craftgrrl | Sawrovski rhinestones!

So what are the best sizes to use? It looks like 12ss (~3mm) is the standard, for crystalizing accessories. I'm thinking 12ss and 10ss?

What about other things like T-shirts and greeting cards, along with other crafts? Can you use the regular loose rhinestones, or would you have to use the hotfix rhinestones, and how do you go about doing that? Is there an instructional manual anywhere?

Just looking for some help from anyone who has used these before..I didnt see anything in the FAQ.

Thanks!