Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

98 REASONS TO STOCK • Wide range of applications • Huge variety of colours and sizes • Add-on sales opportunities THE PRODUCT Crystal Parade provided Preciosa hotfix flatback crystals in shades of hyacinth and citrine. The selection also included an application syringe, jewel setter and Gem- Tac adhesive, all of which are required to fix the products in place. The crystals can be glued onto almost any surface, with a mirror back to increase shine and a resilient multi-layered coating. New colours introduced recently include vintage rose, dark indigo and sunrise, while there’s also an opal collection which is popular with nail artists. HOW TO USE I love anything that sparkles, so I decided to customise a clear glass tealight holder. I carefully used the application syringe and jewel setter to create my design. As promised, Gem-Tac held each crystal firmly in place and the finished piece looks beautiful with a lit candle inside. Crystal packs are available in a wide range of colours and sizes and can be used for everything from embellishing shoes and accessories to clothing. For more on Preciosa, read our interview with Crystal Parade’s Poppy Pennington. If you have a product you’d like us to test, get in touch via editor@craftfocus.com ALL THAT Tracy Voice, account manager at Craft Focus , puts Preciosa’s flatback crystals to the test gl itters Crystal Parade +44 (0)1926 485 038 crystalparade.co.uk

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