Using Glitter Material For Upholstery Everybody knows glitter. It is sparkly and shiny and can be used for a variety of things. Glitter has come a long way from being used to make an educational mess in the classroom. It is now one of the most commonly used items in crafting and can be found in many forms from glitter paints to glitter fabric. Glitter fabric is one of the most versatile ways of using glitter as it can be cut to size, sewn, and you can even purchase sticky-backed glitter which has an adhesive side so that it can be easily stuck onto various surfaces. A good quality glitter material is very unlike its loose glitter counterpart. Loose glitter tends to mess and get everywhere, and you will still find traces of loose glitter around the house and on your person for days after its initial use. However, glitter fabric is a little different. Top-quality glitter fabric does not shed or mess in the same way that loose glitter does, which means that many people choose to use it in a professional setting, either for backdrops, wallpaper, or window displays. It is also easy to work with as it can easily be cut with ordinary, sharp scissors, and it looks wonderful when draped over items. The latest trend in using glitter fabric is to use it for the upholstery of soft items. This can include anything from a footstool to an armchair and it is an easy and efficient way of beautifying old or outdated items. It is also the perfect way of restoring old and unused furniture for use in a child’s room, a studio, or even a classroom. Glitter adds a touch of drama and flair to any space, and it is particularly loved by creative types and children alike. If you are interested in upholstering a furniture item in glitter material, it is, of course, possible to simply take the item and the material to an upholsterer and ask them to complete the job for you. This is advised if the item in question is either very large or very intricate. If, however, it is a smaller or uncomplicated item such as a footstool or ottoman, it is quite possible to upholster it yourself in glitter fabric. Crafting and staying creative is a wonderful way of keeping busy and it can be incredibly fulfilling to complete a job such as this by yourself if you have the necessary time and tools. For an ordinary footstool or square ottoman, all you’ll need to upholster the item is enough glitter fabric to cover the entire item, a pair of very sharp scissors, and a staple gun. Glitter fabric is easy to work with and easy to cut, which means that cutting it to size and fitting it over your item will not be a problem, even for the most novice of crafters. It is also thin enough and malleable enough that staples from an industrial staple gun will hold it in place. So, all you have to do is to fold the material over and underneath the item and staple it in place on the base. This type of activity will not take very long to complete and will make a big difference in the appearance of the item once done. Glitter fabric is usually sold in one of two configurations. It can either be purchased by the meter as you would find with other types of fabric, or you would be able to purchase it per sheet, which is the same size as an A4 sheet of paper. If you are going to be upholstering furniture items it is advisable to purchase your glitter material by the meter.
About Us: Glitter Fabric World specialises in chunky glitter fabric, fine glitter fabric, and sticky back glitter fabric, all available in A4 sheets and meter rolls. Our products are all swiftly converted and shipped from our London factory warehouse. Although it's wonderful to "leave a little sparkle wherever you go", our fabric is the highest quality with no ladder, no waste, and noshed, so no more glitter explosions. We also specialise in sequin film rolls which is the material sequins are punched from, available in hologram, glossy, satin, matte, and metallic finishes. We regularly sell our films and fabrics to designers and businesses who make and supply hair bows, handbags, soft furnishings, fashion, props, stages, shop displays, backdrops, and glitter wallpaper. For more information on Glitter Fabric World, please visit https://glitterfabricworld.com/.