Talk:Glitter

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I find 1934 as the date as when Henry Ruschmann (note spelling) invented glitter, from New York magazine. The "Mister Ruschman [sic]" and "World War II", seems to be from a bunch of other people quoting each other or Wikipedia" As a lark, I've been trying to find the original patent for glitter, and I can't find a patent for glitter for anyone. I think I should have found one for Ruschmann if he filed one, and I didn't. Isn't that how we decide who invented what--by the patent priority?--Jeff (talk) 22:49, 6 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- I'd think German glass glitter would've been invented well before Ruschmann's plastic/aluminium glitter, though someone else would have to do the research...Terukiyo (talk) 11:04, 21 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Also couldn't find a references for the invention, in patent searches, but most likely it would be about a manufacturing technique not "Glitter"

Jared Zimmerman (talk) 08:00, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I believe whether or not one thinks 'glitter is also associated with the gay community' is not germane to the topic. Afterall many things could be seen as associated with homosexuals, yet noting so in the topic would be inappropriate. e.g. should a topic like dance include this line? --Sgstarling 09:30, 12 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, disco and glam rock briefly mention their connections to gay culture. Glitter is often considered part of gay camp, tends to be used by drag queens. Frankly, when I think "fabulous", glitter comes quickly to mind. Out of curiosity, were you User 24.225.138.127? -Tim Rhymeless (Er...let's shimmy) 09:47, 12 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - I feel that the important* point is: When you think "glitter", does "fabulous" or "gay" come to mind? boffy_b 17:52, 15 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

*As important as an article on glitter can be.

- No, I was not that IP you listed. I pretty much started contributions after I joined. As to glitter and gays, I still believe it's inappropriate in these topics. Perhaps under a 'Things associated with gays' topic would be better. Even you don't associate glitter with all gays, just "drag queens". Please consider what would happen if such lines as 'Topic X is associated with Group Y Type People' were inserted all over wikipedia!--Sgstarling 09:57, 12 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - I think, to a certain extent, it would improve Wikipedia. Social associations are very important in defining a subject. -Tim Rhymeless (Er...let's shimmy) 08:18, 27 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe if there was a section about "Cultural associations" which talks about disco, and crafters, and drag queens, and ravers, and little girls etc. It doesn't seem necessary but I don't think it would be problematic either.

Jared Zimmerman (talk) 08:00, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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photo - source

--Atamari 03:26, 15 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I tried to take a photo of some glitter. Not an easy task.anyway the result in on commons here Image:Glitter close up.jpg. Hope its useful until there is something better.

--Inkiwna 21:22, 22 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think the picture is good. To capture the essence of glitter (it glitters when you or it moves) you need a movie file--Jeff (talk) 22:53, 6 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I am Diana 2A00:23C7:E907:7201:E89A:E2E0:EF2B:3F0C (talk) 11:43, 26 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

verb

Glitter as a verb Anki mnemosyne mega (talk) 12:38, 3 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

yes… this seems appropriate for wiktionary, but maybe not necessary for the article.

Jared Zimmerman (talk) 08:00, 13 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism

I edited this page to revert some vandalism, "Glitter is best known today as a source of joy for teen girls around the world. Grace "Glitter" Wewer is the perfect example. Her Pinterest board devoted to the shiny particles gives life that extra sparkle it needs. https://www.pinterest.com/sparklequeeen/glitter-is-my-middle-name/"

It was reverted back a couple of days later. In both cases the vandalism was done by IP addresses, not logged-in users. Could this page be protected so only logged-in users can edit it, please? Pha telegrapher (talk) 21:01, 8 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Environmental impact

I don't have the time to add it myself, or the smarts to necessarily know how to interpret and weigh up a scientific study, but I did twig this article in the Guardian today about the environmental impact of eco glitter possibly causing as much damage to the ecosystem as regular glitter, if anyone would like to add it under the correct heading. I've archived it here, in case the link dies. Thanks --Ineffablebookkeeper (talk) 10:09, 15 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]