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HOT FIX F.A.Q.s

 

Click here to order Professional Touch Hot fix Heating tool under Kits and Tools section

• How long should I allow the tool to heat up?
• Why do the crystals sometimes get stuck to the tip of the tool?
• What is the best way to remove them?
• How long should I apply pressure to the crystal to have it best adhere?
• Can the heat burn or damage material such as silk and wool?
• 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. They did not hold well on the leather, ceramic, and tight weave cotton materials I tried. What did I do wrong?
• 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?
• Should I be working on a special surface?
• Any tips for gluing on ceramics, leather, paper?

• Do I need to use a special paper or other material between the iron and the crystal?
• How hot can the iron be?
• Any suggestions for keeping the design in place while ironing?
• How long should I apply heat to the crystals?

General:

• Can Hotfix be dry-cleaned, washed in hot water or placed in the dryer?

When using your HOTFIX heating tool:

How long should you allow the tool to heat up?

5-8 minutes.

Stones can get ‘stuck’ if the tool is ‘pushed’ too hard on top of crystal.

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.

15-20 seconds to heat the crystal – then a 1-2 second touch to the fabric is all that’s needed.

NO - if done correctly. Yes - if the tool is ‘jammed’ or ‘pushed’ too hard into the garment material.

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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.

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.

Best bet is a 2-part epoxy with 5-minute, 1-hour or 4-hour curing/drying. Like E6000 glue.

For best results - put a sheet of common wax paper or Teflon paper in the middle of the 2 layers.

340 degrees maximum. Anywhere around 300 degrees should be fine.

For best results - put a sheet of transfer paper placed over the top of the design.

Long enough to melt the adhesive. Note - temperature, dwell time, pressure are the 3 variables – depends on size of design & material.

General:

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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