designed for production of rhinestone and nail head heat transfers, sold by the yard, 12 1/2" wide, $5.00 per yard) about 1" bigger in all 4 directions than the image will be.
Cut a piece of transfer paper (Tacky Tape. IF you are using more than one size, color, or combinations, use separate saucers for each. Dump your Heat Fix Rhinestones into a saucer. (you will be making the transfer 'up-side-down', therefore, it MUST BE REVERSED by one method or another. If you have reversed the image in the computer, you will not need to do this. IF your image is right side up (reads as you want the final to read), turn the paper over and place on a glass-Top table. Either print out your word, picture, or phrase on CHEAP, 20 lb paper OR if in a graphics program, flip the transfer image to get a MIRROR image (easier than printing the word as it should appear) if you have the ability to do so. But, in general, MS Word has a maximum font size of 72, and that will not be big enough in most cases. To get a big enough font, it may be necessary to use a graphics program, such as Corel or Adobe. Even then, some scripts become very hard to decipher. The more fancy the font, the harder it will be to read the transfer unless you plan on placing your stones against each other. Go to your computer, choose a simple font, especially if the letters are to be small. This should present no problem with most applications. Phrases may have to be in more than one line. If you are planning on placing this on a Tee-shirt or tank Top, keep in mind the maximum width you can use. The minimum letter height should be 3/4", Best letters are produced when the letters are at least 1" in height. Ready? Follow the instructions (see note above): Better to make a call than to make a mess. If you have questions, do not proceed until you have answers from us. ◾An understanding of the following instructions. ◾Tweezers than can handle whatever size rhinestones you plan to use ◾Tacky Tape (special 'paper' used for heat transfers, order at $ 5.00 per yard) ◾ Hot-fix rhinestones (Swarovski, Czech, RG2X) click here for prices and selections: Swarovski, Czech or RG2X Use the following method to produce initials, names, words, and/or pictures using Heat-Fix rhinestones. Pearls (Flat Back & Hot Fix) & Turquoise. Rhinestones (Round-Flat Back & Chatons). I knew this was possible in AI and was reluctant to purchase add on bells and whistles.Īnd Carlos, the suggestion to record the steps into actions for each rhinestone size is so exciting and practical, can't wait to give it a try. HOW TO CREATE RHINESTONE TEMPLATES SOFTWARE
There are many rhinestone software packages out there for the apparel industry, that basically sit on top of existing programs such as coreldraw. I can save the artwork setup fees that rhinestone template makers charge, and eventually, when I get my own cutter, be able to produce the templates myself. With your solution I will be able to create the artwork that gets sent to a laser cutter which produces the rhinestone templates that get filled with rhinestones, and heat pressed onto a garment.
you didn't even need a picture from me, I'm quite impressed.
Wow, Carlos and Jet, you have no idea how happy I am right now!! You have both addressed exactly what I have been trying to do.Ĭarlos, I can use your solution when I want to create a rhinestone design for outlining objects, and Jet, you hit on exactly what I have been trying to do.
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