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History Of Crystal Myths Inc. |
Crystal Myths was founded in 1975 in Tampa - St. Petersberg, Florida by Lewis C. Wilson. The company was devoted to the production and sale of small sculptures made of Pyrex Brand sodium borosilicate crystal. The name originated from the subject matter of the sculptures, mostly mythological creatures. The company went on the road, participating in art shows up and down the eastern seaboard. In 1981, Mr. Wilson brought Crystal Myths to New Mexico, where Indian dancers, other southwestern items, wildlife and sea creatures in larger sizes were added to the product line. In the 1990's, Crystal Myths became incorporated. At this time, Mr. Wilson's wife, Kathleen C. Wilson added her product line of fused glass jewelry. With the addition of glass beads to the product line, the well known how-to videos followed. Mr. Wilson's daughter, Jennifer E. Wilson, joined the company with her own line of small sculptures and humorous beads. The New Mexico Glass Adventure is Crystal Myths' school, devoted to instruction of bead, button and marble making in Moretti glass and glass sculptures in Pyrex. In 1996 the company began promoting bead shows. The Best Bead Show in Tucson was the first entree in the venture.
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