Ironing

Ironing and Crystallized™ Swarovski Elements

Crystallized™ offers certain products that have special Hotfix glue on the underside of the crystals. These products can be easily applied by using heat - for example, an iron (no steam - water and steam adversely affect the application results).

how to use iron to apply Crystallized Elements

Ironing

Ironing method of application can be used with:

Flat Backs Hotfix
Transfers with Hotfix
Crystal Fabric

You can use a simple iron press or a conventional iron. Best results are obtained with an iron that has no steam holes in the sole plate.
Just iron onto your fabric, e.g. T-shirt or jeans, by following the steps below.

Use a flat, stable surface for ironing. Use a non-steam iron (no steam holes) if possible. Do not use steam.
Set iron to to moderate setting, like silk or wool (120 °C - 170°C | 250°F - 340°F)
Cut as close as possible to design.
Peel off white backing and discard.
Position design on fabric with the Hotfix glue side on the garment.
Turn inside out. If necessary, tuck a piece of thick paper into the item of clothing, under the crystals. (This will prevent the crystal elements leaving indentation marks on the other side of the garment.)
Place an ironing cloth between your iron and your garment to protect your garment from the heat. (The underside of your garment should be facing up).

Ironing cloth can be a piece of calico, cotton material, or baking paper.
Place heated iron directly on top of where the crystal/transfer is. Do not move the iron to and fro. Apply moderate pressure. (Work this way throughout the crystal transfer area if you have a large piece of design hotfix transfer.)
After about 10 seconds, lift the iron away. Use your hands over the ironing cloth and press down on the crystals/transfer area with a firm pressure.
Wait till it cools and SLOWLY peel back the transparent foil to check if the crystals have fused to the garment. If not, repeat from step 8 again for a longer time.
To finish, allow piece to cool down. Then carefully remove transparent foil.

These detailed steps only seem to be overly long and complicated because in reality, it is really quite easy.

Temperature Guide for Hotfix and XILION Transfers

(Information courtesy of Swarovski Crystallized™)

Hotfix & XILION Transfers

Recommended Pressure: low
Ironing Aid: Teflon
With Art. 2029, Ringed Roses, a 10% longer application time is recommended.

Recommended Application Side

Temperature and approx. time (in seconds)
	120°C 250°F	130°C 265°F	140°C 285°F	150°C 300°F	160°C 320°F	120°C 250°F
Wool-Trevira	20	17	14	11	8	5
Cotton	15	13	11	9	7	5
Linen	15	13	11	9	7	5
Wool	25	22	19	16	13	10
Viscose	18	15	12	9	7	5
Tulle	13	12	21	18	15	12
Denim	25	23	21	18	15	12
Lycra	25	21	17	13	9	5
Cotton Jersey	15	13	11	9	7	5
Synthetic Suede	35	30	25	18	13	8
Silk	14	13	11	9	7	5
Synthetics	10	9	8	7	6	5
Technical Fabrics	10	9	8	7	6	5
Artificial Fur	60	50	40	30	20	10

Crystal Fabric

Recommended Pressure: high
Ironing Air: Teflon, ironing cloth

Recommended Application Side

Temperature and approx. time (in seconds)
	120°C 250°F	130°C 265°F	140°C 285°F	150°C 300°F	160°C 320°F	120°C 250°F
Wool-Trevira	60	55	50	45	40	30
Cotton	60	55	50	45	40	35
Linen	65	60	55	50	45	40
Wool	60	50	50	45	40	30
Viscose	45	40	40	35	25	20
Tulle	65	60	55	50	45	40
Denim	65	60	55	50	45	40
Lycra	40	40	35	30	25	20
Cotton Jersey	45	30	25	25	25	20
Synthetic Suede	40	40	35	30	25	20
Silk	55	50	45	40	35	30
Synthetics	45	40	40	35	30	2
Technical Fabrics	40	30	25	25	20	20
Artificial Fur	40	40	35	30	25	20