LOOK HERE FOR HELP WITH SETTING  RHINESTONES & NAILHEADS WITH THE     HOMEPRO LR TOOL      The HomePro along with the appropriate size rhinestone die tools will set Loose stones into Tiffany or Ring settings as well as Pre-set rhinestones.                  Use the controls to fast forward, rewind or stop The slide show starts with "Setting Pre-set Rhinestones" and then continues with "Setting Loose Stones into Ring Rimsettings and Tiffany Settings". The section on the Tiffany settings is towards the end so be patient or use the slide show controls to fast forward.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EYELET AND A GROMMET?   SHOWN BELOW : These Will All Fit Into A 1/4"  Hole The Difference Is The "Outside" Diameter or "Flange"            Eyelets and grommets are both measure the same way . They are measured  by the inside diameter or the size of the hole after setting. Eyelets and Self Piercing Grommets have a smaller diameter "Face" or "FLANGE" then  standard "sheet metal" grommets. Eyelets  are more commonly sold without a washer but, washers are made and are available for eyelets and do help to assure that the eyelet is secure on the material . Self piercing grommets and Standard "sheet metal" grommets are  always sold as two pieces;  the top grommet/eyelet style piece and a washer which is placed on the bottom of the project to sandwich the material between. A standard "sheet metal"  grommet has a larger "FACE" or "FLANGE", then both the self piercing grommets and eyelets as shown in the picture below.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STUD, A NAILHEAD & A SPOT?   There is no difference between a stud, a nailhead or a spot. Although the terminology suggests that each of these may be a different type of item they are in fact all the same thing. The top of the nailhead can be flat, domed, shaped or have a texture or design on it. They do all have prongs, but these too can vary in lengths as well as the number of prongs can vary. Nailheads, studs & spots are available in 2, 4 & 5 pronged versions

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRE-SET RHINESTONE AND A LOOSE STONE SET INTO A RIM SETTING?      A pre-set rhinestone consists of a crystal or acrylic stone which has already been afixed into the pronged rimsetting and is sold as one piece.         Loose stones are also produced in both acrylic and crystal.  A well known brand of loose crystal rhinestones is Swarovski. These stones can be glued to the material or they can be used with a pronged rimsetting which is sold seperately. The loose stone and the rimsetting must be assembled before they are ready to set into the material.     Will the HomePro LR Tool set loose stones into  "Tiffany Settings" and "Ring/Rimsettings"?       The HomePro along with the appropriate size rhinestone die tools will set  Loose stones into Tiffany or Ring settings as well as Pre-set rhinestones

LOOK HERE FOR HELP WITH MEASURING  BODICE FITTING & LACING Use the controls to fast forward, rewind or stop BUST: Using a tape measure, measure around the back, past the underarms and back around to the front. Put arms down at sides and measure across the fullest part of the bosom. WAIST: Measure around waist, approx. 3" up from your belly button. Please Note: Bodice Measurements Listed Have Already Taken Into Account The "Training" That Will Take Place When Lacing The Bodice. Purchase the size listed only if your actual measurements fall within that range.  For Faire Lady Costumes - Do Not Take Any Inches Off Of Your Actual Measurement When Determining Your Bodice Size.

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