To coat the inside of a glass ornament with glitter, you typically apply an adhesive solution first, swirl it to cover the interior surface, drain the excess, and then add the glitter which adheres to the wet surface.
Creating dazzling glitter ornaments involves preparing the inside surface to accept the glitter. A common method utilizes a clear adhesive like polycrylic. This liquid provides a sticky base for the glitter to adhere to, ensuring an even and lasting finish inside the ornament.
Preparing the Ornament
Before you begin, ensure your glass ornament is clean and dry. Remove the cap or hanger loop from the top of the ornament.
Applying the Adhesive
The key to getting glitter to stick is using the right adhesive and coating the inside thoroughly.
Based on instructions for making Easy Glitter Ornaments:
- Measure the Adhesive: Use a small amount of polycrylic. The reference suggests using about 5ml. This amount is usually sufficient for a standard size ornament.
- Add to Ornament: Carefully squeeze the polycrylic into the ornament, perhaps using a dropper or a small funnel to avoid spills.
- Coat the Interior: Swirl the liquid around the entire ornament until the inside surface is completely coated. Tilt and rotate the ornament in all directions to ensure the polycrylic reaches every part of the interior.
- Drain Excess: Once the interior is fully coated, turn the ornament upside down. Allow the excess liquid to drain out back into your container or onto a paper towel. This step is crucial to prevent puddles of adhesive, which can lead to uneven glitter coverage.
Adding the Glitter
After the adhesive has coated the inside and the excess has drained, it's time to add the glitter.
- Pour Glitter In: Carefully pour a generous amount of fine glitter into the ornament. Use a funnel for easier pouring and less mess.
- Swirl to Coat: Swirl and rotate the ornament vigorously. The glitter will stick to the wet polycrylic coating the inside walls. Keep swirling until the entire interior is covered with glitter.
- Tap Out Excess: Once coated, turn the ornament upside down and gently tap the bottom and sides. This removes any loose, unattached glitter.
Finishing Touches
Allow the adhesive to dry completely according to the product instructions (polycrylic typically takes several hours). Once dry, reinsert the ornament cap and hanger.
By following these steps, focusing on even adhesive application and thorough glitter coverage, you can easily coat the inside of glass ornaments for a beautiful, sparkly effect.
