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Post by wendifful on Oct 19, 2019 4:18:49 GMT
Does anyone have both of these and can tell me if the old school MS glitter (pictured below) is as fine as the Elizabeth Craft Designs silk microfine glitter? Jennifer McGuire recently did an awesome technique where she used ECD glitter with stencils. I just tried it with some of the Martha Stewart glitter I have and it didn't turn out as well (the lines are not as defined), so I'm trying to figure out if it's the glitter, the adhesive or a mistake I made. Thanks!  |
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Post by kitbop on Oct 19, 2019 11:47:40 GMT
I have a few micro-fine glitters, and some MS and MM glitters...and there is absolutely NO comparison between the two. The microfine is almost powdery. You don't see any of the "flat" sides of the glitter like you do in regular glitters. It works amazingly well on double sided tape, very little mess, no rub-off. I only have 3 colours, and almost bought another yesterday at my LSS because Jennifer's video re-sparked my interest!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 14:40:19 GMT
I can't help on this topic but seeing that bottle brings me back to some fond sb memories.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2019 15:00:38 GMT
Walmart has some extra fine glitter that works perfectly with that technique.
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Post by krcrafts on Oct 19, 2019 18:19:25 GMT
I used to work in a stamp store and we sold Art Institute glitter. It was ultra fine and their samples were gorgeous. I’m not sure if they are still in business, but maybe they are.
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Post by wendifful on Oct 19, 2019 19:34:29 GMT
I have a few micro-fine glitters, and some MS and MM glitters...and there is absolutely NO comparison between the two. The microfine is almost powdery. You don't see any of the "flat" sides of the glitter like you do in regular glitters. It works amazingly well on double sided tape, very little mess, no rub-off. I only have 3 colours, and almost bought another yesterday at my LSS because Jennifer's video re-sparked my interest! Thank you so much! That's exactly what I wanted to know. Guess I'll have to buy some of the Elizabeth Craft Designs glitters... |
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Post by wendifful on Oct 19, 2019 19:35:39 GMT
I can't help on this topic but seeing that bottle brings me back to some fond sb memories. Doesn't it though? Glad I could help you take a walk down memory lane! |
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Post by wendifful on Oct 19, 2019 19:36:11 GMT
Walmart has some extra fine glitter that works perfectly with that technique. Oh cool! Do you know what brand it is or what it's called? |
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Post by kitbop on Oct 20, 2019 0:09:54 GMT
I've now educated myself further on glitter (thanks google) because I wanted to know what difference there was between "microfine" (which is my Glitter Ritz glitter), "ultrafine" and "extrafine" glitters.
Very Fine .025" 1/40" 625 0.625
.016" 2/125" 400 0.4
Extra Fine .015" 3/200" 375 0.375
.012" 3/250" 300 0.3
.01" 1/96" 254 0.254
Ultra Fine .008" 1/125" 200 0.2
Micro Fine .004" 1/250" 100 0.1
.003" 3/1000" 75 0.075
.002"-.003" 1/250"+ 65-82 0.065- 0.082
I love the glitter ritz (canadian, ecstasy crafts), and elizabeth crafts has their version. And I'm seriously considering buying more now!
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