Use adhesive glass stencils to create delicate designs. Use stickers if you want the entire object glittered, but a shape un-glittered. Use masking tape to create cold designs, such as stripes and zigzags.
Put on a pair of vinyl or plastic gloves. Apply the cream using a popsicle stick. Wait 5 minutes. Rinse the cream off in a stainless steel sink. If you have a glaze or porcelain sink, use a bucket instead. [4] X Research source Pat the design dry.
If you are working on a large area, consider applying the glue to only a small patch first. This way, the glue won’t dry by the time you get around to glittering it. If you want to use more than one color, choose one color to start with. Apply the second coat of glue to the areas with that color first. You’ll add the other color(s) after the first one dries. If you want to create a fading or ombre effect, apply the glue over the entire area you want glittered. This will help the colors blend together.
If you are creating an ombre effect, apply your first color halfway up the design. If you are covering an entire object with glitter, hold the object on its side and slowly rotate it while you shake the glitter on.
Make sure that you are using a sealer with a glossy finish. If you use a matte, semi-gloss, or satin finish, your glitter will lose its sparkle and look like sand instead. Unless your sealer says that it is waterproof or dishwasher safe, your project will not be washable. You can gently wipe the glittered area clean with a damp cloth, but you cannot wash it. If your sealer says “dishwasher safe,” use caution. Do not leave your item soaking, or the glitter will peel off. It might be better to hand wash them instead.
Some people find that spraying their projects with glitter helps make them more durable and hand washable. This is great if you have to cover large areas. If you glittered a wine glass base, consider spraying the bottom and edges as well, to “seal” the glitter in.
