We listed our favorite non-toxic Halloween makeup must-haves, but if you're really looking for a sparkling impact it's time to turn to the kitchen. Whether you're bedazzling your brows with adhesive or accessorizing your fairy costume with the perfect sparkling manicure, it's surprisingly easy to DIY glitter on your own using sugar, spice, and everything nice.
DIY NON-TOXIC GLITTER RECIPE
Ingredients
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon liquid food coloring
Directions
Preheat the oven at 350°F on bake. Mix together the sugar and food coloring. When the oven is ready, spread the colored sugar evenly on a sheet and bake for 10 minutes. When ready, allow the glitter to cool and store in a sealed bag or container. Top over wet base coat for an insta-sugar manicure!
Editor's note: Use granulated white sugar or any of the crystalline sugars—brown sugar holds too much water. Only use liquid food coloring as well—paste will not mix and likely discolor the process.
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3 weeks ago
Justine T.
Sounds like a better recipe for a cupcake topping will try for that(:
Feb 12, 2013
Emily T.
Will using a microwave work?
Feb 09, 2013
Ayla H.
It does not work at all, they fall off, and they peel off very easily
Jan 03, 2013
Taylor S.
Extremely messy & doesn't seem to stay on well. I had to throw away my China Glaze top coat! Just stick to glittery nail polish.
Dec 30, 2012
Maria G.
anyone tried this
Dec 30, 2012
Maddison P.
Really cute, looks easy.
Dec 23, 2012
Anna J.
Would already colored sprinkles work? (The tiny sugar kind not the soft oval ones)
Dec 09, 2012
Marianthi T.
A good way to have bees and flies as additional nail art studs on your fingers...god
Nov 14, 2012
Miyuki R.
This sounds totally ridiculous...messy...and what happens if they get wet??...
Nov 12, 2012
Megan C.
Tried it and while its neat to look at, it's beyond messy. And getting a top coat on it was a pain my nice bottle of topcoat had to be thrown away bc I ended up w sugar in it and it bleeds if a tiny bit of water gets on it.....stick w reg nail glitter