Discuss the different methods of adding some bling to your designs. Rhinestone and rhinestud transfers, templates, equipment, software and supplies are inlcuded in this forum.
I am going to post How to make a Rhinestone Transfer by Hand with pictures
If any one has any Questions please ask, Thes are my own ways of doing things, and my own ideas, No one has paid me to do this , I am doing it on my Own. Sandy Jo
First Materials you will need are
Heat Press
Tweezer
Transfer tape
Rhinestones
Great Light
Reading Glasses unless you have great eyes
The size of Rhinestones I use most often are 2mm or 6SS the size of a ball point Pen
or 3mm or 12SS these are the size I used in this lesson.
All Rhinestones need to have glue affixed to the back and ready for pressing. Hot fix is a Brand to look For.
I currently purchase my rhinestones and transfer tape, from these 2 sources, but do a search and find some more awesome ones and post here for others, www.rhinestoneguy.com www.Hypnotikwear.com
I purchase by 1440 at a time.
ok so now we have our materials all set up,
Time to get your image ready,
go to whatever graphic program you use, draw up whatever you want.
I have done a text pattern for us to practice with.
Our Text reads I Make T-shirts, (see image)
you can copy mine off or make your own,
I play with the size on my computer untill I have printed it and am happy with the size and how the stones will lay on it. Imagine it on a shirt,, to big, to lil,, judge for your self.
Later play with more bold letters and double up your rhinestones so you have 2 wide on each line up to 4 wide.
Once you have your Fonts Right Reverse them.
Print
Now you are ready to take this pattern to your Rhinestone table ( see Image)
With your pattern laying on Table take your Transer Tape lay over it and cut it slightly larger than the pattern. (See Image)
Take White Backer off the Transfer Tape set it aside , you will need this later.
Have 2 pieces of tape ready,
Set Clear Transfer Tape sticky side up on top of your pattern, DO NOT STICK IT TO THE PATTERN.
use the 2 pieced of tape to stick the clear Transfer tape to the pattern or table, i tape to the table so i can reuse my pattern hundreds of times.
I am Cheap,, lol
It is very sticky be careful or you will feel like a fly in a fly trap.
The Tape is like this so we can place our stones on here and they attach.
Yep, Hang on , i have alot of info for ya,, Just had to let me dogs outside,, lol
hang on i will post everything from start to finish tonight,, Sandy Jo
After you have the sticky tape in place, get your rhinetones out,
The Stones will be placed on the tape face down, the the sticky side.
all the stones I have ever used have had a Green glue facing me.
so Sparkley side down, stuck to tape.
Start on one side and start to place the stones following your pattern you can see thru the tape.
Space them how you would like, but leave enough room so you are not over crowding the stones as when you go to press, it will crush them and make them move. ( see image)
I placed these stones in 7 minutes from start to finish.
when you are done, place white piece of Transfer tape you took off earlier back on over the rhinestones, press with your hand to make sure stones are stuck well.
If you ever put a stone in the wrong place, just pick it up. and replace. before the white backer goes back on.
now that the backer in on turn it over, how does it look,, AWESOME,, I BET
Ok crank your press, get it ready i press mostly everything at 375 for 17 seconds, so adjust your time and temp from what mine is, I also adjust my pressure, to what I do for sweatshirts, because the stones are think and glass and can break under to much pressure and heat. I adjust up 1 and 1/2 turns.
so now we have the pattern done,, wasn't is easy,, guys the sky is the limit here, you can make lots and lots of transfers in a small amount of time,
so now you have your transfer ready , the press is ready, peel off the white backer again.
prepress your t-shirt or sweatshirt or bag or whatever your medium is.
place your stones that are on the tape transfer on the garment, make sure you have it good and centered,
the tape will stick to the garment, that is how it is suppose to be.
Place Teflon sheet over garment and rhinestones, and down goes the press, for 15 seconds
take teflon sheet off and wait a few seconds, not to long tho or the transfer will peel and pull, but a few so the glue starts to cool just a few seconds, and peel the tape off making sure the stones stay in place.(see image)
So Now you have the pressed t-shirt with the rhinestone image on it, and have peeled it, take the T-shirt and turn inside out , sometimes the inside will be slightly stuck together, while the shirt is hot,, off press gently pull apart , this is from the glue.
ok the shirt is inside out press again 5 seconds.
with teflon sheet over.
turn right side out,, press again 5 seconds, teflon sheet over,,
Yahoooo you just made a awesome Rhinestone T-shirt,, and it was so easy..and Beautiful
Tips for making Rhinestone T-shirt Transfers.
#1 if you are making a saying like Bride or a Graphic, remember a skinny line takes a smaller rhinestone, a thicker line takes 2 rhinestones wide or a bigger rhinestones, and the transfers look awesome when you mix it up, script is beautiful mixed with 2mm and 3mm sizes.
#2 If you have a real thick bold font, use 3 or 4 wide next to each other, to start off try to use a font that is more square untill you get some expierence.
#3 When I have my Transfer made and ready to lay on shirt, I find the middle of Transfer and put a snip with a scissors, in the middle, so I know as I am placing it , that is the middle and to line it up with Tag.(If the Tag is Straight)
#4.Remember to unstick the inside while turning inside out while still hot.
remember this is not just for tees, also sweatshirts, jeans, jean pockets, sweatpants on the butts, ect, as well as canvas bags, and lots more,
I always attach a tag, that says,
If you love this garment now, wash in cold water inside out, hang to dry or tumble without heat, I will stay like this a very long time.
Heat attaches the Rhinestones, it will also make them fall off.
Ok I hope you all can understand all this, if not let me know,,
I cannot wait to see what you guys make.Please post so we all can see.
This is only the beginning, Just think of everything you can make! I used over 150 stones in this saying.Order lots they go fast when you have found the stones you like, to work with.
Sandy Jo
Dear Sandy Jo,
First off, you are just too cute!!!
Second, thank you so much for this awesome thread!
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Originally Posted by sjidohair
Tips for making Rhinestone T-shirt Transfers.
#1 if you are making a saying like Bride or a Graphic, remember a skinny line takes a smaller rhinestone, a thicker line takes 2 rhinestones wide or a bigger rhinestones, and the transfers look awesome when you mix it up, script is beautiful mixed with 2mm and 3mm sizes.
#2 If you have a real thick bold font, use 3 or 4 wide next to each other, to start off try to use a font that is more square untill you get some expierence.
Sandy Jo
I am not sure what it means to mix the stones? Do you have something you did with script or diff size stones so I can get a mental pic of it? If not, no prob, I can poke around the net, but was just wondering... thanks so much for everything, Sandy Jo... I cracked up when I saw the glasses included in the supply pic!! Too funny! (PS: yes, I need them!!!)
PS: Just added this to my Favs!
Last edited by Girlzndollz; July 28th, 2008 at 09:01 PM.
Reason: added ps.
Oooo Sandy I am so excited! Thank you for making it seem so simple. I am ready to stay up late and make stuff even though I know I need to go to work tomorrow. I think I will work on my quotes and do some tomorrow when I get home from work -ooo the ideas are 'a churnin!
Kelly,
Here are 2 examples of mixing up sizes of stones,,
Let me know if you need any help, by mixing it means, using different sizes in different areas, making it look a lil more custom.
Sandy Jo
I was going to make a T-shirt forum one, but thought I might be not be able to use it,, on the example in the lesson, and i need the glasses for this and beading ,, lol
Lesson for making a Rhinestone Transfer #1 
my own ways of doing things, and my own ideas, No one has paid me to do this , I am doing it on my Own.
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