Incredibly Stupid Crystal Effects Question

[Jace]

It's better to look stupid and ask then mess up your first bottle of Crystal Effects, yes?

So... I unscrewed the cap, removed the safety-seal-for-my-protection, and now can't figure out how I'm supposed to put a hole in the applicator tip... Do I clip it with scissors, stick it with a pin, or what?

Okay, get a chuckle out of this question, but then give advice, please!

Thanks,
Jeanne

[JJBrooks]

NOt a stupid question! Snip the tip with scissors.

[jillm322]

I clipped mine with scissors. The first time that I clipped the tip, I didn't get enough of a flow so I had to go back.

Better to clip a little than too much!

Jill

[Shell]

The first time I did it, I pushed a pin through. It clogged too much. So ... I went back and cut it. Just be very careful not to cut too far down ... it will make the hole too big.

[lbarnes]

here is another crystal effects question. Can you use it to adhere microbeads?

[sml1170]

Crystal Effects can be used to adhere just about anything, including microbeads. I use it to adhere the magnet to a tile. It is truly wonderful stuff!

Here is another tip : I keep a paper clip handy to push through the tip before I use CE because it tends to get clogged between uses.

[Jace]

Thanks, ladies! I gathered up my courage and clipped a tiny bit off - no hole, so another tiny bit - it worked! I applied it to my image and it's perfect... have a great night!

Jeanne

[buttons2]

Jeanne, that is NOT a stupid question. I did a really stupid THING when I got my first bottle - I snipped off the CAP!!!!! When I advertised my problem, a stamper came to my rescue and sent me a cap of a bottle she had just finished.

Wanda

[crazyforcards]

Now Wanda, You are what this site is all about. . .sharing, laughing, and pointing out that others are here who really CARE. What a small, but SUPER NICE thing to do, send you a cap. . . .that is really awesome when you stop and think about it!

[Beate]

I taped a big quilters pin to it with scotch tape. That way I always have something handy to "unplug" it. I love that stuff.

[ReindeerTrout]

Quote:

Originally Posted by buttons2

Jeanne, that is NOT a stupid question. I did a really stupid THING when I got my first bottle - I snipped off the CAP!!!!! When I advertised my problem, a stamper came to my rescue and sent me a cap of a bottle she had just finished.

Wanda

Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who did that! lol

[lemonie]

I keep a box of toothpicks handy for different things. I push the tip through when it gets clogged, then I can just throw it away...no mess. I love this stuff, too.
Melanie

[instcollector]

Am I ever glad that I read this thread! I am going to tape a quilter's pin to my bottle of Crystal Effects.......immediately!! THANKS for the tip! This will really save me time as I am always "looking" for the pin to unclog the tip! THANKS again!

Phyllis