ADHESIVES TO USE WITH GLITTER
If you have spent any time on this website you know by now that there are two main types of glitters out there, and they need to be treated a bit differently. Craft Glitter is less expensive, but it has its limitations. Polyester Glitter is more expensive, but you can do a lot more with it. On this page were will address various adhesives in regards to each type of glitter.
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MOD PODGE & PVA GLUEMod Podge is a favorite with many crafty people and also professional artists. It goes on white and dries clear. It offers a certain flexibility which is nice when doing shoes and surfaces that have to move a bit. There are better choices for straight out fabric applications though.
You can use it under the glitter as a glue and as a seal coat over the top of the glitter. Something to keep in mind- When dealing with glitter putting anything over the top of it immediately knocks some of the shine down. With every over coat you put on, the sparkle will be less and less. PVA Glue is used much the same way but the quality is a bit more archival. More expensive but higher quality. Craft Glitter: Works great. Polyester Glitter: Works great. As will all materials please test! We cannot guarantee all conditions and materials will act the same. |
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SUPER 77 SPRAY GLUEWe use 3m Super 77 Spray Glue when we really need a firm bond with the glitter. It works on so many surfaces and when it dries, it dries really hard.
Here are some of the surfaces that it works best on:
The can wants you to wait for the gllue to get tacky. With glitter, we really recommend putting on a nice thick coat and immediately putting the glitter onto the glue and pressing it in. Craft Glitter: It works fine, but make sure no spray gets on top of the glittered surface. This glue will knock the shine down on the glitter and it can also melt it. Polyester Glitter: It works fine for Polyester Glitters. Be sure not to spray it on top of the glitter. It will knock the shine off the glitter. As will all materials please test! We cannot guarantee all conditions and materials will act the same. |
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PAINT? YES, PAINT! |
WASHABLE GLUE FOR FABRIC |
There are lots of glues on the market that are washable. The ones we mention here are ones we have tested and really like.
Tulip: Need to lay down a larger area of glue? Tulip is a great choice. Applies with a sponge brush. It is washable and flexible when it dries. Aleene's OK to Wash: This is a great glue for T-shirts, sweatshirts and jeans. Applies with a fairly fine tip. It is flexible after it dries. Aleene's Flexible Stretchable Glue: This is a really great glue for clothing that needs to stretch a lot. There are limits to all stretchable glues of course, but this one is pretty amazing. Glitter To Use: Craft Glitter does not wash well and it can bleed into the glue and into the fabric. Stick with Polyester Flake Glitters for best results. As will all materials please test! We cannot guarantee all conditions and materials will act the same. |
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MAKING GLITTER GLUEThis video was shot by accident. When it was found we realized that the data in it was actually useful, so we published it. If you are planning to make your own glitter glue you might watch this before you get started (especially if you plan to use metallic glitters).
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