Hand heat-setting tools
Iron
An electric iron is an ideal tool for applying hot-fix stones in home conditions and a useful aid in creating products on a small scale or to test out new designs. By using an iron, it is possible to apply various motifs as well as individual stones.
Warning: To avoid any undesirable direct steam or water contact with the fabric or stones when using a steam iron, be sure to switch off the steam function first.
Applicator
Hand soldering irons are not equipped with temperature control, however, they do make ideal tools for designers and hobbyists. 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
| Time (s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C/°F) | 160/320 | 170/338 | 180/356 |
| Synthetic fibres | 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 |
The figures are given for stones size ss 10
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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