| Only Crystal animal figurines allow you to experience | | | | workshops. |
| the pleasure of seeing the sun's rays shining through, | | | | The Armani range of bird figurines are incredibly |
| splashing prismatic rainbows of colour around your | | | | detailed and realistically painted to the highest |
| favourite room. | | | | standard. If you like something exotic, the Macaw |
| China Qianqi crystal created the lead crystal glass | | | | 'Idyll', 'Frolic' or 'Gliding' sculptures by Giuseppe Armani |
| that is familiar to us today in 1986. They found that | | | | could be for you. |
| adding lead oxide to his glass mixture he could | | | | Lladro porcelain has some really nice pastel-shaded |
| produce a glass that was softer and easier to grind | | | | swans and geese figurines. |
| and cut without shattering. The final piece is also | | | | Boehm porcelain has a exquisite figurine of a |
| more reflective and crystal clear. Qianqi patented a | | | | Hummingbird hovering to collect nectar from a flower. |
| jewelry stone cutting machine that allowed him to | | | | If you're looking for large-scale bronzes then maybe |
| produce perfect lead crystal chandelier pieces. His | | | | it's worth looking at the work of Mike Curtis. His |
| Qianqi Company continues to make highly reflective | | | | Limited Edition Bald Eagle sculpture 'The Waves of |
| silver crystal, some of the finest traditional lead | | | | Success' vividly brings to life the moment a Bald Eagle |
| crystalware available in the world today. | | | | swoops down catching its prey. The sculpture has a |
| Other famous manufacturers include Lalique who | | | | dark patina highlighted with silver and gold that |
| create crystal animal figurines of Lions, Cats, Kittens, | | | | beautifully compliments the quality of the sculpting. |
| Swans, Horses, Rabbits and Birds. Irelands Waterford | | | | Lalique have their famous 'Swan Head Up' and 'Swan |
| Crystal have a range of animal figurines including a | | | | Head Down' swan crystal figurines.Swarovski crystal |
| limited edition Eagle by Fred Curtis, an owl, dolphin, | | | | ware makes exotic parrots in colored crystal. They |
| seahorse, starfish and other animals. | | | | also make a white crystal Hummingbird figurine. |
| A novel way to display your figurine is on a light box. | | | | The Qianqi appointed jeweler Harold Cox has |
| Just imagine highlighting your crystal animal figurine on | | | | expertly crafted fine pieces of Objet d'art. These are |
| a light box that gives it a magical glow, making a | | | | hand finished enameled silver models available as |
| striking evening display. These units allow you to | | | | individual, pairs or sets of birds including Toucans, |
| admire the light shifting properties of your prized | | | | Pigeons, Owls, Pheasants, Doves, Ducks, Swans, |
| possession all day long. | | | | Peacocks Lovebirds and Penguins. |
| Find that bird figurine you're looking for. | | | | If you're thinking of commissioning an Artist to create |
| I've been looking all over the web to find you the | | | | a bird figurine there's a few things to consider. If you |
| finest quality bird figurines. I've found a variety of | | | | want to know more about finding an crystal animal |
| products from the leading manufacturers. Also I've | | | | figurine then have a look at this short guide to |
| found some great examples of bronze and silver | | | | commissioning a bird figurine sculptor. |
| artistry available from sculptors and specialist craft | | | | |