Creative materials
Build a coherent craft collection around how the glitter will be applied, handled and packed. Review colour, shape, coverage and the intended users before choosing a sample assortment.
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THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
WHERE THE FINISH WORKS
Define the intended users, application instructions and destination market. Choose colours that form a useful range and decide whether each pack contains one cut or an agreed blend. Loose-material use needs its own product and market review.
Test the selected sample on the actual glue and surface. Compare coverage, detail and the amount of loose material remaining after the piece has dried and been handled.
Use a physical blend reference to agree the balance of colours, outlines and sizes. Review the mixture after filling and normal handling so the pack presents the intended combination.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
Use these six points to prepare the sample brief. Set the test method and pass criteria for your finished product before approving a material.
| Requirement | What to specify | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Activity & intended users | The actual craft activity, age group, use instructions, destination market and loose or bonded material format. | Have the responsible product team review the finished kit or item. Do not treat a craft-grade description as an age or safety approval. |
| Colours, shapes & blend | An identified colour reference, particle dimensions and shape list; blend components and intended proportions. | Approve a physical blend and packed reference. Check the assortment after filling and handling, not only in a close-up photograph. |
| Adhesive & base | Paper, card, fabric or another base; glue identity, application route and drying conditions. | Compare coverage, colour and particle retention after the glue dries on the actual base. |
| Handling & dispensing | How the user pours, sprinkles or applies the product and the expected cleanup or particle-release behaviour. | Trial the actual container and activity. Record flow, bridging, unwanted release and any instructions needed for the chosen use. |
| Packaging & labels | Fill weight, container opening, closure, label, outer pack and any required filling tolerance. | Approve a filled pack for dispensing and closure performance. Confirm the agreed pack specification with the order. |
| Environmental wording | The exact intended claim, complete particle construction and relevant end-of-life conditions. | Link each claim to the correct material and evidence. A PLA or plant-fiber name alone does not establish every environmental outcome. |
CONNECT THE SAMPLE TO ITS RECORDS
Request the following for the selected grade and project. The available documents below show their own sample identity and scope.
Available documentation
Open the supplied originals and compare the tested sample with your specification. These records apply to the samples and methods identified in each document.
View originalChemical test report ·
Selected chemical tests for XUCAI’s submitted water-degradable series sample.
Sample scope. Submitted multi-colour powder, sample 002, SGS sample ID CAN24-0244497-0001.C002.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Additional phthalate measurements are listed as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Selected material tests do not certify the finished packaging, toy or cosmetic. Review the exact test scope, colour and grade against the intended use.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
View originalChemical test report ·
A colour-series report for the submitted plastic-glitter sample.
Sample scope. Reference report for this colour series; confirm the current ordered grade, colour and particle size with XUCAI.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Bisphenol A and additional phthalates are reported as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Applies to the submitted sample and listed tests. This is not a full REACH, toy-safety or cosmetic certification and does not cover every colour, batch or finished formulation.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
View originalChemical test report ·
A colour-series report for the submitted plastic-glitter sample.
Sample scope. Reference report for this colour series; confirm the current ordered grade, colour and particle size with XUCAI.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Bisphenol A and additional phthalates are reported as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Applies to the submitted sample and listed tests. This is not a full REACH, toy-safety or cosmetic certification and does not cover every colour, batch or finished formulation.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
View originalChemical test report ·
A colour-series report for the submitted plastic-glitter sample.
Sample scope. Reference report for this colour series; confirm the current ordered grade, colour and particle size with XUCAI.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Bisphenol A and additional phthalates are reported as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Applies to the submitted sample and listed tests. This is not a full REACH, toy-safety or cosmetic certification and does not cover every colour, batch or finished formulation.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
View originalChemical test report ·
A colour-series report for the submitted plastic-glitter sample.
Sample scope. Reference report for this colour series; confirm the current ordered grade, colour and particle size with XUCAI.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Bisphenol A and additional phthalates are reported as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Applies to the submitted sample and listed tests. This is not a full REACH, toy-safety or cosmetic certification and does not cover every colour, batch or finished formulation.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
A test report records a result for a submitted sample. An SDS or MSDS provides safety information. Neither should be presented as a certification of every colour, series or finished product.
FROM PROCESS TO PARTICLE
Describe what the customer will make, how glitter is applied and whether the range is intended for children or adults. Do not use a decorative appearance or a material name as a safety conclusion.
Shortlist a small group of colours and effects using physical samples. Compare them on the craft base and identify whether a fine finish, visible shapes or a mixed texture serves the activity.
Ask about the requested fill weight, jar or bag format, label and dispensing method. Check the physical package, including leakage, closure and whether users can dispense the material as intended.
Record the accepted material codes, blend references and packing details. Keep a reference from each selected colour so a repeat order can be compared against the same collection.
PHYSICAL MATERIAL REFERENCES
Compare these material candidates after reviewing your process and document needs. The photographs below show glitter samples for product selection.
A rainbow-effect sample for comparing a bright craft colour range. Select the exact cut and trial it with the intended glue; this series is not automatically classified as holographic.
A starting point for visible decorative outlines. Confirm the geometry and intended-user assessment, then test retention on the finished craft.
A PLA-based material route to discuss when the project brief calls for it. Check the complete grade, supporting evidence and use conditions rather than assuming an environmental benefit or unrestricted loose-material use.
ON YOUR SAMPLE BENCH
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
The supplied company information lists repacking options from 3 g to 25 kg. Share the desired fill weight, container and label; the available format, quantity and commercial terms must be agreed for the order.
No. Specify the age group, activity, final product and market. Request the evidence needed for that project and have the finished kit or item assessed by the responsible team.
Approve a physical blend with identified colours, cuts and outlines, together with a packed reference. Agree how the production blend will be compared and retain a sample for repeat orders.
YOUR APPLICATION. YOUR REFERENCE.
Describe the craft activity, glue or base, intended users and destination market. Send your colour assortment or blend reference, preferred cut and shapes, pack size, closure, label requirements and estimated quantity. Identify any environmental claim or age-related requirement that needs separate evidence.
Enquire with this application brief