Introducing You to the Shimmering World of Glitter
Specks of dust that
shine like the diamonds, or stars in a cloudless night sky; speaking of glitter
that’s the image that pops in mind. We are all well acquainted with these
shimmery adornments. It is found in art and craft pieces, home decorations,
dresses, accessories and makeup as well. So, normally speaking there is not
much that one does not know about glitter, or is there?
Have you ever
thought about how glitter came into being? What are the other glitter varieties
other than cosmetic glitter and craft
glitter, that are available for your
use? I am sure by now you have noticed that not all glitter is the same.
That’s, why we
thought of penning this blog. It is our way of introducing you to the world of
glitter, which is more interesting and fascinating than the color and glimmer
that it emanates.
The History of Glitter
The origin of
glitter dates back to 40,000 – 200 BC, when flakes of mica were used to adorn
the cave paintings and decorative works by ancient civilizations like the
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Chinese. It is the glitter
pigment and the shine that make them look so beautiful even
today.
Glitter again found
its way into our daily lives mostly in the form of makeup during the early
sixties, as top glam brands started using refined shimmer in their products.
Since then, cosmetic
glitter has become a staple in the make-up industry.
During the
mid-eighties, owing to the Rock uprising, glitter found its way in hair
products as well. People were no longer content with shimmery face and body,
they wanted their hair to shine as well.
If you are a
nineties kid, surely your childhood has a lot of art and craft memories
surrounding glitter pens. It was glitter everywhere, on greeting cards, art and
craft pieces, chart papers, daily journals, etc.
Post-nineties,
glitter in both craft and cosmetic form have become a part of our growing up,
especially the ladies. As shiny as it is, glitter's history is equally
glamorous.
Different Types of Glitter
Glitter has more
variations and diversity than one can ever think of. Not All glitter is the
same and before we get down to the varieties, let's get one thing clear; you
should never use craft glitter on your body, as in most cases those are made of
metals and are not refined, which can lead to reactions and rashes.
The common types of
glitter are:
These are glamorous
to look at as they reflect the light and create an illusion of dazzling colors
in different tones and shades. Each grain of glitter combines three to four
vibrant colors.
Metallic
Glitter
It is the most
common variety of glitter that is used in both make-up and craft. Don’t get confused
by the name, as they are not made from metals. It's named so because it gives
out a metallic sheen like golden, silver, rose gold or even in colorful shades
but it's kind of based along with the metallic tones.
Gem
Powder
It is the finest
variety that you will find and powdery in texture. Gem powder glitter is mostly
used for body shimmer and makeup purposes.
Iridescent Glitter
These are the
pretty pastel-coloredones, that give the beholder a soothing and calming effect
with its cool sparkle.
That’s all we had
to say about the basics of these sparkly dust particles, we have grown to call
glitter.
If you are looking
for quality cosmetics or craft
glitter UK, then you have to check out Victoria Street. They have every
kind in a myriad of shades and textures for all yourself and craft decorating
needs. They are one of the leading providers of glitter wholesale UK.
For more information do check out their site www.victoriastreet.co.uk
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