Wedding nail art for Autumn brides
As the leaves begin their graceful descent from the trees, and a cosy chill fills the air, lovebirds all around the world are drawn to the enchantm...
Preciosa launches new crystal colours and shapes
Hooray! It’s that time of year again when Preciosa release their new crystal products, and this Autumn we’ve been truly treated; three dazzling new...
Ultimate Guide: Embellishing with hotfix crystals
Hotfix crystals, also known as iron on rhinestones, are easy to use crystal embellishments for decorating clothing, accessories, costumes, textiles...
Why it’s important to have an embellished costume on stage Part 4. Now the real work begins
So I did it. I did the thing. This new act, this new act that I’ve spent over two years planning, a year in designing and five months in constructi...
DIY carnival costume
Crystallizing your carnival costume with rhinestones and sew on stones really is quite simple, and also makes a fun project. By creating your own...
Give your roses that extra special touch of sparkle
We’ve all seen the blinged flowers for weddings, with craft rhinestones glued or sewn onto an artificial bouquet, but did you know there is a si...
Ultimate Guide: Swarovski Crystals
Overview
Swarovski crystals, also known as Swarovski Rhinestones and crystal elements, are highly polished, machine cut glass stones used in the DI...
Ultimate Guide: Choosing and applying rhinestones for shoes
Whether you’re a professional shoe designer, a fashion student who has a passion for footwear, or a complete beginner who just want to bling up the...
Ultimate Guide: How to attach rivets to fabric
Attaching rivets to fabric is a quick and easy way of decorating with rhinestones, and they have the advantage of being extremely durable. Rivets a...
Ultimate Guide: How to apply crystal pixie to your nails
A trend within the nail art world that’s really taken off recently, is the full crystal coverage of one nail in the set; creating a statement or fe...
Investing in Swarovski crystals – Is it worth it?
Many of our customers ask ‘Is it worth spending money on Swarovski crystals?’ and the truth is, there are both advantages and disadvantages when it...
Why it’s important to have an embellished costume on stage Part 3. Gearing up for the West End
As soon as we got the call that we were going to be on the west end, I was calm, collected, and graciously cheered along with my friends. As soon a...