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This collection gathers our shaped glitter in 3mm — the size that covers evenly, sits flat under a seal coat, and still reads as a distinct shape rather than a speck. Stars, hearts, moons, butterflies, clouds, flowers, round and hexagon cuts all run in this size, cut from stretched PET film with a punch die so each piece keeps a clean edge.
Why 3mm Is the Most Versatile Size
Most of the shaped glitter we produce lands at 3mm for a practical reason. At 1–2mm the shape is hard to see once it is embedded; at 5mm and above it starts to stack and leave texture. 3mm sits in between — visible enough to recognise a star or a butterfly, flat enough to lay under epoxy without ridges.
That makes it the default choice for tumblers, nail encapsulation and small crafts. If you are not sure which size to start with, start here and move up or down once you have seen how it lays.
Shapes Available in 3mm
- Stars — 49 styles, the largest shape group in this size.
- Hearts — 30 styles, popular for Valentine and wedding work.
- Moons — 27 styles, usually paired with stars for night-sky themes.
- Butterflies — 25 styles, the strongest seller outside star and heart.
- Flowers — 8 styles in 3mm; the full flower range runs larger.
- Round dots, clouds and hexagons — quieter shapes for backgrounds and fills.
Every shape is sold in mixed colourways and in solid colours; custom colour matching is available on volume orders. Browse the full shaped glitter range if you want to compare 3mm against larger cuts.
3mm vs Other Sizes
Sizes are not cosmetic — they change how the glitter behaves on the surface:
- 4mm — slightly bolder, still lays flat under one seal coat.
- 5mm — where texture starts; needs a thicker top coat.
- 6mm — reads as individual flakes, best on flat surfaces.
Where 3mm Shaped Glitter Works Best
At this size the glitter stays suspended instead of sinking, which is why it suits tumbler work and resin pours. It is also small enough to sit under a nail tip without bulking the profile — see glitter for nails — and dense enough to cover paper and card in one pass for crafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3mm glitter too big for nails? No — 3mm sits under a builder gel or acrylic layer without lifting, as long as the top coat is thick enough to bury the edge.
Will 3mm shaped glitter go through a shaker? Yes. Most shaker lids pass 3mm; the petals and points can catch on very fine mesh, so tap rather than shake hard.
Can I mix 3mm with finer glitter? Yes, and it usually looks better — fine glitter fills the gaps between the shapes. Use fine glitter as the base coat and 3mm shapes as the accent.