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We have been making a lot of Christmas ornaments these last few weeks and it seems like our entire tree is going to be full of stars as this point in time!
Today I would like to share how to make these intense glitter stars as well as how I keep that glitter from falling off when I touch the stars or certain little kids decide to inspect them.. really up close.
First you will need some school grade glue and an ear bud or small paint brush. Use these to spread the glue all over your star. Put your wet glued star on a sheet of paper so that when you sprinkle the glitter it is on the paper and excess can be funneled back into the bottle.
Sprinkle happily with glitter! I don’t let my kids use loose glitter at the moment as they are a little too “wild” with it 😉 Glitter glue pens are theirs and you can see how those look on glitter stars here too!
Leave the star to dry.
Now for the trick! Once your star is dry, tap off the excess glitter and add a layer of watered down school glue with a paint brush by gently dabbing it on. Modge podge is even better, but I use school glue as my replacement. Let it dry.
This can basically be used for anything you want to add glitter to, just seal it and you are good to go!
Once dry add your ribbon to the stars for hanging!
Below I took a pic of a before and after or with and without. The left has been coated with sealer and the right not. You can see the left if just a little bit dimmer in shine but when on the tree I have a hard time telling them apart. Except one gave me glitter fingers!
Thank You for the tip. I will be trying it tomorrow. I have a large metal flower for outside and want it to glisten in the sun ☀️ gonna do the petals different colors. Fingers crossed that it will hold up outside.
How sad that you think glitter is too messy.I love the spread of glitter round the house as it adds a touch of magic and lifts the spirits of those around.
Brenda says
Thank You for the tip. I will be trying it tomorrow. I have a large metal flower for outside and want it to glisten in the sun ☀️ gonna do the petals different colors. Fingers crossed that it will hold up outside.
Karen says
How sad that you think glitter is too messy.I love the spread of glitter round the house as it adds a touch of magic and lifts the spirits of those around.
Beverly says
Hair spray works too 🙂
Nicolette Roux says
Great idea! Keep away from the kids though. I don’t have hairspray in my house as I don’t use it. My motto is use what you have! <3
Lacy says
What a great idea! I love glitter but hate the mess. Definitely going to give this a shot!
Julia a.k.a. Mama MOE says
What a great tip! It makes me less stressed to used glitter for crafts now – thanks! 🙂
Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Families says
Great idea, I always hated when the glitter fell off and made a huge mess. I bet clear nail polish would work great too.