Swarovski Crystals contain approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction.  They were first created when Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892.  In 1895 the Swarovski Company was founded when he established a crystal cutting factory in Wallens, Austria.  Here he took advantage of the local hydroelectricity for the energy intensive grinding processes which he had patented.  Swarovski coats some of the crystals with a special metallic chemical.  Aurora Borealis is one of the most popular coatings used, which gives the surface of the crystals a rainbow appearance.

      You will need to purchase your beading supplies like your tools, bead findings, beading wire or string and your beads.   There are many different kind of glass beads that look great as accents to your Swarovski Crystal beading projects.      

If you decide to make jewelry you may want to buy a bead organizer along with a beading tray.  This will help you organize your beading supplies and help you when putting a necklace or bracelet together.  The beading tray has measurements on it so you know how long to make your necklace or bracelet.   For example a bracelet is usually is 7 to 8 inches around and lets say you want to make your bracelet 7.5 inches long, with the breading tray you can use the measurement provide and make it to your desired length.  So why not start having fun creating your very own Swarovski Crystal Beading project today?

Swarovski Crystal Beads can be made into beautiful jewelry and homemade crafts.  The possibilities are only limited by your own creativity and imagination.  Swarovski Crystal Beads can be used to make beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.  The stylish sparkling brilliance of the genuine Swarovski Crystal beads will catch the eyes of people around you.  Swarovski Crystal beads come in several shapes, colors, and sizes.  They come in cubes, round, baguettes, heart shaped, flower shaped, tear drops and so many many more.  They come in many colors and also clear.  The possibilities are almost endless to what you can make with Swarovski Crystal beads.  Why not take an old lampshade and add some Swarovski Crystal beads to it or make a light catcher to hang in your window?  Handmade crafts made from crystal beads make wonderfully personalized gifts.