Glitter 874626 222121774 2008-06-27T17:38:50Z Mhari 166175 removing obscure band info which belongs on its own page {{Otheruses}} [[Image:Glitter close up.jpg|thumb|Close up of some glitter]] '''Glitter''' is the word used to describe an assortment of very small (roughly 1 [[millimeter|mm²]]) pieces of paper, glass or [[plastic]] painted in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to reflect light in a sparkling [[spectrum]]. Glitter is usually stored in canisters somewhat similar to [[salt shaker]]s, which have openings that control the flow of glitter. These canisters may contain one or many colors. It is not to be confused with [[confetti]], which contains larger pieces, nor sequins, which are larger yet. Glitter is commonly used in craft projects, especially for small children and sorority women, because of the brilliant effects which can be achieved relatively easily. Glitter is commonly used as an element of [[Christmas]] decorations, and can be added to rubbers and plastics. It is also often put into cosmetic products like [[lip gloss]] and [[eyeshadow]]. Glittery cosmetics are most popular among teenagers, but are also worn by older people, notably in the [[disco]] scene. Glitter was invented by [[Henry Ruschmann]]<ref>{{cite web | title=A Brief History of Glitter |url=http://nymag.com/shopping/features/38914/ |publisher= New York Magazine | accessdate=2007-12-05 }}</ref> on his [[Hereford cattle]] farm in [[Bernardsville, New Jersey]]. Accounts conflict as to when glitter was invented--some say 1934 and others shortly after World War II. Today the company he founded [http://www.meadowbrookinventions.com Meadowbrook Inventions] is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of glitter and has been for over fifty years. Glitter is, to some, more of an annoyance than a fun novelty, as if some types get on your skin, they do not lift off easily. For this, it is a source of material to some comedians. ==Alternative definitions== *"Glitter" is often used euphemistically to refer to brilliantly gorgeous but superficial glamour. From this meaning comes the term [[glitterati]] to refer to pop stars and socialites. The word is a [[portmanteau]] of "glitter" and "[[literati]]" *Glitter graphics are [[Gif|animated gifs]] that have a glittery effect. == References == <!-- ---------------------------------------------------------- See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Footnotes for a discussion of different citation methods and how to generate footnotes using the <ref>, </ref> and <reference /> tags ----------------------------------------------------------- --> {{reflist}} [[Category:Art materials]] [[Category:crafts]] [[Category:Cosmetics]] {{art-stub}} [[de:Glitter]] [[fr:Paillette]] [[nl:Glitters]] [[sv:Glitter]]