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Glitter glue disaster turned into a sparkle topcoat surprise
I was refinishing an old table when my daughter dropped her glitter glue on it. At first, I panicked, thinking the piece was ruined. But after it dried, I noticed the glitter added a nice subtle shine. I sealed it with a clear coat, and now clients ask for that 'accidental sparkle' finish. Figured out that mixing craft supplies can sometimes give unique results.
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claire8361mo ago
ACCIDENTS like that usually wreck my projects, not save them. Glitter glue is too hit or miss for my taste.
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Yeah but the "hit or miss" thing is what makes it fun for me. I've found if you thin the glue first you get way more control. Did a picture frame with just tiny streaks in the corners and it looked planned. Sometimes the mess is part of the process.
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the_jesse1mo ago
What ratio do you use to thin the glue? I always thought glitter glue was too messy until I tried @the_tyler's tip. Last week I mixed a bit of water with mine for a card project, and the streaks looked intentional. It made me realize that controlled accidents can actually improve the look.
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