Does regular glitter work for resin?
If you want your glitter to be evenly mixed throughout the resin, you need to not use a “heavy” glitter. Instead opt for a fine, micro-glitter like Stampendous micro-glitter or something similar. Many experienced crafters also recommend that you wait before adding glitter to the resin.
To stop it from sinking to the bottom, you can add a ton of glitter so that it's almost paste/sand like. If you see space in your mix cup with clear resin, that will occur in your mould too, so fill the resin up with lots of glitter. Another option is to mix 3 different densities of glitter together.
Now you'll want to seal the glitter layer with Krylon Clear Coat Spray. I used two coats and kind of brushed off any uneven large areas of glitter. This just helps keep all the glitter stay sealed down enough so when you add epoxy in the next step you're not brushing glitter all over the place.
Resin Tutorial 8 of 10: How to add glitter and charms to resin - YouTube
Layering in molds - allow each layer to set up for at least 3 hours before pouring next layer. Doming - you can apply your resin right after the 5 minute rest period, or let the resin thicken for up to 25-30 minutes.
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Three Techniques for Applying Glitter | Hobbycraft - YouTube
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The best glitter for a tumbler will depend on the look you are going for: fine and micro glitter will give you details, chunky glitter will reflect the light and iridescent glitter can be used to enhance other resin colorants.
As long as you are sticking to mica powders and flat-faced glitter (glitter that has a flat surface face on both sides, rather than 3D glitters or sequins) your FEP should stay hole/tear-free.
Can you put glitter in 3d resin?
Mica Powder Glitter and Resin Mixing for MSLA 3D Printers / Longer Resin
