Rhinestones 101

The rhinestones have a heat activated glue on the back/flat side of the rhinestone and can be applied with a household iron or professional heat press.

To apply the transfer with a household iron, you can follow these steps:

Set the iron to Cotton setting. If you're using a steam iron, use the dry setting.
Remove the white plastic backing from the transfer.
Position the transfer face up on the fabric in the place(clear transfer paper will be on top of rhinestones, with the sticky side of the paper against the fabric)
Press: Using pressure, hold the iron down on the transfer for 20-30 seconds. Do not move iron back and forth. Press each section of the transfer until all sections have been heated.
Cool: Let the rhinestones cool down.
Peel: Slowly peel off the clear plastic transfer paper.
Press again: Press the iron directly on the design for another 10-15 seconds.

If using a heat press, set temp to 320F. Press for 20-25 seconds with medium pressure. Remove paper and press again for an additional 10-15 seconds.

Consider the fabric: Different fabrics require different heat settings and care. For example, cotton can handle high heat well, while polyester may be more sensitive. Delicate fabrics like silk should be ironed through a pressing cloth. Test the fabric for the amount of heat it can tolerate before pressing on the transfer.

Check the rhinestones: Gently pick at the rhinestones to make sure they're well attached.

Protect the transfer: Cover the transfer with parchment or baking paper to protect it while ironing.