Glitter Stems

Glitter is best used sparingly: one or two sparkling stems in a matte bunch do more than an arrangement that shines all over. This selection brings together flowering stems, pine branches, foliage and pompoms with glitter, in gold, silver and iridescent tones.

One sparkling stem for three matte ones

Sparkle only shows through contrast. Keep a base of plain foliage, slip in one glitter stem, then step back a few paces before adding a second. Poinsettia and liatris, very graphic, often stand on their own in a narrow vase.

Glitter comes alive at night

In daylight, glitter stays discreet. It reveals itself at nightfall, near a candle or a garland, when each flake returns its point of light. Place these stems where the light is low and grazing, on a table or a console, rather than directly under a ceiling light.

Recognise the ranges

The same name recurs across several stems: Izia for the pine and palm branches and the pompoms, Eva for the foliage and sprays. Staying within one range gives a consistent shade and grain of glitter. The large glitter leaves, aralia, hosta or aspidistra, look good on their own in a vase.

Frequently asked questions

Does the glitter stay on the stem?

It is glued onto the flower or foliage and stays in place if you handle the stem by its base. A light shedding when you first shape it is normal.

How do I dust a glitter stem?

With a puff of air or a very soft brush, in the direction of the petals. A damp cloth moves the glitter around and dulls the foliage.

Can gold and silver be mixed?

Yes, as long as one clearly dominates. Choose the main metal according to the colours already in the room and keep the other to small touches.