Ultimate Guide: Are Zodiac crystals as good as Swarovski?
We have spent years researching, testing, and quality checking different rhinestone manufacturers so we could offer a high quality, more cost-effec...
Ultimate Guide: Choosing and applying rhinestones for costumes
One of the most important features of a standout production has got to be the dazzling array of costumes, not just for the main characters but for ...
Preciosa rhinestones make royal headpiece sparkle
What a wonderful weekend of Royal celebrations we’ve just had, and with all that pageantry, comes a display of fabulous frocks and beautiful headwe...
Ultimate Guide: What is the difference between hotfix and non-hotfix rhinestones?
Congratulations, you’ve made the correct decision to add bling to your project using flatback crystals, and we love that! Now you need to choose wh...
Are Zodiac crystals as good as Swarovski?
Introducing Zodiac
We have spent years researching, testing, and quality checking different rhinestone manufacturers so we could offer a high quali...
Tooth gems are back on trend and here to stay
The topic of the latest beauty trend that’s on everyone’s lips, or rather teeth, is crystal tooth gems. This craze that most of us associate with t...
Zodiac crystal buttons | The best alternative to Swarovski
If you’ve not tried the latest range of Swarovski similar crystal buttons from Zodiac yet, you need to jump on the sparkly bandwagon and join in! T...
How to use rhinestones in your crochet projects
With DIY and upcycling becoming even more popular in the current climate, and vintage style handmade clothing and accessories bang on trend, we’re ...
Add sparkle to your gymnastics leotards with Preciosa crystals
We all know that gluing rhinestones to dance costumes is a huge trend in the competition world and that crystal embellishments on competition costu...
Everything you need to know about wedding nails
Come your wedding day, all eyes will be on your hands. Between the signing of your marriage certificate, the pictures your photographer takes, and ...
How to bling your own Harry Styles inspired sunglasses
Harry Styles is bringing all the sparkle of Love on Tour to Coventry, in May. So, as a couple of us from Crystal Parade are going to the concert, ...
Behind the sparkle: A Crystal Parade Story
As we approach our 12th year in the business, we at Crystal Parade have been reflecting on what has been an exciting few years in the creative arts...