Hot fix crystals can add shiny "bling" to anything you can think of. Create a flashy quilt with holiday designs as a present for your family, add your own unique style to your outfits to stand out from the crowd, or cover your favorite electronic gadgets with crystals like the stars do.
Traditionally, hot fix crystals were used on garments such as a shirt or a pair of jeans. This is because hot fix crystals have a layer of glue on its backing that is activated by heat at around 340 to 374 degrees. For this reason, you would usually use these hot fixes on fabrics that would not be easily damaged by heat. The use of the heat-activated glue eliminates the need for other messy glues. A hot fix applicator/heating tool or an iron can be used to affix the crystals with the heat-activated glue. With proper application, designs utilizing the heat-activated glue can last a lifetime, even after going through machine washers, dryers, or being dry-cleaned.
Not only are these jewels being used to decorate regular clothes such as shirts or jeans, they have also become a part of high fashion. Bridal gowns, high fashion eveningwear, stage costumes, hats, etc. have all used hot fix crystals to add a little more glamour to them. They actually bring more value to the garment. It is like adding jewels to an outfit. Because of this touch of elegance, these rhinestones have also been popular with ballroom dancers and competitive skaters.
Today, these dazzling crystal designs have become so popular that they adorn more than just shirts and jeans. Accessorize yourself with a blinging cell phone, purse, laptop, mp3 player, hand-held games, your pet's collar or even your favorite makeup brush. You can even turn a regular pen into an extraordinary one. There is no limit in what you can decorate with these colorful jewels. Of course, on non-porous materials such as plastic, metal, or leather, different glues should be used, such as epoxy glue.
At Absolute Crystal Components, we have enough available for all your designing needs in three sizes: 3 millimeter, 4 millimeter, and 5 millimeter. They have the copyrighted Xilion cut, designed to optimize the brilliance of the hot fix crystals. These crystals come in a large variety of colors so you can execute your creations without limitations. From aqua to rose, crystal to amethyst, emerald to topaz, you have a vast selection to choose from, and the more you buy, the more you save.
If you are a person who loves to make crafts as a hobby, or if you are already making a living as an embroiderer, sewer, quilter, doll maker, miniaturist, scrap booker, card maker, or if you just want to give more glamour to your wardrobe and accessories, we have the perfect accessories for all your designing needs at low prices. A hot fix applicator tool is also available at Absolute Crystal Components to aid in creating your designs.
