These stones have their back surface finished with a thin layer of low-melting glue that attaches stones to a textile by means of heat and pressure.
The glue layer can be manufactured in several ways:
Hot-fix with a grey Interlayer - glue is applied onto foiling with a grey interlayer (as regular supply)
Hot-fix clear - glue is applied onto a mirror layer (to order only)
Hot-fix transparent – glue is applied onto stones without foiling (to order only)
The thin reflective silver layer that markedly enhances the brilliance of cut stone is provided with protective varnish. It is attached to textiles by means of special glues.
Stones with a hole are finished with foiling and a protective varnish layer or are supplied without foiling (clear). They are sewn on with a firm nylon or polyester thread.
For more information on work with flat-back stones go to Instructions for Users
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Flat-back Stones (2009)
Colours and Effects
Crystal Collection 2009
MC Chaton Rose VIVA12