FLAT BACK STONES
PRECIOSA Crystal Components
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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 a class of its own worldwide. When you choose Preciosa as a supplier, you gain a partner 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.
Š 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 Children’s Jewellery
ASTM F963-11*
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
CPSC 16 CFR 1303
Lead in a Surface 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.
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FLAT BACK STONES Preciosa Flat Back Stones are easily applied to a wide range of materials; 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.
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No Hotfix Stones These stones are designed for application by gluing and have a highly 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 of surfaces.
OVERVIEW
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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 8×4
MC Pearshape FB
art.
438 15 110
mm
8×4.8, 10×6
MC Square FB
art.
438 23 210
mm
3×3, 4×4, 6×6
MC Baguette FB
art.
438 26 210
mm 5×2.5
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
MC Chessboard Square
art.
438 23 301
mm
8×8, 10×10, 12×12
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 34, 40, 48
PRECIOSA CRYSTAL COMPONENTS
FLAT BACK STONES
Hotfix Stones PRECIOSA Hotfix stones have a unique glue composition and grey interlayer that guarantees easy application, outstanding adhesion and long durability.
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 8×4
MC Pearshape FB
art.
438 15 110
mm
8×4.8, 10×6
MC Square FB
art.
438 23 210
mm
3×3, 4×4, 6×6
MC Baguette FB
art.
438 26 210
mm 5×2.5
MC Triangle FB
art.
438 21 210
mm 6
5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 34, 40, 48
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We still manufacture all our products exclusively in the Czech Republic.
Š 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 an unsurpassed holding force.
OVERVIEW
MC Oval 601 2H
art.
438 62 601
mm
18×11, 23×14
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
10×7, 16x11, 24×17
MC Navette 301 2H
art.
438 64 301
mm
12×6, 18×9
MC Pearshape 301 2H
art.
438 67 301
mm
12×7, 18×10.5
MC Square 303 2H
art.
438 73 303
mm
16×16, 22×22
MC Rectangle 301 2H
art.
438 76 301
mm
18×13, 25×18
MC Square 301
art.
438 73 301
mm
6×6, 8×8, 10×10
MC Flower 301
art.
438 52 301
mm
6, 8, 10, 12, 14
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Conversion table of sizes ss
ø mm
4
1:1
ss
ø mm
1.50–1.70
10
2.70–2.90
5
1.70–1.90
12
3.00–3.20
6
1.90–2.10
16
3.80–4.00
7
2.10–2.30
8
2.30–2.50
20
4.60–4.80
9
2.50–2.70
30
6.30–6.50
1:1
ss
ø mm
34
7.00–7.30
40
8.35–8.65
48
10.95–11.25
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
Coral 93180
Jet 23980
Jonquil 80100
Light Siam 90070
White Opal 01000
Citrine 80310
Siam 90090
Black Diamond 40010
Topaz 10070
Garnet 90120
Aquamarine 60000
Light Colorado Topaz 10330
Burgundy 90100
Aqua Bohemica 60010
Smoked Topaz 10220
Light Burgundy 90095
Turquoise 63030
Gold Quartz 00530
Amethyst 20050
Light Sapphire 30020
Light Peach 90300
Light Amethyst 20020
Sapphire 30050
Rose Opal 71350
Violet 20310
Montana 30340
Light Rose 70020
Alexandrite 20210
Capri Blue 60310
Pink Sapphire*** 70220
Tanzanite 20410
Indicolite 60100
Rose 70010
Deep Tanzanite 20480
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
Padparadscha 90350
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 MC Chaton 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 MC Chaton Roses VIVA12®, ss 16, 20. *** Only for MC Flower 301.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 a minimum amount of non-aggressive washing agents (detergents, washing agents designed for use with soft fabrics). Do not tumble dry or wring the washed products. Wrap them in a towel, 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 a positive test result has been achieved with a proof sample.
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© Zuzana Šilhánová
Hotfix – basic principles 24
5
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
9
7
5
4
4
4
Cotton jersey (100% Cotton)
130 – 170
20
14
12
9
7
5
4
4
4
Linen
170 – 210
20
15
12
9
7
6
5
4
4
Silk fabrics
30 – 50
15
13
11
9
7
5
4
4
3
Jeans (87% Cotton)
250 – 290
27
24
22
18
16
13
10
8
6
Wool/cashm.– cloth
180 – 200
34
25
20
17
15
12
10
8
6
Wool/cashm. – felt
330 – 370
Viscose
100 – 120
22
15
12
Chiffon
not r ecom m ended 9
7
5
4
4
4
40 – 60
18
12
10
8
6
5
4
4
3
80 – 100
30
22
15
11
8
6
5
4
4
Lycra
180 – 220
34
25
17
13
10
8
6
6
5
Taffeta (PES 100%)
230 – 270
30
15
12
9
7
5
4
4
4
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? A correct combination of application parameters results in a firm bond between the stone and the underlying base material. In this case, a tiny 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 a magnifying glass. If thin or soft materials are used the stone is correctly applied when the glue soaks a little 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) a considerable amount of the glue can melt and soak into the material getting thus away from the stone. The result is a weak 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 flat-back stones by Preciosa come complete withwith a highVIVA 12®chaton chatonroses roses and other flat-back stones by Preciosa come complete a high 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 °C°C / 140 °F), and toto avoid thethe stones being damaged, Useaa gentle washing cycle / 140 °F), and avoid stones being damaged, put soft bag annel). putthe theproducts productsinto intoaa soft bag(fl(flannel). Ironing: protect the first cover them with a soft flannel cloth. Ironing: To To protect the stones stonesfrom fromdamage, damage, first cover them with a soft flannel cloth. Set maximum ofof150 not apply forfortoo Setthe theiron irontotoaa maximum 150°C °C(302 (302°F). °F).Do Do not 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 flannel bag. bag. In a tumbler the stones being damaged, products a soft flannel Indryer, a tumbler dryer,temperature use a low temperature anddrying a gentle drying cycle. use a low and a gentle cycle. Bleaching: products and to to thethe stones, do not use use chlorine Bleaching:To Toavoid avoiddamage damagetototextile textile products and stones, do not 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 fl annel bag. out and put them into a soft flannel bag. Professional wet-cleaning: Textile products withwith stones can be cleaned Professional wet-cleaning: Textile products stones can be cleaned at at a professional 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
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