MY SECRETS TO RHINESTONING: Learn how I apply Rhinestones in TWO ways.

Learn my secrets to rhinestones, I have two techniques that I use to apply rhinestones. I get more questions on rhinestones and beads than I do on any other sewing topic so here I am to dish the tea.

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[shannon]

Using a crayon to apply stone is MUCH EASIER AND FASTER, just press the crayon gently on top of stone and it picks it up🤗🤗 great video 🎊🎊❣

[gepettowins]

1:08 first way: hot-fix (generally for stones that already have heat-activated fabric glue on the back)
3:28 second way: gem-tac/glue (generally for stones that don't come with glue. on the back)

[NerdUpLevelUp]

I've never rhinestoned before and part of my 2021 goals is learning new skills, so I need to give this a try!

[karencarleen]

I’m so glad I found your channel 🥰 I’m so excited to try this!!!

[lisal]

What a great video. I've been researching to put some rhinestones on my daughters veil. You are first person that made sense... thank you 🎉🎉

[lolaboo]

A wax pen or rhinestone picker would make your life sooo much easier never seen anyone in the business apply rhinestones this way 😭 I've been doing this 4 years now

[ColombianMusclePapi]

Thank you so much for all the advice! The gym I go to uses disco lights and Blue Lights so the gym is ideal for rhinestones. I am the coolest dude at my gym cause I subtly place rhinestones on my baseball caps. I sparkle like Edward from Twilight! 🤣😂❤

[yvonniefremont]

I handbead veils for my sister and I love using flatbacks rhinestones and pearls. I tried both method in the past but I will still pick the glue.. It's easier for me since I used tulle. Just make sure to let it set for at least overnight every section of application..

[jennymaupin]

I used gem tac on a sweatshirt. Rhinestones fell off before I washed it. Tried E6000 - same result. I'll never use either one again.

[_Italianna]

Thank you so much for creating this video! During quarantine, I did my first rhinestone project using a hotfix tool because I was stoning shoes and thought it would be the easiest. I loved using the hot fix, but I rarely see people in my inner cosplay circle use them, so I was wondering if glue was better than using hot fix. I appreciate you stating that you don't think one is better than the other because that gave me such peace of mind that me using hot fix isn't "wrong".

[matildetessari]

Hi there,
Can you apply the stone in a cotton t shirt?
What material is the board you have in the table?
Thank you!

[elizabethclaiborne]

I use by prong settings or sew ons. But I go to Mardi Gras, not a hall. It’s a rougher environment for a costume.

[janetebonanno]

Would you do a video on how to magically clean up?

[FashionNomad]

You can use the tool they use with diamond painting and the wax. That is how I do it when I am using gem tac, which is my preferred method.

[Kz-icre]

Thank you for this video! Question for you. Can adhering rhinestones to Vinyl using GemTac survive the washing machine? What is your experience with that?

[Kattarina]

Hi!! Have you ever used hotfix on lace? Or what's your favorite method to apply rhinestones on lace? :)

[nix_cosplay]

Interesting vid! Which sizes do you use most?
I use Gem-tac the most since I find it faster than having to hold the hotfix tool in place :D

[foreverdiva]

Thanks amazing video love it. Have you ever rhinestoned on silk?! So the beat won’t work on silk? Might burn it? Thanks

[irmasanchez]

Hi! Thank you for the video!

I'm planning on wrapping a 1/4 inch PVC pipe wth sisal rope. It will be placed outside in my garden. Do you think rhinestones I attach to the rope will withstand rain/heat? I was planning on using all weather E6000. Thank you!

[peculiarArt]

Not many topics on rhinestones out there I really enjoyed your video❤