A statement brooch is an excellent conversation starter and Swarovski Crystals ensures that your accessory will be as eye catching as possible. This short how to guide will take you through the craft process and in no time you will have a fabulous flamingo brooch to wear with pride!
If you are not currently a Swarovski approved customer / business you can apply online. Bluestreak Crystals are one of very few worldwide Swarovski Authorised Distribution Partners which continue to supply the full range of Swarovski Crystals. Alternatively, we would recommend using Serinity Crystals as a perfect replacement for crystal components used in this project.
The full list of crystals, components and tools needed to complete this project can be found below. If you click on the product description (link), the respective product page will open, where each item can be viewed and added to cart:
| Component | Component Name / Link | Quantity |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Lotus Pink DeLite | x 15 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Dusty Pink DeLite | x 10 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Electric Pink | x 5 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Rose | x 5 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Light Rose AB | x 15 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS16 Light Rose | x 15 |
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Swarovski Rhinestones Non Hotfix SS5 Jet | x 10 |
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Magic Sorting Tray | x 1 |
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Wax Crystal Picker Tool | x 1 |
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Gem Tac Glue | x 1 |
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Preciosa Seed Beads Size 10 Ceylon Pink | 20g |
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Pink Thread | x 1 |
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Assorted Size 12 Needles | x 1 |
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Pink Craft Feathers | x 1 |
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Silver Plated Brooch Pin | x 1 |
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E6000 Plus Glue | x 1 |
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Pink Felt Fabric | x 1 |
Step 1
First take the Felt for your brooch and draw the flamingo design onto it. (use a paper cut out as a template if you are hoping to make more than one that’s exactly the same size and shape).
Step 2
Use the Gem Tac to cover a small section of the flamingo with a very thin layer of glue. Do not be concerned about the glue being white when it is first applied, it will dry clear.
Step 3
Use the Magic Sorting Tray for storing the Swarovski Crystals, if you have more than one type of crystal in your design it is good practice to keep them separate in their own trays so that it is easier to find the exact crystal you need at any time.
Step 4
Use the Wax Picker Pen to pick up and place your Swarovski flat back crystals strategically onto the flamingo to suit your chosen design. When filling a shape, it is best to start with the outline and work your way in. At the tail end of the flamingo glue the feathers down first and then when that glue is dry add the rhinestones over the top.
Step 5
Allow the glue to dry, depending on how much glue was used this can range from 10 minutes to an hour.
Step 6
Trim away the excess fabric.
Step 7
Select an appropriately coloured backing material in felt or leather plus a section of thin card for extra structure.
Step 8
Cut holes into the backing fabric and slot through the brooch pin, then glue the layers of fabric together using E6000 Plus Glue. The layer of card and the main body of the brooch pin should be sandwiched between the two layers of fabric and be positioned in the centre of the clover design.
Step 9
Trim the sides of your backing material so that the edges are tidy.
Step 10
Hide the raw edges of the brooch by sewing on a row of Preciosa seed beads using a picot stitch which will also hold the edges together.
