Senkosam Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I sell glitter and was asked for purple that doesn't bleed after the first heat. Unfortunately the bright violet I sold will bleed completely after the second heating and produces a brown/reddish plastic. (Needless to say, I don't sell it without the caveat of only using it on small first time pours.) Most purple glitter is too dark for my taste and I prefer violet. I haven't found a purple violet that doesn't bleed. Has anyone? I've noticed that pretty much all other glitter colors shrinks after the 2nd reheat at over 325 degrees and more must be added to clear or translucent plastic to maintain the same color-reflective quality. Is this common for everyone? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 The laser glitter I use from lure craft seems to withstand the heat pretty well, but I have not tried their violet. I haven't had any problems with folding or bleeding from the laser glitter. I also have some holographic glitter in purple I got from do it which is tricky to work with because it will bleed if it gets to hot but if you can control the temp you can normally avoid that problem. Try the laser glitters if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Try the laser glitters if you haven't already. I just might. Had a problem with customer service a few years ago and haven't ordered since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Not sure about violet but I have been using the purple glitter that Michaels crafts sells locally. As good as any I have tried and very inexpensive.A big 8 oz container is like $4 with a downloaded coupon. If your flake melts and you need to add more, remember that you need to add a little softener too. Edited June 3, 2014 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Micheal's craft glitter doesn't break down in 300-350 degree plastic!!?? I've never heard that adding softener make a difference when it comes to glitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) If enough of the glitter actually melts into the plastic, it will make the plastic harder. It holds up to heat as well as any other purple. LC black grape may work slightly better. If you dont have a Michaels close by I can send you a sample to try. Edited June 3, 2014 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Several of the craft glitters work very well if you can find the right ones. Stampendous are the ones I typically have used in the past for very fine glitters. I had ordered some from them at one point but it isn't very cost effective. I used a lot of coupons and clearance buys to make it affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
