I want to stick gems on tshirts? How to??

[HayleySullivan]

I wanted to get some plain tshirts and stick gems on them with my business name ... I have looked for loads of compaines to do this and cant seem to find anywhere so want to try it myself.#

Does anyone know which rhinestones/gems i would need to buy - and what i can use to stick them on a tshirt (without them all coming off in the wash)!!

Thanks x

 

[elliebee]

Hi,

You need Swarovski Hot Fix. these are genuine Swarovski Crystals which are flat on the back with a little bit of glue already applied. You place the crystals on the t.shirt then heat using an iron or a special hot fix tool (depends on what sort of area you want to cover). Done correctly, you can wash item as normal.

I used to design and make wedding stationery so used these a lot. I Went through a phase of "blinging" everything. (mobile phone, jeans, jewellery etc). The kids were scared to sit still for more than 2 minutes in case I did them! LOL

You can buy the crystals loose in packs and create your own design or you can buy the letters too. I always used this site for my supplies.
http://www.beadsandcrystals.co.uk/
HTH
Elaine

 

[elliebee]

I've just had a quick look on that site and they say they can create Iron On Transfers of your own design too. Would that be be easier for you?

Here's the link

Swarovski Elements Iron on Crystal Transfers - Crystal Beads: Beads and Crystals are specialist suppliers of Swarovski crystals

Elaine

 

[HayleySullivan]

Thanks for replying so quickly - I will have a look on the site now xx

 

[Passionate]

That's seems like a really cool idea, could you post some pictures when your done?

 

[Bejewelled]

Hot Fix stones as mentioned above or you can buy a fabric glue called Gem-Tac which is excellent. I've used this to stick rhinestones on to denim etc.