Rhinestones like this are mass produced out of a variety of products including plastic. The cost is low but so is the quality. The first crystals were invented in , by Daniel Swarovski. His newly invented machine for cutting and faceting crystal jewelry stones revolutionized the jewelry business. To ward off imitators, Swarovski moved his company to the small, remote village of Wattens in Austria.
Swarovski is still a family owned company. Swarovski crystals are recognized as the highest quality man made crystals in the world, today it is estimated more than 85 percent of U. What is the difference between flat back "hot fix" crystals and "non hot fix" flat back rhinestones?
To the untrained eye, a rhinestone is just a rhinestone…right? Believe it or not, the type of rhinestone you purchase comes with many options, just like diamonds.
Of course a major benefit of rhinestones is you get all that bling at a mere fraction of the cost of an actual diamond, but it still helps to know what you are looking for. The origin of the name rhinestone actually comes from a type of crystal that was found near the Rhine River. These stones became precious and expensive since there were only a very limited amount available and only in this specific location. As a result, a jeweler by the name of George Friedrich Strass found a way to create similar-looking crystals on using glass and metal power.
The European crystal was created in by the Austrian jeweler Daniel European. He created a glass cutting machine that would revolutionize the rhinestone world. Place fabric face up on a flat surface that can withstand heat. Position rhinestone with the adhesive side against the face of the fabric in the area where you wish it to adhere.
Heat up your iron to about degrees. Once iron is heated, press and hold iron to the rhinestone with medium pressure for about 17 seconds. After heat is applied, glue should melt and rhinestone should adhere to fabric. Let dry and cool. What does AB or Special Effects mean? AB stands for Aurora borealis which means "northern lights".
Aurora borealis rhinestones have a special iridescent finish that shines with many colors. The iridescent surface is a result of a very thin layer of metallic atoms that have been deposited on the lower surface of the stone. This process was invented in by the Swarovski.
You can download a size chart by clicking HERE. How many pieces are in a gross? One gross equals stones. How do I care for my garments with hot fix rhinestones attached? Turn inside out before washing and select a mild wash cycle and a mild detergent.
To ensure that the flat backs will not be damaged during the washing process, cover them with a soft washing bag. Dry at a warm temperature with reduced thermal load. There are holes on the back of the base so you can sew the rhinestone to garments, shoes, bags, accessories easily.
The claw rhinestones are hold with the metal claw which makes it different from the sew on stones. Another collection of rhinestones with sew on setting. The metal rim with sew-on holes on the back hugs the edge of rhinestones. The rhinestones are embedded in the mechanical mounts with prongs in the back that can go through the clothing to the back of the fabric and bend over. They are widely used on leather goods and shoes.
There are different types of mounting like Tiffany mounts and rim sets. Rhinestones with pointed back was designed to imitate the look of diamond. The pointed back makes the rhinestones shine even more, which makes them look brilliant and dazzling. The same cutting flat back crystals rhinestones will shine less, compared to the same cutting rhinestone with a pointed back. However, the feature, flatback, makes it easy to glue on the things you want to decorate.
The glass rhinestones are made of glass and formed by machine cutting. The glass itself is transparent. Manufacturers will put a layer of metal coating onto the backside of the stones so light is able to reflect and make rhinestones shine like a diamond. When the lead oxide is added to glass, a crystal is produced. The lead enhances the sparkle of the crystal and helps to reflect the colors better than pure glass.
The higher the lead content, the better the quality of the crystal. Glass must have at least a one percent lead content to be classified as crystal in the United States. In Europe, the lead content must be at least four percent to be classified as a crystal.
Crystal rhinestones such as Swarovski and Preciosa Crystal are more expensive than glass rhinestones. They are mass production, low cost, lead-free, light and do not easily break. If you need a large number of rhinestone with a low budget, plastic rhinestones are great for you. There are two kinds of plastic stones: acrylic and resin. Acrylic rhinestones are formed by mold injection. The acrylic material is transparent, easy for molding, light and unbreakable.
They can easily be mass produced in various shapes, sizes, and colors of rhinestones. Resin rhinestones are made by dripping the resin into the silicon mold. This way, manufacturers are able to make the stone with complex designs on the surface. Sparkling rhinestones are so attractive!
Are they plastic? Why can they shine like diamonds? Here is the introduction to plastic rhinestones and two main categories — acrylic and resin. We sometimes name the rhinestones after the place it is made in. As for Preciosa, it is call Czech rhinestones. There are also Egyptian rhinestones, Chinese rhinestones and Taiwanese rhinestone.
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