I had been searching the internet for simple and easy ways to add a high
beam glittery shine to paint. You see I wanted a very eye catching
glistening shine, and after trying out a few paints with glitter already
added to them, I was beyond disappointed with just how lack luster the
shimmer of the glitter was once the paint dried.
Martha Stewart's glitter paints in particular were a major waste of
money, so I decided to try out my own method to see how it would work.
I added the sparkle and shimmer that I was looking for, and it was a
heck of a lot easier than mixing glitter with glaze finishes.
What you will need to get the best glitter paint for walls and other painting projects:
You will need paint of course, any color will due
You will need prismatic holographic glitter. This glitter is a little
more expensive, but the shine and shimmer is like no other, as it casts a
beautiful glow of rainbow prisms as you move.
A paint brush is of course necessary
A spray can of clear glaze- this is optional
Step 1-
Paint you walls
Step 2-
Paint a second coat on if necessary. If not skip to step 3.
Step 3-
As the paint is still tacky you will now need your glitter. You simply
pour some in your hand and blow it at the paint while it is still
tacky. The tacky paint will catch the glitter as you slowly blow it off
of your hand and onto the walls.
Step 4-
You really do not need to do this step, but if you want to ensure a
good bond between your paint and glitter you can spray on a clear glaze
which will hold the glitter in place even better.
The results are simply magnificent and more pretty in person than what my photos demonstrate.
I used this method to paint a shelf, and to paint my jewelry cabinet
to match the color scheme of my room. The results speak for itself.
This method of adding glitter to paint is probably a little messier
than other methods, but this method ensures that you glittery finish is
just that, all glitter and all glam! The projects you can master using
this technique are endless!
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