Swarovski Crystal Flat Backs

Flat Back Hotfix (HF) and No Hotfix (NoHF) 2080/4 Cabochon

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Swarovski Crystal Flatback 2080/4 Cabochon was released in late 2010 during the Innovations Autumn/Winter 2011/12. The Flat Backs Hotfix line was extended to include pearl effects. This opened up a new world of design possibilities in the textile, fashion, accessories, and jewelry segments. Pearl motifs could be easily incorporated into varied motifs and themes.

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In the recent Innovations Spring/Summer 2013, released in February 2012, Swarovski again extended this range to include the fresh and vibrant Pearl Gemcolors for the Flat Backs Hotfix.

This Flat Back, named the Cabochon, is available for both:

Flat Back Hotfix (HF)
Flat Back No Hotfix (NoHF)

There is however more colors for the Flat Back Hotfix at the moment (as at Feb 2012) than for the No Hotfix. And currently the pearly effects are only for the Hotfix.

Cabochons are often referred to as cab for short.

Swarovski Flat Backs - General Information

Even though, in Swarovski lexicon, the term is "Flat Back", it seems that most people will more frequently spell it as "flatback" (one word). Therefore I will use both terms interchangeably, to mean the same thing.

Swarovski Flat Backs are loose crystal elements with a flat reverse side.

Generally, flatbacks with no Hotfix on the reverse, have an exclusive Swarovski Platinum Foiling (F) to create maximum brilliance.

Flatbacks with Hotfix will usually have an aluminium mirror finish on the reverse side as well as a pre-coating of heat sensitive glue. These are heat-applied (e.g. ironing on) to a wide range of carrier materials. They are durable and long lasting.

See more details on Foiling, How to iron on, with Recommended Heat Temperatures.

Swarovski Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon

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Swarovski Crystal Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon

Swarovski Flat Back Hotfix (HF)

Crystal Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon HF- Sizes

Swarovsky Flatback 2080/4 Cabochon HF is available in these sizes: SS10, SS16, SS34

Refer to the PP/SS Size Chart for conversion to mm and inches (Opens in new window)

Please refer the Availability Chart Matrix below for more specifics.

Swarovski Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon Hotfix - Availability Chart Matrix

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Swarovski Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon No Hotfix - Availability Chart Matrix

Crystal Flat Back 2080/4 Cabochon No HF- Sizes

Swarovsky Flatback 2080/4 Cabochon HF is available in these sizes: SS10, SS16, SS34

Refer to the PP/SS Size Chart for conversion to mm and inches (Opens in new window)

Please refer the Availability Chart Matrix below for more specifics.

Swarovski Flat Back 2788 Wave - Availability Chart Matrix

Color Bonus

I so happen to have on me some lovely photos of the Swarovsky Crystal Flatback 2080/4 Cabochon in the latest Pearl Gemcolors as at Feb 2012. (Photo Credit: CREATE YOUR STYLE). This is sure to whet your appetite so be forewarned!

These images apply only to the Flat Back Hotfix.

Click to view the larger, more delicious image.

2080/4 Crystal Ivory (001 708)