Can I use Mop and Glo for glitter ornaments?

Can I use Mop and Glo for glitter ornaments?

Directions: Gently swish the Mop & Glo around in the ornament. If there are air bubbles, pour in more Mop & Glo and try again. Pour in some glitter and shake to coat the inside of the ornament.

Can you use quick shine to make glitter ornaments?

Supplies: 1 bottle of floor polish (we used our favorite Quick Shine,) clear bulbs and various colors of glitter. Check out the video to see how quick and easy these ornaments are the make.

Can I use polyurethane for glitter ornaments?

What a disaster! Then, I came across a new method that calls for using gloss finish polyurethane. As it turns out, it’s super easy and it works really well. Follow the easy steps below and you can easily make these fun, shiny, glittering ornaments.

How long does it take for glitter ornaments to dry?

I recommend at least 24 hours! The longer you let them sit the better though. I like to set mine upside down in an egg carton for a week so that the polycrylic can dry and the glitter can set.

Can you make glitter ornaments with plastic ornaments?

Using a medicine dropper, pour about 10 ml of Polycrylic into the plastic ornament. Gently swirl the ornament around until the entire inside has been covered in a thin coat of Polycrylic. If the ornament isn’t completely coated, add more glitter. Once the ornament is coated dump out any excess glitter.

How long do you let Polycrylic dry before adding glitter?

What type of Polycrylic do you use for glitter ornaments?

MINWAX POLYCRYLIC – this is the stuff that you will put inside the ornament to get the glitter to stick. You will most likely need to go to a hardware/home improvement store to get this – it’s usually in the paint aisle. I used semi-gloss, but I don’t think it really matters as the glitter covers everything up.

What’s the best way to make Glitter ornaments?

Many people use a floor cleaner or wax, such as Mop & Glo, to make the glitter ornaments while others use polycrylic. Easiest way to make them. The liquid is thin and much easier to work with. Quickest method. There’s no waiting time. Less Coverage.

What kind of Polish do you use for Glitter?

If you use floor polish the extra liquid easily pours out and you are ready to add the glitter immediately. Polycrylic is thicker and takes a little more time to get all the sides well coated. Then you have to let all of the extra drip out.

What’s the difference between floor polish and polycrylic Glitter?

Here’s where the difference between using polycrylic and floor polish sets in when it comes to time. If you use floor polish the extra liquid easily pours out and you are ready to add the glitter immediately. Polycrylic is thicker and takes a little more time to get all the sides well coated.

Can you add glitter to a polycrylic ball?

If you don’t get all of the excess out with the polycrylic than your glitter will drip down the inside of the ball with the wet polycrylic and you won’t have even coverage. This post contains affiliate links. Once it’s evenly coated on the inside and there are no visible drips you can add your glitter.