine plates with a dryer sheet if cutting dies with lots of little pieces that enjoy dancing around on the plate.)

[passionforpaper]

I just KNEW I'd find the answer to my question about sequins HERE, and I was right! Also, didn't know there are different sizes and types. Who knew? Everyone here, except me! Thank you all for enlightening this card maker new to sequins.