That I’m fond of glitter is both an understatement and not news to most of you. You’ll imagine my delight when our first delivery of Bo Bunny’s Glitter Paste arrived. The range of colors is impressive and once I adjusted my mindset, I realized how much potential there is for the product.
“Adjusted my mindset”. Exactly what does that mean?
Initially I looked at the product in the jars, admiring the iridescence and the light refracting on the surface of the particles of glitter, and wondered how I might use it. After thinking a bit, it occurred to me that Glitter Paste is much the same as Texture or Modeling Paste; a thick product meant to be applied with a palette knife. And just like Texture or Molding Paste, Bo Bunny’s Glitter Paste retains all of the dimension you create as it’s applied. That’s is the most remarkable characteristic in my opinion. There are plenty of ways to apply a layer of glitter. Not many of them maintain the exact dimension once dry.
Then I played a little more and realized that there are other ways to work with the product besides to apply it with a palette knife. In the video you’ll see me use a brush and one of our Foam Stamps. Neither produces the same results as if you were to use them with paint, but if you open your mind to the possibilities, they each work with Glitter Paste.
Perhaps the most obvious application for Glitter Paste is with stencils and you’ll see that early on in the video. The first thing you’ll see me do is to spread the Paste on a surface using a palette knife. If you want a thin layer of glitter, this is one way to achieve the look. While I left my mound of Glitter Paste intact, you could spread it very thin, leaving only a little sparkle and no dimension at all. That versatility is one of the most interesting and exciting qualities of Glitter Paste.
Supplies For This Video:
See all of the stencils we stock by clicking here
12 Comments
Bo Bunny Glitter Paste is great for everything. Glad to know you carry the supply. Barbara J. Stevens
I personally am always on the lookout for ideas for Christmas. I have one craft bin dedicated to that one holiday and all through the year I collect products and ephemera that will work with a variety of art pieces. Obviously I NEED RED! and white and blue and green. So many ideas, so much to do. Thanks for another inspiring presentation.
Have you tried making acrylic skins using the glitter paste?
What’s an acrylic skin?
I have not, so no idea if this product will make them. Let us know if you try!
Barb….as always I really enjoy your inspiring videos. After seeing this one, I had to chuckle. Last week, my sister and I were spending “Studio Time” together and, I wanted a glittery, texture look on my page. So…..what to do? I put some modelling paste on the craft sheet, mixed in some acrylic paint and some glitter. Voilà! There you have it. I didn’t put in enough glitter to get the effect of the product you demonstrated but, it was a good experiment.
Thanks again for helping me to “make art and have fun”!
Susan
Thanks Susan. I get to play with all of this stuff and it’s all fun, so it works for us both!
This product is a “must have” for me! Does it dry smooth or does it have texture (grit)?
Hi Candace,
If you spread the paste out very thinly, there is very little texture to feel. The glitter particles lay pretty flat and if you run your fingers over the surface you can just barely feel them. I’d say it’s very much like if you spread a glue and then sprinkled dry glitter on it.
Barb
Thanks, Barb.
i purchased some bo bunny glitter paste but it came dried out not creamy( not from you) is there a way to salvage it?
Hi Yvonne,
Once the Glitter Paste dries, there’s no way to reconstitute it, I’m sorry.
Barb