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Reported By Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Q: What is Glimmer Mist?A: Glimmer Mist is a glittery dye from Tattered Angels. It comes packaged in a spray bottle with a sticker showing the color of the contents.
Q: Why the sticker?
A: Glimmer Mist is basically dye with metallic pigment powders mixed in with it. You need to shake the bottle to get the powder to mix with the dye because it’s heavier and sinks to the bottom when left alone.
Q: What does it look like?
A: With over sixty different colors to choose from, it’s hard to make a blanket statement. Generally speaking they’re very transparent, though I have found that the darker blues and browns tend to be a bit more opaque. Some of the lighter colors are almost completely transparent adding just a bit of a sheen to your work.
Check out this layout:
I wanted the background paper to capture the feeling of New York. So I used a combination of water, walnut ink, Glimmer Mist, ink and crumpling to get that grungy but shiny and definitely aged feeling.
Q: Cool! So, what does it stick to besides paper?
A: Wood, metal, plastic, glass, photos, fabric, paint…almost everything I’ve tried it on! Here’s a canvas I made using Glimmer Mist:
Q: So I can use it on anything?
A: Well, yeah. But here’s the thing: It’s not waterproof. So, even after it has dried, if you spray it with water, it will start running again. So, if you’re using it for an altered piece or something that is going to be in any kind of weather or humidity, you need to seal it with something.
Q: Is it hard to use?
A: If you can use hairspray, you can use Glimmer Mist! It’s in a little pump spray bottle and you just push the button down and move across your project. Couldn’t be easier!
Q: Speaking of hairspray, I’ve heard that you can make your own using hairspray and pigment powders….
A: Yep, I’ve heard that too. But, with over 60 colors to choose from and such a reasonable price ($6.95 for 2oz), why bother?! Plus, I don’t love the idea of hairspray all over my stuff… And it's acid free, so if that is a concern for you, Glimmer Mist has you covered.
Q: 2 oz. doesn’t sound like a lot…
A: Trust me, I use my Glimmer Mists all the time and I still haven’t run out of a single color!
Q: Wow! That’s great! Is there anything else I need to know before I go out and buy a bunch of Glimmer Mist?
A: Nope! Just grab a bottle or two and start experimenting!
7 Comments:
That layout is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing it! Glimmer Mist is pretty cool, too, but the layout is amazing!
That layout is all kinds of awesome!!! I've never used Glimmer Mist so I might pick up a bottle. But wow, yeah, LOOOVE that layout.
I heard good things about Glimmer Mist so I bought a couple of colors. Maybe I am doing something wrong, but it always comes out really blotchy for me. I never use mine. ;0(
I've done the hairspray with the whatchamacallit before and it works beautifully... until the nozzle clogs. Sometimes you can unclog it, sometimes you can't. I'm wondering if the glimmer mist ever clogs up the nozzle like this?
While I dig the layout, I'm a little disappointed to see another Glimmer Mist plug. I actually own a bunch of GM (and other similar products) and find that GM is the one I reach for least often. I don't think you've addressed any of the negative aspects like
inconsistent color, splotchy application, and clogged nozzles. And they're the most expensive of the bunch. Like I said, I own other brands that are much more user friendly - and less expensive!
Sorry, but I just don't see the critique part of this entry....
Love the Q&A style of writting on this article! Also - the title on your layout.... WAAAAHOOOOOO.... love seeing people with a sense of humor!! Thanks for the dets!
I have to agree...I don't see the critique of this product.
And the layout...well, the wording was not necessary. Along with that, it took away from your entire page and the product you were trying to tell us about. :(
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