While glitter is a great way to decorate clothing, it can get messy.It is possible to fix the glitter in place with fabric glue.Wear and wash to prevent rubbing the glitter or melting the glue.
Step 1: Buy something to keep it shiny.
For a quick fix, most brands should suffice.The glitter will not hold up forever if hair-spray is used to affix it.For a more permanent fix, you may need to use fabric glue or a transparent iron-on transfer.
Step 2: Prepare for spray by removing loose glitter.
Shake the piece of clothing to get rid of glitter.A towel is placed on a dry surface.The clothes should be put on the towel with no crease.If there is a crease in the garment, the hairspray can fix it.If the garment is wrinkly, consider ironing it.
Step 3: The glitter needs to be sprayed over.
Make sure that you don't miss any spots by applying a thick layer.If you notice areas where the glitter is loose, give them extra attention.
Step 4: Let the spray dry on the fabric.
There are instructions for drying on the bottle.It is advisable to allow slightly more time than the package calls for.Pick up the garment and shake it lightly after the glitter has dried.You may need to reapply glitter if it falls off.It's probably okay to wear if not.
Step 5: Use fabric glue to fix the glitter.
You can sprinkle glitter onto fabric glue to stick it to the garment, and then coat the glitter in turn with a water-and-fabric-glue mixture to give it a protective outer layer.A coating of glue can help freeze the individual particles of glitter.
Step 6: A mixture of glue and water is needed.
Add water to the fabric glue.It is easy to apply with a paintbrush.The mixture should not be pasty or thin.
Step 7: The mixture should be brushed onto glitter.
You should put a newspaper at the back of the fabric you want to work on.To apply glue to the glitter areas, use a synthetic painting brush.As you brush on the mixture, make sure the glitter doesn't come off.It's important to cover all of the glitter.
Step 8: Let the glue dry.
The garment should be laid out in a warm spot.If there aren't anywrinkles in the fabric, the glue may preserve them for a long time.Your clothing should be ready to wear once the glue-water coating is dry.
Step 9: Allow it to wash gently.
If possible, wash the fabric yourself.The fabric glue is synthetic, so it shouldn't run off when you wash it.The glue, glitter, and fabric will be softer on hand- washing.Don't knead the fabric too much.Don't wash in the machine.Warm or cool water can be used.The glue can be loosened by hot water.
Step 10: The fabric should be air-dried.
Lay it out on the flat surface or hang it up on a clothesline.As the garment rubs up against other clothing, a tumble-dry washing machine might tumble the glitter away.The intense heat of many quick-drying techniques can loosen fabric glue and cause glitter to flake.
Step 11: You should wear your garment carefully.
Don't rub too hard or scratch on the glitter, it might rub it off.Don't wear it too often, but keep it for special occasions, like a costume.You will need to wash your glittery garment more often if you wear it a lot.Buying a jar of glitter is a good way to fix an outfit.Extra fabric glue may be required.These things can be found at any arts-and-crafts store.