Glitter Holographic or Iridescent?

by flopsietheclown on Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:12 am

I've mainly stuck to a few types of glitter for face painting. The other day I saw the most beautiful sparkly glitter used by another face painter. I don't know what she used but I want some.

Any ideas or suggestions about holographic or iridescent glitters?

by Shannon Fennell on Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:22 am

The are pretty similar really.

Frankly, glitter is glitter to me. Opaque colours are best for glitter tatts, irridescent/holographic are better for dusting.

For specific projects I'll pick something specific but for regular face painting... I refill from my stash which is a wide assortment - some are labelled but a lot isn't.

by JENDZS on Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:07 am

I mainly use the iridescent when I have a big party or event. Sometimes if it is a bit slower I will use the individual colors that I had bought from Icing in the mall. I'm a bit bummed, though - I didn't see them on my last trip. maybe as we get closer to the holidays? BTW it is body and face glitter, so SAFE.

by flopsietheclown on Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:31 am

Jen, I love Icing! I will pick some up for you if I find it Smile

I loved the neon rainbows you did at Oktoberfest with that glitter. Your work really stood out beautifully.

by a face painting mom on Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:49 pm

I have found some cosmetic glitter at the drugstore, Wet n Wild put all thier glitter eyshadow powder on clearance, then I had coupons from the store, so I bought all they had for pennies. I turned out to be really good for face painting, and it has lasted me since last spring, and I still have plenty in a poofer bottle. I think this one would be considered irridescent. I will look at the Icings here...good ideas for alternative buying!

by Denise Cold on Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:03 pm

I loved whatever Otter Girl was using because it took on the colors of the paint...It was pretty cool. Maybe she can tell us what kind it was.

D.

by MelodyFPL on Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:47 pm

When I started FPing I bought alllll these different glitter colors, then I realized the only one i ever use is iridescent pearl (or iridescent white). It goes well on any color of paint and gives a nice sparkle without looking all "thick". I was using Sally girl becase its cheap but I found a nice size tub of it in the makeup section of my local drugstore for $3 and bought it. I can't wait to order a 2 oz bag of it from Metina.... that oughtta last me a while!

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