What are those flat crystals called?
rhinestones
What are Flatback Crystals? Flatback crystals which are often called rhinestones have a faceted face one side and a flatback on the opposite side usually with a foiled backing. They are available in a range of materials the cheapest being acrylic and the highest quality and most expensive Swarovski Crystal.
What does Unfoiled crystal mean?
Unfoiled rhinestones are different from foiled rhinestones as they do not have the foil backing of a regular rhinestone thereby capturing the light in a very different way. They let the light pass through them and therefore, they pick up the color of the fabric that is underneath them. They provide subtle reflection.
What are Swarovski crystal beads?
The Swarovski crystal making process relies on quality materials and precise manufacturing. Swarovski beads are a form of lead glass, comprised of a proprietary blend of quartz, sand, minerals, and about 32% lead which create the refractory effect that gives Swarovski crystals their signature sparkle.
What Are Flat Back crystals?
Flat back rhinestones are loose rhinestones used on costumes, clothing, and other accessories. The back side (which, yes, is flat) includes a type of reflective foil for increased brilliance. These rhinestones, or crystals, can be applied with glue or by using metal settings to secure them to fabric.
What does AB mean in Swarovski crystals?
Aurora Borealis
Swarovski Crystals come in many shapes, sizes, cuts and finishes. “Crystal Clear” is the actual Crystal without any additional finishes. Crystal AB means an Aurora Borealis finish has been added to the bead to add extra colors to the different facets or cuts to the bead.…
What is Spectra Swarovski crystal?
Gem cut, Egyptian, or Spectra Lead Crystal Though not as expensive as Strass or Swarovski crystal, this crystal is characterized by a prismatic brilliance, visual purity, sharp faceting and precise polishing all its own. Spectra Crystal is manufactured like Strass crystal but without the optical coating.
Why are Swarovski crystals so special?
The reason behind its expensive cost is its manufacturing process. As compared to other glass jewelry, Swarovski jewelry is made of extremely high-quality crystal glass. The high-quality crystals come from the very uniform structure which offers the Swarovski crystals amazing clarity.
What are flatback crystals?
Flatback crystals which are often called rhinestones have a faceted face one side and a flatback on the opposite side usually with a foiled backing. They are available in a range of materials the cheapest being acrylic and the highest quality and most expensive Swarovski Crystal.
What are crystals and how do they work?
Crystals have been revered for their beauty and their power for thousands of years, in every part of the world. Whether as a protective stone, a talisman against harm, or a way of overcoming the negative energy of others, there are as many uses for these stones as there are varieties of crystal in the world.
What is the size of a row of 15 crystals?
So a row of 15 crystals each 3.2mm in diameter would be 15 x 3.2mm = 48mm so there is a gap of 2mm (Rectangle is 50mm, 15 x 3.2mm crystals = 48mm therefore 50-48 leaves a gap of 2mm) at the end of each line you can therefore use a line of 2mm crystals to fill the gap one size and do the same calculation for the opposite width gap.
How many crystals are in a SS12 covered rectangle?
If we count the crystals on the ss12 covered rectangle we will find that there are 6 rows of 15 (6 x 15 = 90) crystals and some tiny parts of crystals, so why does the calculation say we need 97.66 then? The answer is that the space taken up by all the little bits of crystal on the edges all ads up to the same space that 7.66 crystals would cover.