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FLAT BACK

STONES

PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

DSI London

WELCOME
TO PRECIOSA
The master craftsmen at Preciosa have devoted themselves to
crystal cutting for generations. Preciosa was established in 1948
and has continued the century-old glass making tradition of
North Bohemia. Our reputation for excellence has endured
over the past sixty years. Today, we use only state-of-the-art
technology in our manufacturing process. We are well known
for producing machine-cut crystal components. In the jewellery
trade our name is synonymous with quality, placing Preciosa
in aclass of its own worldwide. When you choose Preciosa
as asupplier, you gain apartner you can rely on. Our vast
collection of machine-cut stones, beads, pearls, special stones,
chandelier trimmings and fine jewellery stones satisfies the most
demanding customers.

Let your creative


energy be inspired
by the brilliance of
thousands of facets of
Preciosa stones.

DSI London

Environment
Preciosa is the European company that believes in supporting the preservation of
the environment. We strive to ensure safety for those who use our products. We enforce
environmentally safe working conditions and utilize ecologically responsible technologies.
The highest standards of quality and ecological certification are fully met by our lead-free
MC Chaton Rose VIVA 12 and MAXIMA by Preciosa product line which both contain less
than 0,009 % lead. Our production is regularly tested by accredited laboratories in order to
ensure their compliance with all major crystal standards and legislation below:

ASTM F2923-11*

Standard Specification for Consumer Product


Safety for Childrens Jewellery

ASTM F963-11*

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for


Toy Safety

CPSC 16 CFR 1303

Lead in aSurface Coating

CPSIA*

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Safety of Toys

Heavy metal migration limits according to


Directive 2009/48/EC

OEKO-TEX Standard 100


Product Class II

REACH

 egistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and


R
Restriction of Chemical Substances

RoHS**

PRECIOSA products that carry


our new Lead-Free Brilliance
symbol contain less than
0.009 % lead (< 90 ppm) and
are made according to the
highest environmental and
sustainable manufacturing
practices. These premium
products meet the most
stringent industry standards
and international certifications.

Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances

* Requirements of this standard are fully met by our lead-free MC Chaton Rose VIVA 12 and MAXIMA by Preciosa product line.
** Except Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Hyacinth, Light Siam, Olivine, Siam, Sun.

FLAT BACK
STONES
Preciosa Flat Back Stones are easily applied to a wide range
ofmaterials; whether you are gluing, hot-fixing or sewing
them on. Preciosa most exclusive product is the MC Chaton
Rose VIVA 12. Known for its brilliance, sparkle and glitter, it
features a more intense AB effect and an even greater glue-joint
resistance. Preciosa Flat Back Stones are available in a vast array
of shapes, sizes, colours and coatings.

No Hotfix Stones
These stones are designed for application by gluing and have ahighly resistant multilayer
silver foiling that protects against damage and intensifies their brilliance. Our No Hotfix
Stones can be easily fixed with recommended one- or two-component glues on various types
ofsurfaces.

OVERVIEW

MC Chaton Rose
VIVA 12

art.

438 11 612

ss

MC Chaton Rose

art.

438 11 110

ss 4

MC Rivoli FB

art.

438 11 301

mm

10, 12, 14, 16

MC Flower FB

art.

438 02 302

ss

10, 16, 20, 34

MC Navette FB

art.

438 14 110

mm 84

MC Pearshape FB

art.

438 15 110

mm

84.8, 106

MC Square FB

art.

438 23 210

mm

33, 44, 66

MC Baguette FB

art.

438 26 210

mm 52.5

MC Triangle FB

art.

438 21 210

mm 6

MC Chessboard
Circle

art.

438 11 302

mm

6, 10

MC Chessboard
Circle

art.

438 11 302

mm

14, 20

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 34, 40, 48

PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

Hotfix Stones
Hotfix Stones from Preciosa feature aspecial adhesive. Their unique Aero-Bubble structure
guarantees easy and delicate application on wide variety of materials. All our Hotfix Stones
have aspecial grey interlayer that ensures better adhesion, thereby prolonging their durability in
applications even on modern elastic fabrics.

OVERVIEW
MC Chaton Rose
VIVA 12

art.

438 11 612

ss

MC Chaton Rose

art.

438 11 110

ss 4

MC Rivoli FB

art.

438 11 301

mm

10, 12, 14, 16

MC Flower FB

art.

438 02 302

ss

10, 16, 20, 34

MC Navette FB

art.

438 14 110

mm 84

MC Pearshape FB

art.

438 15 110

mm

84.8, 106

MC Square FB

art.

438 23 210

mm

33, 44, 66

MC Baguette FB

art.

438 26 210

mm 52.5

MC Triangle FB

art.

438 21 210

mm 6

5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 34, 40, 48

We still manufacture
all our products
exclusively in the
Czech Republic.

Jitka Klett

Sew-on Stones
Our vast assortment of Sew-on Stones constitutes another special category in the Preciosa
Collection. Sewing is an ideal technique for attaching larger stones. Our Sew-on Stones
can be attached to all sorts of materials by using nylon or polyester threads guaranteeing
anunsurpassed holding force.

OVERVIEW

MC Oval 601 2H

art.

438 62 601

mm

1811, 2314

MC Loch Rose VIVA 12 1H

art.

438 61 612

mm

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

MC Rivoli 2H

art.

438 61 302

mm

10, 12, 14

MC Chaton Rose VIVA 12 2H

art.

438 61 613

mm

8, 10, 12

MC Oval 301 2H

art.

438 62 301

mm

107, 16x11, 2417

MC Navette 301 2H

art.

438 64 301

mm

126, 189

MC Pearshape 301 2H

art.

438 67 301

mm

127, 1810.5

MC Square 303 2H

art.

438 73 303

mm

1616, 2222

MC Rectangle 301 2H

art.

438 76 301

mm

1813, 2518

MC Square 301

art.

438 73 301

mm

66, 88, 1010

MC Flower 301

art.

438 52 301

mm

6, 8, 10, 12, 14

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Conversion table of sizes


ss

mm

1:1

ss

mm

1.501.70

10

2.702.90

1.701.90

12

3.003.20

1.902.10

16

3.804.00

2.102.30

2.302.50

20

4.604.80

2.502.70

30

6.306.50

1:1

ss

mm

34

7.007.30

40

8.358.65

48

10.9511.25

1:1

Possible applications
Gluing, setting, clay modelling,
ironing, sewing, beading,
stringing, wiring, knotting,
knitting, crocheting.

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Colours

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Crystal
00030

Gold Beryl
10430

Light Siam
90070

Jet
23980

Jonquil
80100

Siam
90090

White Opal
01000

Citrine
80310

Garnet
90120

Black Diamond
40010

Topaz
10070

Burgundy
90100

Aquamarine
60000

Light Colorado Topaz


10330

Light Burgundy
90095

Aqua Bohemica
60010

Smoked Topaz
10220

Amethyst
20050

Turquoise
63030

Gold Quartz
00530

Light Amethyst
20020

Light Sapphire
30020

Light Peach
90300

Violet
20310

Sapphire
30050

Rose Opal
71350

Alexandrite
20210

Montana
30340

Light Rose
70020

Tanzanite
20410

Capri Blue
60310

Pink Sapphire***
70220

Deep Tanzanite
20480

Indicolite
60100

Rose
70010

Blue Zircon
60230

Indian Pink
70040

Chrysolite
50000

Fuchsia
70350

Peridot
50520

Ruby
90110

Emerald
50730

Sun
90310

Green Turmaline
50020

Hyacinth
90040

Olivine
50230

Coral
93180

NOTE:
Slight deviations in colour shades are unavoidable.

PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

Coatings
Crystal AB
00030 AB

Crystal Viridian* ***


00030 Vir

Crystal Argent Flare


00030 AgF

Crystal Lagoon*
00030 Lag

Crystal Velvet*
00030 Vel

Crystal Bermuda Blue* **


00030 BBl

Crystal Honey
00030 Hon

Crystal Heliotrope* **
00030 Hel

Crystal Blond Flare*


00030 BdF

Crystal Blue Flare*


00030 BlF

Crystal Aurum*
00030 Aur

Crystal Valentinite* ***


00030 Val

Crystal Starlight Gold*


00030 StG

Crystal Labrador*
00030 Lab

Crystal Monte Carlo*


00030 MtC

Jet Silver Flare*


23980 SiF

Crystal Capri Gold*


00030 CaG

Jet Hematite*
23980 Hem

Crystal Apricot*
00030 Apri

Jet Brown Flare*


23980 BrF

Crystal Venus
00030 Ven
Crystal Volcano* **
00030 Vol
Crystal Vitrail Light* **
00030 VL
Crystal Vitrail Medium* **
00030 VM

NOTE:
Coatings which are not in the standard offer are available for MCChaton Rose VIVA12
only on a special request.
* Products with these coatings are not resistant to plating and similar processing.
** Crystal Heliotrope, Crystal Volcano, Crystal Vitrail Light, Crystal Vitrail Medium, Crystal
Bermuda Blue are available only on MCChaton Roses VIVA12, ss 16, 20.
*** Only for MC Flower 301.

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APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS

DSI London

Glueing
CHOICE OF THE GLUE
The choice of the best glueing system is the first step that ensures a long-lasting application.
When selecting the most suitable glue, the following factors have to be considered:
The cavity type / gap for glueing
The stone size / glued surface
The glueing properties and required surface treatment
The type of the base material

EXAMPLES OF GLUE PRODUCERS


Two-component epoxides

Cyanoacrylate

Modified silicone

Dispersive

Plus 300 Endfest


(UHU GmbH)

Cyberbond Apollo 2999


(Cyberbond)

E 6000
(Eclectic product)

DSI glue
(DSI visions)

Araldite 2011
(Huntsman Corp.)

Pronto CA 50 gel
(3M)

Konishi Ultrabond SU
(Konishi Co., Ltd.)

RBC Adhesive 118


(RBC Ind. Inc.)

Loctite 454 gel


(Loctite Corp.)

Cemedine Super XG
(Cemedine Co., Ltd.)

UHU Sekundenkleber
(UHU GmbH)

There are many producers of epoxy glues. The crucial quality of the glue is its curing
time of ca. 12 hours at 20 C. The use of epoxy glues Rapid is not recommended.
Never use a quick setting glue which could damage the stone foiling! The use of
other unmentioned glues has to be discussed with the Preciosa components sales
representative.

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MATERIALS FOR GLUEING, TYPES OF GLUE


The following table provides a list of commonly known and readily available glues that are
suitable for different applications and materials. It can also serve as a guide to select an optimal
glue for the chosen application and base material.

TYPE OF THE BASE MATERIAL

TYPE OF THE GLUE


Two-comp.
epoxides

Hard
materials

Polymer
materials
(glueable)

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Modified
silicone

Glass

Metal

Ceramics

Stone

Plastics: PPMA, PC, PS, ABS, PVC

Rubber

TPE (Thermoplastic elastomers)

Casting resin

Porous
materials

Cyanoacrylate

Dispersive

Textiles

PU foams

Paper

Cork

Wood

PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

CARE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH NO HOTFIX


AND SEW-ON STONES
Textile products with No Hotfix Stones glued or sewed onto them are usually very sensitive to
maintenance techniques and require careful handling.
It is therefore strongly recommended that if the need arises, they should only be washed
by hand, using lukewarm water with aminimum amount of non-aggressive washing agents
(detergents, washing agents designed for use with soft fabrics). Donot tumble dry or wring the
washed products. Wrap them in atowel, gently squeeze the water out and then lay them out on
an absorbent ground to dry (e.g. like woolen sweaters).
An alternative procedure can be selected only after apositive test result has been achieved with
aproof sample.

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Zuzana ilhnov

Hotfix basic principles


24

hrs

min
Application

Cooling

Curing

Care

It takes about 5 minutes


for the glue to cool down
after the application.
After this time, the
stones are fixed to the
base material.

The glue should cure


for 24 hours to get
firm and durable. Do
not handle or wash the
textile material during
this period.

Textile material with


applied stones can
be washed at 60 C,
tumble-dried, drycleaned and carefully
ironed.

SHAPE OF THE BASE MATERIAL


Base material without a flat area (rounded, dome-shaped surface) or under bending stress in the
application area (e.g. shoes, zippers) is not suitable for applying big stones in particular.

Material without
a flat area

Material under
bending stress

PRESSURE
The application pressure depends on the chosen Hotfix stones, base material and technical
equipment (machines etc.). Choosing an appropriate pressure when applying the Hotfix stones
is another of the decisive factors for a high-quality bond between the stone and the base
material. It is recommended to test the pressure on a material sample.

Low pressure the glue does


not adhere

Optimal pressure the glue


adheres without spreading out

Pressure too high


the glue spreads out

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HOTFIX APPLICATION
Thanks to the unique adhesive, the Hotfix stones can be very gently applied onto most textile
materials. Our Hotfix stones are designed to ensure maximum smoothness and efficiency in
your production process, thus minimizing production costs. Our adhesive layer on the bottom
of the stones enables the use of all state of the art heat-setting devices based on simultaneous
application of heat and pressure as well as ultrasonic devices with application times from 0.3
sec. per one stone.

Front side application (ss10)


Material

Weight
(g/m2)

Temperature

140 C
285 F

150 C
300 F

160 C
320 F

170 C
340 F

180 C
355 F

190 C
375 F

200 C
390 F

Reference Fabric (100% Cotton)

120 150

38

32

25

20

17

14

12

Cotton jersey (100% Cotton)

130 170

38

32

25

20

17

13

11

Linen

170 210

40

35

28

23

18

13

10

Silk fabrics

30 50

40

32

25

20

17

13

10

Jeans (87% Cotton)

250 290

40

35

28

23

18

14

12

Wool/cashmere felt

330 370

42

35

28

23

18

15

12

Viscose

100 120

40

35

30

25

20

18

17

40 60

41

35

29

24

20

15

12

Chiffon
Lace (PES 100%)

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Time
(sec.)

80 100

42

35

28

23

18

16

14

Lycra

180 220

45

37

30

25

20

16

12

Taffeta (PES 100%)

230 270

45

37

30

25

20

16

14

Fleece (PES 100%)

200 220

42

37

30

25

20

16

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PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

Back side application (all sizes)


Material

Weight
(g/m2)

Temperature

Time
(sec.)

120 C
250 F

130 C
265 F

140 C
285 F

150 C
300 F

160 C
320 F

170 C
340 F

180 C
355 F

190 C
375 F

200 C
390 F

Reference Fabric
(100% Cotton)

120 150

17

14

11

Cotton jersey
(100% Cotton)

130 170

20

14

12

Linen

170 210

20

15

12

Silk fabrics

30 50

15

13

11

Jeans (87% Cotton)

250 290

27

24

22

18

16

13

10

Wool/cashm. cloth

180 200

34

25

20

17

15

12

10

Wool/cashm. felt

330 370

Viscose

100 120

22

15

12

Chiffon

not r ecom m ended


9

40 60

18

12

10

80 100

30

22

15

11

Lycra

180 220

34

25

17

13

10

Taffeta (PES 100%)

230 270

30

15

12

Fleece (PES 100%)

200 220

Lace (PES 100%)

not r ecom m ended

All application values specified in the table are guidelines only. The optimization of
these for the particular size of the stone, type of textile material and any setting
device requires testing on a sample piece of the carrier material used. Tests should
be always carried out from the start of production. Bond strength of Preciosa stones
on textiles reaches its desired quality in 24 hours from application, therefore it is not
recommended to carry out any testing and washing of applied stones before his time.

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HOW TO RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY APPLIED STONE?


Acorrect combination of application parameters results in afirm bond between the
stone and the underlying base material. In this case, atiny amount of glue is extruded
around the stone circumference. The extruded glue does not interfere with the aesthetic
aspects of the applied stone as it is not visible by eye, only under amagnifying glass. If
thin or soft materials are used the stone is correctly applied when the glue soaks alittle
through the base material and is visible on the reverse side.
If incorrect parameters are chosen (e.g. too high temperature and pressure or wrong
application time) aconsiderable amount of the glue can melt and soak into the material
getting thus away from the stone. The result is aweak bond between the stone and the
base material.
If the application temperature or pressure are too low or the application time too short
the glue is not sufficiently activated and problems with adhesion occur.

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PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, THEIR CAUSES


AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PROBLEM

CAUSE

The stone does not adhere to the base material.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

The glue spreads around the stone.

7, 8, 9, 10

The stone does not hold on seams or layered materials.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

CAUSE

RECOMMENDATION

1 The application temperature is too low.

Increase the temperature by 10 C (20 F) at least.

2 The application time is too short.

Prolong the application time. In case of a thick or


multilayer material apply the heat from the front side
through the stone.

3 The pressure is too low.

It can occur by application on a thick material. Increase


the pressure.

4 Uneven distribution of heat on the heated surface.

Check the temperature with a measuring tape or a laser


thermometer. If the difference is higher than ca 5 C
(10 F) repair the heat press.

5 The heat press closes askew.

Repair the heat press.

6 The application pad is not suitable.

Test different application pads and choose the most


suitable one.

7 The application temperature is too high.

Lower the temperature by 20 C (40 F) at least.

8 The application time is too long.

Shorten the application time.

9 The pressure is too high.

Decrease the pressure of the heat press.

10 The application pad is too hard.

Use a softer application pad.

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Care of Textile Materials


with
Hotfix Stones
CARE OF TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH HOTFIX STONES

ThThe
e VIVA12
and
other
at-back
stones
by Preciosa
come
complete
withwith
a highVIVA 12chaton
chatonroses
roses
and
other
flat-back
stones
by Preciosa
come
complete
ahigh
quality
adhesive
layer.
When
all
the
application
rules
are
observed,
the
adhesive
is
resistant
to
theto
quality adhesive layer. When all the application rules are observed, the adhesive is resistant
following
maintenance
techniques:
the following maintenance techniques:

Washing:
textile
products
with
glass
stones,
turn turn
themthem
inside
out. out.
Washing:Before
Beforewashing
washing
textile
products
with
glass
stones,
inside
Use
gentle washing
cycle
(60(60
CC
/ 140
F),
and
toto
avoid
thethe
stones
being
damaged,
Useaagentle
washing
cycle
/ 140
F),
and
avoid
stones
being
damaged,
put
soft bag
annel).
putthe
theproducts
productsinto
intoaasoft
bag((flannel).
Ironing:
protect the
rst
cover
them
with
a soft
annel
cloth.
Ironing: To
To protect
the stones
stonesfrom
fromdamage,
damage,
first
cover
them
with
asoft
flannel
cloth.
Set
maximum ofof150
not apply
forfortoo
Setthe
theiron
irontotoaamaximum
150C
C(302
(302F).
F).Do
Donot
apply heat
heatto
tothe
thestones
stones
too
long
might
melt.
longas
asthe
theadhesive
adhesive
might
melt.
Drying:
drying
products
with
stones,
turnturn
them
inside
out,out,
andand
to avoid
Drying:Before
Before
dryingtextile
textile
products
with
stones,
them
inside
to avoid
the
stones
being
damaged,
put put
the the
products
intointo
a soft
annel
bag. bag. In atumbler
the
stones
being
damaged,
products
asoft
flannel
Indryer,
a tumbler
dryer,temperature
use a low temperature
anddrying
a gentle
drying cycle.
use alow
and agentle
cycle.
Bleaching:
products
and
to to
thethe
stones,
do not
use use
chlorine
Bleaching:To
Toavoid
avoiddamage
damagetototextile
textile
products
and
stones,
donot
chlorine
bleach.
bleach.
Cleaning:
Textile
products
with
stones
cancan
be dry-cleaned,
using
perchlorethylene.
This
Cleaning:
Textile
products
with
stones
be dry-cleaned,
using
perchlorethylene.
technique
requiresrequires
utmost caution.
This technique
utmost caution.
Using
solvents:
Textile
products
withwith
stones
can be
usingusing
hydrocalumites.
Using
solvents:
Textile
products
stones
candry-cleaned,
be dry-cleaned,
Thhydrocalumites.
is technique alsoThis
requires
utmostalso
caution
turn
the products
put them
technique
requires
utmost
caution inside
turn out
the and
products
inside
into
a
soft

annel
bag.
out and put them into asoft flannel bag.
Professional
wet-cleaning:
Textile
products
withwith
stones
can be
cleaned
Professional
wet-cleaning:
Textile
products
stones
can
be cleaned at
at aprofessional
a professional cleaner.
cleaner.

While
with
Preciosa
stones,
it is
absolutely
necessary
to follow
Whilemaintaining
maintainingtextile
textileproducts
products
with
Preciosa
stones,
it is
absolutely
necessary
to follow
the
maintenance
symbols
attached
to
each
garment.
In
those
cases
when
the
values
given
the in
the maintenance symbols attached to each garment. In those cases when the valuesingiven
pictograms
on theon
garment
exceed exceed
the values
in given
these instructions,
it is necessary
to adapt to
the pictograms
the garment
thegiven
values
in these instructions,
it is necessary
them
to them
the values
stipulated
by Preciosa
adapt
to the
values stipulated
by.Preciosa.

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PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS

FLAT BACK STONES

SERGEY SURKOV & MELIA sponsored by PRECIOSA, DSI London

Crystal Components
Member of PRECIOSA Group
PRECIOSA is a registered trademark.
Preciosa Customer Centre
Opletalova 3197
466 67 Jablonec nad Nisou
Czech Republic
www.preciosa.com
2015 Preciosa, a. s.
March 2015
SAP 4181204

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