Crystal Dragonfly

Embellish fabric with a fun crystal dragonfly for a quilt, patchwork block or clothing. Everyone will appreciate this touch of sparkle, from Kandi Corp.

Materials:

• Crazy-patchwork block or quilt
• 6 (10ss/3mm) hot-fix black diamond crystals for antennae
• 2 (16ss/4mm) hot-fix peridot crystals for eyes
• 15 (20ss/5mm) hot-fix amethyst crystals for body
• 42 (1 Oss/3mm) hot-fix clear crystals for wings
• Applicator wand- L'Orna Decorative Touch™ Wand
• Removable fabric marking pencil
• Dragonfly template

Instructions:

1. Prepare template for dragonfly motif by tracing outline of motif only (link below).
    
2. Choose area on crazy patchwork for dragonfly motif; lightly transfer pattern using removable fabric marking pencil.
    
3. Choose the correct size concave tip to fit the amethyst crystals for the applicator wand; screw into the wand.
    
4. Preheat wand for 2 minutes.
    
5. Place the amethyst crystals with the crystal side up on your work surface.
    
6. Holding the wand with tip straight down, gently pick up one crystal with the tip.
    
7. Turn wand with tip up and heat for 10-12 seconds until the glue gets shiny and begins to bubble.
    
8. Turn wand with tip down and lightly tap the crystal from the tip onto the end of the dragonfly body.
    
9. Continue to add amethyst crystals to cover the body section designated by the largest circles on the pattern.
    
10. Unplug and cool wand.
     
11. Repeat Steps 3-10 to add peridot eyes, clear crystal wings and black diamond antennae to complete the dragonfly motif.