Can anyone help source diamante beads?

[White Fairy Tiaras]

Hello,

I'm very new on here, so I hope you don't mind me asking a question.

I am a fledging tiara designer, using mainly Swarovski crystal beads and pearls. However, I've been asked to design something using diamontes, and for the life of me, I can't find a reasonable supplier. I've never worked with diamontes before so I'm unsure whether I need to buy them already in their mounts with the holes at the back, or whether I need to buy them loose and then mount them in myself.

Can anyone point me towards a good supplier, or give me any tips?

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[Seahorse]

HIya, www.beadsolutions.co.uk sell the diamonte in mounts.

[White Fairy Tiaras]

Thank you so much, Seahorse. What are they called, do you know? Can't immediately see them on that site.

[Peter]

HIya, www.beadsolutions.co.uk (http://www.beadsolutions.co.uk) sell the diamonte in mounts.
Where have you been hiding this site? :o The swarovski prices are very good - do you use them much Seahorse? :)

[mjbelkin]

Where have you been hiding this site? :o The swarovski prices are very good - do you use them much Seahorse? :)

I think she hid them behind the sofa :behindsofa:

;)

[Seahorse]

Sorry White fairy, I cant find them either but Im sure I got them from there.I still have them.I can post you some examples if you wish.Best to email them, they are very friendly.

Nope, I hid this one in my sock draw.I think Jillybeads are the bast prices for swarovski but beadsolutions are a close runner up, Ive used them about 3/4 times.Love their table diamonds.

[Seahorse]

Hiya,they are under bohemian crystal in setting stones section.Sorry, dont think they are swarovski.

[sam_2112]

Sorry to ask a stupid question, I'm still new to this, but how would you attach these stones to a handmade tiara? Wire? Glue or something else??

Sam x

[creativeclare]

As you`re in Tamworth, have you tried Spellbound Beads in Lichfield?

http://www.spellboundbead.co.uk

C.

[byangela]

Hello

They are called montees. I usually get them from firemountaingems in USA but did a google and found Tryacstreasures.co.uk they have them too.

Hope this helps

Saw you in wedding ideas newsletter, your tiaras are great.

Angie:)

[byangela]

Hello

They are called montees. I usually get them from firemountaingems in USA but did a google and found Tryacstreasures.co.uk they have them too.

Hope this helps

Saw you in wedding ideas newsletter, your tiaras are great.

Angie:)

just realised this thread started long long ago:confused:

[maggieg1902]

Hi

I am having the same problem - did you ever find a supplier for the diamantes?

Thanks
Maria