Glitter is commonly used in arts and crafts to color, accessorise and texture items. The small, brightly colored particles often stick to clothing, skin, and furniture, and can be difficult to remove. It is also used on optically variable inks.

Glitter can represent what is fake, not real. It can remind us of our materialism, hoarding treasure, shiny resources that are fought over, a symbol of greed, a source of conflict and war.

There are so many different types of glitter. Glitter comes in every color, size, and shape. You can find glitter in a variety of materials, including plastic, metal, and paper.