Ironing

Heat Application for Swarovski Transfers, Hotfix, Crystal Fabric

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Ironing is one of the easiest heat application methods for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS that have special Hotfix glue on the underside of the crystals. These products are easily applied using heat - for example, an iron (no steam - water and steam adversely affect the application results).

Transfers. Flat Backs Hotfix, and Crystal Fabric can easily be ironed onto fabric, like for example on t-shirts or jeans.

Ironing

This method of application can be used with:

• Flat Backs Hotfix
• Transfers with Hotfix
• Crystal Fabric

Steps

You can use a conventional iron or a simple press. Best results are obtained with an iron that has no steam holes in the sole plate.
Just iron onto your fabric, e.g. T-shirt or jeans, by following the steps below.

1. Use a flat, stable surface for ironing. Use a non-steam iron (no steam holes) if possible. Do not use steam.
2. Set to moderate setting, like silk or wool (120 ° C - 170° C | 250° F - 340° F)
3. Cut as close as possible to design.
4. Peel off white backing and discard.
5. Position design on fabric with the Hotfix glue side on the garment.
   
6. Turn garment inside out. If necessary, tuck a piece of thick paper into the item of clothing, under the crystals. (This will prevent the crystal elements leaving indentation marks on the other side of the garment.)
   
7. Place an ironing cloth between your iron and your garment to protect your garment from the heat. (The underside of your garment should be facing up).
   
   Ironing cloth can be a piece of calico, cotton material, or baking paper.
8. Place heated iron directly on top of where the crystal/transfer is. Do not move the iron to and fro. Apply moderate pressure. (Work this way throughout the crystal transfer area if you have a large piece of design hotfix transfer.)
9. After about 10 seconds, lift the iron away. Use your hands over the ironing cloth and press down on the crystals/transfer area with a firm pressure.
10. Wait till it cools and SLOWLY peel back the transparent foil to check if the crystals have fused to the garment. If not, repeat from step 8 again for a longer time.
11. To finish, allow piece to cool down. Then carefully remove transparent foil.

These detailed steps only seem to be overly long and complicated when written down but in reality, it is really quite easy.

Temperature Guide for Hotfix and XILION Transfers

Upgraded XILION Rose 2038

The 2038, launched in February 2012, is an upgrade from the previous 2028 XILION Rose. The 2038 The following heat application instructions are particular to the improved 2038 (which covers the Flat Back 2038 XILION Rose Hotfix, the entire assortment of Crystaltex, and Transfers). For all articles prior to 2038, please use the Heat Temperature settings in the next section.

With the new improved 2038, the heat application can be from either side. Note however that when applying heat from the "Alternative" side, the temperatures needed are higher.

Hotfix & XILION Transfers

Recommended Pressure: low
Ironing Aid: Teflon
With Art. 2029, Ringed Roses, a 10% longer application time is recommended.
Recommended Application Side

Crystal Fabric

Recommended Pressure: high
Ironing Air: Teflon, ironing cloth
Recommended Application Side

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