glitter powder

Craft supply shimmer

Glitter powder is finely ground material that sparkles and reflects light, used for decoration in crafts, cosmetics, and celebrations.

The tiny metallic or plastic flakes cling to surfaces and notoriously spread everywhere once released: I'm still finding glitter powder from last year's Halloween costume.

Also called simply glitter.

Related

metallic · fairy · dust · shine · holographic · confetti · eyeshadow · face paint · makeup · jar · fine · fine particles · iridescent · bedazzle · disco · glam · festive · sprinkle

Opposites
surface finish/reflectivity

glitter powdermatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

flat paint · soot · flat black · chalk · chalk dust

texture/form

glitter powdergel

Wobbly semi-solid substance

liquid foundation · sequins · paste

texture/physical form

glitter powdersequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

rhinestones · beads · gemstones · fabric

Family

glitter, powder, glitters, glittered, glittering, glittery, powders, powdered, powdering

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G