I need the biggest rubies in the world.
March 29, 2012 7:28 AM Subscribe
Where can I find really large plastic gems like the ones on sale here--but twice the size or more?
The largest they can get are the 10cm rubies/emeralds/diamonds and I am looking for twice that size. Ideally in the UK or Europe, but will consider other sources.
The largest they can get are the 10cm rubies/emeralds/diamonds and I am looking for twice that size. Ideally in the UK or Europe, but will consider other sources.
have you tried Amazon? The US version carries them, so I imagine the UK version does too; try search terms like 'plastic gems' or 'giant pirate gems'.
posted by easily confused at 7:51 AM on March 29, 2012
posted by easily confused at 7:51 AM on March 29, 2012
I saw a bunch of huge plastic gemstones (like the size of golf balls) at Michael's Craft Store the other day. Those might be too big for what you're looking for.
posted by np312 at 8:29 AM on March 29, 2012
posted by np312 at 8:29 AM on March 29, 2012
Response by poster: Thanks guys, but those are way too small. When I say giant, I do mean giant. Like the size of a human skull. This one on Amazon-US is still the same 10cm (100mm) on the site I linked to in the question.
I've seen a clear/diamond in a catalogue once (sadly no longer available) so somewhere out there someone is making and selling them....
posted by K.P. at 8:36 AM on March 29, 2012
I've seen a clear/diamond in a catalogue once (sadly no longer available) so somewhere out there someone is making and selling them....
posted by K.P. at 8:36 AM on March 29, 2012
D'oh, I read 10cm as 10mm.
I looked at some prop houses, not sure what type of query to use for fabricators - how many do you need? Found a US fabricator: http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Fake_Plastic_Ice
posted by tilde at 10:59 AM on March 29, 2012
I looked at some prop houses, not sure what type of query to use for fabricators - how many do you need? Found a US fabricator: http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Fake_Plastic_Ice
posted by tilde at 10:59 AM on March 29, 2012
These folks seem to have some good links for DIYing it. Had this one is "ground shipping" only in the US - might have to work with someone.
posted by tilde at 12:29 PM on March 29, 2012
posted by tilde at 12:29 PM on March 29, 2012
These seem to be the biggest ...
http://www.amazon.com/Weddingstar-Inc-8715-Table-Crystals/dp/B001S1ZQOU
posted by tilde at 9:05 AM on November 13, 2012
http://www.amazon.com/Weddingstar-Inc-8715-Table-Crystals/dp/B001S1ZQOU
posted by tilde at 9:05 AM on November 13, 2012
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http://party-supply.centurynovelty.com/party/Plastic%20Gems
http://www.orientaltrading.com/clear-gems-a2-3_2604-12-1.fltr?Ntt=gems
http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWPLASACRYLICFACETED
UK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-LARGE-CLEAR-FACETED-ACRYLIC-TEARDROP-GEM-/320877357567?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item4ab5c7e9ff#ht_1541wt_907
posted by tilde at 7:47 AM on March 29, 2012