What is Glitter?

Glitter is much more than just tiny, shiny particles; it's a symbol of joy, creativity, and celebration. Made from materials such as plastic, metal, or even plant-based substances, these minuscule pieces reflect light to create a dazzling array of colors. Whether sprinkled on crafts, embedded in cosmetics, or used in fashion, glitter adds a touch of sparkle to our everyday lives, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Different Glitter Sizes:

Size	Nickname	Application
.004	Microfine	Can be used for just about any application
.008	Ultra Fine/Extra Fine	Also can be used for anything, a favorite for nails,artists, tumblers, and crafters. This is what you find at Michael's & Hobby Lobby. Difficult to distinguish between ultra and extra fine.
.015 - .040	Fine	This is a popular size used for arts & crafts, party decorations, posters, school projects, and as a mixative for chunky glitter.
.062	Medium	This is usually used for theatre props, costumes, and as a chunky glitter mixative.
.125	Large	For large scale coverage, such as parades, floats, business advertising, street signs, and as a chunky mixative.
.25	Extra Large	Usually used as confetti and can be a mixative for chunky glitter

Different Glitter Styles:

Type:	Usage:	What Does It Look Like?
Opaque	It is a solid glitter, you cannot see through it. Very sparkly!
Translucent	This is glitter you can see through or transparent. It is more muted tone, bordering on matte, but still has lots of sparkle.
Matte	Matte glitter has a beautiful shine and color, but very little to no sparkle.
Iridescent/Opalescent	Semi-transparent/translucent, but sparkles with a rainbow of colors, like an oil slick or an opal.
Holographic	Opaque sparkling glitter. Reflective change of colors using two or more. ie., change from yellow to green or have a rainbow effect.
Neon/Fluorescent	This is similar to matte in that it has beautiful shine and color, but little to no sparkle with neon coloration.
Chunky Mix	Can be any combination of glitters. The best sparkle out of all types.
Color Shift	A glitter that changes color with the movement of the glitter. Usually only contains two colors.
UV Glitter	Glitter that glows while under a black light. Can also be used to describe the glitters that change color when exposed to sunlight.
Glow in the Dark	Kinda self-explanatory.
Thermochromic Pigment	Changes color when exposed to heat. Changes back to original color when cold.