DIY GLITTER Pens {Homemade "Wink" of Stella pens}

[@fairythere]

I love this idea. I made one using Golden fluid Matt medium and water (half and half) with ultra fine glitter. It looks fabulous, and since it's Matt medium it dries without a glossy finish leaving the glitter looking like it's floating on the surface (not glossy) which I like very much - and does not rub off! Thank you Lindsay!

[@lujeanmartin8429]

You are amazing! How you figured out to use floor wax in these blows my mind! I use the same Pledge floor wax to dip whole paper beads in to make them water resistant. Thanks for all of your great tutorials...you're a fantastic teacher!!! :)

[@valligator1]

Lindsay!!! Thank you so much! I refilled my Wink of Stella pen with Future floor wax (which was way old and at the back of my cleaning supplies) and Pearl Ex 652 Macropearl mica powder. It looks just like the original. I can’t wait to try some other colors of mica powder.

[@MicahsCrafts]

This is spot on. I never saw anybody get this close to making the wink of Stella brush pens. Amazing! You are so adventurus and such a great crafter. And to even think of using floor wax is amazing. Thanks for everything Micah.

[@calia386]

MicahsCrafts Try using the clear glitter Nail Polish, I think it works even better than the Wink of Stella

[@iteeshollow]

Might try using mica from the eye shadows, and alcohol, and a couple drops of glue, some like to use glossy accents. Shake it up and use. To see it you must turn the item to see the shimmer and sparkles. I use this for sprays, but i dont spray anymore, i use a brush, lol or just pour it out of a bottle ... love it.

[@bluecurlygirl]

I really wish I had found this playlist when I first started crafting many years ago. You would have saved me a fortune. But now I can have things that my budget couldn't stretch to before. Thank you so much.

[@influentialolive]

I've been out of circulation, a bit, but, I am So Glad to hear that up-beat voice! And, excited to see YOUR version of "faux wink" 😊😁

[@smithers104]

Lindsay you rock! Thank you for your positive determination and for sharing your hard work with the world!

[@MyMeriArt]

I haven't read through all the comments, but did someone suggest putting a bead in there to help mix -- or would it block the flow? Regardless, I cannot wait to try this

[@vickicervantes1817]

I'm just barely watching this and it's 4 years old I can't believe I miss this tutorial. Anyways I was going to say the same thing you did.

[@ginajordan2077]

I was thinking maybe a bb or refilling an empty wink of stella brush.

[@mystarhawaii]

Hey girl, you probably already know, but you actually made both of the Zig pens that everyone seems to love. Your first attempt at the wink of Stella actually produced a wonderful DIY for the wink of LUNA pens that are an opaque metallic brush pen. They are the sister pen to the wink of Stella brush pens! Now we know how to make them BOTH! You are amazing in your attempt to always please. Mahalo, a nui loa! Star

[@thefrugalcrafter]

***** thanks!

[@vickihill6544]

THANK YOU Lindsay! Great idea! Just a hint when I mix my glitter in the pen I use a long thin wire to stir & add a couple of glass beads inside to give it a good jiggle and mix Nicely every time. Regards from South Africa

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Vicki Hill good idea!

[@ellenmancuso2489]

I see on Amazon that Future floor polish is frequently bought with Martha Stewart ultrafine glitter. LOL.

[@sharonfrench1087]

Great tip. We all need to save money on these supplies. Thank you.

[@shallremainnameless1998]

Just come across this video after getting a clear Wink of Stella this week. You really have managed to get the look of the W of S. Thank you so much for coming up with so many good ideas and work arounds. I specially like your marker snd painting videos. Because I don't really craft, just colour, I'm probably not going to try it though I will spread the word about your video to my crafty friends who are likely to have the supplies necessary. However, I might try using Copic blender or Letraset Tria refill ink and some ultra fine glitter and see if that works as I use the blender ink and can always pass on the remaining glitter to a friend if it doesn't. Thanks again.

[@leiawapuhi01]

Thanks Lindsay!!!! Wink of Stella is so expensive, but, this way I can make several different colors at a time.

[@cathyb7560]

You are totally amazing! I love your tutorials and always learn so much from them. I will have to try this.

[@Lulumommy1000]

So glad to have another use for the floor wax. I bought a bottle of it last year to make glitter ornaments.

[@2legit64]

LOVE it!!! And to think, I already have everything to make them! I bought floor wax for another project years ago and had no idea how I was going to use it up seeing that I was NEVER going to actually use it on my floors. LOL!

[@58Kym]

ask a vet for a 20ml syringe. mix the glitter etc in the barrel of the syringe then inject it into the barrel of the pen. No mess to speak of. great looking WofS result Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

58Kym good idea!

[@mekalaeshwar672]

dsf

[@artticulation]

OMG I think you nailed it, sure looks like wink of stella to me. Thanks! We are so lucky you like experimenting so much!!!!!!

[@_taiyaki_4456]

Finally a person who made a good video on how to make glitter pens on KZbin,👍😀😄😊

[@suzied.8301]

floor wax...that's a surprise.... I buy glitter pens from the dollar store every time I see them. Next time I see a water/paint brush I will pick one up & try this. Happy crafting..

[@judithmorgan1718]

How cool is this? I just wrote a desire for DIU Wink of Stella pens last Saturday (8/13) in my journal and BAM!! You showed me! THX!!!

[@Multicrafter1]

Awesome, appreciate learning about pledge future floor wax as a sealer too. This stretches my designated craft dollars. Thank you.

[@influentialolive]

I guess I'm seeing old videos... haha... but, it came up as a notification... this phone is being SO SCREWY.... Still... The thing I Love Most, Lindsey.... You didn't do what EVERY other KZbin I've seen do ~ You CREATE your Own version. You aren't Simply, "Adjusting" the Already created product... you create your Own... Thank you for that. It's becoming extremely rare today 😊😉

[@charsbabushka]

You are soooo brilliant! I am wondering if you tired mixing up the glitter and floor wax before putting it in the brush. Then using the eye dropper to fill the tank of the brush. As soon as I get some floor wax, I am going to try this. I don't have my water brush handy to look at to see if this is doable. You are going to get some nice shine with just the floor wax. Ohhh you are sooo smart. Thank you.

[@MarianneVakiener]

Lindsay, you are amazing! You nailed this one. I am in awe of your creative brain. Thank you!

[@ginamosleybivens3760]

Once again you've nailed it!---You are a craft genius!---I use this liquid wax to make glitter ornies, but never thought of this---Because I use so much of it, I will use a small jar & paint brush instead of the water pen

[@deewilliams3903]

Does the brush get hard when you use the Pledge floor wax How do you keep it clean if it does thank you for sharing this I enjoyed knowing how to save some money on make up my own thanks 👍

[@Angelchakra]

If I were to use a fabric medium instead of the floor wax with the glitter, would this work on fabric and stay after washing? Thanks! :D Kate x

[@tammy5590]

OMG this is totally awesome. I love it. And it looks so good on the black paper.

[@michellemumphrey7330]

I wonder if you put a little bit of the liquid solution in the pen barrel first then add the glitter (shake it a little to mix) then pour the rest of the liquid then shake again. This might help to have a more even distribution of the glitter/liquid solution. Funny thing is I just ordered my first ever Wink of Stella pens from Blitsy the other day. I can't wait to get them and try them out. It was the cheapest prices I had seen so far, and I have been looking for a while. TFS

[@secondtuesday]

This is great! Do I need to rinse out the brush pen when I'm done? Will the floor wax harden and ruin the whole pen? You can also use the floor wax to make glitter ornaments, which is next on my crafty todo list.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Janet K if you cap it you should be fine but if you lose your cap or are going to not use the pens for a long time you might want to rinse it.

[@sherrieash9852]

Thank you for sharing this with everyone ! This is awesome !

[@veaudor]

I just love your ideas (not to mention your lively presentation).

[@mcescher1957]

You got it Lindsay!! Amazing!! Thanks a bunch. Gotta hand it to you, you never EVER give up!! lol

[@amyjoystudios]

I just picked up a pack of watercolor brushes, the Michaels brand, and am ready to try this ... thank you for the tutorial! Awesome! Hugs, Amy

[@SCRAPBOOKINGWITHMECRAFTS]

You nailed it Lindsay!! Looks great!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

SCRAPBOOKINGWITHME thanks, you would know, you probably have the most experience with them:)

[@melanier7598]

The Wink of Stella pens become empty so quickly and are overpriced but I love the stuff! Thank you for working so diligently to come up with a workable solution. I am eager to try it. Is there a way to stretch my existing Wink pen? Maybe just a little wax will do it. Someone told me that there is always sufficient glitter residue remaining if I added water and gave it a good shake. The water was not a viable solution so that pen went into the trash. Love your ideas. Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Melanie R yes, try the floor wax, if it is not glittery enough ass more micro glitter:)

[@hazelparr8461]

Instead of refilling mine with water I used isopropyl alcohol and it's working perfectly. It dries instantly and has virtually the shine ss before. Once this runs out I will just use it as a water brush xxx

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Looks close enough. Thanks for the great video! I will try that when I use mine up.

[@bevy5192]

I just first heard of wink of Stella pens the other day, LOL.... I looked for them on BF at Michaels and could not find them. I think I'll try this first. TFS ..... HUGS, BJL...

[@JenEvers]

How long would this last on a project? Does the future stuff keep it on long term for scrapbooking and saving cards for years? That would be my only concern. I LOVE this idea, don't get me wrong, I've just never used the floor wax thing before and am wondering about the use of it. Thanks! xoxo Jen

[@rainsongt189]

Future floor wax is an acrylic wax so it should last a long, long time on almost any project.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Rainsong T I've been using it for years on polymer clay, no yellowing or flaking off:)

[@JenEvers]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich ok, thanks for the response! :) xoxo Jen

[@cheapskatecraftingwithlehn8088]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

[@kellkatz]

Great DIY. I'm thinking I might try to use a very small eye dropper or funnel as my hands aren't steady enough (health issues) - though if I spill I could get the floor done at same time. Holiday envelopes, cards, and PL cards -glitter time! Thanks L.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

kellkatz good idea!

[@spiderals1]

hah i store my glitter in those little empty paint storage tubs i get from michael's thats cool i just noticed them because they were both in the same isle and the tiny sampler things of glitter they sell fits perfectly in those paint things i love it!

[@erandisilva7501]

Hello Lindsay, I Erandi from Sri Lanka and I love watching your videos. It's very helpful when you use all the household items because I don't have access to all those fancy craft items in here. I have a small question. Is it possible to use some kind of craft glue instead of what you used here or is there any other equivalent for that? Thank you.

[@barbcapen8835]

I love both kinds that you made! Never used wink of Stella and really don't plan to,way to pricey for me. I will be trying both of these. I assume that any light floor wax will work,but is the pledge the cheapest or the best to use? Just wondering why you chose that one. Great videos. Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Barb capen I had it on hand, I use it for glazing polymer clay and on other projects and I like it, never tried any others:)

[@theOmega989]

You're brilliant! As brilliant as glitter!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Does the floor wax lend a strong odor to the pens?

[@mccosha]

well THAT looks good! I will give it a try and take a pic of a comparison sheet for you - but it's definitely stepping on the right direction!

[@irisshubert]

Looks great Lindsay. I don't have a wink of stella pen but it looks like what I've seen on YT. Does the floor wax harden on brush between uses? I'm sure you could take the brush tip off and wash it out good and put it back on and store it brush side up. I wonder if the "xtreme glitter" bottles of paint that walmart carries would work in the water brushes. I don't see why not. Definitely would have to wash the brush out well with that. It comes in basic colors as well as silver and gold, and clear. I've just brushed it on some projects with a regular brush and it leaves a super glittery trail, kind of like a snail trail . I know , "eeww" lol . Love your videos. I liked the results from your first wink of stella video too. Iris,SavedbyGrace

[@jesseb5112]

Gorgeous! I have never used wink of stella but I want to make this!

[@bhamavemuru4076]

this is awesome and works well! although I only poured in a bottle and have used an old paint brush dipped in. has it hardened the bristles of your brush pen?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nope, I keep it capped and it's fine

[@cookbook800]

Who knew!!!! AWESOME, You're glitter-rific!

[@soozie4him308]

Lindsay, I used to have Future Floor Wax for some crafting project... I think I put it in a water brush too. Maybe something to do with PearlEx? Anyway, I did throw out the bottle years ago. The weird things we end up buying for our crafting! heehee...

[@Hunnie_B]

Spot on Lindsay........what an awesome idea ! Wishing you a lovely week-end, take care.

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

I just love DIY's! I got to get some of those brushes and give this a try!!!

[@ninaa184]

You nailed it. That is just the same look as WofS. How easy for you to come up with that. What exactly is in that for wax? And when /for what else did you use it?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nina A Future/Pledge floor wax is a really thin quick drying acrylic sealer. I also use it to glaze polymer clay:)

[@vikibanaszak4881]

Yay! I have pledge I got a while back to use on polymer clay and a bunch of Art institute glitters to play with!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Viki Banaszak you are all set then!

[@akartisan1]

make sure you get the Pledge with Future floor wax for regular floors, not the wood flooring kind. They have 2 different ones now. The only place I can find it here is Wal-Mart. There are lots of things you can do with it. If you google FFF crafts or something, you can find them. Lindsay, have you made the glitter balls yet? you use a clear Christmas ball, pour FFF and glitter in it, then roll it around and pour it out and leave it upside down for a few minutes. Cheap and pretty. Model car and airplane makes use it for a glue and a varnish. It used to be called Future Floor Finish before Pledge bought them out, which is where the FFF come from.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sue Cole Thanks Sue, I did not know there were 2 kinds, I use it for polymer clay too!

[@bowiespace]

I use Pearl essence and water. It works great!

[@LindaLap]

Oh LOL I just ordered the other stuff. This stuff I have but I will make both kinds. I love making messes. LOL Thank Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Linda Lapotka me too!

[@adorableadornments1101]

I know this video was made 7 years ago, but I went looking for Pledge Future floor wax at Walmart and it seems they do not carry that specific product anymore. Can you tell me what I could use in place of it? Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Any thin acrylic sealer

[@bhamavemuru4076]

same problem! have you figured out a sepcific product? if so, I'd love to know. thank you!

[@rcarr48]

I think you nailed it! Thanks.

[@chandaleir8833]

Could I use glycerine instead of floor wax?

[@beckpender]

So cool- I would put some glitter in after the wax also....

[@amyjoystudios]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thanks for the update, Lindsay =) I've never used Wink of Stella but I like both versions you made. Great idea - I'll be on the hunt for the water pens. Hugs, Amy

[@urbanchili]

I haven't seen that stuff in Denmark. What is the ingredients that are useful? I am wondering if glitter, gel and alcohol will work.

[@mistyrose3042]

Hi Lindsay... , this is a wonderful idea. Can you please tell if these can be permenant on ceramics? Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, it should be.

[@mistyrose3042]

@@thefrugalcrafter can a flow medium for better flow of acrylic paints also be used. The one I have is not fluid.. its a transparent gel

[@GrammyR1313]

Hi Lindsay,such a cool idea...I could not find the Pledge future floor wax anywhere today when I looked...any thoughts in what I might be able to use in place of that??? I live in Houston, Texas, so it is not like I live in a little town. Help?!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

GrammyR1313 huh, the packaging my be different, it no longer mentions Future on the lable, it is basically a thin acrylic sealer.

[@lolalarue704]

Hi Lindsay, thank you for this wonderful tutorial! Guess I'm coming in a little late. How quickly does this dry? My Wink of Stella takes just a few min.

[@mamascorpio]

Would liquid holding spray (the kind in a pump bottle) work as a binder as well? It was used to make shimmer spray in a DIY youtube vid and was wondering if it would work here as well? Thanks for posting!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

mamamonster is holding spray like hair spray? If so yes:)

[@PinkVelvetBird]

Cool! I think if you put the glitter in after the wax it will be easier to mix up :)

[@StylHarmony]

This looks great ! I don't have any Wink of Stella but I sure love your glitter pens ! Tfs !

[@scrapsandthings1]

Could you use glycine? I'm wondering if you use that floor wax on your colored images will it run thin the color or bleed?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

scrapsandthings1 it wont on copic colored images, it might on watercolored ones, tell you what, I will try it in a tutorial:)

[@rose-mariemeadows7472]

Just watched a video that used irradessent medium and water, do you think? have you tried it? Merry Christmas Lindsay xxx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That should work great!

[@LisasColoringCorner]

I’ve been trying to make my own glitter pens with fine mica powder in a water brush but it just doesn’t seem to want to come out. I’ve tried just water and mica and also your tip using the Pledge but it still doesn’t work. Any suggestions?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You need a waterbrush with a large hole. The royal and langnickle ones are perfect and cheap. You get 3 for around $5 in craft stotes

[@LisasColoringCorner]

@@thefrugalcrafter oooh awesome!! I bought some R&L from Dick Blick but haven’t had a chance to try them yet. I thought maybe they’d be like the others and not work but I’m definitely now going to give them a try. Thank you.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

linsay have you ever tried making your own water color paints if so how

[@761maryg]

Do I store these pens upside down? How long of a shelf life do you thimk these have? Thanks for all the great videos love to watch them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

michmary no, keep them capped and right side up:)

[@JulianaBeasley1967]

I actually loved the glimmer ones better. What do you think? You are awesome. I can't wait to try this out when I get a bit of money to play. Thanks Lindsay!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Juliana Beasley I like them both, they are so different though:)

[@renajamedina5394]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich where can you find this stuff I bin look for this stuff and I made tutorials but some did not work I have lot UV glitter so like if you tell me in a video so :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

RENAJA MEDINA any ultra fine glitter is fine but you need a brush that will dispense it. The Royal waterbrush 3 pack is good, use the tow larger ones. You might need to poke the hole in the brush (through the bristles) larger. I think other waterbrushes will clog because of the valve in them. Good luck!

[@renajamedina5394]

Thanks again for your help: )

[@kimmorin7847]

Hey Lindsay! Thank you for this! Does the pledge yellow after awhile? Can you use an acrylic min wax if you have that in your stash?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nope, it stays clear. You can use minwax polycrylic but you will probably need to thin it with water.

[@iSugarHeart]

Wink of stella-ISH. Because wink of stella has also Gloss part... so it not only has sparkle but also the gloss part creates texture to the whole card : ) but yeah cool glitter pen.

[@lisamr40]

Another great idea! I really liked the pens you made the other day too! Question...once this dries does the glitter come off? Or does the floor wax lock it onto the paper? TFS!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

lisamr40 the wax locks it:)

[@donnaday1702]

Looks great! Will have to try this one.TFS

[@vaneskaz2326]

Love ALL of your videos. I am wondering if you can use water down liquitex medium/varnish and glitter in the pens.?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

if the glitter is fine enough it should work

[@vaneskaz2326]

That was fast lol thank you for answering so very fast

[@lisachristensen82]

That is such a good idea, I was curious if mica powder would work instead of glitter, I am going to have to try that!

[@robina1870]

After it dries does the glitter flake off?

[@QueenPam]

Looks like you nailed it. Will those pens dry out?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Elon QP not if you cap them, if the bristles get stiff just swish them in water and they should soften a bit or if you are not going to use the brush for a long time you can swish the bristles in water to remove any glaze first.

[@QueenPam]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Great use for those brushes. I own a set and they were not used because I did not like them as waterbrushes!

[@KenPaul66]

Loved this video, Lindsay. Apparently they no longer make Pledge with Future Shine or maybe it's not sold in my corner of the US. If you know of a place to purchase it, can you provide a link or recommend a similar product that is still on the market. Thanks !

[@bejayroles5820]

Cool! It's quite hard for me to find Pledge floor wax where I live would you believe? I actually need it for another craft project but the only store that seems to sell it is about an hour away on the bus from where I live. Now I have two crafts to try out using it though, it may just be a bot more worth it to take that trip...the good part is I have a disabled bus card so won't have to pay for the trip x

[@calia386]

Just use clear glitter Nail Polish

[@MoistMage69]

I would say not a bead but a small stainless steel ball bearing like you would have in a paint pen or spray paint would have that would work well and you can find them cheap

[@ClaudiaDelaMora2308]

Good night Lindsay, it's great, thank you, happy night.

[@christinalee3545]

Ok now you sold me . I really liked the other ones that you shared but i like how subtle these are i wanted just a little shimmer on my X-mas cards but didnt want to purchase a WOS just for that ;)

[@stanky6261973]

OMG!! This is amazing! You are friken amazing...

[@lisawaitt8667]

Could you put the glitter in after you've put some floor polish in to help with it settling?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Lisa Waitt you can but it is harder to put the glitter in because it sticks to the hole and sides of the pen and is more messy.

[@sherlockhoka]

Cool, yes much better than the last one. You've done good. By the way, what did you use for liquid. it was some kind of floor wax?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sherlock Hoka yes Future/Pledge floor wax:)

[@sherlockhoka]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich thanks

[@seemakazmi965]

Hi Lindsay - great idea! Is it possible to use runny hair gel? The metal bead idea may just work...!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Seema Kazmi hmm, probably

[@marizen2]

Wow...great idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@StitchetyDoodah]

Lindsay your the hack queen! Love it!

[@edenheaven5175]

can you clear floor wax as an acrylic binder for pigment?

[@tainadelcaribe]

I have had wink of stella and wink of luna on my wish list forever so this is great. Came to re-watch to know exactly what I needed because I'm buying the stuff tomorrow!! I can't wait to try this!! Craft supplies to me are what candy is for kids! And being able make such great dupes that look like the real deal makes me so giddy!! Thanks thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

[@evaeskew9665]

I have a question about the brushes. I have a set and the caps tend to come off very easily. Do yours do that? Or do they stay on pretty good?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Eva Eskew my caps are tight, maybe you mixed up caps from other brushes.

[@evaeskew9665]

I wish. I have two sets of the Royal brushes and none of the caps seem to want to stay on any of them. :( Maybe I just got funky ones.