- Glitter
Glitter is the word used to describe an assortment of very small (roughly 1 mm²) pieces of paper, glass or
plastic painted in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to reflect light in a sparklingspectrum . Glitter is usually stored in canisters somewhat similar tosalt 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 withconfetti , 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 ofChristmas decorations, and can be added to rubbers and plastics. It is also often put into cosmetic products likelip gloss andeyeshadow . Glittery cosmetics are most popular among teenagers, but are also worn by older people, notably in thedisco scene.Glitter was invented byHenry Ruschmann [cite web | title=A Brief History of Glitter |url=http://nymag.com/shopping/features/38914/ |publisher= New York Magazine | accessdate=2007-12-05 ] on hisHereford cattle farm inBernardsville, 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.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 aportmanteau of "glitter" and "literati "
*Glitter graphics are animated gifs that have a glittery effect.References
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