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It’s been a busy and fast paced run up to Easter for the team at Crystal Parade. The first quarter of the year has been full of interesting and exc...

The UK’s premier online retailer of craft supplies, embellishment equipment and costume making materials has been very busy recently. The team at ...

For many crystallizing projects, especially gifts, you may wish to write something in crystals such as a name, initial or age. It can be harder tha...

DIAMONDS VS SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS Diamonds Vs Swarovski crystals is a conundrum many people face. So what is the difference is between diamonds and S...

TRANSFORM YOUR COSTUME Having a show stopping dress is really important in Irish dance, especially when performing a solo. But with bespoke made t...

CRYSTALLIZE WITH FLATBACK SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS You can crystallize almost anything with flatback Swarovski crystals. If you like to think of yoursel...

THE ULTIMATE CRYSTAL GLOSSARY The ultimate crystal glossary answers your questions and defines many common terms used in the crystal world. Are y...

CREATIVE HOBBY INTO CRAFT BUSINESS Turning your creative hobby into a craft business can be a way to make a little extra money and have a better w...

TOOLS FOR CRYSTALLIZING We all love crystallizing, but sometimes even for experienced crystallizers and craft addicts certain projects can seem te...

The festive season is the perfect time of year to try your balance on the ice, with temporary ice rinks popping up all over the nation. While it’s ...

Whatever you require a creative supplier for, whether it’s to supply a costume department with theatrical fabrics and crystals, or to assist with t...

Party season sparkles with crystals. It’s the most wonderful time of the year - which means it’s time to sparkle! With a festive period overflowing...