thank you for joining us today we are going to show you techniques commonly used for applying rhinestones to dance fabrics and completed costumes this video will walk you through preparing your garment and workspace choosing your glue and tools care and transport of your costume design inspiration and application tips we will assume that prior to this point you have already decided on a design and budget for your embellishments have chosen the type and size of the rhinestones and have estimated the quantity needed for your design for more help with these things please visit www.rkphotomagictrix.com over a pillow or a piece of cardboard or holding the costume and stretching as you go are all options a 2 liter plastic bottle works well for tights or leggings step 2 prepare your workspace always assume the glue will seep through your fabric use cardboard wax paper or a clean garbage bag between layers to prevent messes on your costume and your work surface here we are using cardboard wrapped in wax paper which gives you the benefit of stretching the fabric plus creates a nonstick surface consideration for seeping glue is especially important when working with net tutus chiffon and thin like Rah's step 3 choose your glue consider how flat you are able to lay your garment when selecting your adhesive a quick set industrial gel glue like e6000 is a great option when working on a three-dimensional surface and will minimize the problem of the rhinestones shifting or sliding before the glue sets white glues such as gem tack jewel it and jewel bond are user-friendly glues that dry clear and do not have the odor of e6000 they take longer to set and so are better suited for costumes that can lay flat for a period of time they are very strong when completely dry step 4 choose your tools this is a personal preference and you may want to try some different methods we recommend having a tool to help dispense the glue and a tool to pick up the rhinestones to dispense the glue our favorite tool is a fine-tipped syringe though with practice you can use many glues straight from the bottle or tube you will use less and get better control and therefore less mess using a tool with a fine tip we've found that this is especially helpful when using a gel style glue with a thicker consistency such as ecent to fill the syringe first remove the plunger and set it aside open the tube of glue by piercing the tip with the cap squeeze enough glue into the syringe to fill it wall to wall keeping it near the top replace the plunger and squeeze most of the air out before the glue fills the tip the syringe will be harder to work with if you have trapped air inside the canister twist on the included tip and squeeze out any remaining air so glue fills the tip practice buying a small amount of glue onto a napkin or paper towel remember a dot of glue is all you'll need for most stones larger embellishments may need a few dots of glue to be securely attached to avoid trailing strings of excess glue between dots when using e6000 try rolling your wrist slightly inward while lifting the syringe tip away from the garment another benefit over working straight from the tube you can cut off the flow of glue by pulling upward on the plunger to reverse the pressure this will help avoid messes on your work surface when you set the syringe down to ensure your work surface is protected however we always suggest setting your glue tools on a barrier surface such as a paper plate be sure to regularly wipe off any excess glue that accumulates on the tip to prevent clogging and minimize glue strings between dots the glue is usable for up to two days if you can keep it from drying in the syringe plug the tip with a pin or a straightened paper clip and store the syringe in an airtight bag during breaks the new in six thousand jewelry and bead glue includes fine tips that screw straight on to the cap plastic tips can also be purchased that screw right on to the e6000 tubes or the e6000 2 ounce tubes come with an applicator tip as part of the bottle these are good alternatives to working with a syringe filled with a six thousand it all depends on how large a dot of glue you need and can control remember to protect your work surface when working right from any e6000 bottle the white glues dry clear and have a consistency that may be easier to use straight from the bottle for larger embellishments however even these glues can be applied with more precision by using our bulb syringe bottle this collapsible bottle should be used with white glues only you can collapse the filled bulb syringe bottle between your fingers to use it and when you replace the orange cap it can be stored in this position household tricks to pick up rhinestones include a pencil eraser crayons or a toothpick with a bit of dried glue or candle wax at the tip we also offer tools designed specifically for this purpose which are easier to use and harder to lose the economic pickin stick is made of bright pink plastic with a bit of moldable beeswax on one end and a fine tip on the other with the lightest touch you can pick up a crystal and place it on your glue dot then turn the tool around to refine the stones placement and set it into the glue with light pressure sold in twin packs it's an indispensable tool for both large and very small stones the crystal katana expands on this idea with a premium jeweler's wax tip that leaves little to no residue on the surface of the crystal the lightweight bamboo shaft is hollow and the twist off chrome end was designed to fit over the top of the angled Swarovski Elements facets allowing you to push the stone firmly in place with less fatigue always good to have on hand is a pair of good old fashioned tweezers our angled fine point tweezers can pick up even the smallest stones and can get in tight spaces care and transport of your costume the glues we have discussed are washable and permanent this means your rhinestones can be washed and dried into the glue bond will remain at full strength we recommend waiting at least four days after finishing the project before the first wash hand wash or if the completed costume can be washed in the Machine use the gentle setting and turn it inside out to prevent scratches on the surface of the crystal for the same reason air drying is recommended do not dry clean your costume if you have glued on your embellishments the dry cleaning process will weaken the bond when you are ready to transport your costume you can keep it protected from dirt and surfaces that may dull or scratch the crystal simply by keeping it covered depending on the characteristics of the costume itself this may mean hanging it inside a garment egg or folding it into a box or three-dimensional bag to prevent crushing if the fabric is very delicate and is prone to snags you may also wish to cover any heavily embellished areas with tissue paper or a paper towel design inspiration and application tips with any project remember to do a test area first before diving in this could mean practicing on a scrap piece of fabric paper or an area of the costume that is less prominent the most common application misstep remember not to spread your glue over an area this inhibits the natural stretch of the material do not draw a line of glue instead place a dot of glue for each stone in this way the costume can stretch with the wearer and each stone is individually secured again you may not need to worry about coming up with a design if it has already been determined for you and you are simply copying the pattern however if you are interested in creating your own rhinestone design there are several methods lining scattering covering applique method or following the pattern of the costume form or application tips and design inspiration visit our website www.sunbeltchryslerjeepdodge.com we offer great tips and tricks to help you and your performance shine you