Glitter Glue -Tips and Ideas

Glitter glue has been a staple for all kinds of crafters. From Christmas ornaments to scrapbook pages to greeting cards, it has been the bling for all things crafty. there are so many options when it comes to glitter glues.

It comes in plastic bottles in a variety of colors. The bottles generally have small nozzle tips that allow to get just the right amount of product that you need.

There are smaller bottles of glue like Stickles as well as the larger glitter glues made like those from Elmer's. I find the larger bottles have less proportion of glitter suspended in the glue. However, each glue is very helpful, depending on your use and the material you are using it on.

Elmer's glitter glue is washable and not recommended for use on photos, bare metal, submerged surfaces, or heated surfaces.

There are also tubes of glitter glue that come as sets.These tubes have small nozzles attached to them.

You can also purchase glitter glue in larger bottles. These bottles have larger nozzles, but are priced better per ounce.

Glitter glue comes in a wet version as well as glitter glue sticks that you can use in your craft glue gun

If you use glitter glue that has the clear white tops, my favorite suggestion is to dab the top with a bit of the glitter glue and allow to dry. That way you will have a reference to how the color looks when it dries.

• Outline Letter Stickers- You can customize any letter sticker that you may have with the glitter glue.
• Use glitter glue with stencils
• Accent and decorate to any embellishment
• Create glitter glue drops on a non stick mat. Use them to circle shapes
• Use pre-made glitter glue drops to create a faux shaker card
• Make glitter pebbles. Use large drops of glitter glue to create little pebbles/ Use a non stick mat. Let them set for a minimum of two days.
• Use strips of paper that are a plank like shape. Rough the edges with scissors. Set them against a black or very dark color on a card base. Use complimentary colors of glitter glue in groupings of color
• Outline letters in a title on a scrapbook pag
• Use them on top of brads or buttons to make them glitter
• Create special icing with them on cards and die cuts
• Use them as a boarder on a scrapbook page or card
• Use them as the center of a flower
• Use them with a stencil instead of ink
• Use them for the rays of the sun
• Use them to create a glittery rainbow

Stickles is probably the best known glitter glues because of its quality and rainbow of colors. It is manufactured by Ranger and xomes in .5 ounce bottles.

It is non toxic, acid free and cleans up with water. Because it is acid free, it can be used in scrapbooks.

Another popular glitter glue product is Nuevo Glitter Drops made by Tonic Studios. They are a one ounce bottle with a precision tip.

• If you are writing on fabric with glitter glue, write on felt rather than fur. The glue will not write as clearly on fur.
• Glitter glue generally takes 24 hours to dry, so set your project somewhere safe so no one touches it
• Never use a heating tool with glitter glue
• If you glitter glue has become clogged, stick a paperclip into the nozzle to loosen the glue
• Always keep your glitter glue upside down to minimize air bubbles
• Like any other glue, glitter glues will dry out over time. Ensure that the lid is tightly closed after using your product, to reduce the glue’s exposure to air. As stated above, always store your glitter glue upside down.

• Supplies
• Clear piece of acetate the size of a card
• Embossing folder
• Stickles or other glitter glue
• Craft spatula
• Card form
• Adhesive
• Sentiment

1. Take the clear piece of acetate and place it into an embossing folder
2. Run the embossing folder through a die cut machine, following the manufacturers directions
3. Chose the embossed or debossed side of the acetate
4. With a craft spatula, spread and swipe the color of glitter glues you have selected over the piece of acetate.
5. Set the acetate aside to dry
6. use the same color of Stickles or glitter glue to the back of the acetate piece as an adhesive for the card base. Attach the acetate to the card base.
7. Add a die cut sentiment to the card. Emboss with white or black embossing powder to make the sentiment stand out.
8. Attach the sentiment with glue or use the glitter glue to attach
9. Using the same colors as was used on the acetate, place a few drops of the glitter glue on the card

You can make your own glitter glue at less expense than buying the name brand glitter glues in the same containers. Here is how to do it.

You only need two things, very fine glitter ( or glitter flakes) and clear glue. You will need a clear glue like Elmer's clear glue (or another brand) and fine glitter in the color of your choice. You will also need some small containers. ( this is tp place part of the glue into to save for later)

1. Start by pouring a little bit of glue into a small container. You need area in the glue bottle to make space for the glitter. Once you have removed some of the glue, remove the cap of the glue bottle.
2. Slowly pour the glitter into the glue bottle.
3. Replace the cap on the glue bottle. Shake it and then shake some more.
4. Twist the cap open and you are ready to use

Make sure that the glue you use is acid free, especially if you are using it on cards or scrapbook pages.

Glitter glue sticks, combined with your hot glue gun have so many options and applications.

Start with greeting cards. You can really go to town adding character and texture to your cards.

You can also decorate ornaments for holidays.

They come in mini and standard size sticks. They can be used with either a low temp or standard glue gun.

Instead of doing a project with a glue gun and then adding glitter, you use the glitter sticks to create just about anything with less mess

This thick paste (perfect for using with stencils) contains iridescent glitter in a glue carrier that dries clear. Apply it to surfaces with a brush or spatula. It is made by several different manufacturers with a wide range of colors.

You can get two effects from using this product with stencils. If you use a spatula, you will get a raised effect. If you use a cloth to apply, you will get a flat effect.

It works on paper, cork, fabric, wood, an acetate.

These are fairly small jars, but a little goes a long way. Using these products means that you get a better mix and less mess than making your own.