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HOT FIX F.A.Q.s
When using the
Professional
Touch, or
your HOTFIX heating
tool:
When using an iron:
General:
When using your HOTFIX heating tool:
How long should you allow
the tool to heat up?
5-8
minutes.
Why do the crystals
sometimes get stuck to the
tip of the tool?
Stones
can get ‘stuck’ if the tool
is ‘pushed’ too hard on top
of crystal.
What is the best way to
remove them?
Stick a
needle point or pin into the
slot of the brass tip –
then, while holding the
crystal on the garment –
lift the tool off.
How long should you apply
pressure to the crystal to
have it best adhere?
15-20
seconds to heat the crystal
– then a 1-2 second touch to
the fabric is all that’s
needed.
Can the heat burn or
damage material such as silk
and wool?
NO - if
done correctly. Yes - if the
tool is ‘jammed’ or ‘pushed’
too hard into the garment
material.
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The
day after applying, I tried to pick the
crystals off, and the only
thing they held well to was
a very porous, cotton
fabric. It did not hold well
on the leather, ceramic, and
tight weave cotton materials
she tried. What did I do wrong?
Three
types of material are NO and
will NOT hold. 1. Leather.
2. Water repellant material,
like umbrella. 3. Ceramic –
NO, is meant for garments.
The glue went through the
collar of the shirt she was
working on and began to
adhere to the fabric behind
it - is this normal?
No, not
normal – glue ‘spread’ is
caused by overheating &
overholding. Tip - put a
sheet of common wax paper or
Teflon paper in the middle
of the 2 layers.
Should we be working on a
special surface?
Most
beneficial is a flat, hard
surface. Do not use a soft,
flexible surface.
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Any tips for gluing on
ceramics, leather, paper?
Best bet
is a 2-part epoxy with
5-minute, 1-hour or 4-hour
curing/drying. Like E6000
glue.
When using an iron:
Do I need to use a
special paper or other
material between the iron
and the crystal?
For best
results - put a sheet of
common wax paper or Teflon
paper in the middle of the 2
layers.
How hot can the iron be?
340
degrees maximum. Anywhere
around 300 degrees should be
fine.
Any suggestions for
keeping the design in place
while ironing?
For best
results - put a sheet of
transfer paper placed over
the top of the design.
How long should
I apply
heat to the crystals?
Long
enough to melt the adhesive.
Note - temperature, dwell
time, pressure are the 3
variables – depends on size
of design & material.
General:
Can Hotfix be
dry-cleaned, washed in hot
water or placed in the
dryer?
Wash –
yes; Dry – yes; Dry Clean –
yes. For best results – turn
garment inside out or place
in a closable laundry bag
and wash on delicate.
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