Secure the Rhinestones to the Template Material.Follow these tips on how to make a rhinestone template that will turn heads wherever you go! Table of Contents: Whether you are looking for something unique for yourself or want to make something special as a gift, making your own custom rhinestone template can be fun and easy! All it takes is the right supplies, creativity and patience – plus a few simple steps – to create your very own beautiful one-of-a-kind design. Items decorated with Swarovski hot fix rhinestones can be gently washed or dry cleaned.Creating a rhinestone template is an exciting way to add some sparkle and shine to any clothing item, accessory or craft project. For details on applying with a heat press or household iron - click here. If you are applying a large quantity of the same size crystals, you can use a heat press or a flat dry iron. Also great on delicate, difficult fabrics and uneven surfaces that cannot withstand direct heat form an iron or heat press. It's perfect for hats, purses, shoes, fabrics, paper, scrapbooks, lamp shades, wallpaper (and much more). The BeJeweler will apply hot fix crystals permanently to any porous surface.
See BeJeweler directions here.Hot fix rhinestones are extremely durable, quick to apply and there is no waiting time for the glue to dry.
When the glue is heated using the BeJeweler it will permanently fuse the rhinestone to any porous surfaces. Hot Fix - FAVORITE! The rhinestones have a heat sensitive glue on the back (bottom) of each rhinestone. How to tell if you need glue - click here.
NOTE: since hot fix crystals have a textured glue backing, they actually hold better than plain flat back if you are using glue. Swarovski hot fix rhinestones are safe for dry cleaning. It's best not to dry clean items with glue set stones set. It can be a nightmare if the decorated item moves before the glue is completely dry. It's messy, time consuming (waiting for glue to dry) and glues are messy. Manually apply the glue first then place the rhinestones one at a time with a Crystal Pick Stickor tweezers. You can use regular flat back or hot fix crystals. Gluing - use a quality glue and place the rhinestones one at a time. Either way the not very popular and used mainly for belts, jackets, purses and other thick materials. Tiffany mounts use prongs that come from back of clothing and bend over the front edges of the rhinestone or Rim Settings with prongs that go through the fabric and are bent to hold the rhinestone in place. Mounting - using a hand or automated machine.
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