Glitter

Glitter is used by artists, designers and crafters to decorate their creations. Children too love using glitter in their craft projects. Glitter lends a glittering and shimmering effect that is extremely attractive and eye-catching. It was invented by Ruschman, a farmer in New Jersey after the end of World War II. He started Meadowbrook Inventions and today, the company is one of the leaders in manufacturing glitter. Glitter is made of small particles of glass, plastic or paper. Polyester is also commonly used to manufacture glitter. Diamond dust of commercial grade is often used as well. The glitter pieces are as minute as 0.002 inches.

Glitter pieces are available in a variety of shapes like squares, rectangles, circles, ovals or hexagons. Glitter comes in a range of colours. Glitter is non-toxic, thus making it safe to be used by children in their craft projects. It is available in small tubes or in canisters. These canisters sprinkle glitter in small proportions when shaken. The canisters as well as the tubes are easy to use and hassle-free. Apart from craft purposes, glitter is also used in cosmetic products like eye shadow and lip gloss. Brilliant and sparkling glitter adds life. Glitter background in crafts looks really appealing. Pictures and images can be decorated with glitter for added effects. Glitter picture and glitter images look extremely eye-catching.