The Beauty of Crystal
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<td>The Beauty of Crystal<br>
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Finding just the right gift for someone close to you can be a very
trying experience. This can be especially troublesome when that person
is the type who ?has everything.? The challenge lies in finding a gift
that is personal and captures the recipient?s essence and personality.
Laser cut crystals may be the perfect solution. This art offers a unique
beauty and personal charm that has something for everyone. Additionally,
the healing properties of crystals have been touted for centuries. They
are believed by many to help people to concentrate and focus. Crystals
are also believed to aid in emotional balance, balance of energy,
meditation and spiritual pursuits. Laser cut crystals enhance the beauty
of the crystal, provide an interesting focal piece and bring to the
recipient a very special personal touch. One of the best places to find
high quality laser cut crystals is Crystal Glass Fantastic.</p>
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Crystal Glass Fantastic, found at
<a href="http://www.crystalglassfantastic.co.uk" title="www.crystalglassfantastic.co.uk">www.crystalglassfantastic.co.uk</a>,
offers laser cut crystals of the highest grade available. From spheres
to cubes to pyramids, they offer breathtaking pieces. The image held
within each crystal is unique to its own space. You may be drawn to a
Pegasus dancing within a sphere or a beautiful guardian angel held
inside a crystal block. With page after page of awe-inspiring artistry,
you are sure to find just the right gift for anyone, including that
person who seems to have everything. Even the crystal keyrings are
absolutely amazing. There are images from the Zodiac as well as the
Chinese horoscope. Mingled in among these are images of roses and even a
sports car for the guy on your list. If you want a gift that is high in
quality, unique and offers an artistry that is truly stunning, then
Crystal Glass Fantastic is the right choice for your gift shopping.<br>
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Crystals are found in one of two primary classes, K5 and K9. The first
class, K5, is quite inferior when compared to those in the K9 class. K9
crystals are high quality and perfectly crystal clear with no flaws or
imperfections. Crystal Glass Fantastic only markets K9 crystals; they
only market quality. It is this high quality that allows the images held
within to look so perfect, so beautiful. The purity of the crystal and
the craftsmanship of the artisan combine to create pieces that are pure
art. It is this extraordinary art that each piece brings to its owner
and offers something special for each personality, taste and mood.
<p>Laser etching is a precise art that requires patience and focus. The images are created by hundreds of thousands of tiny fractures, also known as points, in the crystal. These tiny fractures measure .1 mm. The laser emits a conical beam that has a focal length of approximately three inches. The beam shines into the crystal but does not damage it. The only place that the crystal is touched is the point where the beam is aimed. The concentrated energy emitted from the beam heats the glass, causing it to crack thus creating a micro fracture.
<p>In order to create the entire image, many points must be made in the
crystal. To make these many points, the laser is pulsed off and on and
the beam is moved between the points. This is done by reflecting the
beam in a mirror, moved by motors controlled by a computer that is
repositioned between each pulse. This allows many points, placed within
.001 inches of each other, to be created with precision and speed. A
typical image or design requires approximately several hundred thousand
points. For a large block, though, the number of points may be closer to
a half a million. Each of these points is created and positioned with
nearly perfect accuracy.<br>
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A variety of lasers may be used in cutting crystals. Each type yields
different results. Cheap crystals with designs that have fuzzy points
usually means that the laser was a low frequency or poorly focused.
Crystal Glass Fantastic does not cut corners when it comes to their
crystals. Each piece is etched with a precision and accuracy of a fine
artisan, true to his craft. For instance, the sphere that holds the
fairy with a wand is finely detailed. The intricacies of the stars
surrounding the fairy, the features of her face and even the folds of
her dress are amazingly detailed and stunningly beautiful.<br>
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The glass in which the images are cut must be clear optical crystal. Any
bubbles or ripples in the crystal could block the laser or cause it to
blur. This would cause the image to be fuzzy or blurred as well and
impoverish the purity and precision of the image. The points are made in
layers when creating a design. The laser moves from the rear of the
crystal to the front. This keeps points that have already been created
from blocking the new ones that the laser is making in the crystal. This
method ensures the highest quality of the image so that each piece is
precise and gorgeous.<br>
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The surface of the glass must be perfectly flat. If not, the refraction
will blur the beam and redirect it so that it does not hit its intended
target. This will compromise the integrity of the image that the artisan
is attempting to create. This is what makes working with curved shapes
or spheres so difficult. This is where to talent of the craftsman and
the precision become so very crucial. The image within a sphere that
measures 60 mm can only be created in about the central 20 mm of the
sphere. The reason for this is because the optical magnification caused
my the curves of the sphere make the area outside of the central 20 mm
seem to fill the entire object. If an image is created any closer to the
surface, it will be quite distorted.</p>
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Now, when you view the spheres at Crystal Glass Fantastic?s online
store, you will be able to fully appreciate the time, precision and care
that goes into each piece. In fact, every piece created at Crystal Glass
Fantastic undergoes the same precise laser cut, the same intricate
detail, the same high quality choice of crystal and the same pride in
craftsmanship. Crystal Glass Fantastic will accept nothing less than the
highest quality, and you too should accept nothing less than fantastic
crystal glass.</p>
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Hi My name is Danni ,i currently work in a nursing home looking after the elderly people , i also run a online store sellling crystal glass in my spare time.
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