Richard_B Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hello. I'm designing the lighting for an amateur production of Peter Pan and we have been having some difficulty in finding a good substance to use as fairy dust. Glitter makes a big mess and doesn't really catch the light well. Can anyone suggest an alternative and where I can purchase some? We are based in Oxford, UK. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 All the best stuff makes a mess. I did a show a couple of years ago where somebody had sourced the off-cut centre holes from sequins. These are plastic based, and bigger than standard glitter, and easier to pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 The Stuff used in glitter cartages and canons is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Glitter as found in newsagents is very small! Glitter as found in confetti canons is up to 1" squares! Most sizes are available if you look hard. As these products are often propelled by confetti canons look for the "spares" for confetti canons in places like LeMaitreLtd.com and other suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Are you using normal glitter, or proper stage glitter? Flints do a glitter that's 1/4 inch a side, not small stuff. We used it in last years christmas show for a similar effect and it catches light much better than normal glitter. It's also marginally easier to clean up. Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_B Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thank you all for your time. We had been trying out the tiny glitter you get in art and craft stores. The larger kind looks perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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