Crystal flat backs are perfect to decorate and customize your personal items. With a simple tube of good glue you can add “bling” to most everything you desire. The hardest part will be waiting for the glue to dry.
Instructions
STEP 1:
Always work on a secure flat surface that is clean and free of clutter.
STEP 2:
Have all of your tools ready and accessible.
STEP 3:
Remove any pieces, backing, glass, etc that might be part of your surface prior to gluing.
STEP 4:
Use transfer paper to sketch out the letters or design as a guide for what you want to create with flat back crystals.
STEP 5:
Work one flat back crystal at a time, using tweezers to place crystal into place over a tiny drop of glue.
STEP 6:
Lay out your flat back crystals on the frame in a design of your liking.
STEP 7:
Working one flat back crystal at a time, pick it up with a tweezers and place a drop of glue where the crystal was. Place the flat back crystal on top of the glue.
STEP 8:
Repeat until you have finishing adhering all the flat back crystals to the frame.
STEP 9:
Allow the glue to dry completely before handling.
STEP 10:
When working with crystal flat backs, use a tweezers to place the crystal onto the glue. This will give you greater control when positioning. Avoid using too much glue, which can cover the crystal and make it cloudy.