Waiting for Shippment

Excruciating.

I don't remember what my first template was but I do remember a lot of cursing being involved.

Oh, gosh! LOL

I don't remember my first template but I'm sure I had to cut several before I got it correct. Have fun and post pictures.

My first template was a Taurus the bull design for my Hubby. I still curse him everytime he wears that shirt, but after 5 years it's only lost a few stones!!

LOL at the cursing. Add tears of frustration to that! I think my first one was a team mascot name. Still have it and use it on occasion.

My first was a dragon with some text above it in heat press vinyl for my son. My first rhinestone was a butterfly for my son's Aunt.

So it looks like I can expect to curse, cry and possibly lose some fingernails -- I'm a nail bitter (I know...gross!) and hopefully have a feeling of accomplishment in the end.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences!
~Kandi

Kandi said:

So it looks like I can expect to curse, cry and possibly lose some fingernails -- I'm a nail bitter (I know...gross!) and hopefully have a feeling of accomplishment in the end.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences!
~Kandi

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Yes. But will be worth it. DO NOT take on orders until you have the stencil thing accomplished. DO NOT put yourself in that stress box. Do some freebies for family and/or friends but do not tell them until you have it done. Remember, we have all been where you are. Have fun!

Kandi said:

So it looks like I can expect to curse, cry and possibly lose some fingernails -- I'm a nail bitter (I know...gross!) and hopefully have a feeling of accomplishment in the end.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your experiences!
~Kandi

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Kandi what Biz-Kit did you go with?... We might be able to share some more pointers if we know the template material, cutter and software you will be starting with.

Kevin

I remember the first this I did a few months ago... It was a Peace design just like the one that came with the Decal material I ordered... The first thing I ever did was a Rhinestone Decal of that little peace sign...

For me I actually read every single post, every single reply on this forum before I started... I spent DAYS and DAYS reading... But I actually found the process of creating templates very straight forward...

Kevin

I remember my first rhinestone "experience"....I thought, did I really spend money to be this agravated. It got much better with time and it has be well worth it!!

katruax said:

Kandi what Biz-Kit did you go with?... We might be able to share some more pointers if we know the template material, cutter and software you will be starting with.

Kevin

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StickyFlock
GCC Expert 24
Winpcsign

Would you suggest I get some green rubber template material to practice with first?

~Kandi

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For me I actually read every single post, every single reply on this forum before I started... I spent DAYS and DAYS reading... But I actually found the process of creating templates very straight forward...

Kevin

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That's exactly what I have been doing--reading tons of posts! I've also found tutorials/Youtube vids by Sandy Jo and Rhinestone World to be very informative.

I would not use sticky flock for everything. I save it for lettering and multi color templates. It is too expensive to use for every little design. The green hartco works well and goes a long way

Hi all... here's a quick update. My shipment is supposed to arrive on Wednesday! I just picked up a cool desk for my workstation from Craigslist ($20) and I'm repurposing a computer desk that was given to me ($0) for the heat press --mama's on a tight budget! LOL

Let's get this show on the road! Is it Wednesday yet???
~Kandi

Good move. I would also suggest you give some thought to storing and labeling your rhinestones. Organization will help when things get crazy

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Good move. I would also suggest you give some thought to storing and labeling your rhinestones. Organization will help when things get crazy

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Thanks! I read/saw posts suggesting Gatorade bottles for storage. I don't drink the stuff (and didn't want to waste money purchasing it just to dump down the drain LOL), but my friend drinks bottled water -Fiji- and is giving them to me -I like the squared shape, so that takes care of that. And I have a label maker.

~Kandi

It's Christmas in April. My WipPCSIGN arrived today! WooooHoooo! So you guys (and gals) know where I'll be for the next few hours. Wish me luck!

~Kandi