Meyer Imports

Let's end January on a Blue Note, with Blue Fusion Glass Glitter

Blue Fusion Glass Glitter

From the joys of Christmas, which is now just a memory, and a new year which is firmly upon us, we are entering the Wintery Valley before Spring. Yes, we are officially in the "Blue" period of the year. Spring is not here yet, Summer is way far away and there is not even a good holiday anywhere in sight, until March.

Thus, under this ominous cloud, we offer you the bluest of the blues, Our Blue Fusion.

Blue Fusion Glass Glitter

In an industry that sometime lacks real innovation, our Fusion line of glitters has really taken our little company by storm and are becoming one of best selling glitters. So, it was just natural that we would extend the line by offering more colors.

Blue Fusion Glass Glitter

This is a mixture of different sized glass grains, designed to not only give you the coverage of the small size glass grains, but with the sparkle that you can only get from the large chuck glass glitter.

However, another important aspect of this color is the blending of the shades of Blue. You see, many times the chunky glitters and the fine glitter have small differences in the shading of the color. This is normal occurrence of the production of the glitters, and normally you do not see it. But, we have taken this shading balance to add yet another dimension to Blue Fusion. From the deep blue of the chunky glass to the dusty blue of the fine, this adds a whole another element of this product.

I hope you love it as much as we do!

Why are we launching Orange Super Shards in January?

Orange Super Shards

We started in July: Well, this is the real fun part of the business. Trying to order new products in time to allow for development, production, shipping and then marketing. So back in July, when I thought it would be great to have some new Orange Super Shards for Halloween, I went to work. We started working with our partner in Germany, we did a couple of batches, (close but no cigar), changed the process, tried again, better, but not perfect, and then on the 3rd try - PERFECT.

Dark Orange Super Shards

So now, it's time to move to production, so,just make me a couple hundred pounds, please, - and oh by the way, I need like 5,000 pounds of Silver right away. Well silver comes first (Silver always comes first!) so our Orange kind of got bumped to the end of the production line. No worries, plenty of time until Halloween. Right?

Dark Orange Super Shards

And then the Holidays hit and we were running production day and night and our new Orange got bumped again. And then add 6 weeks to get it to the US from Germany and Halloween was over. Actually over a long time ago. 

Orange Super Shards

But the good news is that we have some great Orange Super Shards for next year - already in stock and ready to go! I guess it is better to be early instead of late? Well, we are way early for Next Halloween!

How does one get glitter into a tiny Glass Vial? With a tiny funnel!

Once upon a time we only sold Glass Glitter (and mushrooms and miniatures and trees) but mostly just Glass Glitter. Then a very smart customer asked us, "do you have any of the little glass vials with the corks?".

Well in my world, this was a throw down, a "double dog dare you" to find glass vials with corks, and we did.

Lots of different sizes and shapes.

And then a smart customer asked if we had a simple and easy way to fill them "without making a mess". It was the "without making a mess" part of this request which was the "double dog dare".

So, challange accepted, and we scoured our sources to come up with a little tiny funnel that fits the Vials just perfectly. (with the exception of Super Shards, which are one tad too large to get through the funnel). But all other Glitters, Flitters and Flakes work great. Now sit back and enjoy pictures of our new funnel in action!

Getting ready for Halloween? Pumpkin Spice Glass Glitter!

Introducing Pumpkin Spice Glass Glitter

We are gearing up Halloween, our Halloween shop is open (more on that later) and the witches, bats and pumpkins (all mini of course) are moving into position to be shipped to customers around the globe.

But this post is not about that, this post is all about what happens when you lock one of our designers in the glitter room with a challenge "Design something really unique for Halloween". And with over 300 colors, grits and hues of German Glass Glitter to choose from, they really did the trick.

This seasonal Glitter is a blend of over 11 different glitters, chosen to be the perfect mix of orange, with a bit of fire, brownish-red, with a bit of fall, and large grains for sparkle, and fine grits for coverage. It is really the perfect Halloween Glitter.

And wait until you see it on a pumpkin, yes the next challenge to get some pictures of the wonderful glitter pumpkins our design team has created. Wait until you see these. Wow. So, stay tuned, more to follow later this week! <<Pumpkin Spice Glitter>>

Back to School Time - Make your child's teacher feel special!

German Glass Glitter "Teacher's Name" Garland

I am always checking out Etsy to see what designers and crafters do with German Glass Glitter. As a glitter junkie, it's just something I am compelled to do. I always find something that is unique and this is one I wanted to share with my readers.

With all our kids going back to school, the idea of giving your child's teacher a personalized garland with their name on it is just wonderful! It's a gift that will set you apart from the other parents and something the teacher can use for years and years. A great ice breaker and a smart way to help little students remember how to spell their new teacher name! I just like it a thousand times over! And at MariesMarketplace you can order one with your teacher name and have in time for back to school night. Thanks Etsy! And thanks Marie!

Our Latest Bottle Sets - Blue Green Lilac Seashell Super Shards

Four corked bottles in one set with our Sea Shell, Light Blue, Lilac and Pale Yellow Green Super Shard Glass Glitters. Each Bottle is about 1 1/2" Tall, 7/8" wide and the four bottles contains over one oz total of our Super Shard Glitters. <<Click to see details>>

Four corked bottles in one set with our Silver, Gold, Black and White Super Shard Glass Glitters. Each Bottle is about 1 1/2" Tall, 7/8" wide and the four bottles contains over one oz total of our Super Shard Glitters. <<Click to see details>>

This is extreme glass glitter for the most demanding crafter or artist. Large shards of "40 grit" German Glass Glitter (with a real silver base) for amazing sparkle and shine.

Big Bold Red. It's Big. It's Bold. It's Red. Really Red.

Announcing, our latest new color to the Meyer Imports Glitter Super Shard Line Up!

Big Bold Red!

This is a translucent large flake Super Shard Glass Glitter that is large, bold and ready to be used on any holiday projects. Whatever you use this impressive glitter on, will really stand out. Try some with your next order!

Announcing Silver Fusion. The newest German Glass Glitter to hit the USA

The innovation at Meyer Imports continues..... For the 2012 holiday season we are going through a massive inventory build up and the creation of a bunch of new products. One of the benefits of being the largest distributor of Real German Glass Glitter in North America, is our ability to drive innovation with our partners in Europe.

And Silver Fusion is an example of the benefits to you! This is real silver Glass Glitter produced in Germany that is the first multi-grit glitter on the market. What this mean is the for the first time you can one buy one product that gives you both the coverage of our finer Glitters with the Sparkle of the large grit or shards. Produced in an exacting blend, our Silver Fusion comes in two mixes (1) or (2) to give you the flexibilty you need to all your projects!

Merry Christmas! Look what I made.

For your entertainment, my cute Santa Planter filled with Red Glass Glitter! (Chuck German Glitter) The Little trees are hobby / craft trees coated in glue and Glass Glitter (see our project folder for details on this project!)

Here are some nice Christmas Tree Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers that I found in a local thrift store. I just had to have to thme so I could fill them with Red and Green Glass Glitter. Displayed on a base of Bright Gold glitter. I have a centerpiece for the table!

Glitter Letters

Tattered & Timeless said it so well, and we are so happy she said it! We are kind of blushing over here...but we have to admit it is not the first time we have heard this. It's nice when you carry the best product on the market!

"German Glass Glitter is the only glitter you should ever use. 

I have used the store brand.  I have even popped for Martha Glitter but all of those pale in comparison to the real deal.  They don't even come in the same ball park. I took Marian's advice and ordered some from Meyers Imports and I will never go back."

Click over to Tattered & Timeless to see more of her great glittery creations!