Relative scale
SS6 represents a smaller nominal size direction than SS10. That relationship affects how many visual units may fit into a given stroke or curve.
Stone-scale measurement laboratory
SS6 vs SS10 Rhinestones: Choose by Artwork and Use
Compare SS6 and SS10 as design directions inside a complete transfer—not as a shortcut to “more detail” or “more sparkle.” Teebling helps buyers review artwork scale, open space, stone layout, viewing distance, receiving product and a physical sample before the stone-size choice is approved.
01 / Size language
Read Stone Sizes as a System
SS names are size designations used to organize stone choices, but a buyer should request the actual specification associated with the quoted reference. Do not convert a web chart into production spacing without confirmation. Design around the supplied diameter or tolerance information and approve a physical sample.
Actual reference
Ask Teebling to identify the stone, color and relevant dimensions for the selected product. Keep that reference with the artwork proof.
Complete geometry
Size, spacing, gaps, carrier layout and finished artwork scale work together. None should be approved in isolation.
02 / Smaller-scale lens
SS6 Detail Capability
Use an SS6 mapped version to see what the smaller nominal scale direction actually does inside the fixed artwork box. Compare critical corners, counters, curves and the complete silhouette. The useful version is the one that communicates the design on its end product—not the one with the most coordinates.
SS6 detail direction
A smaller nominal unit can provide more placement choices inside compact features. That does not guarantee legibility: tight spacing, weak contrast or an undersized logo can still fail. Inspect whether the design becomes busy or whether tiny gaps remain visually open.
- Review small type and interior counters.
- Check carrier handling at the full mapped scale.
- Confirm the actual stone reference in the quote.
03 / Larger-scale lens
SS10 Visual Presence
Map the same outside dimensions with the SS10 direction and compare the result beside SS6. Do not enlarge one proof or change the garment mockup between views. The comparison should expose the trade between available placement positions, open space and the broader visual unit.
SS10 presence direction
A larger nominal unit can produce a bolder point pattern with fewer positions available inside the same field. Curves, corners and narrow strokes may need a different path or larger artwork. Review the complete mark from the intended viewing distance.
- Protect the outside silhouette and key gaps.
- Check whether curves become visibly stepped.
- Judge the result on the receiving product.
04 / Geometry
Diameter and Spacing Comparison
Build spacing from the confirmed physical stone reference, the intended carrier construction and the artwork. Preserve open areas between neighboring rows and around counters. A mockup that lets circles overlap may look smooth on screen but does not represent a reviewable physical map.
Single unit
Use the quoted diameter or reference for scale. Avoid undocumented conversions from category names.
Neighbor gap
Define a repeatable relationship between adjacent units while allowing curves and corners to resolve appropriately.
Row width
Compare the complete visual stroke, not only the centerline. Larger units can change outside dimensions.
Counter space
Protect intentional holes and negative shapes so letters, symbols and facial features remain recognizable.
05 / Artwork economics
Stone Count and Artwork Scale
Count is an output of the approved design map, not a target to inflate or minimize without context. At fixed artwork dimensions, a smaller stone direction may allow a different number of placements than a larger one, but row structure and necessary gaps also change. Request both mapped count and outside dimensions from the actual proof.
Commercial terms can depend on the confirmed construction, stone selection, quantity and design complexity. Do not calculate pricing from an assumed count or publish a generic rate. Teebling should quote the reviewed artwork and order scope in writing.
- Lock the finished artwork box before comparing versions.
- Record count by stone reference and color where applicable.
- Retain the approved coordinate map with the quote revision.
06 / Product context
Viewing Distance and Garment Use
A transfer for a close-view accessory, front-chest graphic and event garment may need different visual priorities. Place both candidate proofs on the actual receiving product and review them at the ordinary distance for that use. Lighting and garment color should be relevant to the decision.
Close-view detail
Inspect counters, line endings and small internal shapes. Confirm that detail remains intentional rather than granular noise.
Garment recognition
View the complete mark on the body or shaped product. Check contrast, scale and whether the silhouette reads before individual stones.
Statement presence
Judge the primary symbol or word from the program’s relevant distance without claiming a universal visibility result.
07 / Combination question
Mixed-Size Design Questions
A mixed-size design should assign a clear role to each stone direction. Combining sizes simply to add variety can weaken rhythm, complicate interfaces and make inspection harder. Submit a complete coordinate map and ask Teebling to confirm availability and construction for the proposed combination.
Smaller detail role
May be proposed for compact accents, tapered transitions or internal features where the mapped proof remains clear.
Larger focal role
May be proposed for the main outline, broad symbol or selected emphasis where the artwork supports it.
One approved composition
Both sizes share a controlled origin, color schedule, carrier plan, product test and physical sample decision.
08 / Evidence
Approve a Physical Size Sample
The sample should represent the selected stone reference, mapped artwork, carrier or supplied format, receiving product and application route. Compare the one-to-one proof with the physical result, then record observations under ordinary and relevant directed light.
Finished outside dimensions and placement field
Stone reference and color direction as quoted
Critical counters, gaps, curves and endpoints
Carrier release and application observations
Complete mark at the intended viewing distance
Sample code, artwork revision and reviewer decision
09 / Buyer questions
Buyer Questions About SS6 vs SS10 Rhinestones
These answers keep the comparison tied to confirmed physical references and project-specific artwork.
Is SS6 always the right choice for detailed rhinestone artwork?
No. A smaller stone-size direction can support finer mapping, but clarity also depends on finished scale, gaps, stone arrangement and the actual design. Compare mapped proofs and approve a physical sample for the selected construction.
Does SS10 automatically make a transfer look brighter?
No universal brightness result should be assumed. Larger visual units can create a different presence, while color, finish, spacing, viewing conditions and artwork all affect appearance. Approve the actual stone and sample under relevant light.
What exact diameter should I use for SS6 or SS10 planning?
Ask Teebling to confirm the dimensions and tolerances associated with the quoted stone reference. Do not build critical artwork from an unverified web conversion; use the supplied specification and physical sample for final spacing.
Can one transfer combine SS6 and SS10 directions?
A mixed-size concept can be submitted for review, but interfaces, spacing, carrier handling and availability need confirmation. Define a clear role for each size and approve the full physical composition rather than two isolated samples.
What should I submit for a stone-size review?
Send authorized vector artwork, finished dimensions, receiving product, placement, intended viewing distance, color direction, candidate size or mixed-size questions, quantity and any existing Teebling reference. Include the difficult details you want protected.
10 / Scale review
Request a Stone-Size Review
Send authorized vector artwork, finished dimensions, candidate size direction, receiving product, placement, viewing context, color direction, quantity and destination. Teebling will review the mapped options and quote the confirmed transfer construction.
Artwork scaleFinished box and difficult features
Stone directionSS6, SS10 or mixed-size question
End useProduct, placement and viewing context