Glitter is the ultimate craft supply. It’s cheap, it comes in so many colors, and it’s used for just about every craft project you can imagine. So why not sell your own glitter to eager crafters? Making your own glitter is easy and affordable, even if you don’t have a ton of money to spend on supplies. However, many tutorials online are complicated and time consuming. Most of these crafts require multiple materials that you may not have at home. Fortunately, creating your own glitter doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive! In this post we will show you how to make glitters from common household items such as: soap, glue, chalk and even Twizzlers! Get ready to learn some amazing tricks on how to make glitter fast and easy.
What You Will Need?
– Paper, pencil and ruler – To create your own homemade glitter, you’ll need a large amount of paper and a pencil. You’ll also want a ruler to make sure that all of your papers are the same size. – Soap – Any kind of soap will work for this homemade glitter recipe, but you’ll want to avoid soaps that contain a lot of fragrances or oils. – A blender or food processor – For this homemade glitter recipe, you’ll need a blender or food processor. If you don’t have either of these appliances, you can also break up the soap by hand. – A shaker (optional) – A shaker is helpful if you’re planning to sell your homemade glitter. It will make it easy for customers to sprinkle the glitter wherever they want to use it.
Glitter from Chalk
If you have a box of chalkboard crayons lying around, you can easily turn them into glitter! The process is simple and only requires a few household ingredients. First, you’ll need to rub the crayons on some paper to remove the pigment. This will make the crayons completely white. Next, you’ll want to put the crayons in a blender or food processor and crush them into a fine powder. Finally, add a little bit of liquid soap, mix everything together and you’ve got homemade glitter! This glitter will come out in a variety of colors depending on the color of your chalk crayons. It’s best to use this homemade glitter in projects where the color isn’t important. For example, you could use it in a decorative pencil set or a fun coloring book.
Glue and Shaving Cream Glitter
This glitter is perfect for crafters who want to make their glitters in multiple colors. Best of all, you can make this glitter for less than a dollar! Start by dissolving a quarter cup of glue in a bowl of warm water. You can use any kind of glue, but it’s best to avoid ones that contain a lot of fragrance or oils. Next, stir in three cups of shaving cream until it’s completely dissolved. This is a little more complicated than other homemade glitters, so you’ll want to follow the instructions carefully. Once the shaving cream and glue mixture has cooled, transfer it to a plastic tray. Leave the tray in the fridge for a few hours until the mixture has turned into a solid blob. Once it’s completely cooled, you can break off pieces of the blob to use as glitter. If you’re looking for a way to make a ton of different glitters, this is a great recipe to try. Every time you make a batch of this glue and shaving cream mixture, you can just add a different coloring agent to create a whole new set of homemade glitters!
Twizzler Glitter
If you have a bag of uneaten Twizzlers sitting in your kitchen, you can turn them into glitter! This is a great way to repurpose food items that you would normally throw away. Start by breaking up the Twizzlers and placing them in a blender or food processor. Once the Twizzlers are in small pieces, add water until the mixture is the consistency of melted ice cream. Next, you’ll want to add a few tablespoons of corn starch. This will help the mixture to dry into a glitter-like texture. Again, be careful not to add too much corn starch. You only want a small amount. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and put it in the oven until it’s completely dry. You can also put it in the microwave, but it will take a lot longer. Depending on the size of the Twizzler pieces, this homemade glitter may not have the same texture as traditional glitter. Twizzler pieces are pretty small, so your homemade glitter may be more like a fine powder.
Sugar and Salt Glitter
This is another great type of homemade glitter for using food items that are otherwise wasted. This glitter is great for home décor projects where you want a fine glitter that’s not too sparkly. Start by dissolving two cups of sugar in a bowl of warm water. You can also use table sugar, but it’s best to avoid cane sugar. Cane sugar has a stronger, more distinct flavor that will be noticeable in your glitter. Next, stir in one teaspoon of salt until the mixture is thoroughly dissolved. Again, be careful not to add too much salt. You only want a small amount. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and put it in the oven until it’s completely dry. You can also put it in the microwave, but it will take a lot longer. The glitter made from this recipe will be a light pink color that’s perfect for home décor projects. You can also use food coloring to create different colors.
Coffee Bean Glitter
Coffee beans are a great source of caffeine and they can also make a unique homemade glitter. This glitter is great for home décor projects where you want a subtle shimmer. Start by opening a bag of coffee beans and breaking them up into smaller pieces. Next, add the coffee beans to a blender or food processor and grind them into a fine powder. Finally, add a few drops of water until the coffee grounds are the consistency of wet sand. You can use any kind of water, but it’s best to avoid tap water. Transfer the coffee grounds to a baking dish and put it in the oven until they’re completely dry. You can also put them in the microwave, but it will take a lot longer. While coffee bean glitter is a natural glitter recipe, it may not be as sparkly as traditional glitters. Coffee beans are pretty small and your homemade glitter may be more like a fine powder.
Confetti Glitter
If you’re looking for a glitter that’s brightly colored and sparkly, this is the perfect recipe for you! This type of glitter is great for party decorations and craft projects where you want a really flashy finish. Start by mixing together a quarter cup of corn starch and a quarter cup of water. You can also use a few tablespoons of white glue if you have it. Next, stir in food coloring until the mixture is completely colored. You can use as many or as few colors as you’d like. For example, you could create a rainbow glitter by using red, orange, yellow, green and blue. Transfer the mixture to a shallow plastic container and refrigerate it for a few hours. You may also want to put a weight on top of the container to help it dry faster. Once the mixture has dried, break it up into pieces and you’ve got homemade glitter! This type of glitter will be a little finer than other types of glitter.
Wrapping up how to make glitter to sell
Glitter is the ultimate craft supply. It’s cheap, it comes in so many colors, and it’s used for just about every craft project you can imagine. So why not make your own glitter to sell to eager crafters? Making your own glitter is easy and affordable, even if you don’t have a ton of money to spend on supplies. However, many tutorials online are complicated and time consuming. Fortunately, creating your own glitter doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive! In this post we will show you how to make glitters from common household items such as: soap, glue, chalk and even Twizzlers! Get ready to learn some amazing tricks on how to