How to use bicone beads in your crochet projects
Any crochet enthusiast will know just how much effort, time and care goes into crochet work, and at the end of this you want to show off your maste...
What is the difference between Swarovski crystal beads and glass beads?
For any crafter, jewellery maker, interior designer or haberdashery out there, you know the importance of working with the best quality materials, ...
Why it is important to have a costume that sparkles on the ice
By Billie Savage-James
Working closely with my coach on my competition routine, the first thing we decide on is the music.
Beyoncé, crazy in love, ...
What is the difference between natural pearls and Swarovski pearls?
We’re all familiar with what a pearl looks like, but how do you know if it’s a natural oyster pearl, or a manmade imitation such as a Swarovski pea...
Can you apply rhinestones to glass?
We’re often asked about which surfaces you can and can’t attach rhinestones to, and one of the most common queries is about whether you can apply r...
What is the difference between Preciosa Viva12 and Maxima Rhinestones?
We are asked this question so many times, ‘what is the difference between the Viva12 cut and Maxima cut in Preciosa rhinestones?’ Well first, let’...
How to embellish stretch fabric with rhinestones
Stretch fabrics such as spandex, lycra, stretch velvet and stretch crepe are popular in the costume making world, and are often made into leotards ...
Rhinestones vs. Diamonds: What is the difference?
Of course, we all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but we agree with Swarovski’s founder, Daniel Swarovski, who declared that rhineston...
Zodiac Crystals: Frequently Asked Questions
Everybody in the arts, craft and creative industry has heard of Swarovski Crystals, and we’re now becoming more familiar with rival crystal manufac...
Preciosa Crystals: Frequently Asked Questions
Everybody in the arts, craft and creative industry has heard of Swarovski Crystals, but not everybody are as familiar with rival crystal manufactur...
Swarovski Crystals: Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve all heard of Swarovski Crystals, and can picture the glorious glittering swan logo they were once famous for. But there a lot of questions ar...
Christmas Nail Art Ideas Using Rhinestones
This year we’ve introduced a whole host of new Christmas nail art products including new innovative mixes, new shapes and festive nail charms. So i...