That's a really good question - and may well be part of the reason why Swarovski bailed from the so-called "DIY" market - although we don't much care for that term around here. DIY conjures up thoughts of building decks and power tools - not really the same thing. Anyway - the BEST way is to buy them in the original, sealed, packaging. Over the years, the packaging has changed, but it is quite distinctive - a paper package, folded just so, with a hologram seal. The larger pieces came in shaped trays, in a cardboard sleeve, also with a carefully folded end. Once a package is opened, there is no way to reseal it and have it not be obvious that it was opened. However, not very practical. Look for sharp facets, polished holes, and Swarovski developed some distinctive faceting patterns that were expensive to duplicate. The older larger pieces were actually laser etched with the Swan logo too, for a while. Much like identifying stones - exposure and handling them will also help you identify the real thing. And buying from reputable sources too, of course! :^)

Clear resin pour over. But you'll lose the bead texture to the smooth clear resin finish.

Your from mexico? You look like a Spaniard/white from spain.

It’s huichol style. Many mexican artists that are not from the Huichol culture make many items using this technique. Respect the artist and if you don’t like it then move on for goodness sake. Things that are American style aren’t called by "our culture’s" name but duplicated, reproduced and sold. I can’t imagine why people are so easily offended!

There are many tutorials from authentic huichol people here, so please show respect for our culture.

Lo malo es que denomina huichol a algo que no es, por eso es mejor con confundir.

Laura Gee exactly!!!!!!!!

So teach a class yourself. Let us know when and where classes are.

@@pamgascoyne9718 it is not traditional authentic huichol. It is what it is.

Then you and others who know how to do this technique so well need to start teaching others if you are offended by what she is doing. Do you teach somewhere now? Maybe tell everyone where so they can join your classes.

Es solo una clase, ya sabemos que es arte huichol, no tienes que ofender, y que bueno que a un extranjero le guste, o no crees

Sorry, Huichol is a North American Indigenous tribe. It is not Mexican.

To reiterate; teach a class yourself.

@@pamgascoyne9718 it is not traditional authentic huichol. It is what it is.

Bingo .... ah the tool you used was ??????????

Looks handmade. Possibly a Kemper tool handle with a backwards rivet in place of the original tool end.

Beeswax

It's traditionally a mix of beeswax and pine pitch