Good morning Cuties. I have seen some adorable shirts in projects with "bling" sparkle added with little rhinestones and stuff .What do you use to keep them on thru washing? Thanks!

I received a hot fix gun for christmas & that is what I use. I wash n washing machine but do not put n dryer. Have not lost any n washing machine, but I wash delicates n cold water. *

I have not done this but why can't you use a glue gun? If you just used a toothpick and put some of the hot glue on it. Then put bling on whatever you want.

What is the name of this?? I think I would like to have one.........if not to pricey. *4u all

I have used the iron on ones. All you have to do is iron the clothing item place the crystal where you want it. Turn the garment inside out iron pressing over for 10-15 second and kudosss! all done. So far I have never had any issues with them comming off with washes and dont have to buy any specialized tools to place them. *2U

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by dgrammy 19 Sep 2008

Thanks alot for the tip,was hoping didn't have to buy a special kit or tool

I found this instruction in case you just want to buy the "gems" first and hold off on the tool.
Iron-on Method
Place fabric face up on a flat surface that can withstand heat.
Position rhinestone face up on fabric in the area where you wish it to adhere.
Heat up your iron to the lowest setting.
Once iron is heated, press and hold iron to the rhinestone; glue should melt and rhinestone should adhere to fabric.
Let dry and cool – voila, you’re done!

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by dgrammy 19 Sep 2008

Thank you Charlie

by suezz 23 Sep 2008

That a great idea!

I FOUND THE SITE FOR YOU! Go to the site below and click on the Kandy Kane wand & crystals. It's not the brand I have, but am sure it's fine. Their crystals are more reasonable...but don't know what the shipping would be.
They also have designs for use with or without crystals.
Have fun!

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by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

That was so sweet of you,Thank you very much!

In answer to your question about the tool.Mine is a Lorna Decorative Touch Wand. Have seen them in several places. My sewing machine dealer, Nancy's Notions both on line & in catalog, Martha Pullen catalog may have them, have also seen the crystals in different places. I know Martha Pullen carries them & usually where you find the wand you find the crystals. IF you still have a Hancocks near you, I think they carried both. Have also seen them on line, but can't remember where! Try a search for crysals. But check carefully...JoAnne's has them, but they are NOT for the hot fix wand.

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by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

Thank you soo much for all the info and help

I have the tool and the bling, I just haven't used it yet. I guess I should get started on it. Does anyone put them in the dryer after washing them?

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by gerryb 18 Sep 2008

I wouldn't. Especially if your dryer gets hot! Maybe on a delicate cycle. But I always hang them to dry to be safe!

by jasanne 19 Sep 2008

I wouldn't put them in the dryer again. I did with a store bought top for my daughter that had hotfix crystals on it and I had to 're-fix' them afterwards!

I have the hot fix tool, and have not had any problems with them coming off. I had a friend do a wedding veil with pearls, and it was beautiful. They have so many different ones now - some are a little pricy, but I am sure that there has to be a site that has better prices. Anybody know of one?

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by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

Thanks,I will have to start looking for one.They are just called a hot fix tool?

How did you put the stones on? I have one of the hot fix tools and the ones I've put on for my grand daughters haven't come off. They are just washed as usual in warm water, but NOT put in the dryer. Was afraid they would come off then. And they are washed a LOT! Have also put the hot fix metal things (hearts, etc) on and they, too, have held up through washings.

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by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

Thanks,I haven't tried any yet as guessed would come off unlesss find right way to adhere them. I have never heard of hot fix yool where do you buy them?

by mops 18 Sep 2008

Did the same: hot fix tool to put rhinestones on my daughters jeans, that was three years and countless washes ago and last weekend she was wearing them, still complete with bling!

by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

Thank you,maybe I will ask for one for Christmas if they are not too pricey.

There some realy good textilglue ...

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by dgrammy 18 Sep 2008

Thanks,will put it on shopping list

Good question. I haven't used any Bling but find it intriguing! Someone will tell us soon, I'm sure! *