Okay, so I’ve been seeing these super cute crystal iPhone cases all over my feed, and I finally decided to make my own. I’m pretty crafty, so I figured, why not? Plus, it seemed way cheaper than buying one.
First things first, I gathered my supplies. I already had a plain, clear iPhone case that I wasn’t using. Score! Then, I hopped online and ordered a bunch of flatback crystals in different sizes and colors. I went for a mix of clear, iridescent, and a few light pink ones, because, you know, gotta have some variety. Oh, and I also got some strong adhesive – the kind that’s specifically for sticking stuff to plastic. Don’t want my bling falling off, right?
The Messy (But Fun) Part
Once everything arrived, I laid out an old towel on my table – this was gonna get messy. I cleaned my phone case with some rubbing alcohol to make sure the crystals would stick properly. Then, the fun began!
I started by planning out my design. I didn’t want to just randomly stick crystals on; I wanted it to look, like, intentional. I played around with the crystals on the case, arranging and rearranging them until I had a pattern I liked. I ended up going for a sort of ombre effect, starting with smaller, clear crystals at the bottom and gradually transitioning to larger, iridescent ones towards the top.
Next, I started gluing. This was the tedious part. I put a tiny dot of glue on the back of each crystal and carefully placed it on the case, following my pre-planned design. I used tweezers for the really small ones, which definitely helped. My fingers got a little sticky, but hey, that’s part of the DIY life.
- Tip from my experience: Don’t put too much pressure right away, if you think you may need to adjust.
The Big Reveal
It took a few hours, with a couple of breaks in between (my back started to ache!), but I finally finished! I let the case dry overnight, just to be extra sure the glue was completely set.
The next morning, I was SO excited to put my new case on my phone. And honestly? It looked amazing! Way better than I even expected. The crystals sparkled like crazy, and the ombre effect was perfect. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it already. I think, that’s a good sign, right?.
Overall, I’m super happy with how my DIY crystal iPhone case turned out. It was a fun project, and it saved me a bunch of money. Plus, I have the satisfaction of knowing I made it myself. If you’re thinking about trying it, I say go for it! Just be prepared for a little bit of a mess and a lot of patience. But trust me, it’s worth it!