I have always loved glitter ... the way it shines and how it makes something dull so beautiful. To be honest, I love glitter more than any person should. If I could get away with it I would wear glittered eye shadow, my daughters sparkly Mary Janes and yes, I might even go for that glittered tutu! Now can you see why I am so obsessed with dusting my stationery with glitter? Yes, it takes a lot of time and patience but it so wonderful when I see my art work come to life. For me, it is very relaxing and the end result is worth ending up with glitter all over my face!
Did you know there are so many different types of glitter? Below are some different types and their uses.
Have fun and do some experimenting. I hope I can recruit you all to love glitter as much as I do!
Have fun and do some experimenting. I hope I can recruit you all to love glitter as much as I do!
Opaque - Solid and bold in color.
Translucent - Thin and semi-clear, great for applying over a surface so the bottom color will show through.
Low-grade chunky - This is the stuff kindergarten classes are made of. It's cheap and plentiful and is cut into large flakes for general-purpose use.
Fine and micro-fine - Think fairy dust. Comes in small bottles with skinny nozzles or mini-jars and works well for paper projects, canvas art and fabric collages. I use this a lot on my stationery.
Vintage glass - This is the stuff Martha Stewart used to decorate her famous glittered pumpkins during October. It is made by Art Institute Glitter and comes in fine powder or in small shards. It's a little pricey but worth it for adding an old-fashioned touch to ornaments and such.
Spray-on - Comes fabric-friendly in water-based formulas (great for adding sparkle to denim or holiday tablecloths) or in aerosol cans for general craft projects (floral centerpieces, wreaths). For the latter, use in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside.
Liquid squeeze-on - These icing-like paints are squeezed out of small bottles and work well with wood and collage projects. These are not great to use on stationery because they will stick and warp the paper. They also come in fabric-friendly versions for embellishing clothing. Always apply squeeze glitter last because it takes longest to dry.
Brush-on - Water-based and comes in hues of translucent blue, red, pink, gold and green. Adds a "snowy" look to any surface to which it is applied, including wood, plastic, metal, etc.
Glitter glue sticks - For use in hot-glue guns
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