Glitter

Hangzhou Tiankai is a professional enterprise which specialized in import and export products and services .It is recognized as one of the medium-small sized and well-know enterprise of zhejiang.Our company has a variety of pigment, dye, glitter, resin and other products, and at the same time,our company is also developing new products.For years , our company always advocates "You name it , we got it "and we never gives up sticking to the principles of "You were,you are”and you remain to be the consumers of our products and service."With years of sales experience,quality products & services ,especially the being served on a package basis ,we have won a high reputation and are trusted by customers both at home and aboard.

What is glitter？

Glitters were traditionally derived from substances like mica, glass, and malachite. Glitter is made of high-brightness, different thickness of PET,PVC,OPP metal aluminum film materials through precision cutting, such as electroplating materials, coating and so on.Glitter is available in a variety of shapes, colors, and textures,such as quadrangle, hexagonal, rectangular, heart-shaped, prismatic and so on.Glitter strips can be used for decorating fabrics and various other utility items, you can also mesmerize yourself by painting your nails in all glitters available in different colors. Buy some glitter pots and play with it round the clock. Glitters look exceptionally gorgeous when applied as top coats over gel and acrylic nail polishes

 

Since prehistoric times, glitter has been made from many different materials including stones such as malachite, and mica，as well as insectsand glass.Uses for glitter include clothing, arts, crafts, cosmetics and body paint.Modern glitter is usually manufactured from the combination of aluminum and plastic。

What are the types of glitters?

How to use glitter safely

Most people love glitter, but few know how it's made. Glitter is actually tiny pieces of plastic that are cut into shape and then coated with a reflective material. This makes it very sparkly and fun to use, but it also means that it can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. That's why it's important to be careful when using glitter, especially around small children. Here are some tips for using glitter safely：

1.Only use manufacturer-approved glitter. This means that the glitter has been tested and is proven to be safe.

2.Avoid using loose glitter. Instead, opt for products that have the glitter already sealed in.

3.Keep glitter away from small children and pets.

4.When using glitter, make sure there is plenty of ventilation so that any particles that become airborne can dissipate quickly.

5.Finally, always clean up thoroughly after using glitter so that there are no stray particles left behind. By following these simple safety tips, you can enjoy all the sparkle of glitter without any of the risks.

Glitter nail polish

Iridescent fishing lures

Furniture made of glitter PVC

Prior to fabrics made with modern glitter, sequins were sewn or woven on to fabric to give it a glittering appearance. Edible glitter made from gum arabic and other ingredients is even used by culinary artists.

Glitter is used in cosmetics to make the face and nails shiny or sparkly. After the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, the use of microbeads in toothpaste and other "rinse-off" cosmetics has been discontinued in the US,however since 2015 the industry has shifted toward instead using FDA-approved "rinse-off" metallized-plastic glitter as their primary abrasive agent.

Glitter is commonly used in arts and crafts to color, accessorise and texture items. The small, brightly colored particles often stick to clothing, skin, and furniture, and can be difficult to remove. It is also used on optically variable inks.

Glitter coatings or finishes are frequently used on fishing lures to draw attention by simulating the scales of prey fish.

Due to its unique characteristics, glitter has also proven to be useful forensic evidence. Because of the tens of thousands of different commercial glitters, identical glitter particles can be compelling evidence that a suspect has been at a crime scene. Forensic scientist Edwin Jones has one of the largest collections of glitter, consisting of over 1,000 different samples used in comparison of samples taken from crime scenes. Glitter particles are easily transferred through the air or by touch, yet cling to bodies and clothing, often unnoticed by suspects.