01.12.2011 at
4:51 pm · Saved under
Holidays and Crystals
The holidays are a great time to add some special twinkle around the house. For instance: I have a snowman with buttons for his jacket. I think I will remove the buttons and replace them with Crystals. I am not sure if I will take the time to hot fix fix them ( the right way to keep them hanging on) or if I will just grab some glue and stick them on ( much quicker). I also have some chri[...]
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15.01.2011 at
5:59 pm · Saved under
Swarovski Fakes
I have recently heard about vendors passing off Preciousa fro Swarovski.
They even call the Preciousa Swarovski. Dont let that happen to you.
Swarovski vs. Preciosa Crystals
Many retailers of Swarovski crystals are actually selling Preciosa crystals rather than genuine Swarovski. There are some differences.
Swarovski and Preciosa use different methods to produce their crystals[...]
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01.10.2010 at
7:10 pm · Saved under
Stencils, Uncategorized
I dont know about you, but I have enough crafting "stuff" to keep track of.
I prefer to keep my "Hot Fix Crystal" patterns on my computer and use the
dot to dot method. Choose the design on your computer screen and print it
out. Thats it, this is your stencil. Just like the patterns that Glitz Hot Fix
Crystals sells here Just print out[...]
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19.08.2010 at
3:57 pm · Saved under
Uncategorized
Swarovski Overview Statement on Lead Content 10/16/08
Recently, there has been an increased regulatory focus on potential human exposure to lead from various consumer products, including jewelry. We hope that our customers will find this overview of current requirements applicable to lead in jewelry and other products useful. Recognizing that the regulatory landscape is rapidly changi[...]
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24.06.2010 at
9:24 pm · Saved under
Uncategorized
Do you want your project to have the perfect color? Than you can use this color card. Different computer screens can show the same colors differently. This color card has an actual Hot Fix Swarovski crystal attached to it. Every color we carry is on this card. Just hold it up to your project and see what works best. All colors are in color order, not alphabetically. Check it out[...]
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21.06.2010 at
6:13 pm · Saved under
Hot Fix crystals glue works best on these materials, How to tell if this is a good material for hot fixing
For maximum adhesion of your hot fix crystals, the “water drop” test can be used on potential fabrics or materials. The optimum bond can only be achieved if the carrier material can absorb the glue. If the fabric has a waterproofing finish, it will not absorb drops of water or glue. The water must penetrate the material. With fabrics that contain a large quantity of softening a[...]
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21.06.2010 at
6:06 pm · Saved under
Hot Fix crystals glue works best on these materials
According to Swarovski, hot fix products can be used on many types of products including synthetics, silk, cotton jersey, lycra, denim, tulle, wool, linen, cotton, viscose, technical fabrics and artificial fur. While some people have applied hot fix crystals to leather with no problem, Swarovski does not recommend it and they offer no application instructions for leather. In additi[...]
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21.06.2010 at
6:01 pm · Saved under
Using a heat press
Many people ask how to apply Hot Fix Swarovski Crystals to a product. A regular household iron can be used, but might not provide the correct heat temperature and pressure for adhesion of the crystals. The best option for a professional look is a heat press machine. These can be purchased from several online vendors and, depending on features and size, the price begins around two hundred[...]
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29.05.2010 at
10:46 pm · Saved under
Uncategorized, What to do with these?
Swarovski crystals have seen a definite rise in popularity over the past years. That’s because it is so easy to transform what you have into something that has BLING, SPARKLE, SHINE! Even top designers have been known to use crystals to embellish different articles of clothing and accessories to help show off their designs. Check out http://www.hotfixcrystals.com/files/crystals.htm [...]
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29.05.2010 at
10:23 pm · Saved under
Uncategorized
Swarovski crystals have seen a definite rise in popularity over the past years. That’s because it is so easy to transform what you have into something that has BLING, SPARKLE, SHINE! Even top designers have been known to use crystals to embellish different articles of clothing and accessories to help show off their designs. Check out http://www.hotfixcrystals.com/files/crystals.htm [...]
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