Review on Stampendous Glass Glitter 1 43 Ounces Silver by Wendy Rodriguez

Modern day glitters are typically made from synthetic foils (plastic) that are given an iridescent/metallic coating prior to processing. into little sparkles. Synthetic glitter is very shiny, comes in different sizes and in every imaginable color. Excellent stuff. However, I've always liked the look of crushed glass sequins used in the early 1900's and hundreds of years before. I remember some Christmas tree decorations from my grandparents' early years and how the light reflected off them without being too flashy 'shiny'. I still have some old shiny pieces to pass on to my kids. Synthetic shine is still perfect for some projects; but that real broken glass luster makes some designs that little bit more special. Especially if you're looking for some reflective glitter rather than the more extreme "on your face" glitter of synthetics. This fresh green color is very pleasant; But my favorite glass glitters are some of the more neutral colors like champagne, bronze, and crystal. Sometimes I mix neutral colored glass glitter with pieces of natural mica. The shimmer and brilliance of the glass pieces are perfectly combined with the softer translucency of the mica. Crushed glass easily sticks to any good quality glue. Or dust it with melted embossing powder of the right color for an interesting effect. I am now making my little shiny houses along with tiny sisal trees which I also make myself. Fingers crossed we'll see what happens. Be careful with finished projects (and be especially careful with children) as you can cut yourself on some sharp parts.