It's no secret that I am obsessed with glitter, & I found a way to put it on anything I want! The best part about this is it is inexpensive. You can update old items or make new ones. Instructions & ideas below:
Basic Supplies:
Sponge Brush &/or Paint Brush
Mod Podge (Glossy)
Glitter in shaker (the size you get will effect the coverage)
Step 1- Coat entire item in Mod Podge using the sponge brush or paint brush. Apply (sprinkle) glitter while wet. Allow to dry, this may take multiple steps so there is a dry section to hold & to rest the item on while drying.
Step 2 (optional)- When the item is completely covered in 1 coat of glitter, repeat Step 1 over the first layer of glitter. Allow to dry. Repeat until you get desired glitter coverage. (I only needed 1 coat.)
Step 3- When the item is completely covered in glitter & had dried, generously apply Mod Podge over the glitter in a smooth coat; again this may take multiple steps. After the item is completely coated allow to dry overnight.
I did my cellphone, iPad, & computer chargers in gold:
I made a tray to be used to hold my makeup. For the tray you can use an old one you have or get an inexpensive one at a craft store, I got mine for about $4.00 at A.C. Moore. The whole tray cost under $10.00 to make.
I covered old Mason jars, the center picture is a before shot. The one on the left, I painted black before Step 1; this one will be used as a vase on my kitchen table in my apartment. The one on the right is not painted, I will use it to hold makeup brushes & will keep it next to the tray above. I also covered smaller Mason jars, which I painted pink before Step 1, & will use them to hold Q-tips & cotton balls in my bathroom. I plan on tying bows around the mason jars.
Additionally, I covered my mother's stapler at her request, & an old soap dispenser that was not being used to use in my bathroom in my apartment. I am addicted to covering things in glitter & I'm sure there will be more to come!
"How to put glitter on everything" Um, yeah. This is my kind of post, haha. And I love the tray idea! I've never thought to use one of those for makeup! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI was seriously addicted to doing this at the beginning of the summer! It's so easy & so fun!
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Kristin