Glitter, The Chemistry & Technique - Lloyd Scott Oglesby's definitive study of the phenomenon of glitter. It details the theory of glitter production, with plenty of photographs, then shows how to use the information to plan and develop your own glitter formulations. It's all here. 82 pages, 22 tables, 35 photos, 20 formulations. First published in 1983, completely reworked by the author in 1989.
Chapter List: Preface Part 1: Chapter 1 -- Theory Chapter 2 -- Charcoal Chapter 3 -- Gunpowder Chapter 4 – Sienko Hanabi Chapter 5 – First Formulations Chapter 6 – More Complex Formulations Chapter 7 – Importance of Antimony Sulfide Chapter 8 – Flitter vs. Glitter Chapter 9 – Aluminum Chapter 10 – Magnalium Chapter 11 – Binders & Wet Reactions Part 2: Chapter 12 – Maximizing the Effect Chapter 13 – Effects of Charcoal Chapter 14 – Adding Flake Aluminum Chapter 15 – Base Mix Chapter 16 – Other Mixing Techniques Chapter 17 – Designing the Effects Chapter 18 – Studying Past Art Chapter 19 – Formulating the Mix Appendix
