
I knew this was possible in AI and was reluctant to purchase add on bells and whistles.Īnd Carlos, the suggestion to record the steps into actions for each rhinestone size is so exciting and practical, can't wait to give it a try. There are many rhinestone software packages out there for the apparel industry, that basically sit on top of existing programs such as coreldraw. I can save the artwork setup fees that rhinestone template makers charge, and eventually, when I get my own cutter, be able to produce the templates myself. With your solution I will be able to create the artwork that gets sent to a laser cutter which produces the rhinestone templates that get filled with rhinestones, and heat pressed onto a garment. With your solution I will be able to create the artwork that gets sent to a laser cutter which produces the rhinestone templates that get filled with rhinestones, and heat pressed onto a garment. Make sure that all stones are securely adhered before moving onto the next step.

This can be done using a toothpick or tweezers for precision and accuracy. you didn't even need a picture from me, I'm quite impressed. Apply Adhesive to the Back of Each Rhinestone: The first step is to apply a small amount of adhesive to the back of each rhinestone.

Wow, Carlos and Jet, you have no idea how happy I am right now!! You have both addressed exactly what I have been trying to do.Ĭarlos, I can use your solution when I want to create a rhinestone design for outlining objects, and Jet, you hit on exactly what I have been trying to do.
