Glitter Walls Using Benjamin Moore Stays Clear- Gloss
Posted by Glitter My World on 7/28/2024 to
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In this video, we show you how to take a plain white paint wall and make it look like it was kissed by fairies. It is fast, fun, and super easy. You just need the right materials and you will have a sparkling wall in no time- really! Comments-
Standing Flake Glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 7/27/2024 to
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Thinking about doing a glitter wall? Go for it. Just be aware of an issue that can make your walls flake off and make them a bit difficult to seal. Looking for a more dramatic sparkle? Standing flakes can be your friend!
Accent Coverage- Glitter Walls
Posted by Glitter My World on 7/25/2024 to
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Here is a video from the Dog House series. In this video, we cover a technique using glitter with a glazing medium.
Glitter Walls- Mod Podge Technique Demo
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/10/2024 to
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Thinking about doing a glitter wall? Wonderful! Now you need to decide which method/look you are after.
Glitter Grout- Review
Posted by Glitter My World on 5/10/2023 to
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Sorry friends- our glitters really don't work in grout. Take a peek at the video to see if this is the look you are after. Probably not. BUT, it does work in epoxy based grouts.
Glittering Over Rusted Metal Chairs
Posted by Glitter My World on 5/10/2023 to
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In this video, we cover how to prepare a rusted surface for glittering. It is easier than you think, and you can begin re-purposing all sorts of items once you know the trick. We also show an accent coverage technique. Skill Level:
Dresser Restoration- Spraying glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 5/8/2023 to
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In this video, we cover the basics of spraying glitter for accent coverage. We show you how an iridescent glitter looks when sprayed over black. It makes it pop and sparkle like crazy!
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When spraying solvent based sealers, be
Black Light Photography and Glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/10/2023 to
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We got two models to come on down to our glitter studio and try some blacklight fun!
Tips for Nailing the Angles on the Glitter Blow
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/10/2023 to
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Considering your angles and playing with lighting can be incredibly fun as well as crucial to getting a great image.
Relationship Between Light & Glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/6/2023 to
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This is a casual intro into "what exactly is the sparkle?" Sorry friends, but there is a tiny bit of physics involved here. We promise we make it super easy to understand!
Estimating Volume- Basic Container Shapes
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/2/2023 to
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Need to fill a space with glitter? This series of videos will help you figure out how much glitter you need to do it. The information is really good and worth putting up with the intense silliness in the video. Comments: In these
Glitter Weight Phenomenon- Polyester Glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 1/2/2023 to
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We sell our glitter by weight and not volume. It turns out that each glitter type and color weighs a bit differently. In this video, we talk about why and how you can make sure you are buying enough for your project.
Estimating Glitter- Poly Glitter Coverage
Posted by Glitter My World on 12/30/2022 to
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In this video, we take you through estimating the coverage of the various POLYESTER glitter flakes. This is based on metallic polyesters (which are the heaviest glitters). Three stocked flake sizes are covered in the video.
Once you know how many square inches you can cover with 1oz of glitter, you will need to do some math. Use Google to convert inches to feet and help with the math on large projects.
Estimating Coverage- for the math challenged
Posted by Glitter My World on 12/30/2022 to
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Calculating Volume- Cylinder shape pool
Posted by Glitter My World on 12/30/2022 to
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We have had requests for help determining how to estimate the amount of glitter for small pools with people in them. This video will take you through the process.
Filling Containers with Glitter- Tip Trick!
Posted by Glitter My World on 12/30/2022 to
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If you need to fill a large volume with glitter, it can get really expensive, really fast. In this video, we show you how you can save a lot of money with a simple trick. Works for large volume situations like fish tanks, bathtubs, etc.
Epoxy Resins- Types, Uses, & Properties
Posted by Glitter My World on 11/7/2022 to
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BUILDEAZY has put together a comprehensive article and video that can help you navigate the subject of epoxy. You can take a look at it here https://www.buildeazy.com/epoxy-resins-types-uses-and-properties/
Quick Tip- Glittering Flexible Rubber
Posted by Glitter My World on 10/4/2022 to
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Do you have something made from flexible rubber that you want to glitter? Well, we tested a product on some and it worked great.
Glittering Plastic- Kids Pull Cart
Posted by Glitter My World on 9/20/2022 to
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Glittering plastic can be really tricky. A lot of adhesives do not stick to it and can peel off. In this video, we give you some tips and show you a project where we glitter a plastic kids pull cart.
Glitter with Water, Solvents, & Heat
Posted by Glitter My World on 9/20/2022 to
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Believe it or not, there is quite a bit of chemistry at work with glitter!
Quick Tip- Sifting Glitter
Posted by Glitter My World on 9/20/2022 to
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Do you have a mix of flake sizes and need to remove some of the sizes? Using screens is an easy way to potentially reuse your mixed flake glitters.
Comments: By using screens you can isolate glitter flake sizes from a mix.
Glitter Gun (demo)
Posted by Glitter My World on 9/19/2022 to
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This is a demo of the glitter gun. We will show you how it works and offer a few techniques on using it. It is a helpful tool when you want to broadcast glitter. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to use it to glitter floors, walls, & more!
HVLP Spraying Glitter Notes
Posted by Glitter My World on 9/19/2022 to
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Just a quick talk about spraying glitter with an HVLP sprayer (siphon or gravity fed). Spraying glitter is a really fast way to lay down an even accent coverage. It can seem daunting to people because of the equipment involved.
We hope you find the following craft projects and tips/techniques helpful.
