Hotfix-Transfers/Bögen

FAQS

Rhinestone transfers are hotfix rhinestones set on a clear carrier film in a ready-made layout. The glue on the back of each stone melts with heat, so you can apply hundreds or thousands of crystals in one press instead of fixing them individually. We stock them as cut-to-size sheets and ready-made motifs.

Cut the transfer to size, peel off the backing paper and place it glue-side down with the film facing up. Cover with baking paper, press with a dry iron or heat press for around 15 to 25 seconds, then peel away the film. If a stone lifts, replace the film and press again.

A household iron works well for most projects. Turn the steam off and protect the transfer with baking paper. A heat press gives more even heat and pressure, which helps with large sheets and repeat orders. To add single stones around your design, use a hotfix applicator.

We don't recommend washing our hotfix rhinestone sheets. They aren't suitable for machine washing, and water may cause discolouration, so they're best for costumes, outerwear and accessories that won't need regular washing.

Both are rhinestone transfers. A rhinestone sheet is an evenly spaced mesh of stones that you cut to any shape, while a motif is a ready-made design, such as a smiley face or skull. Both are hotfix and apply the same way.

Choose hotfix sheets for fabric, as the glue bonds with heat. Self-adhesive rhinestone sheets peel and stick with no heat, so they suit hard surfaces like wood, plastic, metal, acrylic and signage.

Rhinestone sheets are simple to use, just cut to size and affix using your chosen method. Hotfix transfer sheets need to be ironed on, whereas self adhesive sheets simply peel off and stick straight onto the surface – no glue or heat required.

There are two types of rhinestone sheets: Hotfix rhinestone sheets which can be ironed onto various surfaces, and self adhesive rhinestone sheets which have a strong sticky backing that doesn’t require glue or heat.

Rhinestone sheets can be applied to a number of surfaces such as plastic, wood, metal, MDF, acrylic, resin, laminate. It is not suitable for clothing or items that need to bend freely.

To remove the rhinestone sheets, gently but firmly peel them away from the surface. If there is some resistance, applying heat to the sheets will make it easier, such as a low heat iron. Due to the strength of the adhesive, when removing the rhinestone sheeting you may experience slight damage to the surface it was covering.

Rhinestone sheets can be used to decorate small items, such as clothing, accessories and household objects, by cutting the sheet to your preferred size and applying it. Or they can be used on a large scale to decorate advertising stands, point of sale signs and have even been added to staging to create a dazzling concert set.

Yes, rhinestone sheets can be used for professional projects such as theatre staging, set and costumes, marketing and advertising stands, product launches and displays, concert and gig staging, photography backgrounds, wedding venues and party/event planning.

Yes. Cut through the sheet and film with sharp scissors to make shapes, letters, strips or panels. Keep the film on until after pressing so the stones stay in place.

  • SS8 (2.7mm): fine, dense shimmer for an all-over sparkly finish
  • SS10 (3mm): an all-rounder for clothing and accessories
  • SS16 (4mm): more sparkle per stone, ideal for stage and dancewear
  • SS20 (5mm): bold, chunky sparkle for statement pieces