How to properly glue rhinestones on fabric

Since ancient times, it was considered chic to fix all kinds of jewelry on women's dresses. Nowadays, any garment decorated with rhinestones creates completely new impressions about its wearers. This article will be aimed at solving the problem - how to glue rhinestones on various fabric surfaces.

Adhesive selection rules

What kind of glue to glue the rhinestones to the fabric so that the jewelry adheres well and looks beautiful:

1. Various types of "Moments". Any consumer can afford to purchase these products at any supermarket or retail store. If you use such glue, the strength of the fastening of the rhinestones is ensured, but there is a minus - it is virtually impossible to correct the error.
2. Specialized glue for rhinestones. This tool is suitable for various types of stones, adheres well to various surfaces, but is not very effective for the skin. Its main component is water elements. Also, a huge advantage of such a material is its colorlessness after solidification.
3. Epoxy (adhesives based on it). They have proven themselves perfectly for the work of novice craftsmen, they can be dosed rationally, as it has a viscous consistency.
4. Adhesives are universal. Such products are also quite enough in hardware stores, they can glue all types of fabrics, leather.
   PVA, hair and nail varnishes, textile adhesives are also suitable. With non-professional products, you need to be extremely careful, they are used by more experienced craftsmen who are not afraid to ruin the thing.

In order to get beautiful and fashionable clothes, special attention should be paid to the choice of glue. Do not forget to practice on an unnecessary piece of clothing before work, so as not to correct mistakes already on your favorite vestments.

How to glue rhinestones to fabric

What are rhinestones in general? These are glass products in the form of small decorative stones. They also come in acrylic and metal. They are divided, according to the method of fixation, into: self-adhesive, sew-on, thermo-rhinestones, etc. The latter can be put on the same glue, but it is possible to fix it with an iron or an applicator.

Fixing glass surfaces to fabric at home is not difficult at all, you just need to follow a number of recommendations:

1. we draw up a draft of the future engraving on a leaf;
2. be sure to degrease (cologne, alcohol) the area where the rhinestones will be attached before work;
3. various devices that help craftsmen to stick decorative products can be purchased on special resources.

There are really many ways to work with rhinestones, we will consider the most common ones below.

Gluing thermostats with an iron

How to glue the thermo-rhinestones on the fabric with an iron?

1. put on the ironing board the fabric on which the strass pattern will be applied;
2. be sure to draw an ornament scheme with a pencil on clothes;
3. rhinestones are laid out purely according to this plan-scheme, with glue down;
4. put a sheet of A4 paper on top of the pebbles;
5. the iron heats up at minimum, and then at medium mode;
6. we apply our iron to the paper, hold for about ten seconds;
7. clothes dry for about a day, all this time, if possible, the product does not need to be moved.

Features of installing self-adhesive rhinestones

At home, gluing glass decor is extremely simple:

1. lay out clothes in a place convenient for work (ironing board);
2. draw with a pencil in a certain area the ornament, how the rhinestones will be located;
3. we apply glue to the outlines drawn with a pencil;
4. using tweezers (a special pencil), lay out the decorations, while pressing them with a slight movement;
5. our engraving dries within 24 hours.

Rules for gluing with tape

1. One of the good tools that helps to glue the rhinestones is the tape. The rhinestones are fixed on the scotch tape with the upper part - a certain pattern is built.
2. Now everything depends on the type of decorative products - an iron is used for thermostats, and self-adhesive ones will need glue, which must be applied to the lower outlines of the pebbles.
3. After the decor and surface are completely glued, the film is removed.

How to glue rhinestones with an applicator

Very convenient special equipment for fastening thermostats. Often among craftsmen it is called a "soldering iron". The efficiency of this device is much higher than an iron. Together with the applicator, various attachments are sold for different shapes of rhinestones.

The principle of operation of the equipment is as follows:

1. we warm up the device;
2. pre-draw a drawing and lay out the decorations according to the scheme;
3. we press the glass with this device, thereby glue it.

It is strictly forbidden to use a real soldering iron, just ruin your clothes. Sometimes craftsmen use a curling iron for work.

How to care for jewelry with rhinestones

If the item is decorated with shiny glass stones, you need to know exactly how to take care of your items.

Washing becomes a test for any garment that has rhinestones, regardless of whether it is purchased or manually transformed by its owner:

• The washing temperature should not be more than thirty degrees, in a delicate cycle.
• Liquid powder has a more beneficial effect on various surfaces than bulk products.
• It is better not to use stain removers, bleaches. Their chemical composition dissolves glue that can simply drain.
• Do not under any circumstances unscrew the narrow surface where the stones are located, ideally it will be to exclude squeezing altogether.
• When washing, immediately turn off the "spin" operation.

The best way to clean a rhinestone item is by hand washing, and a washing machine bag can be purchased to keep your jewelry safe.

Multi-colored gems noticeably transform your clothes, the presence of spectacular stones always has a beneficial effect on the visual perception of any girl. Create beauty with your own hands!

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