Sunday, July 13, 2014

How to Add Massive Amounts of Shiny Sparkling Rainbow Glitter to Paint

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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