What is the difference between prismatic and glitter material?

Both give a rainbow effect, but the pattern differs. Prismatic reflects light in larger geometric rectangles with a retro, '80s look, while Glitter reflects it in small overlapping dots that sparkle.


Prismatic vs glitter sticker material

Prismatic and glitter are both holographic specialty materials. They reflect light into rainbow colours that shift with the viewing angle. The difference is the pattern in the material.

Prismatic

  • Made up of reflective rectangles in a geometric pattern

  • Gives a bold, retro look inspired by the '80s

  • Works well with bold designs and geometric shapes

  • Read more about Prismatic Stickers

Glitter

  • Made up of small, overlapping circles that reflect light

  • Gives a sparkly, festive look

  • Works well for highlighting parts of a design, simpler designs and playful or seasonal stickers, such as event and holiday stickers

  • Read more about Glitter Stickers

Which one to choose

Choose prismatic for a bold, graphic effect across the design. Choose glitter for sparkle. If you want a finer shimmer, look at Pixie Dust. Both prismatic and glitter use permanent adhesive.

On specialty materials, a white layer decides where the effect shows and where colours are opaque. For more on how the effects work, see Understanding material effects.

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