PERFECTLY HORRID HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS
So it’s that time of year again; the leaves have fallen, the skeletal trees lay bare and the warm touch of a summers afternoon seems a lifetime ago...
CRYSTAL PARADE AND MAK TUMANG
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...
SWAROVSKI AND PRECIOSA CRYSTALS FOR CINDERELLA
The UK’s premier online retailer of craft supplies, embellishment equipment and costume making materials has been very busy recently. The team at ...
HOW TO PERFECT LETTERING WITH CRYSTALS AND E6000 GLUE
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
Diamonds Vs Swarovski crystals is a conundrum many people face. So what is the difference is between diamonds and S...
TRANSFORM YOUR IRISH DANCE COSTUME
TRANSFORM YOUR COSTUME
Having a show stopping dress is really important in Irish dance, especially when performing a solo. But with bespoke made t...
THE STRANGEST THINGS YOU CAN CRYSTALLIZE WITH FLATBACK SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
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
The ultimate crystal glossary answers your questions and defines many common terms used in the crystal world.
Are y...
HOW TO START YOUR OWN CRAFT BUSINESS
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...
4 MUST HAVE TOOLS FOR CRYSTALLIZING
TOOLS FOR CRYSTALLIZING
We all love crystallizing, but sometimes even for experienced crystallizers and craft addicts certain projects can seem te...
REASONS TO TRY ICE SKATING IN 2016
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 ...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CREATIVE SUPPLIER
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...