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How to repair a Swarovski annual ornament – expert advice!

by John

1999 Swarovski Crystal ornament repaired

The Swarovski company has created annual ornaments every Christmas since 1991 and these snowflake and star designs have become one of their most popular collectibles. Although very beautiful, they are fragile, brittle, and easily damaged by careless handling, Learn how to repair a Swarovski annual ornament in this post from the crystal experts at Artistry in Glass. For best results: Examine the ornament, clean off the old glue, study the facets, apply UV adhesive, setup with UV light, clean excess glue & place in sunlight for final curing. The history of the Annual ornaments Swarovski annual ornaments, otherwise known as … Read more

How to repair Swarovski crystal figurines – the mini-mouse

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Swarovski crystal figurines are extremely beautiful but fragile and easily broken. Many vintage figurines break through the failure of glue joints. What should you do if your precious figurine comes apart? Find out how to repair Swarovski crystal figurines in this comprehensive post. To repair Swarovski crystal figurines – clean off the old glue, apply UV-activated adhesive, position the part, & cure the glue using UV light or sunlight. Why does a Swarovski crystal figurine break? Swarovski crystal figurines are inherently fragile and easily damaged by careless handling. The most common damage is the failure of glue and detachment of … Read more

How to clean a Swarovski crystal figurine – expert tips!

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Swarovski crystal figurines are among the world’s most popular collectibles – this post tells you all you need to know about how to clean a Swarovski crystal figurine. The true beauty of a Swarovski crystal figurine comes from the sparkle of light that reflects and refracts from its prismatic surfaces. This means that keeping them sparkling clean is essential. Careless or incorrect cleaning can reduce the value of your precious figurine so follow these expert tips to learn how to clean a Swarovski crystal figurine. Swarovski crystal figurines are exquisite pieces of art that add elegance and charm to any … Read more

Should I repair my broken Swarovski crystal figurine?

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Broken Swarovski - can it be fixed & should it be fixed?

If your figurine breaks you have four main options – take it to an authorized Swarovski dealer, send it to a professional restorer, try to fix it yourself, or purchase a replacement.

Swarovski crystal figurines – history to 2023 with images

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Creation of crystal mini-mouse by Max Schreck

Swarovski crystal figurines have become a multi-billion dollar industry since their introduction in 1976. Thousands of beautiful designs have been created and are collected by millions of people. The Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) has over 450,000 members in more than 40 countries. What is the history of Swarovski crystal figurines and why are they so popular? Swarovski’s legendary crystal figurines owe their popularity to top-quality materials, extremely high production standards, innovative design, and world-class marketing. A brief history of the Swarovski company The Swarovski company was founded by Daniel Swarovski in 1895, in the Austrian village of Wattens. Daniel invented … Read more

How to clean cloudy glasses: foolproof tips from an expert!

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Polishing the inside of a crystal glass with cerium oxide

The best way to clean cloudy glasses is either to use a professional hard-water stain remover like Water Spot Remover from CRL or to polish with cerium oxide.

Why do wine glasses have stems? Discover all the reasons!

by John

Wine glasses have stems for three main reasons: to avoid warming the wine, to facilitate swirling, and to avoid fingerprinting or smudging the bowl.

Fixing broken wineglass stems – unique methods with images!

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The most vulnerable part of a wine glass is its delicate stem. This is also the most difficult part to fix successfully because the area to be glued is very small and a strong bond is therefore hard to achieve. Fixing broken wine glass stems is difficult and best left to professionals. The handyman can attempt to glue a stem but the repair will seldom be effective. If the glass is of great sentimental value, the best course of action is to bring it to an expert restoration company like Artistry in Glass. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from … Read more