I bought some small plastic squeeze condiment bottles with an attached cap at Walmart. I fill it a little over half full to put the polycrylic in the ornament. Then I cap it after use and you don't have an extra step of putting it back in the can and it is ready to go when you need it again. Also, I use a small funnel to get the glitter in the ornament. Much easier than pouring it from the bottle it comes in and you don't lose much glitter.
Great video. I looked for black and yellow glitter balls for ever. These were the colors of the university I went to. After reviewing this short video I finally made my own. Luckily, I found all three, yellow, black, and white at Michael's. Plus I had 50% coupon for one of them as well. Thanks for this video. They turned out GREAT!
You should try using a funnel to get your glitter in the bulb, then a moistened paper towel to shake the glitter. That way, the excess glitter sticks to your paper towel and doesn't get all over your hand and or mat.
Thank you so very much. YOUR video was the best one I have watched. You explain perfectly...to the point....and move on. Thank you. This is my project for today 🥰
I'm having a problem with the polycrylic pooling around the opening when it's draining out. Mostly happens in the round ornaments. No matter what it won't come out
I place them in a cute gift box that I found it in one of the FB crafting groups. I’ll have to look for the group I found the SVG in. :) Message me and I’ll share where I got it. Mlastudiodesigns@yahoo.com
How do u get the glitter to cover all of the inside of the ornament with no gaps? All of the inside of my ornaments have gaps u can see through the ornament. How do u get it completely cover with glitter on the inside?
I want to make a few ornaments and place a photo on one side and glitter in everything else. Can I use the Polycrylic to "glue" the photo in the inside and then add glitter?
Polycrylic is a water based topcoat designed to protect wood, eg. furniture. If it can be used on wood, it should work on a photograph. If you are using a computer print, test it first to see if the ink bleeds. It dries in minutes.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 thank you 😁will the polyacrylic keep the glitter adhered for years to come or does it start to break off in the inside. I'm so excited/nervous to try it.
Do like I do & place a piece of paper or cardstock to dump your excess glitter out of the bulbs, then fold in half and put the extra right back into your glitter container!
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 I reuse my glitter. I haven't noticed it having residue in my glitter or any clumps in it. I can't afford to waste my glitter. Have reused it many times without any problems.
I feel like the fine glitter is so fine its too fine..what I mean is...at the level of fine particle it is appearing to be nothing more than metallic paint...and metallic paint is not glitter...
Dawn Mason yes, it most definitely can be! Pour the excess of each color into a separate cup, let them sit overnight just like the ornaments so any glitter that has some of the medium (in this case, the polycrylic varnish--sundry glues also work & are non-toxic, unlike Polycrylic) adhered has a chance to dry, then you can pour back into the glitter canister. Alternate options, if you're not comfortable pouring back into original glitter jar: You can pour each color into a separate "dirty"/used jar via a funnel for use on other projects later You can mix some or all colors together & save in "dirty" jar for later use You can pour excess of each color into a separate cup and reuse in other bulbs as you go along, either individually or using multiple colors, poured into bulb separately, to create different multi-color or even multi-texture effects if you use varying sizes of glitter, or you can even pour excess of multiple colors into the same cup & mix them up to make multi-colored glitter & use that to finish up what you have for bulbs to glitter (or save for a future project). My jaw hit the floor when I saw this woman pour the blue on top of the white in her excess cup, and my head spun when she spoke of it as waste!!! 😨😨😨 Glitter is very not-good for the planet--it's micro plastic particles that end up in our soil & water, & thus inside all living creatures. Plastics can really wreak havoc in our bodies, & any other mammal or marine animal, so reducing our use & dependence on plastics is vital to our longterm survival as a species & the planet. I'm not yet aware of viable alternatives to micro-plastic glitter (& I love shiny-sparkly!), though I'm hoping mica powders can perform as well. (They are naturally mined or lab created then colored or heat-treated to achieve vibrant colors, & most are considered non-toxic according to FDA standards for substances used in cosmetics or items expected to have skin contact.) I was shocked & momentarily furious to think someone would waste all that glitter and dump it down the drain or in the garbage! Even if she's not clued in about the serious & longterm affects of glitter in in the environment, is she so tuned out to the financial aspect?! Glitter is expensive! And she's willing to waste 3X more than her project actually uses? What the bleep?! 😦 Yes, PLEASE reuse excess glitter, and as often as possible, only use glitter, especially extra fine gradient, in a self-contained manner, such as the inside of ornaments or sealed with a layer of Mod Podge or such if used on an external surface. ☺
loved your video! short and sweet. Showed us how to do it without a lot of extra talked :) Thank you!!
That’s what I was aiming for! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Turn the sound off...ding dong!
I bought some small plastic squeeze condiment bottles with an attached cap at Walmart. I fill it a little over half full to put the polycrylic in the ornament. Then I cap it after use and you don't have an extra step of putting it back in the can and it is ready to go when you need it again. Also, I use a small funnel to get the glitter in the ornament. Much easier than pouring it from the bottle it comes in and you don't lose much glitter.
I do the exact same! Saves glitter too so it does not fall all around it
That’s a great tip. Thank you for sharing!
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 you're so welcome!
Hi, where did you get the funnel from. Ty
Great video. I looked for black and yellow glitter balls for ever. These were the colors of the university I went to. After reviewing this short video I finally made my own. Luckily, I found all three, yellow, black, and white at Michael's. Plus I had 50% coupon for one of them as well. Thanks for this video. They turned out GREAT!
You should try using a funnel to get your glitter in the bulb, then a moistened paper towel to shake the glitter. That way, the excess glitter sticks to your paper towel and doesn't get all over your hand and or mat.
Thank you for your amazing tips.
Thank you so very much. YOUR video was the best one I have watched. You explain perfectly...to the point....and move on. Thank you. This is my project for today 🥰
Wow these are so beautiful Marian
Thank you Dawn!
That's AWESOME!
hi! do you need to wear a ventilator mask while doing this? I can't tell if I should or not based on the back of the polycrylic can. thank you!
Hi, I don’t wear a mask. I am in a well ventilated area. I should probably read the back of the can.
Very helpful video. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for this video!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the tip, do you reuse that glittler you pour out of the balls? Or should I say can you reuse that glitter?
You’re welcome. Some do reuse to the glitter. I have not myself.
I reuse it!!!
sweet!
I made my first and see areas of no glitter. Can i do anything? Thinking putting more poly in will cause a mess...
Let it dry and try again
For the polycrylic which finish did you use? I noticed that there are different finishes.
gggg I used water based clear finish
I'm having a problem with the polycrylic pooling around the opening when it's draining out. Mostly happens in the round ornaments. No matter what it won't come out
Me too !! And I can’t figure out how to apply a 2nd coat
How do you ship these if people
Order them ?
I place them in a cute gift box that I found it in one of the FB crafting groups. I’ll have to look for the group I found the SVG in. :) Message me and I’ll share where I got it. Mlastudiodesigns@yahoo.com
I just did some of these!
Yay! How did they turn out?
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 beautiful! It was so much fun! I did an ombre effect too.
Can you use any confetti too
Is it paper confetti or glitter you’re referring to?
You waste a lot of glitter. It can be reused
2morussa Thank you for your feedback. I prefer not
To reuse.
Does the polycrylic have to be gloss or can I use satin ?
Either will work fine
How do u get the glitter to cover all of the inside of the ornament with no gaps? All of the inside of my ornaments have gaps u can see through the ornament. How do u get it completely cover with glitter on the inside?
Gently roll the ornament around as the glitter covers the inside. I also give it a shake to get good coverage.
had similar issue and then when I tried to do a second coat , the glitter all came
off … any suggestions if you need to do 2 coats?
That means you are not putting in enough glitter. Don't be afraid to put a lot in, then you will get the coverage. Then pour out the excess.
I want to make a few ornaments and place a photo on one side and glitter in everything else. Can I use the Polycrylic to "glue" the photo in the inside and then add glitter?
Hello, I'm not sure that the polycrylic will hold the photo in place
Polycrylic is a water based topcoat designed to protect wood, eg. furniture. If it can be used on wood, it should work on a photograph. If you are using a computer print, test it first to see if the ink bleeds. It dries in minutes.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 thank you 😁will the polyacrylic keep the glitter adhered for years to come or does it start to break off in the inside. I'm so excited/nervous to try it.
@@paj2013carib thank you
Mere H I pulled out my ornaments from last year and all is still intact
Can you use semi clear gloss???
That should work too
Not sure why you'd want to. In order for the glitter to really sparkle and be robust, you want the glitter to be CLEAR through the ball.
Can I add a 2nd coat of glitter ? When I add polycrylic to the first coat it seems to remove it ..
The glitter does not need a second coat of polycrylic.
Can you not reuse the glitter in the next bulb?
I don’t personally but others on here say that they do with no issues.
Where would I buy the craft syringe?
I got mine in the pharmacy section at Walmart. Near the baby meds.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 thank you
Where can I see how u add the vinyl?
Why do you have ANY glitter waste? Why do you not put the overage back so it can be used? That is what I do with my ornaments.
It’s personal preference for me. I don’t want residue from previous pour getting onto my next ornament.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 ahhhh... understand. Ty
Hi how do you clean your medicine dropper?
I run it under warm water when I’m done filling the ornaments
What is that polycrylic ? Glue or some protection for wood/glass etc?
Polycrylic is used to coat the inside of the bulb so that the glitter will stick to it.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 I get that but we don't have it in my country, maybe under some other name that's why I ask what it is
lu lux it’s a wood finishing and wood care product.
@@7707377016 thank you.
lu lux It’s a water-based polyurethane.
i only have clear satin!
Do like I do & place a piece of paper or cardstock to dump your excess glitter out of the bulbs, then fold in half and put the extra right back into your glitter container!
Courtney L I don’t reuse the glitter because it has polycrylic residue on it.
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 you could reuse on the next ornament you do :)
@@courtneyl2840 I prefer not to because of the polycrylic residue
@@mlastudiodesigns6979 I reuse my glitter. I haven't noticed it having residue in my glitter or any clumps in it. I can't afford to waste my glitter. Have reused it many times without any problems.
@@NannaNeely That is good to know. This is what i find works best for me.
Where did you find the medicine dropper
I got the medicine dropper at Walmart in the peds medicine section
I feel like the fine glitter is so fine its too fine..what I mean is...at the level of fine particle it is appearing to be nothing more than metallic paint...and metallic paint is not glitter...
can you show how u put the top back on
Just pinch the prongs and slide them into the opening. It is pressure fitted in by the prongs
Dang you waste a lot of glitter.
Dawn Mason yes, it most definitely can be! Pour the excess of each color into a separate cup, let them sit overnight just like the ornaments so any glitter that has some of the medium (in this case, the polycrylic varnish--sundry glues also work & are non-toxic, unlike Polycrylic) adhered has a chance to dry, then you can pour back into the glitter canister.
Alternate options, if you're not comfortable pouring back into original glitter jar:
You can pour each color into a separate "dirty"/used jar via a funnel for use on other projects later
You can mix some or all colors together & save in "dirty" jar for later use
You can pour excess of each color into a separate cup and reuse in other bulbs as you go along, either individually or using multiple colors, poured into bulb separately, to create different multi-color or even multi-texture effects if you use varying sizes of glitter,
or you can even pour excess of multiple colors into the same cup & mix them up to make multi-colored glitter & use that to finish up what you have for bulbs to glitter (or save for a future project).
My jaw hit the floor when I saw this woman pour the blue on top of the white in her excess cup, and my head spun when she spoke of it as waste!!! 😨😨😨 Glitter is very not-good for the planet--it's micro plastic particles that end up in our soil & water, & thus inside all living creatures. Plastics can really wreak havoc in our bodies, & any other mammal or marine animal, so reducing our use & dependence on plastics is vital to our longterm survival as a species & the planet. I'm not yet aware of viable alternatives to micro-plastic glitter (& I love shiny-sparkly!), though I'm hoping mica powders can perform as well. (They are naturally mined or lab created then colored or heat-treated to achieve vibrant colors, & most are considered non-toxic according to FDA standards for substances used in cosmetics or items expected to have skin contact.)
I was shocked & momentarily furious to think someone would waste all that glitter and dump it down the drain or in the garbage! Even if she's not clued in about the serious & longterm affects of glitter in in the environment, is she so tuned out to the financial aspect?! Glitter is expensive! And she's willing to waste 3X more than her project actually uses? What the bleep?! 😦 Yes, PLEASE reuse excess glitter, and as often as possible, only use glitter, especially extra fine gradient, in a self-contained manner, such as the inside of ornaments or sealed with a layer of Mod Podge or such if used on an external surface. ☺
I don't know it was paid by a friend of Frankie he just sent me the keys
Why don't you save and reuse the excess glitter?
Nancy Pochepko I’ve read somewhere that there could possible be residue from the Polycrylic, so I prefer not to reuse.
Great video thank you. Please call them balls, lights are bulbs. Not meaning to offend.. Great results.
Thank you for commenting.
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Good grief! 🤣
@@daphanieaustin 🤣🤣