Painting with Glitter

Add sparkle to your craft projects by painting with glue and glitter.

Materials Needed

  • Liquid (clear) glue
  • Glitter
  • Paint brush

Steps

Step 1 Painting with Glitter 1. Draw or print out the shapes. You may or may not cut them out yet.
Step 2 Painting with Glitter 2. Apply glue inside a shape and spread.
Step 3 Painting with Glitter 3. Sprinkle or spoon in some glitter.
Step 4 Painting with Glitter 4. Spread the glitter evenly with a paint brush and allow the glue to dry.
Step 5 Painting with Glitter 5. Cut out the shapes.
Wizard Hat 6. Glue the glittery shapes onto your craft project.

More Ideas

Painting with Glitter As was mentioned above, you may opt to cut out the shapes prior to painting with glitter. Younger kids will find it easier to paint if you put tape at the back of the shapes.
Crown of Friends You may also paint your craft projects directly with glue and glitter. The round gems on this Crown of Friends craft were painted with different colors of glitter.