The good part is that because the material is reusable, your cost will be made up in just a few shirts. The highest up front cost you would have for rhinestones is the Sticky Flock template material, which is normally around 7-8 dollars a foot. Like Sticky Flock, Hot-Fix Tape can be reused a few times. Acrylic Hot-Fix Tape is needed to move rhinestones and is made to withstand the heat of your application. Just like adhesive vinyl, transfer tape is used to move your design onto the item you are putting it on. The best part? The template material is reusable! Cut it one time and you can use it over 50 times! Brush your stones in, and it will be nearly perfect, requiring minimal adjustments. A simple paint brush from the hardware store will be perfect for the job. We recommend Sticky Flock template material. Cut out a template with holes, brush the stones in, and you’ve got a rhinestone transfer ready in minutes! A common complaint about template material is that not all the stones go in and you will have to flip over the stones. Let’s be honest here, you’re thinking that these rhinestones are going to be hand placed, right? That’s the beauty of template material. These are most commonly used for accent pieces in designs due to their higher cost. Machine cut rhinestones contain more facets than our Korean low lead stones, which results in a higher quality and a brighter shine. These stones have an iridescent coat on the stone that reflects light more and creates a more “sparkling” appearance. In addition to the basic colors, you can also purchase Korean low lead stones in Arora Borealis or “AB” colors. Rhinestones can come in other sizes, but SS6, SS10, SS16, and SS20 are the most commonly found and easiest to work with. SS10 rhinestones are the most common stones with the widest variety of colors. The larger the number, the bigger the stone. Rhinestones come in a variety of sizes, measured in “ss” units. While rhinestones can be applied with a home iron, a heat press is the best option because you can regulate the pressure and temperature. TRW uses and recommends Korean low lead rhinestones for customers and businesses as they are the best quality for an affordable price. Rhinestones are not recommended to be pressed to 100% nylon, ribbed garments, satin, or denim due to the likelihood of the stones falling off over time.
They can be pressed to most fabrics and Bling N-E-Thing decal material. These have a heat activated glue on the back and are best applied with a heat press. Apparel rhinestones are called “hot-fix” rhinestones. Your products carry your business’ reputation, so make sure you are purchasing the best quality stones for your customers so you can proudly stand behind your work. Be advised, there is a difference in rhinestone quality. This is the most obvious item needed, of course. If you already own a Silhouette, then the biggest investment is already purchased! With just a few more items, you’ll be ready to start cranking out some awesome bling! Rhinestones
Due to the demand of bling shirts with weddings, dance moms, and sport moms a Silhouette business can quickly increase their profits by simply adding rhinestones to their existing offerings. One of the most common statements I hear from people is, “I have always wanted to do rhinestones, but I am too intimidated!” In your Silhouette business, rhinestones are an easy item to start using with high profits. However, I know someone who is! Welcome Lisa Potts from The Rhinestone World. I’ve had several Cutting for Business readers ask me about rhinestones, more specifically – are rhinestones a profitable addition to my Silhouette or Cricut business? I’ll be honest with you, I am not much of a “bling” person. Additionally, I may get commissions for purchases made through other affiliate links in this post. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.