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by mad14kt 06 Jun 2009 ( edited Jun 07'09 06:57 )
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Has anyone ever used the Swarovski Crystals on their designs? Is it an easy process? TIA ;D

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by bethelb 06 Jun 2009
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Yes I have used them. They add a lot to them and are very pretty. They are not hard to put on at all. There is a wand you can buy, I got mine at hobby lobby, that has several size tips so you can use several size stones. Just heat it up, touch to the stone , touch to your project. DONE! Very nice
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by mad14kt 06 Jun 2009
WLECOME ABOARD...thanks for sharing your info, that sounds easy enough for me ;D *2U
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by lv2sew 06 Jun 2009
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Yes and they are wonderful and add an element of sparkle to the design....I have several designs specially designed for use with crystals...I just bought some someman ones that are sooooo cute...They have several others but here are some halloween ones that I bought too! I use a hotfix tool to apply them...they are about 10 dollars and come with several tip sizes for different size crystals.
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by mad14kt 06 Jun 2009
Thanks for sharing your info ;D *2U
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by alice 06 Jun 2009
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Yes and I love them.

I sewed some designs on the legs, and tops of jeans and used the Swarovski pressed with a heating tool to the jeans. They really add a lot of sparkle to the designs and amazingly over the numerous times I have washed my jeans very few have come off.
alice
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by mad14kt 06 Jun 2009
GREAT...I will look into purchasing me some ;D *2U
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by dlmds 06 Jun 2009
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This is a good question, I never have used them. Do they hold up during many washings? H&*
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by mad14kt 06 Jun 2009
Alice stated, "...They really add a lot of sparkle to the designs and amazingly over the numerous times I have washed my jeans very few have come off." HTH ;D *2U
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by lbrow 07 Jun 2009
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I use the crystal crafter Monica &. love it. Have had no problem with crystals coming off n wash *
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by mad14kt 07 Jun 2009
Thanks for sharing your info ;D *2U
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by sewmom 07 Jun 2009
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I have only used Jewel It glue. I don't know if it is better than heat setting. Anybody want to comment?
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by jasanne 07 Jun 2009
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I have used the hotfix ones. They are easy to use and add a really nice sparkle to a project!
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by gayle950 07 Jun 2009
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Thanks for asking. I have been thinking about them for a while and was wondering if they would stand up to washing.
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by gerryb 07 Jun 2009
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I have put them on tee shirts for the grand daughters & they have been washed a LOT! Still on there! But they are NOT put in the dryer. Don't know if they would hold up to the heat...probably move around! The girls love all the glitz! I use one of the heat tools to apply them.
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by tinfriend 07 Jun 2009
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I too have used Swarovski Crystals on Numerous projects and have not had a problem! Used the process described below (special heating tool - wand)... Just make sure that you do heat the crystal enough so that the glue melts thoroughly and press firmly - that will ensure it will stick securely to your article.... Well that is what I found when I used these crystals and I have never had a problem with them coming off in the wash!
*4U!
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by shirlener88 07 Jun 2009
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Monica, I enjoy emblishing with Swarovski Crystals - I believe that the designs made for them - work better - but anything that you stitch out can look better - by adding Swarovski Crystals - I have used them alot and found no reason to worry - if they are applied correctly and cared for properly.

Check out these sites:
4 links:
[1] Swarovski Crystals & Designs
beaddifferentembroidery.com
[2] Designs
hatchedinafrica.com
[3] Swarovski Crystals & Designs
bullarddesigns.com
[4] Hatched in Africa - HIA Designs
www.embroiderymall.com
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by jasanne 07 Jun 2009
Cared for properly... yikes.... I have put them on my girls clothes, and they get chucked in the wash with everything else.. certainly no special care! So far they have stayed stuck!