Jewel eye for fashion style G4

[carlabarla]

I'm doing a Mimic in a G4 fashion style but I'm not sure what size of crystal buy.
What would be the best size to use?

[Diamond]

You need to find a metric ruler as all jewels are measured that way.  There are some charts out there, let me see if I can find my book mark so you can see size.  It depends on if you want to make the whole eye a jewel or just make it more like a G2 as an accent.   BRB

okay here is one chart -
http://www.rhinestonesu.com/size_chart.htm

and another

http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/chart/rhinestone_sizes.cfm

[rybett]

Marking my spot.  Sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and my Kindle to wait for finished pics.   

[Colorscapesart]

Very helpful sites Diamond!  I'll have to bookmark those!

[carlabarla]

I thought I would say I finally measured my twilight sparkle (who's becoming mimic) eyes are they are about 2cm from top to bottom at the thickest part so that equals out to be about 30mm which is the largest gems you seem to be able to get.

Now does anyone know where I can get mimic colored gems that size? OOAK AE doesn't seem to carry them that large, even a couple sizes smaller works

[Tulips]

Marking my spot.  Sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and my Kindle to wait for finished pics.   

^ this lol

I'm totally excited to see the outcome, good luck!
Sorry I don't have any advice, I'd check eBay myself but I know nothing about jewel eye pony customs

[hokuspokus]

Marking my spot.  Sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and my Kindle to wait for finished pics.   

^ this lol

Indeedy! Hey, can i have that seat next to you, by the way?

[carlabarla]

I'm going to look like the biggest weirdo when I go to Michaels with a pony head to see if they have large enough rhinestones.

[SoldierofTwilight]

I thought I would say I finally measured my twilight sparkle (who's becoming mimic) eyes are they are about 2cm from top to bottom at the thickest part so that equals out to be about 30mm which is the largest gems you seem to be able to get.

Now does anyone know where I can get mimic colored gems that size? OOAK AE doesn't seem to carry them that large, even a couple sizes smaller works

Here I am, to the rescue! I love this site. They have so many awesome sparklies I want.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/rhinestones.asp?navsrc=2

[carlabarla]

I thought I would say I finally measured my twilight sparkle (who's becoming mimic) eyes are they are about 2cm from top to bottom at the thickest part so that equals out to be about 30mm which is the largest gems you seem to be able to get.

Now does anyone know where I can get mimic colored gems that size? OOAK AE doesn't seem to carry them that large, even a couple sizes smaller works

Here I am, to the rescue! I love this site. They have so many awesome sparklies I want.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/rhinestones.asp?navsrc=2

:OOOO I LOVE YOU

[SoldierofTwilight]

*blushes*

Why, thank ya dear. 'tis my pleasure to provide to a pony in need.

Oh!! Der. I forgot about Artbeads.com too. I bought a TON of gems from them!
http://www.artbeads.com/swarovski.html

[Diamond]

I thought I would say I finally measured my twilight sparkle (who's becoming mimic) eyes are they are about 2cm from top to bottom at the thickest part so that equals out to be about 30mm which is the largest gems you seem to be able to get.

Now does anyone know where I can get mimic colored gems that size? OOAK AE doesn't seem to carry them that large, even a couple sizes smaller works

Here I am, to the rescue! I love this site. They have so many awesome sparklies I want.
http://www.firemountaingems.com/rhinestones.asp?navsrc=2

I have that one too, great site.  I do know that scarping booking gems are larger then many real crystals. 

Best of luck and be sure to post and show us how you made out.

[Dee_Kary]

If you can't find the color of rhinestone you need, you can carefully sand with fine sand paper the opaque base of a clear rhinestone to make it see through . With that, you can paint the pony's eyes the colors you need, glue the rhinestone on top, and you'll be able to see the color you painted under it through the crystal. I did that for my BB Mimic with green paint and clear AuroraBorealis rhinestones: 

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Wished I would have taken better pictures but they did look green .