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...
Interview with Fou Fou Kaboom
This month @primpmycostume speaks with multi award-winning Burlesque star Fou Fou Kaboom. This cutie-pants with a filthy mind has been grabbing the...
Zodiac shines on the Miss Supranational stage
On July 14th Emma Rose Collingridge took to the stage to represent the United Kingdom, alongside 64 other global ambassadors, at the prestigious Mi...
Shoe Dreams Come True By Nicky Rox
My journey in rhinestone shoe customisation started in Summer 2010. I bought a pair of peep toe black satin heels on the high street for £15. And...
How to use Preciosa rhinestones for costume making
Whenever I tell people what my job involves and who we’ve supplied rhinestones to, they often envisage our crystals sparkling on the Strictly Come ...
King Charles III cake brought to life with Zodiac & Swarovski Crystals
Crystal Parade were lucky enough to sponsor the very talented sugar artist Emma Jayne Cake Design once again, at this years Cake International, hel...
How to iron on a rhinestone transfer: A simple guide
Rhinestone transfers are a quick and easy way to add rhinestone sparkle to your clothing or accessories. For a detailed guide and more information ...