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Crystalizing Pole Cloths
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I got my crystals from a local place – they were NOT cheap though I would siggest Ebay – there are FAR better deals on Ebay and you get WAY more crystals.
I spent $100 just on crystals!!!!
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I love the hotfix crystals – super easy – I'm hoping I don't mess up on costume because the crystals were ridiculous!
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I have looked online and do not understand the sizes, so I am just gonna go check out Hobby Lobby. Yes, Crystals are pricey but shine so much better than the plastic ones.
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I've used the hotfix with a special hot fix tool. They sell a couple of different types but I got the one made by Jolee at Michaels.
The tip is like a small iron…it heats up and you heat the crystals one at a time. You press it to each crystal for about 20 – 25 seconds. Very time consuming but they stay! I've washed some of my stuff in the machine several times and they stay on.
The applicator comes with several different sized tips to fit different sized crystals.
http://www.amazon.com/Jolees-Boutique-Hot-Fix-Tool/dp/B002PI4S80
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I just saw this at Michaels Craft store yesterday and debated on wheather or not to get some. I make my own glitter heels and have made my own pole tops but why it didnt dawn on me to bling out the tops too is a mystery! Cant wait to have some fun with this!
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I have used the tool too, and it is great providing you aren’t working on a large design. I make, bling and sell booty shorts and tops all the time so I am pretty familiar with the process. eBay is far cheaper than any bricks and mortar location as a rule. As to sizes, the lower the ss number the smaller the stone. For example, ss
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Ss10 is 2mm, ss12 is 3mm. I think ss8 is the smallest at 1mm, and extremely difficult to work with. You can also get shapes such as teardrops, hearts, ovals etc. if you want real sparkle go for the ab
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By the way…I've never tried mine on shoes…it works really well on fabric though. It is a painstakingly slow proces. 20 seconds doesn't sound like a lot but it is and I always seem to need a lot more stones than I estimate.
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