Tips about using Glitter:

We can all agree glitter seems to be alive. You start using it in one place and the next thing you know, it looks like a herd of unicorns stomped through your creative space! We have gathered a few tips here on how to corral some of the glitter.

Glitter Tip #1- Before you even get the glitter out, we recommend covering the area you’ll be working on with a large sheet of paper. Fold the paper in half, unfold and lay over work station. Complete your project and dust glitter onto large paper.  Pick up the large paper, allowing glitter to fall into the fold. Use the fold to funnel the glitter back into the jar or trash – wherever you would like the excess glitter to live.

Glitter Tip #2- A lint roller. That’s right! A simple lint roller can be used on any surface that might come in contact with glitter. Simply roll it over clothes and tables to pick up the stubborn glitter.

Glitter Tip #3- Wet paper towels. If you don’t have a lint roller available, a wet paper towel or cloth will do almost the same trick. Sweep up and discard the majority of the glitter. Then wipe over the remaining glitter with a wet paper towel or cloth.

Glitter Tip #4 Glitter Glue. This makes glitter projects a piece of cake. Simply replace the old fashioned sprinkle glitter with Glitter Glue. This comes in every color and makes adding glitter to any project a breeze.

Glitter Tip #5- A Balloon. You can use science to clean up glitter. Blow up a balloon and rub it on a fabric surface, creating static electricity. Pass the static-charged balloon over the glitter. It should gather on the balloon.  (Note- This will only work on fine glitter.) Children love this clean up method. It’s a great opportunity to teach them all about how static electricity behaves.

Glitter Tip #6- Slime! That’s right! Everyone under the sun is making slime these days. It is a great way to pick up glitter on hard surfaces. It also will add a little sparkle to your slime.

Slime Recipe: Adult supervision is required

Supplies:

1. 8 Ounces of Elmer’s Glue (You can choose fun Colors, Glitter and Glow in the dark Glue.)
2. Borax (Laundry Detergent) (*Not recommended for sensitive skin)
3. Large mixing bowl
4. Large plastic cup
5. Spoon
6. Measuring cups and spoons
7. Water
8. Paper towels

Directions:

1. Mix one tablespoon of Borax into one cup of water. Mix until completely dissolved. Set aside.
2. In large mixing bowl, pour 1 cup of glue and 1 cup of water.
3. With CLEAN hands, mix the ingredients together.
4. Slowly add in 1/4 cup of Borax mix.
5. Mix thoroughly.
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7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Slowly add in 1/4 cup of Borax mix.
9. Mix thoroughly.
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11. Mix thoroughly.

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You’re so creative!