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| Inconsequential chatter you may or not be interested in It may seem like I am cheap, making my own glitter gel, but actually I'm really not (my bank account will vouch for me)! I started making my own things because I couldn't find what I wanted in stores or online. Also, when I started out face painting, I didn't know anything and decided to make my own "safe" glitter gel that I could trust. Making your own, you have a lot of choice on color as well. |
| Interesting Bits - Make your own glitter gel. |
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Things you will need:
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Step 1 Squeeze aloe vera gel into squeeze bottle, about 2 thirds full. (You can find empty bottles in the glue aisle at craft stores.) Step 2 Fill the rest up with glitter color of your choice. Make sure there is enough room in the bottle to be able to mix. Use the end of the spoon to mix the aloe and glitter together. Step 3 Make sure you have a cap for the bottle, otherwise it will dry and clog really easily.
expand and explode (kind of like opening a yogurt). I've ruined a good pair of pants and new tennis shoes that way - stand clear! |
| This is an example of using glitter gel. It is easier to place large amounts of "sparkle" as on the "teardrops" on the butterfly's wings than using loose glitter. Glitter gel does tend to get stiff when it dries, so you should still apply it sparingly and not too thick. |
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