The Hotfix applicator enables you to apply iron-on rhinestones with precision to a variety of surfaces such as fabric, glass or metal. These rhinestones, available in a multitude of colors, add an elegant, sparkling touch to your DIY creations, garments and accessories.
How to use the hotfix rhinestones with a Hotfix applicator.
Matériel et conseil :
Material and advice:
It takes a Hotfix Applicator, we used the Kandi Professional Touch.
Hotfix rhinestones to stick.
Step 1:
Place the applicator tip corresponding to the size of rhinestones.
If the strass does not have a circular shape, use the flat tool (placing the rhinestones, it will heat it, and then unfreeze the glue stick on rhinestones).
Step 2:
Connect the applicator and put into operation by pressing the lying above this button.
You can also place the rhinestones, shiny side up and place the applicator over.
The rhinestones will stay in contact with the applicator, so you can place it in the desired location on your fabric.
Step 3:
Once the applicator is hot, place the rhinestones.
Feel free to leave the applicator a few minutes on the rhinestone , to fit well.
Step 4:
Remove the applicator.
It is possible that the rhinestones comes with the applicator, in this case using something thin that can hold the rhinestones as a toothpick for example.
Step 5:
Let the glue dry for a few minutes of rhinestones.
And now your rhinestone is ready to withstand washing, ironing, and small skirmishes for a little while.
You can use the hotfix rhinestones in different formats:
- Glass
- Crystal
- The plastic
- Wood
- Metal
- Ceramics
- Gemstones
It may have glued around a little, to remove let it dry and scrape it lightly.
Place on the applicator, the tip corresponding to the size of the rhinestone.
If the rhinestone does not have a circular shape, use the flat tip (by placing it on the rhinestone, it will heat it, deflate the glue and thus stick the rhinestone).
Plug in the applicator and turn it on by pressing the button on top of it.
You can also place the rhinestone, shiny side up, and put the applicator on top of it.
The rhinestone will stay in contact with the applicator and you can place it wherever you want on your fabric.
Once the applicator is warm, place it on the rhinestone.
Do not hesitate to leave the applicator on the rhinestone for a few minutes, so that it holds well.
Remove the applicator.
It is possible that the rhinestone comes with the applicator, in this case use something thin that can hold the rhinestone, like a toothpick for example.
Let the rhinestone glue dry for a few minutes.
And now your rhinestone is ready to withstand washing, ironing, and small snags for a little while.
The glue may spill over a little, to remove it let it dry and scrape it lightly.
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