IF you have any doubt, place one of the rhinestones on a scrape of fabric and place an iron heated to 'Wool' on it.
The backings on Heat Fix rhinestones appears somewhat rough, may have small grid marks in it, is either gray or green, and it is matte.
Before you go any further, I should warn you.USE ONLY HEAT FIX RHINESTONES FOR THIS PROCESS. REMEMBER, the GOOD side of the rhinestone (shiny side with facets) goes DOWN into the tape. IF you miss the place, you can remove and redo as often as it takes to get what you want. Using tweezers, place the Heat Fix Rhinestones FACE DOWN onto the tape exactly where you want them to be. Place the clear transfer tape STICKY SIDE UP, centered over image and affix with a small amount of tape (cellophane or masking tape) over each corner.do not affix too well, for you will have trouble removing the transfer.just barely catch the corners is good enough. (Backing is usually white paper with a shiny side, or may be a translucent waffle backing). Remove the backing from the Transfer Paper (Tacky Tape) and set aside in a safe place.do not discard this backing. IF you used the reversed method in a graphics program, tape to any working surface right side up. IF you used the 'right side up-cheap printing paper' method, tape to a glass Top table and place a light under the table so that you clearly can see the image. Tape the image to a working surface (Cellophane or masking tape.just to hold image in place.). don't even think about using cellophane tape!!) is 4" X 6", then cut transfer paper 6" X 8") Do not remove the backing paper before cutting.you will have a mess. designed for production of rhinestone and nail head heat transfers, sold by the yard, 12 1/2" wide, $5.00 per yard) about 1" bigger in all 4 directions than the image will be. Cut a piece of transfer paper (Tacky Tape. IF you are using more than one size, color, or combinations, use separate saucers for each. Dump your Heat Fix Rhinestones into a saucer. (you will be making the transfer 'up-side-down', therefore, it MUST BE REVERSED by one method or another. 
If you have reversed the image in the computer, you will not need to do this.
IF your image is right side up (reads as you want the final to read), turn the paper over and place on a glass-Top table. Either print out your word, picture, or phrase on CHEAP, 20 lb paper OR if in a graphics program, flip the transfer image to get a MIRROR image (easier than printing the word as it should appear) if you have the ability to do so. But, in general, MS Word has a maximum font size of 72, and that will not be big enough in most cases. To get a big enough font, it may be necessary to use a graphics program, such as Corel or Adobe. 
Even then, some scripts become very hard to decipher. The more fancy the font, the harder it will be to read the transfer unless you plan on placing your stones against each other. Go to your computer, choose a simple font, especially if the letters are to be small.This should present no problem with most applications. Phrases may have to be in more than one line. If you are planning on placing this on a Tee-shirt or tank Top, keep in mind the maximum width you can use. The minimum letter height should be 3/4", Best letters are produced when the letters are at least 1" in height. Ready? Follow the instructions (see note above): Better to make a call than to make a mess. If you have questions, do not proceed until you have answers from us. ◾An understanding of the following instructions. ◾Tweezers than can handle whatever size rhinestones you plan to use ◾Tacky Tape (special 'paper' used for heat transfers, order at $ 5.00 per yard) ◾ Hot-fix rhinestones (Swarovski, Czech, RG2X) click here for prices and selections: Swarovski, Czech or RG2X Use the following method to produce initials, names, words, and/or pictures using Heat-Fix rhinestones. Pearls (Flat Back & Hot Fix) & Turquoise.Rhinestones (Round-Flat Back & Chatons).
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