The Bluestreak Journal
Your destination for inspiration, education, and trends featuring crystals of exceptional quality.
Swarovski Crystals: What Is The Best Alternative?
It is a very common story; for years you have been happily using Swarovski Crystals for your nail art or...
What Are Preciosa Crystals?
Whether you call them flat back crystals, rhinestones, nail gems or simply bling, there are many small details that categorise...
What Are Preciosa Seed Beads?
What are Rocailles? Also known as Seed beads and how are Seed beads different from other beads like Preciosa Crystal...
Ultimate Guide To Thread For Crafting & Jewellery Making
Whether you’re sewing crystals onto a garment or threading beads together for your own unique jewellery piece, it is easy...
Rhinestone Colours & Effects: Ultimate Guide
We all love the sparkle and shine of a rhinestone and there are so many wonderful colours, shapes and effects...
Swarovski Crystals - Handy Guide To Crystal Colour Effects
We all love the sparkle and shine of Swarovski Crystals, but how many of us know the details that make...
Bluestreak Crystals Awarded Preciosa Platinum Partner Status
We are really pleased and proud to announce that Bluestreak Crystals has been awarded Preciosa PLATINUM Partner status, the first Platinum Partner in the...
Top Embellishment Techniques With Preciosa Rhinestones
You have your accessory and have decided that you want it to become a sparkly masterpiece and you want to...
