I’ve on more than one occasion–been called the glitter queen. I love adding the bling to any task that I can think of. Include a glimmer to your simple projects, and it will give off a sense of personality.
There are so many glitter colors exist that it is impossible to ever have all of them! Begin with the colors you are awestruck with and you can add others as you find them along your travels. The array of options will surprise you and open up new possibilities in your work:
Neon glitter
Glow-in-the-dark glitter
Matte glitter
Hologram glitter
Transparent glitter
The majority of businesses that sell loose glitter come with the color chart and size chart, so you can choose the appropriate glitter for your project. It is possible to purchase loose glitter in small sets or in sets of containers. The latter is more economical.
What are the various Types Of Glitter?
Ultra Fine: This shimmer will float in the air when you drop it. It is like fairy dust. There is an opalescent ultra fine that appears almost invisible until it catches the light. Crystalina ultra fine is an opaque glitter that is reflective in a unique way. It’s best to get close and personal to see the glitter. This is the kind of glitter that is used on nails therefore you’ll be able to locate it in a variety of places.
Extra Fine: It is available in a wide spectrum of colors, and provides great coverage. It is a stunning, delicate sparkle. It could have the same shine and coverage, but it’s sold at a lower cost than ultra-fine glitter.
Fine: Probably the most frequently used of the glitters. It is well-covered and shines well and is very affordable. It’s much easier to clean than ultra-fine and fine glitters. But it’s less glitz that the ultra-fine or fine.
Medium: This glitter is meant to be seen from a longer distance. It’s offered in a limited variety of colors, but the price point on this glitter is extremely good.
Large glitter: Large glitter isn’t typically used in paper applications. It’s typically used in floats rather than on pages.
Different types of glues for loose Glitter
Clear or Tacky glue: You probably have what you need in your inventory.
Spray glues: Anything that dry clear can be used. There’s also a glitter glue spray. Whatever you choose to use, make sure you are using spray glues in a well-ventilated space.
White Glue or Mod Podge is the most used glue for glittering
Double-Sided Tape is available in a variety of sizes
Utilize a large sheet of paper to cover the area beneath the project, where you will be using loose glitter. So, you’ll be able to take any glitter that remains. You can create a funnel that will get all the glitter out of the container.
Create Your Own Glitter Ribbons
It’s so simple to make your own sparkling ribbons to use on your cards for greetings as well as scrapbook pages and tags.
What You’ll Will
Double-Sided Tape: Use it in the size you prefer.
White Cardstock
Absolutely Fine Glitter: any colour can work.
Instructions
Tape strips of double-sided tape on the card stock at the length of your preference.
Peel back the top strip of the double-sided tape.
Apply the glitter to the tape, completely over the tape.
Use the tape to work (burnish) your glitter onto the tape.
Brush any loose particles of glitter off the ribbon (tape).
Cut the strips of ribbon.
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Applying Glitter by using Double-Sided tape
Score tape or any other double-sided tape is the perfect way to add a bit of sparkle to a scrapbook or greeting card.
Lay a large piece of scrap paper on the surface of your work area.
Your project should be placed on top of the scrap paper.
Apply the double-sided tape by taking off one side and placing on the area you wish to shimmer.
The tape should be removed from the opposite side. the tape.
Apply the fine glitter over the tape.
Use tape or a brush to sweep the glitter off.
Place the scrap of paper on top of the taped area and rub it in by rubbing your fingers.
Use a bone filer and further burnish it.
Utilizing Glue with Glitter
The application of glitter over glue is among the most popular techniques used by crafters who work with paper. Here are a few tips to ensure you get the best results
Adhere glitter with glitter glue, or thin-bodied glue. Be careful not to over glue, or your glitter will begin to lose luster. You want the glitter to appear to float on top glue and not sink into it. Don’t delay in applying glitter on glue.
You want the glue as shiny and wet as possible to ensure the highest overall adhesion.
Put glitter on the glue as close as you can to avoid scattering the glitter. Scrape off excess glitter, and then return the glitter to the original container. Let glittered surface set until it is dry. Once more, clean off any excess.
Add Glitter to a Die Cut piece
We all love to add glitter to our die-cut pieces However, the glitter will fall off. This is a simple way to permanently add glitter to the die-cut item.
What You’ll Be Needing
Die Cut Pieces
Versamark Ink or Emnossing Ink
Ultrafine Clear Embossing Powder
Glitter
Heat Gun
Craft Mat
Long Tweezers
Instructions
Place your craft mat on your work surface
Cut any die-cuts that you’d like to utilize
Cover the die cut by using Versamark ink or any other embossing ink
Cover the die using your clear embossing powder
Begin heating the die by using the heat gun.
While the glitter is still hot Sprinkle the fine glitter on the top. As the embossing powder cools the glitter will stay in place,
After cooling, I heated the glitter using my heat gun. This allows the glitter stay on more. It is possible to do this for any type of sparkle!
Project Tips
Use the tweezers for holding the die while using the heat gun.
Warm the heat gun for 10 to 15 seconds before you apply it to the die
Stamp With Glitter
Do you want to have some fun using your acrylic stamps? Here’s a creative technique that adds some bling to your paper craft projects
What You’ll Have to
Cardstock
Stamps made of acrylic
Glue
Glitter
Instructions
Mount the acrylic stamp onto a block.
Rather than using ink, make use of glue.
Stamp the paper using the stamp.
Sprinkle the stamped image with glitter. Be sure to over the entire stamp image.
Let the image dry.
Take note of washing the acrylic stamp right away in warm water to ensure that the glue does not become dry and stick to the surface of the stamp.
Sealing Your Glitter Projects
After applying your glitter, you will see some glitter scattered across the projects. It is important to seal your glitter to make it last forever. It is easy to complete, and you will be pleased by the results.
You can make use of a small decoupage medium or a little white glue that has been mixed with a small amount of water. Do not use “matte ” mediums because they tends to dull the glitter. Choose a glossy or satin medium. Two coats of paint will create a permanent seal.
Make a Mouse Pad with Glitter
Glam up the mouse pad to your desk using simple supplies that you probably already own in your work space.
Supplies
A mousepad, recycle what you have
Cardstock, 80 lb. or higher
Painter’s tape or any other low tack tape
Mod Podge, or any other decoupage medium
Foam Brush, or any other brush that is soft.
Glitter
Paint
Pencil
Brayer
Instructions
Trace the outline of the mousepad using a pencil the cardstock.
Add some Mod Podge in a disposable cup or cupcake liner.
With the foam brush apply an ample portion of Mod Padge on the opposite side of the paper. Apply an even coat.
Align the top parts of the paper.
Then, go over on top with the brayer to get any air pockets or wrinkles out.
Use the painter’s tape on the paper to create a pattern.
Combine some Mod Podge with the glitter color.
Paint the Mod Mix of Podge/Glitter on top of the design.
You can apply paint to parts of your design, If you wish.
Make sure that one of the colors is dry before starting another color.
When the project has dried you can apply a second coat Mod Podge to seal the project.
What is Distress Glitter?
Distress glitter can be a bit different from regular glitter. It is more of a vintage mica look, and is manufactured from Tim Holtz/Ranger. The line is coordinated with the colors of the stain, inks, and paints. It is considered to be a rough glitter that actually reflects the light. As of now, it comes in 24 colors.
The most appealing thing about these glitters is it allows you to apply ink over the glitter!
It can be used on any type of paper, including watercolor paper. It’s particularly efficient on darker colors of papers.
It can be used on packaging plastic. The light will shine through the glitter and onto the plastic.
It is possible to use Mod Podge, Glossy Accents or any liquid glue you want. If you ink the project before applying the glitter, the glue will react with the ink and intensify the ink color!
More Distress Glitter Techniques
Utilize a cupcake liner, or a coffee filter in your project to collect and save any leftover product.
Apply a generous coat of the glue.
Make use of tweezers for picking up the object and move it to the drying area if it is small.
If you use the same ink used to pre ink the project prior to glittering it, you will see more vivid colors and shine.
It is recommended to use a moist adhesive to make this product, rather than sheets of adhesive. The glitter will stick better and reflect more light.
You can let your glittered creation to air dry or use a heater for drying it.
Stenciling Using Glitter
It’s easy to make a stunning stencil with extremely fine glitter and a double-sided adhesive page.
What You’ll Need
Two-sided tape. Stick My personal preference
Very fine glitter: The more fine, the more desirable.
Some painters tape or washi tape
A stencil The best stencils are patterns.
A soft brush
Instructions
Place the adhesive paper on either a craft mat or a large sheet of card stock
Cut off the top of double-sided sheet
Place the stencil directly on the sheet. It can be secured with some low tack tape so that it won’t shift
Sprinkle a large amount of glitter on top of the stencil.
Make sure to scrub the excess away
You can burnish ( apply a rub ) with the glitter with your finger or a bone folder
Use a soft brush to scrape any excess off
Add any glitter left in the container.
Wash the stencil right away using dishwashing detergent and water
Then, you can apply the stenciled piece onto a cardstock piece to make a greeting card. You can also make it strips for an album or card layout.
What are Glitter Glues?
Glitter Glue has become very well-liked by crafters who work with paper. It is available in pen and bottles. One of the most known and most well-known glitter glues are the Stickles produced by Ranger. Their particular line has 48 colors in an easy-to-use bottle that has a fine tip. It comes in quite a number of different finishes, from smooth to chunky. The best part is that it is completely flat when dry, and there is virtually no flaking. You want to be careful with it because if you apply it too much it may take quite a long time to dry.
Another glitter glue that is popular is known as Neuvo Drops. They are made from Tonic Studios and also come in various delightful shades.
There’s another product in this line, called Glitter Glaze. It comes with an applicator reminiscent of nail polish. The product is acid-free and archival. It also dries quickly.
Elmer’s also makes a glitter glue. It’s used to create glitter slime, and also for crafting with paper. It is sold in bottles and pens.
Crayola produces a line of glitter pens as well!
What are the possibilities with Glitter Glue
Highlight and outline the letters on an image.
Embellish scrapbook elements
Make custom backgrounds and papers by adding dots , or glitter glue to the pattern
In another way, paint on things like vases and containers
Color a stamped butterfly with your stickles
Glitter Glue Tips
Before beginning with any glitter glue contained in bottles, ensure that you remove the cap from the bottle . Then, stir the glue using the end of a thin paintbrush. So the glitter is evenly distributed throughout the bottle.
It is important to secure the cap on the bottles of glitter glue. This will make them less prone to drying out.
Always store your glitter glue upside down. So the nozzle is less vulnerable to clogging
Use a corsage needle or a needle filled with glitter glues to clean the edges if necessary.