Hand Heat-setting Devices
a) Iron
An iron is the ideal tool for application of loose Hot-Fix (HF) stones as well as complex motifs in home conditions.
Warning: To avoid contact between the fabric or stones and steam or water while using a steam iron, switch off the steam function.
b) Soldering iron (Tip applicator)
Soldering irons, ideal tools for designers and hobbyists, are usually not equipped with a temperature control. Unless otherwise stated, the producer supplies the tool with a preset temperature ranging from 160°C to 180°C (320°F - 356°F).
Applicator and Iron – Loose Stones
| Material | Time (s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 160 | 170 | 180 |
| Synthetics | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Silk | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Cotton | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Linen | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Viscose | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Wool | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Denim | 18 | 15 | 12 |
| Lycra | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Sizes ss 4 – 48 basic setting
NOTE:
All application values specified in the table are guidelines only. The optimization of these for the particular size of the stone, type of textile material and any setting device requires testing on a sample piece of the carrier material used.
Copyright Preciosa August 2008
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