Artbeads Quick Tutorial - Swarovski Hotfix Techniques with Nick Regine

[@thehighergoddess5240]

I searched everywhere for a tutorial on using the flat head attachment. You've just saved a newbie lots of time. Thanks Nick!! 💚

[@karenscrazycutecrafts]

I love the tips and tricks with the mirror, thank you so very much for sharing this tutorial 💝💖💝💖

[@sandan2358]

Using the mirror is a great tip!

[@happyflower777]

Thank you so much

[@matildetessari9425]

Hi there, What brand is your tool? I bought one at Michaels and it doesn't work... Thank you in advance!!

[@PattiLaBarbie]

How strong would you say the glue is on the hotfix swarovskis? Do they stay on pretty well? Can you wash the garments over and over without them falling?

[@conishkee]

Too bad they didn't take the time to give you an answer. Good questions, though.

[@toniwalker362]

Can you Hotfix onto faux suede

[@conishkee]

08-25-21: You should have showed the crystal release when you inserted the pin.

[@BrooklynSkinnyPigs]

Lift the stones back onto the crystal? What?

[@hurryupnow1]

does this work on knitted wool?

[@ArtbeadsVideos]

We asked our designer Cheri for help with this question, and here's what she had to say: Hi! Since I have not tried applying Hotfix to knitted wool, I can’t say how successful it would be. I have applied it to synthetic fleece, see www.artbeads.com/snowflake-gloves.html. Here are some things to consider: The adhesive on the back of the flatbacks should stick to wool. The adhesive will need a surface to adhere to, so I would think a surface that is dense such as felted wool would work better than a loose knit. I would recommend testing on a swatch first before attempting on a finished item. The Hotfix applicator gets very hot, so you do not want it to touch the wool directly, it could scorch it. I would use an applicator tip one size smaller than the Hotfix flatback so that the edge of the tool does not make contact with the fiber surrounding the stone.