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Swarovski Crystal Museum and Gardens Posted: 10 Jul 2011 04:00 AM PDT Giant Fountain by Heureux Are you a Swarovski fan? Then you might like to know there is a bling theme park just for you! It's the Swarvoski Crystal Worlds or Swarvoski Kristallwelten in Wattens near Innsbruck, Austria. It opened in 1995 to mark the 100th anniversary of the company's founding. The museum and gardens are beautifully set in the mountains.  It looks like a magical place from the outside. A hillside giant with crystal eyes spouts water marks the entrance to the museum. Giant Fountain in the fall by Lars Tinner Labyrinth by Ashleypalmero Inside is a bling paradise ranging from the elegant, to the weird and cute. The selection of artwork is certainly eclectic.  This visitor video includes pictures of the world's largest crystal, the multifaceted room, an "Ice Passage" and the giant butterfly adorned accordion. There is a brief picture of a giant ring - that's from the exhibit room entitled, "The Giant's Personal Belongings".  Other "Chambers of Wonders" include a Crystal Calligraphy room, a Crystal Forest and Crystal Reflection. One of the stranger exhibits has to be Jim Whiting's Mechanical Theater - a vision of moving mannequin parts and Swarovski embellished clothes. Here are a few more of the art objects they have : Swarovski Crystal Chandelier by Kara Brugman Swarovski Crystal Jellyfish Exhibit by LinksmanJD Swarovski Purse by LinksmanJD Swarovski Crystal Bra by LinksmanJD Vintage Swarovski Jewelry by LinksmanJD Swarovski Crystal Flowers by LinksmanJD Woodland Crystal Creature Cake by Kara Brugman Swarovski Good Luck Crystal Cats by Kara Brugman Swarovski Mouse by KLMircea And the most important place in the museum for some....the gift shop. Before You Go: Swarovski Contact Lens Jewelry How to Make Easy Stunning Swarovski Bracelet Tutorials Gorgeous Beading Wire and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Tutorial Via For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

Use a Retro Clothes Hanger for an Earrings Display Posted: 09 Jul 2011 03:00 PM PDT I've written about how to make earring displays before, but this one deserves a special mention. Australian crafter, Dom, designed and wrote the tutorial which not only saves money but recycles an old style clothes hanger as well! She uses needlepoint plastic mesh for the central part.  I think Aida cloth will also be suitable if you prefer. More Jewelry Display Tutorials How to Make Necklace Display Tutorials How to Make Ring Display Tutorials Alice in Wonderland Jewelry Display Tree Tutorial Via For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!  Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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