The fascinating history of Swarovski crystal figurines

Swarovski Crystal Figurines have become a massive industry, generating billions of dollars since they were first introduced in 1976. The story behind their invention is fascinating. Initially, Swarovski primarily used their faceted crystals for jewelry and chandelier parts. But a stroke of marketing genius led to the creation of the famous crystal mouse, which was given to competitors at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. This was so well-received that Swarovski started manufacturing a range of animal figurines using crystal chandelier parts. These evolved with the addition of  custom-molded glass and decorative metal to form the basis of their enormous success. Over time, Swarovski has relentlessly developed new designs to appeal to a wide range of interests, including animals, flowers, and licensed characters from popular franchises. Creative product promotions, such as the crystal dress worn by Marilyn Monroe and the use of crystal displays at the Oscars, have also helped to boost the brand's appeal. The establishment of the Swarovski Crystal Society has generated customer loyalty and benefits, such as exclusive access to the annual Christmas ornament.   Artistry in Glass is your Southern Arizona expert for Swarovski crystal repair.

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angel silvering test

We test the mini-silvering kit from Angel gilding and find the result much better than spray paint - but the process is tricky and attention to detail is important. We recommend the product for small and special-shaped or engraved mirror but not for large panes of glass. See https://www.artistry-in-glass.com/should-i-re-silver-my-antique-mirror-pros-cons/

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Artistry in Glass has provided a complete range of art glass services in Tucson since 1986, from crystal engraving for awards, to stained & etched glass windows, cabinet glass inserts, glass tabletops, glass display cases, beveled mirrors, crystal and china repair, and much much more. See https://www.artistry-in-glass.com/ for details and subscribe to this channel for more art glass videos.

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Artistry in Glass tests 8 silver spray paints for mirror quality and finds that the best is "Mirror Effect" from Rust-Oleum. Follow the tips in this video to see if your mirror is worth resilvering. For more details about mirror repair, follow this link:https://www.artistry-in-glass.com/should-i-re-silver-my-antique-mirror-pros-cons/

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