If you’re going to be applying Swarovski hotfix crystals to garments and fabric, you have two main application options. Firstly, applying the crystals with an iron, and secondly, with a heat press. So, which application method is better? Below you’ll...
As a highly trusted supplier of rhinestones and other components we have had the chance to experiment with various types of crystals, including Serinity Crystals and Preciosa Crystals. So, what is the difference between the two? Bluestreak Crystals are a Preciosa Platinum...
Preciosa Flatback Crystals are showing up all over the fashion catwalks, best-selling stage shows and they’re making an increasingly big splash in the street fashion scene as well. If you consider yourself a street fashion enthusiast who loves to create...
Preciosa Crystals can be key to unlocking your personal style because in today's world, a mobile phone has become more than just a means of communication. It's a fashion accessory, a status symbol, and a reflection of one's personality. With...
When it comes to adding the perfect finishing touch to any outfit or design project, you can’t go wrong with crystals. But not all crystals are created equal; and when it comes to sparkling brilliance, nothing beats the superior craftsmanship...
Whether you’re decorating a piece of clothing or a home furnishing, rhinestones can add some head-turning glamour and sparkle. But with so many different types of flatback rhinestones to choose from, it can be a lengthy process finding ones that...
We at Bluestreak Crystals love offering sparkling inspiration on our social media channels. Every so often, an idea catches on and we suddenly receive an influx of several variations of the same request via our embellishment service. By far the...
If you want to add some glitz and glamour to your Easter celebrations, why not decorate some of your Easter eggs with gorgeous Swarovski crystals? Not only does this make for a fun DIY crafting activity for kids, but the...
Spring is on its way and people are beginning preparations for the Easter Season. Most of the world knows this time of year as Mardi Gras. This custom was then carried over to America by settlers where, in New Orleans...
When embellishing with Serinity Rhinestones there are many handy techniques that will help you achieve the best crystal coverage. The most well known methods are for covering solid, geometric shapes. The concentric lines method follows the outer edge of the shape...
Many of us are likely to be participating in Dry January this year, where for the duration of one month, a person chooses to abstain from all alcoholic drinks. There are many wonderful health benefits to ditching the drink for...
As we start imagining what the next twelve months might have in store for us, we at Bluestreak Crystals have compiled a handy guide to popular birthstones along with our recommended Swarovski Rhinestones colour match. Birthstones are defined as gemstones...
