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About Venetian Crackled Glass Beads The Venetian glass makers of the 16th century invented the marvelous process of the "crackle" heating and cooling technique, creating a multitude of reflective surfaces, so every movement displays sparkling new radiance. Swarovski Austrian Crystals Swarovski has been making history for 113 years. Their crystal components are regarded as the highest quality machine cut and polished crystal beads in the world since 1892. During early decades of the 20th century, Swarovski Austrian Crystals became an essential ingredient in the world of high fashion. This still holds true today! Swarovski creates its glass with a special compound that imitators cannot duplicate. The special compound creates the incredible brilliance of their product. The delicate color palette is another quality that sets Swarovski crystal components apart from others. Lampwork Beads Artful glass beads handmade one at a time and takes several steps to create just one bead. Each lampwork bead is made by working molten glass rods around a wire or mandrel over an open flame. The bead is shaped, textured, and/or patterns are also added. After each beads has been designed, they are placed in a kiln to harden. Lampwork beads can come from all over the world. These beads are very unique and beautiful art in themselves. Some Lampwork beads can not be redesigned, leaving them impossible to find again.
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